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Carnival Weekend Events
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Friday, February 5
Soup 'r Chili Luncheon, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 19 Elm St. Call 547-9371.
Western BBQ Dinner, 5 - 8 p.m. at the Hawkeye Grill, Otesaga Hotel, 60 Lake Street. Call 547-9931. $17.95. Bring a WC brochure and receive a a FREE glass of house wine.
Family Fun Night, 6 - 9 p.m. at the Clark Sports Center. Come with your family and play organized games led by Clark Sports Center staff. Call 547-2800.
9th Annual Carnival Fireworks Display, 6:30 p.m. in Lakefront Park.
Exclusively sponsored by Kathy Sinnott Gardner, Otsego County Clerk; John M. Muehl, Otsego County District Attorney; Otsego County Treasurer, Daniel Crowell; Assemblyman Pete Lopez and Otsego County Sheriff Richard Devlin, Jr.
Bowling Tournament, 7 p.m. at the Clark Sports Center. Adults and children welcome. $6 members, $9 non-members. Call 547-2800.
Cabin Fever Film Series: "Tall Tale," 7 p.m. at the National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum, 25 Main St. Call 547-7200. Free entry. Sponsored by NBHOF, NYSHA/Farmers' Museum, Glimmerglass Opera.
Cooperstown Candlelight Ghost Tours, 7 p.m. departing from Pioneer Park on Main Street. Call 547-8070.
Cooperstown Concert Series, Ollabelle, 7:30 p.m. Otesaga Hotel, 60 Lake Street. Tickets available at Ellsworth and Sill, The Fly Creek General Store or by calling 547-1812.
"Wild Wild Winter Hoedown" Carnival Cooler and Drink Contest. 7:30 p.m. - Midnight at Templeton Hall, 63 Pioneer St., Cooperstown. $5 entry fee, drink samples included in entry fee! Stop by to hear Jim & Bo, learn how to line dance and sample drinks entered into the drink contest. 21 and over ONLY. Sponsored by Brewery Ommegang.
Contradance, Presbyterian Church, 8-11 p.m. Dance to Sandra Peevers on guitar and Erik House on fiddle. Calling for the evening will be Bob Nicholson. Presented by the Otsego Dance Society. Suggested donation of $8 adults, $4 children. Singlesand beginners welcome, no experience necessary. For more information call 607.965.8232
Saturday, February 6
Cooperstown Lions "Chuck Wagon" Pancake Breakfast, 8 - 11:30 a.m. at the Veterans Club on Main Street. Sponsored by the Cooperstown Lions Club and served by the Leo Club.
Carnival Cowboy and Cowgirl Coronation, 10 a.m. at the Pancake Breakfast.
Free entry to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Anyone wearing a 2010 Winter Carnival button will receive FREE admission to the Museum on February 6 and 7. Buttons are available for purchase at Carnival Headquarters, located at the Info Kiosk in Pioneer Park.
Winter Carnival Farmers' Market, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Pioneer Alley just off of Main Street.
"Wild Wild Winter" Snow Sculpting Contest, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Main Street. For entry, please visit the Carnival Kiosk in Pioneer Park for sculpting assignment. $25 awarded for best adult, youth & business.
Snowman-Making Contest, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on the Village Library lawn, 22 Main St.
TREP$ Marketplace, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Cooperstown Middle/High School Cafeteria, 38 Linden Ave. Marketplace of goods produced by the 6th - 8th grade entrepreneurship program. For more info, see website.
Wandering Cowboy Warming Tent, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in Doubleday Parking Lot. A heated tent will be available in Doubleday Parking Lot. Heaters donated by Paraco Gas Corp. Food available for purchase. Proceeds to benefit CCS softball team.
"Carnival Corral" Parade, 11 a.m. on Main Street. See website for entry forms. Prizes awarded.
Cross Country Ski Race, 11 a.m. Registration, 1 p.m. race at the Clark Sports Center. Call 547-2800.
Soup 'r Chili Luncheon, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 19 Elm St. Call 547-9371.
Fenimore Quilt Show 2010, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main St., Galleries A & B. Sponsored by the Fenimore Quilt Club. Call 547-9777.
Tubing at Glimmerglass State Park, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the State Park on Rt 31. Fee is $5/person, kids under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. 547-8662.
Children's Disco, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the Cooperstown Fire Hall on Chestnut Street. Offered by The Brookwood School. Call 547-4060.
Iron Horse Ice Sculptures, 12 - 3 p.m. at Lakefront Park. Come check out cowboy themed ice sculptures as they are carved. Sculptures by Iceography.
"High Noon" Wine Tasting, 12 - 4 p.m. at Cooperstown Wine & Spirits, 45 Pioneer St.; from 2 - 4 p.m. at Rudy's Liquor Store, 143 Main St.; and 1 - 4 p.m. at The Inn at Cooperstown, 16 Chestnut St. 21 and over ONLY.
Relay For Life Wine Benefit, 12 - 3 p.m. at Nicolettas Cafe, Main St. 21 and over ONLY. Wine tasting and hors d'eourve samples. Suggested donation.
Inflatable Bouncy House, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. in Doubleday Parking Lot. Weather permitting.
Bucking Bronco Mechanical Bull Rides, 12:00 - 4 p.m. in Doubleday Parking Lot. Take the ultimate cowboy challenge and see if you can ride the bucking bronco for 8 seconds. $2 per ride.
