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Annual Breadalbane Gathering & Games becoming a Memorial Weekend Tradition in Fulton County
1. The mighty keg toss at the annual Breadalbane Gathering & Games, hosted by the Great Sacandaga Brewing Company held in Broadalbin
BROADALBIN, NEW YORK – Summer is here, so let the games begin! And what better kick of then the now annual Breadalbane Gathering & Games, hosted by the Great Sacandaga Brewing Company held in Broadalbin, this Saturday, May 24 at noon.
The Highland Games originated in Highland Scotland centuries ago, yet they continue almost everywhere in Scotland, as well as here in Fulton County, New York. These games remain a celebration of Scottish identity, culture and pride which has endured through the ages.
The games themselves are usually characterized with track and field events, as well as heavy events like keg tossing, tug-of-war and decathlon style throws. Of course the signature Great Sacandaga Brewing Company’s Breadalbane Scottish Ale, an exclusive premium craft beer created especially for this local event, can be experienced, as well as food and music. On Saturday, after the ceremonial Tapping of the Keg, the new 2025 Breadalbane Scottish Ale can design will be revealed, featuring last year’s selected athlete.
Memorial Day significance? Meet your host Erik Stevens, Owner/Founder of the Great Sacandaga Brewing Company. Stevens, together with his wife Jerrianne opened his doors five years ago in 2020. Stevens, Army Engineer Major (RET), is an accomplished US Army Officer with a decorated career planning and executing dozens of military operations, served two combat tours in Iraq; one in Command of an Engineer Company. With a fine respect for the American Military, he understands first-hand the solemn sacrifice and significance of this American Holiday.
As a beverage brewer, Stevens brewed under various conditions and circumstances throughout his tenure. He was responsible for four batches of beer, brewed under combat stress for the purposes of morale, welfare, and recreation of fellow Professional Military Colleagues. Today, the Sacandaga Brewing Company is a New York State farm brewery, using 100% New York grown grains and hops. He has experience and success at brewing on a smaller scale since 1988, and has gained knowledge and developed recipes in collaboration with other brewers. Stevens has now named a Head Brewer, Josh, who has creating some of the latest new tastes.
Broadalbin, New York significance? Beginning around 1793, Scottish native Daniel McIntyre, an anti-revolutionary pioneer, who resided near what is now Perth Center, is ascribed the honor of naming Broadalbin, after his native place in Scotland, (Breadalbane.) It originally embraced the town of Northampton on the north, Saratoga County on the east, Perth on the south, and Mayfield on the west. The first town meeting was held at the house of Daniel McIntyre, on Tuesday, April 1st, 1794. McIntyre’s Scottish heritage helped name this area and its surrounding neighbors such as Perth, Galway and Edinburg.
Stevens Military background together with Broadalbin’s Scottish heritage served to be the perfect fit to host a Memorial Weekend event with Highland Games being the focus. Stevens, teamed up with Mac Dlllman, Founder/Director of the Empire Throwing Club from Albany, New York created the annual Breadalbane Gathering & Games, now in their third year.
New for 2025, will be adaptive classes for adaptive athletes. Also this year, throwing competitors can choose from three different Military charities to throw for: Great Sacandaga Brewing Company, Broken Caber Adaptive Athletics, Veteran’s Time to Thrive, Inc.; Capital Region Veterans Memorial; or the Veterans & Community Housing Coalition. Portions of their fee will be donated to their charity of choice, the rest will go into the purse for the winning team’s charity of choice.
“This year’s Gathering and Games will have something for everyone,” states Erik Stevens. “So get your kilt ready and come out for a great day of family fun. Slainte Mhath!”
Registration begins this Friday, 5 p.m. at the Great Sacandaga Brewing Company, 3647 NY-30, Broadalbin. The games are on Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. For tickets, got to www.brewcentralny.com. For complete information on the event go to www.greatsacandagabrewing.com.
