Thank you to everyone who came out and made the 6th annual PumpkinFest and Regatta a success! We are proud to say that our Howard Johnson sponsored pumpkin, paddled by first time race competitor and daughter of our General Manager, Courtney Yonce, placed second in the highly competitive 'sponsors' race. Outpaced only by the National Baseball Hall of Fame's pumpkin, which was paddled by a 4 year race veteran, Courtney vowed to bring home fist place gold next year! Way to go Courtney!
THE GREAT PUMPKIN GETAWAY WEEKEND
The 6th Annual Cooperstown Pumpkin Festival
September 26 & 27 in the Village of Cooperstown
This year, the 6th Annual Cooperstown Pumpkin Festival will be held the weekend of September 26 & 27, 2009 and Howard Johnson Inn & Suites of Cooperstown will be racing a GIANT PUMPKIN in Sunday’s regatta! As a special for our newsletter subscribers, we’re offering discounted weekend rates while availability lasts.
Just ask for rate code ‘Giant Pumpkin’ when calling our property directly at 607-286-7600 to receive a 15% discount* off your stay.
*Can not be combined with any other offer or discount.
While you’re awaiting the grand finale Pumpkin Weigh-Off, the entire family can spend the weekend enjoying the many spectacular sites, attractions and activities that Cooperstown has to offer:
Saturday September 26, 2009
10:00 am – 3 pm Pumpkin Weigh-Off
3:00 pm – 5 pm Contest Winners and Awards
Food and Beer tastings throughout the day at the Cooperstown Farmers’ Market
Crafters, great cooks and fantastic musical talent from all over will regale
you at the Lake Front Park with one-of-a-kind crafts, foods, and musical performances.
And don’t forget the Giant Pumpkin Regatta!
Sunday September 27, 2009
8:00 am – 11:00 am regatta Pumpkin Preparations
11:00 – 3:00 Local Craft and Food Vendors
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Giant Pumpkin Regatta on Lake Otsego
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Cooperstown Concert Series at Lakefront Park
After you check in to the Howard Johnson Inn and Suites of Cooperstown, head
out to the Village of Cooperstown, nestled in the beautiful hills of up-state
New York. Cooperstown is home to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
as well as the Heroes of Baseball Wax Museum. Don’t forget to plan a
trip to the Fenimore Art Museum, the Farmers Museum, and Cooperstown Fun Park.
Visit the Fly Creek Cider Mill for their “Taste of Fly Creek” series,
and the Cooperstown Farmers’ Market for the Food & Beer Tasting.
Come join us for our 6th Annual Pumpkin Festival September 26 & 27. The
whole family will have a great time! While you are here, check out some of
the other funs things to see and do.
Saturday & Sunday September
26 - 27, 2009
Charlotte Valley Railroad Fall Foliage Ride 1:00 pm
Charlotte Valley Railroad Oktoberfest Excursion 6:00* pm
Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard “Taste of Fly Creek” Series
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
*Sunday Only
Howard Johnson Inn & Suites of Cooperstown
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