Attend These Cortland County Festivals via a Sprinter Van Limo in New York City

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Cortland County is one of the most beautiful places in New York State and it regularly holds festivals spread all throughout the year to celebrate the beauty of the place and the diverse culture of the people who live in the county. So why not get a sprinter van limo in New York City from Custom Coach and Limo and attend these festivals?

 

A sprinter van limo in New York City can take you and your whole family or a group of your friends to Cortland County. This is the perfect transportation option for groups of up to ten members.

 

 

Now where to go?

 

Homer Winterfest

 

With a variety of activities that you can take part in, there is no shortage of fun things to do at Homer Winterfest. Just look at the 2013 lineup of activities, which includes:

 

• Buffets from different top restaurants in the area
• Arts events
• Firework displays
• Snow sculpture contests
• Tours and walks
• Crafts sale
• Children's events
• Human dog sled race
• Sports demo and tournaments

 

Homer Winterfest is a collaborative effort of the village's businesses, residents and other individuals.

 

Homer Winterfest is held during the winter months of January to February every year.

 

Central New York Maple Festival

 

Central New York Maple Festival is an annual event that dates back to more than four decades. For the festival, the entire village of Marathon comes together to hold this special festival with a full slate of activities and events.

 

The two-day event offers free sample of hot pancakes and maple syrup, maple confections, as well as craft shows, wagon rides, entertainment, helicopter rides and others.

 

The next festival is scheduled on April 13 and 14, 2014.

 

For more information, visit the festival's Web site at http://www.maplefest.org/.

 

Cortland County is best known for its apples. However, these are not all that the region offers guests or tourists. It also holds fun-filled festivals that you can attend via a sprinter van limo in New York City.

 

A sprinter van limo in New York City is a great way to ensure that you and your entire family travel together and for you to avoid the hassles that are usually associated with public transportation. You will have a comfortable ride on a sprinter van limo in New York City. That is our guarantee!

 

Now what other festivals should you catch in Cortland County?

 

Holiday in Homer

 

If you love arts and crafts, then you will love Holiday in Homer festival. The festival will bring together more than 100 crafters and artists.

 

Not only that, but you can attend music and entertainment events, go on wagon rides, buy books at discounted prices and so much more. Of course, you simply must sample the delicious food!

 

Holiday in Homer for this year will be on July 20.

 

Visit the organizer's Web site at http://www.holidayinhomer.com/ for more details.

 

Water Festival

 

The Cortland County Soil and Water Conservation District presents the Water Festival every year, where it holds exhibits and displays that aim to teach locals about water resources interactively.

 

Groups can take wagon rides through the property and see the beauty of the area. Kids can have fun playing water trivia with the adults or just blowing bubbles in the air. They can also have a fun round of mini golf.

 

There are also children's games, face painting, balloons and other fun activities for children of all ages.

 

The Water Festival happens on the first Saturday of every year. This is on the premises of the Cortland County Soil and Water Conservation District. Call them at (607) 756-5991 for more details.

 

St. Anthony's Festival

 

Dating back to more than a century, this Catholic tradition started in 1905. St. Anthony's Festival celebrates the life of the saint, as well as the Italian community in the area. The festival draws a crowd numbering around 8,000 to 10,000 every year.

 

And why not? There are a ton of activities lined up for the three-day event, such as fireworks, music, games, and a food fest featuring a wide variety of Italian specialties!

 

There are also silent auctions where local businesses can display their merchandise and have shoppers bid on their items silently. Who knows, you just might get a prized item at very low costs!

 

The church will also hold an Italian Mass, theme basket raffles, fireworks shows, wine competition and a church tour. There are just a lot of activities to do here so it would be very prudent to get a sprinter van limo in New York City for your family to rest in after the day’s activities are over.

 

For more information, check out the festival's Web site.

 

Chill-a-Bration

 

Chill-a-Bration celebrates the cold of winter with various activities for kids, snowboarders and other people. You can see sled dogs and snow sculptures, too.

 

Chill-a-Bration is also a time for chili. This is when the area's top restaurants compete with their best chili dishes to get the most coveted "Cortland Area’s Best Chili" title.

 

A sprinter van limo in New York City will help ensure that not only do you have a comfortable ride going to Cortland County, but that you will also be able to go around with ease and with less stress.

 

Now where else can you go?

 

Cortland Arts and Wine Festival

 

Cortland Arts and Wine Festival brings together the best art works, wines and cheeses in Cortland County.

 

The one-day festival features the best wines from the area's best wineries. Sip a glass of premium Riesling while admiring the works of regional and local artists.