2. At center is host Erik Stevens, of the annual Breadalbane Gathering & Games, hosted by the Great Sacandaga Brewing Company held in Broadalbin
3. The Great Sacandaga Brewing Company’s Breadalbane Scottish Ale, a signature craft beer created exclusively for the annual Breadalbane Gathering & Games, hosted by the Great Sacandaga Brewing Company held in Broadalbin
The Great Sacandaga Lake Discovery Center
The Great Sacandaga Lake Discovery Center, A Southern Adirondack Destination
NORTHAMPTON – Destination: Fulton County and The Great Sacandaga Lake Discovery Center (GSLDC) is Fulton County’s investment and commitment to its local history, tourism and recreation. The planned Discovery Center will be a regional attraction for Fulton, Saratoga and the NYS Route 30 byway through the Adirondack Park.
The Discovery Center is projected to be the southernmost visitor attraction along the Adirondack Route 30 corridor, complementing any trip to the Adirondack Experience in Blue Mountain Lake and The Wild Center in Tupper Lake.
The facility will feature the incredible history of the Great Sacandaga Lake and its role as a river regulating reservoir and recreation destination. The unique story of its creation is compelling, with aspects that should never be forgotten.
“The extraordinary story of how the Sacandaga was created, the reasoning for it and the remarkable sacrifices made must be told,” states Fulton County Administrative Officer, Jon R. Stead. “It is an important part of our history, an Adirondack history that needs to be conveyed so the story is never lost.”
Created in 1930, the Great Sacandaga Lake is a manmade body of water built to mitigate flooding that occurred along Hudson River communities. In an undertaking initiated and funded by the Great Sacandaga Lake Advisory Council, (GSLAC), a 2017 feature documentary “Harnessing Nature: Building the Great Sacandaga” inspired the proposal to construct a state-of-the-art center to bring the documentary to life.
Leveraging both state and federal investments, Discovery Center exhibits will include a rotunda, featuring a true-to-scale replica of the Sacandaga Valley prior to flooding. Exhibit kiosks of Then and Now, such as; “Ghosts of the Hamlets,” “Coney Island of the North” (former Sport Island and Sacandaga Park) and “Conkingville Dam”- an engineering marvel can be expected to be interactive with information and video.
The Discovery Center will host art and historic artifact displays, and will feature ever-changing, visiting displays keeping the information fresh for returning visitors.
The complete Great Sacandaga Lake Discovery Center promises to be a premier destination, attracting visitors with its location and accessibility to the Northville Placid Trail, a natural resources habitat and outdoor recreation. The building concept includes the Harnessing Nature Theater, educational classroom space for student research, Trout in the Classroom, and much more. Space will be available for the GSLAC and Great Sacandaga Lake Fisheries Federation (GSLFF) to use and local historians will have a designated research area. The goal is to work closely with the entire GSL community.
In the county’s “Vision 2026” Development Strategy, the Board of Supervisors advocated a priority goal of revitalizing the economy through tourism. To achieve this goal, the plan seeks to develop additional historic, cultural and entertainment venues; and to leverage the Great Sacandaga Lake’s attractiveness. The Great Sacandaga Lake Discovery Center will be a major step to meet these objectives, while highlighting the amazing history of the 29-mile engineering marvel.
Fulton County retained the services of Phinney Design Group for professional Architectural and programming services for this initiative. Phinney Design group is well known for its specialization in programming spaces and developing projects within the Adirondack Park, having taken on and completed projects such as: The Wild Center Bio Building, Tupper Lake, NY; Play ADK Children’s Museum, Marina and Golf Clubhouse Projects, Saranac Lake, NY and Ticonderoga Country Club, Ticonderoga, NY.
The mission for Phinney Design Group is to ensure through design a preeminent location for visitors, historians and educational organizations to learn about and appreciate the engineering marvel that is the Great Sacandaga Lake. They are designing an interpretive center and tourism venue with the goal of evolving into a cultural center, historians’ study/resource room, tourism attraction and recreational site. The GSLDC will have the unique ability to attract engineering enthusiasts, history fans, students, encourage eco-tourism, with outdoor recreation opportunities all to benefit the Fulton, Saratoga, and Hamilton County Regions.
