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November shoppers take advantage of relaxed holiday purchasing. Seasonal fairs throughout New York State create shopping adventures beyond the ordinary, combining beautiful setting with unique goods, many handmade, that you’re not likely to find anywhere else. The 33rd Herkimer County Arts & Craft Fair (11/14-15) attracts 140 artists and craftspersons from the Northeast to the bucolic campus of Herkimer County Community College, overlooking the historic Mohawk Valley.
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 A Pickly Good Time
Ever wonder what happens to all of those beautiful tasty summer cucumbers? They turn into stars at the International Pickle Festival held 11/22 in Rosendale, NY.
Thousands of entrants and celebrants gather from around the world for contests, tastings and all things imaginably pickle! Taste samples, try something new, like Pickle Pizza or Deep Fried Pickles, and much more. Join the Pickle Toss, Kids coloring contest or the Pickle Juice Drinking Contest. Enjoy the sounds of the “Official Instrument,” the piccolo, of course! An unforgettable event.
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 Santa Training
This holiday season, take the kids for an old-fashioned train ride through scenic New York State countryside. The Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad in Milford is running Santa Express trains Nov. 28th and 29th. Join Santa and his helpers on board the railroad’s beautifully decorated trains as they hand out gifts and goodies to all the children. (Additional runs scheduled for Dec. 5, 6, 12 & 13).
In Utica, you and your children can experience the magic of Chris van Allsburg’s holiday classic, “The Polar Express,” on the Adirondack Scenic Railroad. The magical two-hour journey features a reading of the holiday classic and an appearance by Santa himself on the return trip. Tickets are available online … reserve early! (Nov. 21, 22, 28, 29).
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 16th Annual Apple Country Bed & Breakfast Tour
On Sunday November 15, 2009 start your day exploring Apple Country Bed & Breakfast Open House Tour in Wayne County New York--from the Shores of Lake Ontario to the winding Erie Canal. Ten Bed & Breakfast homes located in Lyons, Newark, Palmyra, Pultneyville, Sodus, and Wolcott will be showcased from 12 noon to 5pm. Experience hospitality at its best with these unique bed and breakfasts throughout the Northern Region of the Finger Lakes.
Enjoy a variety of delicious specialty foods. Learn the history of these wonderful homes. Treat yourself to another way of life. Step back in time and visit unique homes built in the 1800’s, or Victorian style homes beautifully decorated with antiques, while other B & B’s are located on farms in rural settings with animals and wild flowers. Whether decorated for the Fall Harvest, Thanksgiving, or Christmas, these unique Get-Aways are sure to stir your imagination for gift giving, decorating, or just plain fun. All offer comfortable affordable respite for visitors to the area.
Tickets are $10 advance sale and $13 after November 14th. A door prize drawing will take place as part of the Bed and Breakfast tour and includes gift certificates to many Wayne County shops and businesses. All who go on the tour may enter to win.
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 Sliding into Lake Placid
Sliders from across the nation and world are gathering in Lake Placid, Nov. 20-22 at the Olympic Sports Complex for the America's Cup Bobsled & Skeleton.
The competition, organized by the Olympic Regional Development Authority and the United States Bobsled & Skeleton Federation, is aimed at athletes that have yet to make it to the World Cup tour, including American up-and-comers, along with athletes from countries that don’t have large sliding programs. The last step before the World Cup circuit, the America's Cup competition includes events such as men's and women's skeleton, men's 2-man bobsled, men's 4-man bobsled and women's bobsled.
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 Art in The Adirondacks
Majestic peaks, sparkling lakes and colorful skies are just a few of the reasons that the Adirondack region has inspired artisans for centuries. Another regional draw is the abundance of exhibit opportunities such as the Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council’s Fall Arts Festival. This year marks the 27th anniversary and will bring more than sixty fine artists and craftspersons to the LARAC center in Queensbury (11/7-8). The juried show highlights a creative mix of works as well as delicious baked goods and unique selections for pre-holiday gift buying.
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 Adirondack Stampede Charity Rodeo
Get ready to ride as the 19th annual Adirondack Stampede Charity Rodeo comes to Glens Falls 11/6-7. Taking place at Glens Falls Civic Center, the fun begins 7:30 p.m. each night. Competitors perform in seven standard rodeo events: bareback riding, saddle bronco riding, bull riding, tie-down roping, team roping, barrel racing, and steer wrestling. Civic Center seating assures everyone a view of the entire arena floor.
Adirondack Stampede Charity Rodeo directors have made a determined effort to insure that the rodeo livestock is amongst the best. The rodeo livestock is being provided by at least two different livestock contractors to insure the cowboys a ride comparable to one in the National Finals.
A majority of the proceeds from the Adirondack Stampede Charity Rodeo are donated to charities to help children and families in the Glens Falls area.
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