Cooperstown Winter Carnival
2020 Schedule of events
Throughout the Weekend
Trunk Shows & Pop-Ups in Local Businesses
Downtown Cooperstown
All weekend | Kate's Upstate: Karen Katz Studio Trunk Show + Winter Carnival exclusive discounts!
Sat 1 -3pm | Tin Bin Alley: Amy Ruffles Water Colours
All weekend | All About the Girls: 31 Handbags by Janet O'Brien & Scentsy by Bethany Seeley
Friends of the Village Library Book Sale
9 am – 5 pm | Village Hall Meeting Room | 22 Main Street
Benefits Village Library. Enter from Fair Street.
The 2019 Fenimore Quilt Club Show at the Cooperstown Art Association
Saturday 11 am - 4 pm, Sunday 1 pm - 4 pm | 22 Main St
Warm up with a visit to the 29th Annual Fenimore Quilt Club Show! This highly anticipated exhibit showcases a diverse array of about one hundred quilts and quilted items in both traditional and contemporary designs. Members of the Fenimore Quilt Club will be present to demonstrate quilting techniques and to answer questions about their craft. Quilt Show will remain open through February 24, daily 11:00 am - 4:00 pm and Sunday 1:00 - 4:00 pm. (Free)
“Fudge Tasting Flurry” at Tin-Bin Alley
114 Main St
Ice Skating at Badger Park
93 Beaver St
Fresh air and fun! Strap on some skates (limited supply of skates available to borrow at the skating hut) and enjoy this wonderful park’s well-maintained ice rink!
Friday 3 - 7 pm - Mixed use (family/open skating on ⅔ rink, hockey on ⅓ rink).
Saturday & Sunday: 10 am – Noon family/open skating; 12:30 to 6:30 pm mixed use skating (family/open skating on ⅔ or rink, hockey on ⅓ of rink).
Open Swim, Yoga, Group Fitness Programs
Clark Sports Center | 124 County Highway 52
Visit clarksportscenter.com for schedules and fees.
Winter Carnival Medallion Search
Check the Freeman's Journal for clues on where the Winter Carnival Medallion is hidden! The Medallion Search Award will be presented at our closer on Sunday!
Cooley's Roaring 20s Costume Contest
All day Friday & Saturday| Cooley's Stone House Tavern| 49 Pioneer St
Wear a costume, get entered for a prize!
Fire & Ice Bar and Hawkeye Bar & Grill Specials
The Otesaga | 60 Lake St
Fuel the fun of Winter Carnival Weekend at Hawkeye Bar & Grill. Don't miss our Ice Bar next to the Fire Bar!
Tuesday 2/04
Elementary Free Throw Contest
3 - 4pm | Clark Sports Center | 124 County Highway 52
Free for children in grades K-6. Sign up on the gym floor!
Thursday 2/06
Climbing Competition
3:30 - 5:30pm | Clark Sports Center | 124 County Highway 52
Free for children in grades K-6. Sign up at the climbing wall!
Bandelions & Open Mic
7pm | Mel's at 22| 22 Chestnut St
Come to Mel's to listen to Cooperstown Lion Club's own Bandelions perform, followed by an open mic night that is open to all ages and skill levels. Steak Night & 1/2 off draft beers!
Trivia Night at Upstate!
7pm | Upstate Bar & Grill | 5418 NY-28
Bring your team over to Upstate for a rousing trivia night, MC'ed by Dave from Red Shed!
Friday 2/07
Soup R’ Chili Luncheon
11am - 2pm | First Baptist Church | 21 Elm St
It’s chili in the Village! Enjoy homemade chili or soup to warm your body and soul. Gather with friends and neighbors in the fellowship hall or take some to-go for later, and delivery available within the Village. Hearty soup, breads, drinks, and tasty desserts included. Donations support ongoing ministries.