Another county engineering partner, Environmental Design Partnership, is handling site engineering and application processes for the project.
The commercial section of the Route 30 corridor selected to house the center is located on the west side of the highway overlooking the Great Sacandaga Lake in the Town of Northampton. The property ends just north of at the intersection with the bridge leading into the village of Northville.
This trek has a grand view of the Great Sacandaga Lake and a close proximity to the Northville Placid Trail. Composed primarily of undeveloped land, it is an ideally suited site given its exposure along the corridor, pedestrian access into the village over the bridge, and it is in close proximity to the popular Northville/Northampton Municipal Beach. This site proved to be an ideal location to support the county’s initiative to develop a center dedicated to the story behind the construction and management of the Great Sacandaga Lake.
Phase I of the project is expected to break ground in the spring of 2025, with projected completion planned for the summer of 2026. Information on the progress of this project can be found here on this site, 44lakes.com.
Fulton/Montgomery Farmers set for the 3rd annual Farm to Table Tour beginning Sunday, July 28th
FULTON COUNTY/MONTGOMERY COUNTY – During the peak of summer harvest, local farms will welcome visitors, to showcase and sell products, provide tours, and host other farm specific activities and demonstrations at the 3rd annual Farm to Table Tour, scheduled for Sunday, July 28th, from 10am-4pm.
This is a “self-guided” tour, meaning you choose your route and the farms you wish to stop at in Fulton and Montgomery Counties. Maps will be provided on-line and in-person to help guests plan and navigate their day.
Co-Chair Erika Gogis says: “In a world that is 6 generations removed from farming, the Farm to Table Tour is the perfect opportunity for folks to get back to their roots! No matter your food preferences, the Farm to Table Tour will surely link you up with a local farmer or small business that has goods you’re looking for.”
Gogis is the CEO/owner of the Plaid Farm Store, located on 6419 State Highway 30, Amsterdam. The Plaid Farm Store carries a variety of baked goods, produce, and meats all sourced from local businesses and farmers.
The Farm to Table team is extremely excited to build on the success from the last two years and showcase their farms and products. The goal is to create lasting farm to consumer relationships and provide education on the importance of local agriculture.
Co-Chair Rebecca Ferry says: “People have learned that big stores might not have what you need. Farm To Table Tour will introduce you to your neighbors that have been there for years that you might have missed and build new relationships you can trust and value for the future.”
Ferry is the Owner/CEO of Dreamroad Farm Store, located on 193 LaGrange Road, Johnstown. Dreamroad features local products and beef and pork from their own farm on property, and items from area farms.
The Plaid Farm Store and Dreamroad will be participating in the event, along with 35 more farm to table businesses. This makes for our largest group yet with 37 total farms ready to host consumers and friends.
For more information, please visit their Facebook page @FultonMontgomeryfarmtotabletour or online at www.farmtotabletour.org
Woodworking & Fine Arts Weekend celebrates 15 consecutive years!
Northville Rotary Woodworking & Fine Arts Weekend celebrates 15 consecutive years
NORTHVILLE – The 15th annual Northville Rotary Woodworking & Fine Arts Weekend is happening once again this summer Friday, July 19 through Sunday, July 21, at Northville/Northampton’s Town Hall and Park, located at 412 South Main Street. The much anticipated event has gained a regular following throughout the years, proving to bring the best local, Adirondack and unique, quality artisans to this juried art show.
Reflecting back with Rotary member and show Chair Sue Owens, she touched on the shows very first event.
“We had 11 artists at The Inn at the Bridge,” said Owens. “With the popularity of the initial success, the show was growing and we secured our new location in the town park where have been ever since.”
The show has grown today to over 70 participating artists. Of the 70 artists, 50 are repeat artists coming back year after year. Visitors can expect extraordinary, unique, original art pieces with something for anyone in a quaint park setting with additional artists inside the adjacent town hall.
There will be live demonstrations, music, food, raffles and door prizes. Visitors will have a chance to meet the artists and discover the many amenities of Northville’s historic, walkable Main Street filled with small businesses, local eateries and the grandeur of its surrounding lakes – all nestled in this southern Adirondack village.
