Peck's Lake Annual Fishing Derby
🎣 Peck?s Lake Annual Catch & Release Fishing Derby 📅 Saturday, August 8, 2026 🕕 Fishing Hours: 6:00 AM ? 12:00 PM Join us for a fun morning of fishing, friendly competition, and prizes at beautiful Peck?s Lake! 💲 Registration * Adults: $10 * Youth (12 & under): $5 * All participants must register before fishing begins. * Registration forms and fees must be submitted at the marina prior to the start of the derby. 🎣 Derby Rules ✅ Boats only (no shoreline fishing) Boats must be 14-20ft in length, maximum 40hp. ✅ Live or artificial bait permitted ✅ All New York State Fish & Game laws apply ✅ Every person in the boat must be a registered participant ✅ Non-participants may not ride in participating boats 🐟 Some Eligible Fish Species * Largemouth Bass * Smallmouth Bass * Walleye * Northern Pike * Pickerel * Panfish (Sunfish, Rock Bass, Perch & Crappie) ⚖️ Weigh-In 8:00 AM ? 12:00 PM at the Marina * Fish must be alive and in fresh condition. * Fish entered dead will be disqualified. * Fish will be tagged by derby officials and released. 🏆 Awards Trophies and prizes will be presented immediately following the derby under the tent at the marina. 🎟️ Don?t forget to bring your registration form when weighing in your fish! We look forward to another great day on the water. Tight lines and good luck to all participants! 🎣
Trip to Niagra Falls with The Nigra Arts Center and Brown Coach
The Nigra Arts Center and BROWN Coach, Tours, and Travel are excited to offer a bus trip to Niagara Falls on Saturday, August 8! Join us for an unforgettable daylong excursion to one of the USA?s most stunning landmarks, with the stress of driving and parking removed! We will drop you off at the Niagara Falls Visitor Center and the full day will be yours to enjoy the sights, experiences and attractions of Niagara. The $75 ticket fee includes transportation only ? attendees are responsible for their own food and excursions. Seats on the bus are limited and we sold out quickly last year, so don?t wait to secure yours! Call us at (518) 661-9932 or scan the QR code to sign up
Peter and the Wolf with Utica Dance at Caroga Arts Collective
Free event, donations appreciated! Sergei Prokofiev?s beloved tale comes to life with live music and dance. Featuring Utica Dance and the Caroga Arts Ensemble, this family-friendly performance is both enchanting and educational. ?Kids Carousel Concerts? is a FREE family-friendly event series that takes place throughout the summer. Come for the show and join for a carousel ride afterwards! Utica Dance has been providing high quality dance instruction in Downtown Utica for over forty-five years. Formerly known as the Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute Dance Program, the independently owned studio offers classes in ballet, jazz, tap, modern, contemporary, hip hop, and yoga for dancers of all ages and experience levels. Students have the opportunity to perform in professional caliber productions ranging from classic ballets to original contemporary works, including the studio?s beloved annual Nutcracker at Mohawk Valley Community College. Find them at 324 Genesee Street in Utica.
Sacandaga Jams with Sacandaga Valley Arts Network
Every Saturday in July and August 10am in the Northville Waterfront Park Gazebo. Bring your instruments, your voices, your songs or just your enthusiasm and make music in the park. Hosted by Mike Eisenberg
Gloversville Railfest
Join us for the 20th annual Gloversville Railfest on Saturday, August 8th, at Trail Station Park for a day filled with excitement and community spirit from 10am to 8pm. Fireworks celebrating the 20th year at dusk! Family Fun: Kids will love the bounce house, inflatable obstacle course, inflatable slide, face painting, dunk tank, giant Jenga, giant Connect Four, and corn hole. The spray pad will also be on throughout the day. Shopping and Food: Browse products from dozens of vendors and enjoy delicious food from local food vendors. This event is proudly organized by the City of Gloversville Recreation Commission. Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors! Supporting Sponsors: Abdella & Sise Law Offices C.T. Male Associates Gloversville Housing Authority Wellnow NBT Bank Ron & Petrina Zimmerman Friends of Gloversville Recreation Sponsors: Brown?s Ford Liberty Affordable Housing Walmart DC #6096 Fage Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home Runnings
Treasures in the Trunk with Johnstown Moose 1185
Rain date: Sunday August 9th. Baked goods, 50/50 raffle, kitchen open. $15.00 per parking spot to sell your treasures! See a bartender to sign-up at the club, payment due at sign-up. We are looking for bakers to make donations! Donated baked goods can be delivered to the lodge on August 7 or 8. To reserve your parking spot please fill out the form and mail (with payment) to the Johnstown Moose Lodge, 109 S. Comrie Ave. or leave with bartender by July 25th
Varin Enterprises' 3rd Annual Craft Fair & Car Show
A day filled with handmade goods, local creativity and good vibes. Discover unique one-of-a-kind finds you won't see anywhere else. Vendors wanted! Showcase your creations, connect with new customers, and be a part of an amazing creative community! Call 518-774-0182 or email varinenterprisesllc2@gmail.com Join us for a day of creativity, community, and handcrafted treasures at our 3rd annual craft fair!!! This year we added a car show! Enjoy delicious food, handmade goods, seasonal gifts, family-friendly fun and so much more! Then stroll through an impressive display of classic & custom cars from across the region. Come support small businesses and celebrate creativity! Whether you're looking for the perfect handmade treasure or you're a car enthusiast, there's something for everyone to enjoy. August 8th 11-3. We are searching for more vendors and cars to display if you're interested in being a vendor or would like to enter your car into the car show please reach out to us at 518-774-0182 or varinenterprisesllc2@gmail.com. Please beware of scammers we will only ever reach out to you through our Facebook business pages Varin Enterprises LLC or Supply Wagon Rentals LLC or through our emails supplywagonrentals@gmail.com or varinenterprisesllc2@gmail.com
Listener's Choice Music Festival at Frothingham Free Library with Saratoga Arts
Join us for another ''Music & Friends with Cosby & Tom'' event where we get together for a fun filled gathering!
Latino Americano Fest at River Link Park
Performing live: Alex Torres and his Latin Orchestra as well as Grupo Los Infieles. Music by DJ Rvmba & DJ Boy Boy. Free Family Event
Falcon Heart Rescue Live Bird Show
Join us August 8 at 2 pm in the Great Hall of the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library as we welcome Falcon Heart Bird Rescue for a live bird program. This program will feature live birds including owls, hawks and ravens. This program is a free program and for all ages.
