Schoharie Promotional Plans Fall Events - Pumpkins in the Park Oct 25

SCHOHARIE – The Schoharie Promotional Association had a very busy Summer.  The 8th Annual Lily Festival on July 12th was a great day showcasing the beautiful Lily Park in full bloom.  Lots of vendors, food options, children’s activities, entertainment and so much more, with the rain holding off until close to the end of the festival.  

Peaceful Country started the summer concert series followed by a performance by the Red Wagon, made possible by a Schoharie Council of the Arts grant.  The always popular 5 Zero and the Fair Street Horns finished the concert series in the courtyard.  At each concert, the 50-50 cash drawing was given back to the organization by generous patrons who appreciate the concerts.

Completing the summer events, the Promotional Association partnered with Wayward Lane Brewing with a Hawaiian Luau to thank supporters and friends.  Besides the excellent brews and dumplings at the wagon, Barbeque Delights offered pulled pork sandwiches and other menu items, Wellington’s Herbs and Spices provided the delicious Island Tea, and Gallagher Sweets provided tasty desserts.  Rather than offering a pig on a spit, the Traveling Therapy Pigs were invited to provide some fun, along with Hawaiian dance instruction by Dance Fire Studio, island themed games, musical entertainment with the Red Wagon and free giveaways and raffles.   

Projects accomplished this summer include new Schoharie historical banners on Main Street, expanding banners from Prospect to Bridge Streets, business signs at Valley Plaza, flower barrels, and plantings around the trees on Main Street.  The lights on Main Street continue to shine with colors for holidays and seasons.  

Fall plans are underway.  October is the month for fall and Halloween decorating and the Promotional Association will again be judging homes and businesses and awarding prizes the last week of October. Town of Schoharie residents are encouraged to submit pictures to schohariepromo@yahoo.com.   

 This is the first year the association will sponsor “Pumpkins in the Park”.  On October 25th at 3 pm all ages are invited to bring their carved pumpkins to the Schoharie Lily Park.  There will be refreshments, guest judges, prizes, with all pumpkins being lit at 5 pm.  

Decorating Fox Creek Park for the holiday season will start on Wednesday, October 29th, 10 am.  Volunteers who could lend a hand would be appreciated.