“The Northville Rotary’s insight was spot on, creating a multiple-day tourism event, well planned and executed spanning for 15 years,” said Fulton County Tourism Coordinator Carla Kolbe. “This event literally luring thousands to the village of Northville and Fulton County each year, with a proven success record brining countless visitors to the local merchants, restaurants, hotels and B&BS.”
Each year, a featured artist is selected, but this year, in honor of the 15th annual Woodworking & Fine Arts Weekend, the Northville Rotary Club has chosen to honor two “pairs” of artists as the feature. Couple one is Al and Patty Caruso from Clifton Park, and couple two is George Olson, Jr. and his wife Theresa from Richmondville. There will be ample opportunity to meet the artists, as they will be displaying all weekend for the 15th time.
2024 Featured Artists Al and Patty Caruso
This is the Northville Rotary’s only fund raiser supported by the participating artists. Admission is free to the public. The Rotary’s contribution to the Northville is countless supporting the community through student scholarships, local organizations, food banks, a back-pack program, holiday gifts to kids, holiday food baskets for the elderly and much more all while supporting Rotary International in addition.
The 15th annual Woodworking & Fine Arts Weekend hours are; Friday, July 19 – 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday, July 20 – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, July 21 – 10 a.m. to 3p.m. Further information is available at www.northvillerotary.com and www.44lakes.com.
2024 Featured Artists George Olson, Jr. & Theresa Olson
NPT 100 Kick–Off Celebration, May 31 – June 2, 2024, A village-wide event!
Trailblazing though Time! The Northville NPT 100 Kick-Off Celebration!
NPT 100 – Northville-Placid Trail Celebrates 100! The Fulton County Visitor’s Bureau, together with the Village of Northville are hosting a 3-Day Kick-Off Celebration Event Friday, May 31 through Sunday, June 2, noting the NPT 100 Centennial and National Trails Day.
Fulton County Tourism together with the Village of Northville, has worked closely with so many interesting entities to bring the event together. This is the NPT100 “kick-off” celebration and it is the official start to a wonderful summer “Trailblazing through Time” through the Adirondack Park.
Hikers, visitors and trail workers can expect full community support educating the public on the NPT Trail and Northville’s iconic, historic role. The village, merchants, clubs, organizations and Northville Central School will be participating. Northville’s Waterfront Park, where the NPT Trail Arch created by artisan woodworker William Coffey is at the entrance, will host vendors, food, entertainment and information. On Saturday, a trolley will bring visitors throughout the village to various participating locations. A Closing Ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, June 2 at 1 pm, where Northville will hand over the reins to Hamilton County for the next NPT 100 event scheduled over the summer.
An Opening Ceremony/Ribbon Cutting is scheduled for Friday, May 31, 2024 at 6 pm. At this event artisan William Coffey will reveal a centennial plaque to be added to the Northville NPT Arch, and the commemorative walking stick that will be ceremonially handed off to Hamilton County at the weekends closing ceremonies – on its trek to Lake Placid. There will also be some words shared by our State and local officials.
Here is a tentative schedule of events – Please note, village-wide merchants, organizations and churches are offering events, speakers and specials all weekend long!
NPT 100 Northville Kick-Off SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, May 31:
4 pm—Northville Waterfront Park events begin! Music, food, vendors 4 to 8pm
6 pm—RIBBON CUTTING—NPT Arch, Waterfront Park
6:30 pm—SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT CONCERT!