Susquehanna SPCA Brooks Chicken BBQ Dinner
4:30pm - 6:30pm | Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall | 69 Fair St W
inter-winter chicken dinner! Dinners include Brooks BBQ chicken half, potato, rolls, butter, salad and dessert ($10). Eat in or have it packaged “to go,” all for a great cause!
Drink Specials at Cooley's
5pm -8pm | Cooley's Stone House Tavern| 49 Pioneer St
Friday Night Roarin' Drink Specials.
Opening Ceremony
5:30pm | Pioneer Park
Join us to kick-off the fun as Ellen Tillapaugh, Mayor, Village of Cooperstown, officially opens the Winter Carnival!
Bowling Tournament
6pm | Clark Sports Center | 124 County Highway 52
Teams are 1 adult and 1 child (2nd grade or above). $3 per member, $6 per non-member. Call (607)547-2800 ext 108 to register, or sign up at the bowling alley!
Opener & Lip Sync
6pm -9pm | Ommegang Brewery |656 Co Hwy 33
Kick off the Roaring 20s with Lip Sync performances at Ommegang Brewery! (Must be 21+) ($5 at the door)
Cooperstown Ghost Tour
7pm | Pioneer Park
To reserve spots on this highly entertaining and historic tour email bmarkusen@stny.rr.com or call (607)547-8070. ($10 adults, $5 children, kids under 5 free). Departing from Pioneer Park.
Scattered Flurries
9pm | Upstate Bar & Grill | 5418 NY-28
Get ready to rock out to live music from Scattered Flurries while enjoying snacks and drinks!
Saturday 02/08
It’s Pancake Time! Lions Club Pancake Breakfast
8am - 12pm | Cooperstown Veterans’ Club | 60 Main St
Start your day with delicious pancake buffet! Adults $10, kids $5, under 5 is free. This event is put on by the Cooperstown Lions Club, with help from the Cooperstown Leos Club.
Bowling Tournament
9am | Clark Sports Center | 124 County Highway 52
Teams are 1 adult and 1 child (2nd grade or above). $3 per member, $6 per non-member. Call (607)547-2800 ext 108 to register, or sign up at the bowling alley!
2nd Annual Winter Carnival Craft Show
9:30am - 3:30pm | St Mary's Church | 31 Elm St
Stop in and see all the creative works by local artists!
Brunch at Cooley's
10am -2pm | Cooley's Stone House Tavern| 49 Pioneer St
Food & Drink Specials
Farmers’ Market
10am – 2pm | 101 Main St
Local products and live music!
Wine Tasting at Cooperstown Wine & Spirits
12 - 4pm | Cooperstown Wine & Spirits | 45 Pioneer St
Come down and experience the offerings from a variety of wineries!
Wine Tasting at Rudy's
2 - 4pm | Rudy's Wine & Liquor Store | 143 Main St
Come down and experience the offerings from a variety of wineries!
48th Annual Bob Smullens 5k/10k Run
10:30am Registration - 11:30am Start | Cooper Park
Wear your favorite Winter Carnival pin from past years and get out and enjoy the winter scenery during this iconic Cooperstown Run. Pre-register at itsyourrace.com, or visit clarksportscenter.com for pre-registration, or stop by the Baseball Hall of Fame Library foyer for race day registration and bib number pick-up. $20/person $50 Family (max 5). Contact Doug McCoy mccoyd@clarksportscenter.com) for info.
Soup R’ Chili Luncheon
11am - 2pm | First Baptist Church | 21 Elm St
It’s chili in the Village! Enjoy homemade chili or soup to warm your body and soul. Gather with friends and neighbors in the fellowship hall or take some to-go for later, and delivery available within the Village. Hearty eat soup, breads, drinks, and tasty desserts included. Donations support ongoing ministries.
Meet the Heroes
12 - 3pm | Cooperstown Fire Department | 24 Chestnut St
Bring the kids down to the Cooperstown Fire Department to meet our real-life heroes! The Cooperstown Lions Club of Cooperstown will offer free diabetes & vision screenings along with educational materials.
