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The Schoharie Promotional Association, established in 1983, is dedicated to promoting the Village and Town of Schoharie by cultivating community involvement, sponsoring activities that will bring people to our community, encouraging alliances with business and community groups, creating educational and fun activities for community youth and beautifying our area.
Meetings
Meetings are held at 6:30 PM on the second Monday of each month in the Schoharie Town Hall meeting room, 300 Main Street, Schoharie.
Please join us and check out what our organization is all about.
The Association holds an organizational meeting in December of each year at which time officers are elected. The upcoming year's events and dates are decided, along with event chairpersons.
Each January an Annual Community Meeting is held in the Town Hall to share information with the community. Other organizations are encouraged to participate.
Lily Festival
The Annual Lily Festival is held on the second Saturday of July. Although lilies bloom at different times throughout the summer, we chose this date to highlight the Tiger Lily in bloom. Like Albany’s Tulip Festival and Rochester’s Lilac Festival, our goal is to grow Schoharie’s Lily Festival each year as we celebrate the beauty of the Lily Park and the Schoharie Valley. With crafters, vendors, food, music, games, and all other things associated with festivals, visitors are invited to enjoy a day in the park.
See information for Lily Fest 2027 HERE. Coming soon.
Other Efforts
Adopt a Highway
In conjunction with the Transportation Department's Adopt a Highway Program, the Promotional Association picks up trash along Route 443 and Route 30. Safety vests, hard hats, bags and grabbers are provided. Volunteers are always needed (bring gloves and wear waterproof footwear).
Ice Skating in Fox Creek Park
Thanks to Floyd Guernsey, and weather permitting, an ice rink is created during the winter for skaters to enjoy. Ice skates are available to borrow. A large rink with hockey nets is available for hockey players.
Barrel Planting on Main Street
With donated flowers from Schoharie Valley Farms, garden soil by Oak Hill Landscaping, barrels are planted each May to beautify Main Street.
Band Concerts
The Friday Night summer concerts tradition continues in the Schoharie County Courtyard. Nice summertime fun.
Lights in the Park
Preparation for Lights in the Park begins in October when trees in Fox Creek Park are wrapped in colorful lights. The pavilion is also decorated with lights and other decorations are placed in the park. The lighting of the park for the holiday season is held the Friday after Thanksgiving and continues until Twelfth Night.
Support
The Promotional Association is a 501c3 non-profit volunteer organization. Financial support for events and projects is by donations, raffles, and fund raisers. A donation drive is held in February, however, the organization gratefully accepts donations throughout the year. Your support allows us to keep our events free for all to enjoy and is sincerely appreciated. We always need help with planning and organizing events and would appreciate your volunteerism and community support.