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WALLEYE CHALLENGE GIVES BACK TO THE GREAT SACANDAGA LAKE
Representatives of the Tenth Annual Walleye Ice Fishing Tournament presented a $1,000 check, as well as $445 from a special raffle raised by event co-coordinator Lou Stutzke (Owner of Fuel-N-Food of Mayfield), to the Great Sacandaga Lake Fisheries Federation for fish stocking this fall. The Walleye Challenge this year was held on held on February 17 on the Great Sacandaga Lake. Director of Tourism, Gina DaBiere-Gibbs, presented the check to Randy Gardinier of the Great Sacandaga Lake Fisheries Federation at a recent ceremony at the Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce.
The tournament registered 1750 fishing enthusiasts with approximately 54% of the registered participants from outside of Fulton County representing ten states outside of New York: Connecticut, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia. The event has sold out in each of the ten years it has been held.
The 2019 Walleye Ice Fishing Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, February 16, 2019. Anyone interested in adding their name to the event’s mailing list is asked to call the Fulton County Tourism Department at (518) 725-0641 or to send a request via e-mail to tourism@fultonmontgomeryny.org.
Walleye Challenge 2019
To read the rules for the 2019 Walleye Challenge click here: Rules 2019 Walleye Challenge.
Please be reminded the 2019 Walleye Ice Fishing Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, February 16, 2019. Due to unseasonably warm winter weather in 2016 and 2017, the tournament was pushed back to February to allow for safe ice conditions.
Thank you to our sponsors Frank’s Gun Shop and Saratoga Eagle!
Quilt Barn Trail
The Fulton Montgomery Quilt Barn Trail continues to grow with 150 squares on the trail. Checkout their video:
Fall Foliage Report: October 17 -23
OnI LOVE NY started the “New York Fall Foliage Report” on September 12 and will continue until the end of the foliage season, around the first or second week in November. Fulton County has its own “foliage spotters” to participate in this annual report.
Reporting station: Broadalbin
Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend: 70-80%
Brilliance: Average
Predominating colors: More yellows, oranges and reds
Rating: Peak
Most areas are nearing peak. With the warm weather turning to cooler temperatures with rain, trees are starting to lose their leaves in many locations.
The Colonial Little Theatre presents “Dial M for Murder” on the 19-21. This production tells the story of Tony Wendice and his wealthy wife, Margot, who now plans to murder. He arranges the perfect murder and blackmails a scoundrel he used to know. Unfortunately…the murderer gets murdered and the victim survives. But this doesn’t baffle the husband as he plots to have his wife convicted for the murder. Until a police inspector and a young man discover the truth.
On Sunday, October 21st, Join the SVAN Arts Center for their annual fundraiser. Turn up the Heat! is from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM at THE INN At the Bridge, Bridge St, Northville. Enjoy a night of entertainment, socializing and fun! Live Musical Entertainment * Raffles * Food * Beverages*Cash Bar Tickets are $40/person
Come and enjoy the colors of autumn and the many events Fulton County has to offer.
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1.800.676.3858
Fall Foliage Report: October 10-16
I LOVE NY started the “New York Fall Foliage Report” on September 12 and will continue until the end of the foliage season, around the first or second week in November. Fulton County has its own “foliage spotters” to participate in this annual report.
Tree in Gloversville on Monday, October 8
Reporting station: Gloversville
Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend: 50-60%
Brilliance: Average
Predominating colors: Still green with more yellows, oranges and reds
Rating: Midpoint
Some areas are still predominantly green with areas nearing peak. With the warm weather turning to cooler temperatures with rain, trees are starting to lose their leaves in some locations as well. This weekend into next week would be a good time to take a fall foliage ride. This weekend is full of fun!
The Colonial Little Theatre presents “Dial M for Murder” on two weekends: October 12-14 & 19-21. This production tells the story of Tony Wendice and his wealthy wife, Margot, who now plans to murder. He arranges the perfect murder and blackmails a scoundrel he used to know. Unfortunately…the murderer gets murdered and the victim survives. But this doesn’t baffle the husband as he plots to have his wife convicted for the murder. Until a police inspector and a young man discover the truth.
Tree in Gloversville on Thursday, October 11
Gloversville’s annual Fallfest will be on Saturday, October 13 from 12-4pm at Trail Station Park across from the Transit Facility. There will be pumpkin painting, bounce houses, face painting, potato sack races, three-legged races, hula hoop contest, egg races, music, vendors and more. Food will be available for purchase. The day will conclude with a children’s Halloween costume parade and trick or treating through the park at 4pm.
Come and enjoy the colors of autumn and the many events Fulton County has to offer.
Call for Travel Guides and Specialty Maps!
1.800.676.3858
Fall Foliage Report: October 3-9
I LOVE NY started the “New York Fall Foliage Report” on September 12 and will continue until the end of the foliage season, around the first or second week in November. Fulton County has its own “foliage spotters” to participate in this annual report.
Reporting station: Gloversville
Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend: 40%
Brilliance: Average
Predominating colors: Some green with more yellows, oranges and reds coming through
Rating: Beginning to Midpoint
The leaves are nearing the midpoint with more color showing this week in some locations and still predominantly green in other spots.
