The Beat

Cooperstown, N.Y. -- The Cooperstown Summer Music Festival continues its 24^th season with a performance by the Caroga Arts Ensemble on Tuesday, August 16 at 7pm at the Otesaga Resort Hotel.  The Ensemble, a collective of top performers with local ties founded and directed by cellist Kyle Price, will present an eclectic program entitled ‘Musical Kaleidoscope’, consisting of repertoire ranging from bluegrass and classical to jazz and pop.

Whether Swimming, Kayaking, Canoeing or Flyboarding, Summer Adventure in Orange County Begins on the Water 

Orange County, N.Y. (July 25, 2022) – Escaping summer heat and finding adventure is easy in Orange County, N.Y. Visit one of its majestic rivers or scenic lakes for a swim, a cruise or a paddleboarding, kayaking or canoe excursion. If you are feeling adventurous, consider hydroflying on a Flyboard on Greenwood Lake. It is prime time for enjoying the region’s clean water and natural scenic gifts.

$20 General Admission Tickets will be Available for 2 Days

Rye, N.Y. (July 28, 2022) –  Today, Playland announced a special “Christmas in July” flash sale taking place on Thursday, July 28 and Friday, July 29 to keep the fun holiday spirit going through the rest of summer.

“It’s been a fantastic summer so far and we’re looking forward to welcoming even more guests to the park through this sale. Whether you’re looking for a gift to give or just want a great deal, there’s nothing like a day at Playland to create memories that will last a lifetime,” said Ernest Blundell, General Manager of Playland. “Given that the park recently reopened in early June with new renovations, we want both old and new visitors to experience what we have to offer this season!”…

Staatsburg, N.Y.  (7/5/22) — This summer, Staatsburgh State Historic Site is offering guided landscape walks on the Gilded Age estate’s beautiful grounds overlooking the Hudson River.  The program, entitled “What You See… and What You Don’t See,” shows how Staatsburgh’s landscape architect designed a glorious setting that showcased the good life in the Gilded Age, while deliberately using landscape elements to hide the technology and labor that made a turn-of-the-century estate run. Using historic photos of the grounds, the tour will reveal what visitors would have seen at the turn of the 20^th Century, but also step behind the curtain to show what was hidden from them.

"Homegrown with Pride - Steeped in Tradition"

Historic Fair returns to Batavia, NY July 23-30

Batavia, N.Y. – The Genesee County Fair, one of the longest consecutively running county fairs in New York State, returns for its 182nd year at the Genesee County Fairgrounds. This year’s fair will take place Jul. 23-30, 2022 with its Midway open every day of the event. Admission is free and parking is just $10 per carload, making it an affordable event for the family.  

Run 100% by volunteers, the Genesee County Fair continues to grow. Over the eight days, spanning two weekends, attendees will enjoy nightly live music, classic fair foods, meet and greets with animals and a Midway courtesy of Hammerl Amusements. During Kids Days (Jul. 23, 27 and 30), ride wristbands for kids aged 16 and under are only $15. …

Skaneateles, N.Y. -- Ready, set, shop! And prepare to be wowed. Skaneateles’ Curbstone Festival and Sidewalk Sales return July 21-23 along Genesee, Jordan and Fennell streets. Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. “Curbstone is one of Skaneateles’ iconic traditions,” says Hilary Fenner, executive director of the Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce. “The streets come alive with unique offerings, while children are enchanted by balloon art and juggling. Everyone has the best time!”…

Saturday, July 2, 4pm To 10pm

Queensbury, NY---Kick off the 4^th of July weekend at West Mountain this Saturday, July 2^nd, with our first Music on the Mountain Summer Concert! The event is the first of a two-part concert series and will feature live music, vendors, activities, and fireworks.

Featured rare Revolutionary War Artifacts on Exhibit and a Special Event Weekend

Ticonderoga, N.Y. - Fort Ticonderoga will celebrate Independence Day with special events and programming during the holiday weekend, July 2-4, 2022. Experience the American Revolution on the very ground on which the fight for liberty occurred, with museum staff and costumed interpreters recreating and exploring the events of the year 1777. Guests will follow the footsteps of the Continental Army and see first-hand the struggle for freedom.

Taking place Friday July 8 through Sunday July 10, 2022, the festival marks a long anticipated, exciting return of Orchard Project’s in-person programming to Saratoga Springs, NY

Saratoga Springs, N.Y. – The Orchard Project has announced the lineup for its 2022 Arts Festival, taking place Friday July 8 through Sunday July 10, 2022, in Saratoga Springs, NY. Festival packages and single tickets are now on sale. The festival expands upon a tradition of local events that began with the likes of Ben Folds, Esperanza Spalding, Savion Glover, and Alan Cumming – inviting artists at the forefront of storytelling TO share their process and sources of inspiration.

Skaneateles, N.Y. – A 15-foot 1932 Chris-Craft Model 300 is coming. So, too, is a 1955 Penn Yan Sealiner. And a 1955 Wagemaker Wolverine that hasn’t been afloat in a decade. They and dozens of other dazzling midcentury boats will be on display at Skaneateles’ 44th Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show July 29-31.