Daffest Schedule of Events






 



 

 

Please remember that this schedule is changing and being added to...this is just a sample of what is in store for Daffest 2012!!

Schedule of Events
Daffest 2012


Friday April 27th, 2012


Pleinnair Artists will be painting throughout the village all weekend.

Harrietstown Town Hall:

5PM Mayor's Proclamation: Let Daffest 2012 Begin!



The Hunt for the Signature Daffest Pastry begins throughout the village at all local cafes'…..look for the "TRY MINE" sign in their window!

5PM to 8:30 PM Sample, judge and vote for your favorite pastry

6PM to 9PM
Daffest Derby "Equipment Check"

Bring in your soap box derby cars and have it checked out by Daffest Derby Officials
for race day!


Location: in front of Harrietstown Hall.
** Local Racing Celebrity Patrick Dupree will be on hand with his Race Car for autographs and photos with your racer. Dupree is two-time winner of Oswego Speed Way and two-time Airborne Modified track champion. Dupree also competed in the NASCAR Busch Series sponsored by Outback Steakhouse for 3 years.

9PM Winner announced of the Daffest 2012 Signature Pastry Contest!

5PM to 10PM Daffest Bowling Tourney Sponsored by The Found Corvette Corvette Club

Saturday April 28th

9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Will Rogers - Free Tours every half hour.

10 AM to 3PM Live music -

10:45 Live Performance by our own "Lawn Chair Ladies"
Riverside Park

Horse and Buggy Rides leaving from Riverside Park
Sponsored by PSC

10AM TO 4PM "Best Bloomin' Derby Hat Contest !"

10AM to 3PM Blue Line Sport Shop "Fishing Clinic" Fly and Spin Reel

10AM to 3PM Paul Smiths College's Deb Misik and her students will be on hand with baked items for sale, sample offerings, and the students will be demonstrating their cake decorating skills.

Deborah S. Misik Assistant Professor-HRCM-Baking and Pastry Certified Serv-Safe Instructor Paul Smith's College
will be teaching kids how to frost cupcakes on Sat 28th in the Park...


10AM - 3 PM Adirondack Lakes and Trail Kayak Clinic and Demos
Info on Spring, Summer and Fall wilderness and paddling packages will be available

10:45 Race Day Parade Along Race Route Petrova Overpass to Riverside Park


12 to 4PM Junk To Funk Garbage Art and Recycled Fashion Show
Sparks Athletic Complex
Come enjoy designs made from recyclable materials! There will be a fashion show, silent auction, art show, band and more!

Daffest Derby: 11AM RACE DAY!!!

Old Fashioned Soap Box derby 3 age classes : George LaPan Highway

3PM Live Music Waterhole #3

4PM Daffest Derby Award Ceremony Riverside Park

10AM to 4PM All Tours leave from Chamber Booth in Riverside Park
Park and Historic Tours
Best Bloomin' Neighborhood Award
Boat Tours

Retail Stores with specials and demos

9PM to Closing Live Music Waterhole #3



Sunday April 29th

10AM to 3PM
Large garden basket weaving class by Clear Creek Weavers. $50.00 charge includes; all materials and instruction. Snacks and beverages will be provided.

Pre-registration welcome though not required. 518-524-6804. Willy-Nilly on River St.

10AM to 2PM Brunch @ Blue Moon Café

12 Noon Bloody Mary Sunday Waterhole #3
Live Music

 

Saturday May 5th

Pleinnair Artists will be painting throughout the village all weekend.

12 Noon Historic , Great Camp , Lakes Tours TBA

12 Noon to 3PM Planting Clinic Location TBA…how to's experts available to help you create your dream gardens , growing veggies, a guide to lush beautiful green lawn!

7:30 p.m. Will Rogers -Le Groove Jazz Concert with dessert reception and tours following. $5 donation requested.

Friday May 11th

Pleinnair Artists will be painting throughout the village all weekend.

1:00PM Wigmore Garden Tour (Sign up by clicking here)
Come view the expansive Wigmore Gardens in full daffondil bloom on the shores of Oseetah Lake , over 3000 daffodil bulbs planted surrounded by thousands of other flower variety along with towering prize hard and soft wood trees! Transportation provided from Chamber Booth Riverside Park

Saturday May12th

9AM to closing Mother's Day Shopping Spree Visit local shops and boutiques to register to WIN! Many prizes available for you and Mom to ENJOY
   
  

Pleinnair Artist's Creations will be available for sale At Artist Guild on Main St.
Be sure to take home your daffest memory in an original art work!

12 NOON Tours of Lower Lake
Great Camps Tours TBA

1:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. Will Rogers - Free Tours every half hour.

Sunday May 13th

10AM to 2PM Mother's Day Brunch

2Pm to Closing Mother's Day Specials at local Restaurant




       



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