 

The 2013 Cortland Arts and Wine Festival will be on August 3, 2013. The partial list of participating wineries includes:

 

• Thousand Islands Winery
• Three Brothers Winery
• Eagle Crest Vineyards
• The Apple Station
• Americana Vineyards
• Montezuma Winery
• Long Point Winery
• Cobblestone Farm Winery
• Miles Wine Cellars
• Beak and Stiff
• Hunt Country Vineyards
• Six Mile Creek Vineyard

 

Some of the accepted artists include:

 

• David Beale
• Tyler Bogardus
• Nancy Braches
• William Bullard
• Donald Burke
• Mary Button
• Christian Carle
• Leah Corey
• Denis Cote-Hopkins
• Sherry Dans
• John Downey
• Jan Frassetto
• Ken Gabryel
• Emily Gibbons
• Betty Green
• Spencer Jones
• Carol Lukovitch
• Stephanie Marquette
• Mary Kay Naioti
• Jim Rienhardt
• Henderson Rouse
• John Samsel
• Tiana Schmidt
• Laura Seib
• Mary Shear
• Betsy Sodon
• Dan Tracy

 

Details about the Cortland Arts and Wine Festival are available online at http://cortlandartsandwine.org/index.html.

 

A sprinter van limo in New York City is also the best way for you to go to:

 

1890 Union Fair

 

Every year, Marathon's Main Street plays host to the 1890 Union Fair. One of the few remaining old-fashion fair, this one is surely a must-see.

 

The fair will feature canned goods, baked goods, flowers, arts and crafts, homemade items, fruits, livestock, vegetables and other merchandise.

 

You can also join the biggest horse parade in the area or attend the quilt show and tour the village's restored buildings!

 

The fair is held every year, the Saturday right after Labor Day. Call (607) 849-3960 for more information.

 

Cortland Celtic Festival

 

Celebrate Celtic culture and heritage at the Cortland Celtic Festival.

 

This annual festival promises fun and entertainment with dancing, music, and demonstrations. They also have a lot of food, arts and crafts vendors and merchandise for festivalgoers!

 

This year's Cortland Celtic Festival will be held on August 24 and 25, 2013 at Dwyer Memorial Park.

 

Be sure to see the:

 

• Animal exhibits
• Bagpipe bands
• Reenactments of Celtic and Viking battles
• Face painting and crafts for kids

 

For more information visit their Web site.

 

Annual Bluegrass Ramble

 

With live entertainment all day, the Annual Bluegrass Ramble is the oldest festival that celebrates bluegrass.

 

Now more than four decades old, the Annual Bluegrass Ramble also features the area's best food, arts and crafts sellers as well as other fun activities.

 

Bring a lawn chair and have a picnic. The Ramble happens at Dwyer Memorial Park in Little York.

 

Taste of Downtown

 

Downtown Cortland has many noteworthy restaurants that you should try when you are in town. But if you are looking for a gastronomic feast, then visit Cortland County during the Taste of Downtown Festival.

 

The festival will highlight the various top restaurants in the area as you go on a tasting tour. You can vote for the best food and drink after the tour and you can buy food right on the sidewalk to take home or to enjoy later.

 

National Brockway Truck Show

 

Every year, downtown Cortland becomes the venue of National Brockway Truck Show.

 

Now on its 14th year, the annual tribute to Brockway trucks will feature:

 

• "Huskie Drive" Road Rally
• Brockway Auction
• Fireworks Display
• The Truch Show Parade
• Brockway Exhibit

 

National Brockway Truck Show will happen on August 8 through 10, 2013. For more information, visit http://www.brockwaytrucks.org/.

 

If you are going on a long drive, like going to Cortland County for instance, you will surely appreciate getting a sprinter van limo in New York City from Custom Coach and Limo.

 

A sprinter van limo in New York City comes with its own driver so nobody in your group will have to drive. This means that all of you will be able to have fun at the festivals you choose to attend to when you are in Cortland County.

 

We have been recommending getting a sprinter van limo in New York City for groups of up to 10 members. So whether it is a vacation with your closest friends or the family, a sprinter van limo in New York City is just perfect!

 

As far as recommendations go, we also suggest that you check out:

 

The Great Cortland Pumpkinfest

 

The Great Cortland Pumpkinfest was first held in 1996 and has quickly become a grand celebration of the county's harvest season.

 

Kids will love the children's games, such as an all-day bounce house experience for only $3, pumpkin tic tac toe, fishing for pumpkins and flying pumpkins. They can also experience farm animals up close at the petting farm or ride ponies from Maybury Brook Stables.

 

For adults, you can enjoy the hay rides, the antique tractors on display, the antique fair, and brew tasting. Or you can browse at the unique home decor items, jewelry, furniture, handmade items and other merchandise from more than 100 crafters joining the fair.

 

Different kinds of entertainment will be available during the festival, as well as an overflowing of food.

 

This year's festival will be held on October 5 and 6, 2013 at the Courthouse Park in Cortland. For more information, check out their Web site at http://www.cortlandpumpkinfest.org/ or call (607) 753-8463 or toll-free (800) 859-2227.

 

Other events you could attend:

• Cortland Dairy Parade
• Homer Summer Concerts on the Green Concerts in Court House Park
• Cortland County Junior Fair
• Cortland County Chautauqua
• Southern Tier Antique Truck Show
• NYS Draft Horse Show & Sale
• Cortland Antique Auto Show

 

These are just some of the events that you can attend with a sprinter van limo in New York City!