Pumpkinfest
est. 1996
The Pumpkinfest is truly a community effort, with volunteers from numerous organizations.
Dairy Parade
est. 1948
Cortland County’s Dairy Parade, the downtown’s longest running event, occurs on the first Tuesday of June.
The parade celebrates the rich dairy and agricultural heritage of the region.
Celtic Festival
est. 2001
The Cortland Celtic Festival is organized by the Cortland Celtic Cultural Association.
The association’s mission is to promote the development and awareness of Celtic culture, heritage, history language and music within the Cortland community.
Taste Of Downtown
est. 2006
Join us for a self guided tasting tour in Historic Downtown Cortland.
The annual event coincides with SUNY Cortland's alumni weekend. Street musicians, over 20 unique eateries, distinctive boutiques combine to make the summer's most popular outdoor festival.
Brockway Truck Show
est. 1999
The first day of the two day event includes a BBQ fundraiser, auction and fireworks at the Brockway Truck Museum.
On Saturday morning the Brockway Truck Parade begins at the Brockway Museum to kick off the Brockway Truck Show on Main Street.
First Night
est. 1998
Holiday festivities begin the first of December with the raising of the First Night Ball of Lights into position on the Clocktower building in Historic Downtown Cortland.
The First Night Ball of Lights is a symbol of the bright future of the Cortland community.
Main Street Music Series
est. 2003
The Cortland Music Series began as a pilot program with the intention to attract people to Cortland’s Historic Main Street for outdoor entertainment.
The influx of people downtown for the concerts has had a significant positive impact on downtown restaurants, taverns and retailers.
Chill-A-Bration
est. 2008
Cortland's celebration of all things winter occurs at Court House Park on the last Saturday of February.
Annual attractions include Cortland's Best Chili Cook-off and craft beer tent, a snow sculpture competition, the Greek Peak Ski and Snowboard Terrain...
Arts and Wine Festival
est. 2008
In order to promote the arts the Cultural Council of Cortland County organizes the annual Arts and Wine Festival in Cortland’s Courthouse park.
The event features more than 60 artists, twenty wineries, a dozen food vendors and live music featuring classical, Broadway and pop.
This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of the Interior.
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