Diabetes & Vision Screening & Education
12 - 3pm | Cooperstown Fire Department | 24 Chestnut St
Located at the Meet the Heroes Event, the Lions Club of Cooperstown will offer free diabetes & vision screenings along with educational materials.
Roaring Family Fun
12 – 3pm | Pioneer Park & Lakefront Park
This family-friendly favorite is back with lots to enjoy including:
Pioneer Park: Hop on a horse-drawn carriage ride 1-3:30pm
"Bedazzle a Snowflake" kids activity with the Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce
Hot chocolate will be for sale by the Brookwood School
Jackwax & make your own herbal sachets with The Farmers' Museum
Lakefront Park: Sledding and snow sculptures (WEATHER PERMITTING)
11am - 3pm Home-run Derby by Cooperstown JV and Varsity Baseball:
- $2/5 balls, $3/10 balls
- age groups 7-10, 11-13, 14-17, 18+ , prizes include bragging rights and a Champion Mini Bat presented at the Closing Ceremony Sunday
S'mores & chili for sale by Cooperstown JV and Varsity Baseball, featuring roast-your-own marshmallows!
Mulled Cider at the Bev
1 - 4pm | Cooperstown Beverage Exchange | 73 Main St
Complimentary Mulled Cider tasting, made with Spitball Whisky!
Cooperstown Ghost Tour
1pm | Pioneer Park
To reserve spots on this highly entertaining and historic tour email bmarkusen@stny.rr.com or call (607)547-8070. ($10 adults, $5 children, kids under 5 free). Departing from Pioneer Park.
Cheesecake Contest
1 - 3pm | Nicoletta's Italian Cafe| 96 Main St
Cheesecake cheesecake cheesecake! Come to Nicoletta's to taste and vote for your favorite! Contestants please sign up by texting Kery Montana at (315)360-0228, emailing LaRenn3@gmail, or calling Phil Andrews at (607)267-9734
Mini-Golf
1 – 3pm | Otesaga Resort Hotel | 60 Lake St
Stop by and play the short course of mini-golf installed in the Hawkeye Hallway (Free). Turn in your mini golf scorecard and you will be entered to win a one night stay for 2 at the Cooper Inn, and dinner for 2 a The Hawkeye Grill!
Water Pong & Beer Tasting
2 – 4pm | Mel's at 22| 22 Chestnut St
Come in from the cold and sink some shots at Mel's!
Craft from the Craft
4 – 6pm | Masonic Lodge | 77 Main St
Craft beer tasting, food available. ($ donations welcome). (Must be 21+ to be served beer)
Drink Specials at Cooley's
5pm -8pm | Cooley's Stone House Tavern| 49 Pioneer St
Roarin' Drink Specials, followed by live music.
Community Movie Night: "Abominable"
6pm | Clark Sport Center | 124 County Highway 52
Admission is free. Non-members must have a signed waiver on file at the Clark Sports Center. Youth under 18 must have a parent sign in and leave an emergency contact number. Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Movie starts promptly at 6pm on the gym floor.
Speakeasy
6 - 9pm | Vet's Club | 60 Main St
What's the password? Throw on your T-Straps or your Jack-Shoes and shimmy on down to the Cooperstown Vets Club. Charleston your heart out to local favorite funk-rock band, HANZOLO! Sample and vote for your favorite local restaurant's ‘20s themed cocktail! $5 cover, additional $5 to sample. [21+ Only, Drink contest: 6 pm-7:30 pm] Prizes will be awarded to the most dapper or the greatest flapper, so dress to impress. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Angel Network. Cash bar. 21+ ONLY
Drink Contest
6 - 7:30pm |Vet's Club | 60 Main St
Come to the Speakeasy and vote for your favorite local restaurant's 20's themed cocktail!