Visit Johnson Hall State Historic Site this weekend for the New York State Path Through History weekend. “Hunting and Harvesting; Preparing for Winter in the 18th Century” will take visitors on a journey back to the 18th century to experience what it was like to hunt, harvest and preserve enough food to last the cold and harsh winters. 18th century hunting and harvesting equipment will be on display as interpreters provide a firsthand look at the tools and labor required to achieve the task. Despite all the preparation, equipment and labor, each winter brought the same unnerving question for some: will there be enough food to last until spring?
The event runs Saturday, October 6 from 11am-4pm and admission is $4.00 Adults, $3.00 Senior Citizens and Students, Children 12 and under Free.
On Sunday, October 7, the Sacandaga Valley Arts Network presents Toby Walker. Internationally and nationally acclaimed Toby Walker has been hailed as an award winning, roots music fingerstyle guitar virtuoso and songwriter who has toured the US, the United Kingdom, and all through Europe. Blending the styles of blues, ragtime, country, bluegrass, old-time jazz and rock, Walker has a style of his own and as such received numerous awards, including being the 1st place recipient of the International Blues Challenge Award in Memphis and the NY Music Award for best instrumental CD. Walker has also been inducted into the NY Blues Hall Of Fame.
Come and enjoy the colors of autumn and the many events Fulton County has to offer.
Call for Travel Guides and Specialty Maps!
1.800.676.3858
Fall Foliage Report: September 26- October 2
I LOVE NY starts the “New York Fall Foliage Report” on September 12 and will continue until the end of the foliage season, around the first or second week in November. Fulton County has its own “foliage spotters” to participate in this annual report.
Reporting station: Broadalbin
Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend: 15-20%
Brilliance: Dull
Predominating colors: mostly green with touches of yellow and orange patches, some brownish/reddish color showing this week
Rating: Beginning stage
The leaves are just beginning to change with a lot of green some touches of yellow and orange patches. Also seeing some brownish/reddish colors starting to show this week
Coming up this weekend is the on Saturday, September 29th, The Harvester Cycling Tour at the Johnson Hall State Historic Site.
Fulton County Day On The Farm is on Sunday, September 30th, 12:00 PM – 04:00 PM at Roger’s Family Orchards in Johnstown. This marks the 9th annual “Fulton County’s Day at the Farm” agricultural festival. Support the agricultural community and join your friends and neighbors at the farm.
Come and enjoy the colors of autumn and the many events Fulton County has to offer.
Call for Travel Guides and Specialty Maps!
1.800.676.3858
Fall Foliage Report: September 19 – September 25
I LOVE NY starts the “New York Fall Foliage Report” on September 12 and will continue until the end of the foliage season, around the first or second week in November. Fulton County has its own “foliage spotters” to participate in this annual report.
Reporting station: Gloversville
Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend: 15-20%
Brilliance: Dull
Predominating colors: mostly green with touches of yellow and orange patches, some brownish/reddish color showing this week
Rating: just beginning
The leaves are just beginning to change with a lot of green some touches of yellow and orange patches. Also seeing some brownish/reddish colors starting to show this week
Come and enjoy the colors of autumn and the many events Fulton County has to offer.
Call for Travel Guides and Specialty Maps!
1.800.676.3858
Fall Foliage Report: September 12-18
I LOVE NY starts the “New York Fall Foliage Report” on September 12 and will continue until the end of the foliage season, around the first or second week in November. Fulton County has its own “foliage spotters” to participate in this annual report.
Reporting station: Gloversville
Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend: 10-15%
Brilliance: Dull
Predominating colors: Mostly green with touches of yellow and orange patches
Rating: Just Beginning
Mums in front of Mohawk Harvest Cooperative Market, Gloversville
The leaves are just beginning to change with a lot of green and hints of yellow and patches of orange sporadically throughout.
Other signs of the fall season are popping up as well with farm having apple picking and mums and apple cider for sale.
This weekend features an array of events from live music to vendor festivals. The 24th annual Eagle Mills Art and Craft Show kicks off on Saturday for two great weekends!
Come and enjoy the colors of autumn and the many events Fulton County has to offer.
Call for Travel Guides and Specialty Maps!
1.800.676.3858
Bacon Jam
Bacon Jam – Downtown Gloversville’s Bacon and Music Festival
Join your friends, family and neighbors on Saturday, September 29th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Farmers Market Pavilion between Elm and Bleecker Streets in Gloversville for a day full of bacon and music.
Bacon Jam is a bacon and music festival open to everyone! Entry is free to the event. Area food vendors will be on-hand featuring bacon-centric food. Stop by and listen to live, local bands.
A beer garden will also be available for a $5 entrance fee with beers sold by the glass from local breweries including Stump City Brewing, RS Taylor & Sons, and Nine Pin Cider.
Thank you to our music sponsor: Fulton Montgomery Community College.
Full details on the event are available at www.downtowngloversville.org. Questions? Call us at 518.725.7700 ext. 1004.