SSPCA Dog Show, 12:30 p.m. in Doubleday Parking Lot. Categories will include Best Western Costume, Owner Look Alike, Smallest Dog, Largest Dog, Best Singer and Best Trick. Sponsored by Dog Wild Canine Supply. Call 547-8111.
Therapy Dog Meet-N-Greet and Obedience Demonstration, Doubleday Parking Lot, 1:00 p.m., following the Dog Show. Come meet some of Otsego County's trained therapy dogs and learn more about how to train a therapy dog or find out where to go to get one if you need one. For more information contact Teresa at 607.293.6009 or ilmoreen@oecblue.com
Cooperstown Candlelight Ghost Tours, 1 p.m. departing from Pioneer Park on Main Street. Call 547-8070.
Bowling Tournament, 1 p.m. at the Clark Sports Center. Call 547-2800.
"Blazing Saddles" Bean-Eating Contest, 1:30 p.m. in Doubleday Parking Lot. Must be over 18 to participate unless parent is present to sign a waiver. Adult and youth categories. Who can eat the most beans in 2 minutes? Sponsored by Maines Paper and Food Service.
Homerun Hitting Showdown, 2-4 p.m. in Lakefront Park. Presented by Monster Energy, Northern Eagle Beverages and Cooley's Stone House Tavern. Suggested donation $3 or 3 cans to benefit Cooperstown Food Bank. Call 432-0400.
Dessert Lovers Bonanza, 3 - 4 p.m. at the Farmers' Market building in Pioneer Alley. Call 547-0369. Sponsored by NBT Bank. $5.
HOOPLA Free Throw Contest, 3 p.m. at the Clark Sports Center. Call 547-2800.
Lasagna Dinner, 4:30 - 7 p.m. at the Cooperstown United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St.
Spaghetti Dinner to benefit the Susquehanna SPCA, 5 - 8 p.m. at Templeton Hall, 63 Pioneer St. $10/adult, $5/kids. Cash bar.
Western BBQ Dinner, 5 - 8 p.m. at the Hawkeye Grill, Otesaga Hotel, 60 Lake Street. Call 547-9931. $17.95. Bring a WC brochure and receive a a FREE glass of house wine.
Are You Smarter Than a Cooperstown 5th Grader Contest, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at TJ's, Main St. Come check out your favorite local celebrities as they see just how smart they really are. Prizes to benefit the Cooperstown Lions Club. For more info call 547-6026. $5 entry.
DUVEL Pouring Contest, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Hoffman Lane Bistro. Stop by to compete for best pour. Appetizers and specialty beers available. Purchase a Duvel beer, try a pour. Sponsored by Brewery Ommegang. Prizes available.
Movie Float Night - "Home on the Range," 7 p.m., in the Clark Sports Center pool. Call 547-2800.
Rodeo Round-Up, 9 p.m. until closing time
Cooley's: Folding Sky
Hoffman Lane Bistro: Native Sons Jazz Trio plays vintage jazz & other
favorites. Special guests!
Doubleday Cafe: Carizmo
The Pratt/Sherman's Tavern: Classic rock & roll by Scattered Flurries
No cover charge. 21 and over ONLY. Sponsored by Cooperstown
Dreams Park and Lamont Engineers.
Sunday, February 7
Cooperstown Lions "Chuck Wagon" Pancake Breakfast, 8 - 11:30 a.m. at the Veterans Club on Main Street. Sponsored by the Cooperstown Lions Club and served by the Leo Club.
Free entry to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Anyone wearing a 2010 Winter Carnival button will receive FREE admission to the Museum.
"The Sled Stampede" Youth and Adult Races, Registration at 10:30, Races at 11 a.m. in Lakefront Park.
Adult Free Throw and Three Point Contest, 11 a.m. at the Clark Sports Center. 18 years and older. Call 547-2800.
Tubing at Glimmerglass State Park, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the State Park on Rt 31. Fee is $5/person, kids under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. 547-8662.
Fenimore Quilt Show 2010, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main St., Galleries A & B. Call 547-9777.
Bob Smullens 5K and 10K Run, 11:30 a.m. - Registration in Pioneer Park on Main Street & 12:30 p.m. - Race.
Veterans Club Pitch Tournament, 1 p.m. downstairs at the Cooperstown Veterans Club on Main Street. Call 547-8282 to register. 21 and over only.
Kid's Karaoke, 1 - 3 p.m. Masonic Lodge Building, 2nd floor, on Main Street across from Pioneer Park. Pizza, drinks and karaoke to your favorite tunes.
Chicken Wing Chow Down, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at Veterans Club, Main Street. $5. Come vote for your favorite. Sponsored by the Bank of Cooperstown.
Cooperstown Candlelight Ghost Tours, 1 p.m. departing from Pioneer Park on Main Street. Call 547-8070.
11th Annual Cheesecake Tasting, 2 - 5 p.m. at Cooperstown United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St. Call 547-2532.
"Last Stand" Chili Contest/Carnival Closer, 3-5 p.m. at the Hoffman Lane Bistro. Join us for the final event of the weekend. Awards will be given and a 50/50 raffle prize will be drawn. $5 Chili Contest. Cash bar.
And don't miss...
Goodyear Lake Polar Bear Jump Chinese Auction, Sunday, January 31, 12 p.m. at Milford Central School. Call 286-7101 or www.pbjump.com.
The 15th Annual Goodyear Lake Polar Bear Jump: Saturday, February 20, 12:30 p.m. Call 286-7107 or visit www.pbjump.com for more information.