Loose Cannon Band at Cooley's
8pm -12am | Cooley's Stone House Tavern| 49 Pioneer St
Bootleggers welcome! Late Night Snack Menu 9pm-12am
Late Night, Live Music
Whether you're coming from a roaring good time at the Speakeasy or not, make sure to check out the live music at the following venues:
9pm - 1am | Upstate Bar & Grill| 5418 NY-28 - Dove Tones
9pm - 12am | Sherman's Tavern | 48 Pioneer St - Scattered Flurries
10:30pm - 2am | Alex's World Bistro | 149 Main St - DJ Yoris
Sunday 02/09
It’s Pancake Time! Lions Club Pancake Breakfast
8am - 12pm | Cooperstown Veterans’ Club | 60 Main St
Start your day with delicious pancake buffet! Adults $10, kids $5, under 5 is free. This event is put on by the Cooperstown Lions Club, with help from the Cooperstown Leos Club.
Vision Screening
9 - 11am | Cooperstown Veterans’ Club | 60 Main St
While you're enjoying their pancakes, don't miss the Lions Club's vision screening booth!
Geocaching
10am | Pioneer Park
Clark Sports Center (CSC) staff will guide adults and children* in how to use a GPS** in this high tech global treasure hunt. Be prepared to travel by foot to various locations in all weather conditions. Meet in Pioneer Park. (Free)
*Groups of children must be accompanied by an adult.
**The CSC will lend participants GPS units to use for this program.
Waffles, Sledding, & Bingo
11am | Ommegang Brewery | 656 Co Hwy 33
Waffle Brunch, Bingo, and Sledding?? Don't miss this fun late morning event at Ommegang Brewery
Get Out & Walk!
12 - 4pm | Clark Sports Center| 124 County Highway 52
Take a brisk trail walk with the Otsego County Conservation Association & the staff of the Clark Sports Center. We'll wind our way through hemlocks & hardwoods, along the river, and onto a floodplain. The exact route depends on trail and weather conditions. Please note that snowshoes may be helpful, but you must provide your own. Meet at noon in the Main Lobby of the Clark Sports Center. Program is free, but registration is appreciated. Visit occainfo.org/program-and-event-sign-up-form
Karaoke Contest
12 - 3pm | Upstate Bar & Grill | 5418 NY-28
Warm-up before the Carnival Closer with our Karaoke Contest! 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes plus "Keep Your Day Job.” Prizes sponsored by Kate's Upstate and Upstate Bar & Grill. Sign up at Bocca Osteria, Upstate Bar & Grill, and New York Pizzeria. [35 spots available!]
Book Reading by Frosty at the Library
1pm | Cooperstown Library | 22 Main Street
Bring your little bookworms for a reading with their favorite Snowman at the Library!
Cooperstown Ghost Tour
1pm | Pioneer Park
To reserve spots on this highly entertaining and historic tour email bmarkusen@stny.rr.com or call (607)547-8070. ($10 adults, $5 children, kids under 5 free). Departing from Pioneer Park.
Closer & Mac & Cheese Contest
1 - 3pm | Upstate Bar & Grill | 5418 NY-28
Enjoy delicious Mac & Cheese made by your favorite local eateries. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite, this is a competition after all. Tap Takeover by Red Shed Brewery is the perfect way to close out Winter Carnival! Awards will be given out at the closer.
Grilled Cheese for a Good Cause
5:30 - 7:30pm | Farmers’ Market | 101 Main St
Come celebrate the end of the 52nd Winter Carnival and enjoy delicious gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, seasonal soups, dessert, local beer, wine, cider and live music. Proceeds will benefit Otsego 2000's Environmental Stewardship Program. Space is limited! Purchase tickets online, at the Cooperstown Farmers Market, or at Otsego 2000 Office. For information, please contact Josie Maroney at 607-547-6195 or market@otsego2000.org ($30 per adult, $15 per child 6-12, and free for children under 6).