Carnival All About Community – All Otsego

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Grayson Hazzard puts out a test fire at the Cooperstown Fire Department’s “Meet Your Local Heroes” event during the Cooperstown Winter Carnival. (Photo by Emily Hilbert)

Carnival All About Community

By EMILY HILBERT
COOPERSTOWN

The Cooperstown Winter Carnival, held February 2-4 under the auspices of the Cooperstown Lions Club, drew large crowds to its multitude of events, which stretched for three full days. One thing that stood out, going from venue to venue, was how much the weekend was focused on the community.

Cooperstown is a popular tourist destination year-round, but especially in the summer. Since its inception 50 years ago, the Winter Carnival has been a way for those who brave the winters here to have a bit of respite and fun. The following is an overview of some of the more popular events on Saturday and Sunday.

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