BEST BESTS
Even After Fourth,
Lots To Do Here –
And Fireworks, Too!
By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com
Just because the festivities on the Fourth of July may be done by the time you pick up this edition, that doesn’t mean the fun is over! This weekend is filled with arts, music and celebration all over the county.Even the fireworks aren’t over yet!
Fireworks will be shot over Otsego Lake Friday, July 5, with viewing from Brookwood Point, courtesy of the Otsego Land Trust.
Beginning at 7 p.m., bring a blanket and chairs, and enjoy music and free ice cream. $5 suggested donation, Brookwood Point, Route 80, Cooperstown. Info 607-547-2366
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The annual Stagecoach Run Arts Festival invites art lovers to view open studios and galleries, meet with artists, and bring home some new artwork! 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, July 6-7. Start at Bright Hill Literary Center, 94 Church St., Treadwell. Info StagecoachRun.com
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The Hartwick Fire Dept. Co. #1 Emergency Squad celebrates 50 years of saving lives with a party! Enjoy refreshments, honor the members of the company and check your health with free tests. Noon-3 p.m. Saturday, July 6, 3088 County Highway 11 , Hartwick. Info 607-293-7530.
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Ever dance on a moving train? Now’s your chance, as the Cooperstown Blues Express hosts a train dance with music by the Horseshoe Lounge Playboys. $20. 6:30 – 10 p.m. Saturday, July 6, Milford Train Depot, 136 East Main Street, Milford. Info, 607-432.2429, http://www.thecooperstownbluesexpress.com.
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Get MOOOO-ving to The Farmers’ Museum Annual Junior Livestock Show, featuring best livestock and youth exhibitors from a nine-county region. Opens w/barbecue dinner and ice cream social and continues through Tuesday, July 9, with showcases and prizes. 5 p.m. Sunday, July 7, Iroquois Farm Showgrounds, County Hwy. 33, Cooperstown. Info 607-547-1461.
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The Swart-Wilcox House Museum wants to thank all donors and supporters with an open house featuring live music, games, tours and cake. 1-3 p.m. Sunday, July 7, Wilcox Ave, Oneonta. Info 607-287-7011
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There’s nothing like music under the stars and Pathfinder Village is ready to play! The opening show of their annual concert series features the Sidney Community Band performing popular music, showtunes. 7 p.m. Saturday, July 6, Pathfinder Village, 3 Chenango Rd., Edmeston. 607-965-8377 Ext. 126
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Celebrate the opening of the “Watercolors and Ink Drawings: A Dialogue” art exhibit. 5:30-7 p.m. Friday, July 5, West Kortright Center, 49 W. Kortright Rd., East Meredith. 607-278-5454