Saturday, June 1: NATIONAL TRAILS DAY
9 am—Fish Stocking, Little Lake at Water Street
10-8—Northville Waterfront Park, vendors and activities,
Noon to 3—Top Shelf Entertainment
10—12 noon—GSLFF Kids (ages 4 to 13) Fishing Derby (Water Street sign –in/weigh-in)
9-3 –Northville Public Library
11-12—NPT Guest Speaker
1-2 –Kid Craft, making mandalas with items found in nature
10-2 Northville Central School:
10-2 –Guest Will Aubrey with a live butterfly exhibit and life-size wing cutout of birds of prey, and a telescope to view the eagles
10—2 –Kids – Make your own ADK Walking Stick
10-1–Planting seeds
10-2–NCS Book Exchange
10-5 SVAN Art Gallery
Nature Themed Crafts, all ages & artist made Bird House Raffle
10-2-Arlene Rambush, master weaver/painter demo
10-2- Linda Biggers, mosaic artist demo
3-5- Alexandra Higgins, singer, songwriter, sculptor & painter
Noon-4—Municipal Office Park,
Tour Northville Northampton Historical Museum Schoolhouse, S’mores station, Uncle Josh Storyteller, old-fashioned popcorn truck, camping exhibit, historic games, kids activities and exhibits
6-8—Sacandaga Valley Arts Network (SVAN) concert, in Northville Waterfront Park, featuring Two Shoes
FIREWORKS over Northville Lake at dusk
Sunday, June 2:
10-3—Waterfront Park, vendors, activities, music by Top Shelf Entertainment
1 pm—CLOSING CEREMONY and the ceremonial passing of the NPT Walking Stick to Hamilton County!
*Discover Northville! Northville Merchants and eateries are participating all weekend long with specials, guests and events throughout the village and lakeside
As previously mentioned, the Closing Ceremony will take place Sunday, June 2, at 1 pm in Northville Waterfront Park’s Band Shell. At this event, the NPT Walking Stick will be ceremonially handed off to representatives of Hamilton County who will present their events happening through their county as the trek continues to Lake Placid on this centennial celebration.
Please join Fulton County, the land of 44 Lakes for this exciting event! Check the event calendar for more updates!
2025 Walleye Challenge Rules
2025 Walleye Challenge Rules Entry fee is $60 with pre-registration required. Payment and registration is due NO LATER THAN JANUARY 24TH with NO EXCEPTIONS. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
1.The contest is limited to 1,500 entrants on a first-come, first-served basis with NO EXCEPTIONS.
2. All fishing to take place ONLY on the Great Sacandaga Lake.
3. Contestants may fish anywhere on the Great Sacandaga Lake.
4. Contest runs from 7:00am to 3:00pm on Saturday, February 15th, 2025. Contestants may be on the ice, holes drilled and cleaned, but there are no tip-ups allowed in the water prior to 7:00am. 5. All New York State DEC laws apply.
6. You will be issued a tag after registration that MUST be worn on the day of the contest. Anyone fishing without a tag will be disqualified. If someone without a tag is fishing in a group, the entire group will be disqualified. There can be as many people in your group as you want who are not participating in the contest as long as they are not fishing. Those not fishing may bring in a contestant’s fish to the weigh-in stations for entry.
7. Only one entry per registrant’s name is allowed. You may purchase multiple tags for multiple people, but each entry form MUST have an exclusive name to it.
8. NEW FOR 2025: TAGS WILL BE MAILED VIA USPS REGULAR MAIL. YOUR MAILING ADDRESS MUST BE ON YOUR REGISTRATION FORM. Please do not lose your tags as they cannot be replaced. There will be no tags available on the day of the contest. The event committee is not responsible for tags that were mailed to the wrong address. It is the responsibility of the participants to have their correct mailing address on the form.
9. Once you receive your tag you are registered to fish in the Walleye Challenge. There will be no need to check-in or register the morning/day of the contest. There is NO transferring of tags.
10. There will be FOUR weigh stations for the contest; one in front of Lanzi’s on the Lake (Route 30, Mayfield), one in front of Sport Island Pub (108 Riverside Drive, Northville) and one in front of the New York State Boat Launch in Broadalbin (Lakeview Road), and one by Ponderosa Pines (2 miles north of the Batchellerville Bridge, heading towards Town of Day).
11. All fishing must be done in the open view of officials or contestants will be disqualified. Contestants can be in an ice shanty, but there will be no fresh holes in the ice under your shanty and no fishing will be allowed inside closed shelters.
12. There will be official clocks at both weigh stations that can be viewed by everyone. All start times and end times and hourly changes will go by those clocks with no exceptions. You must be at either weigh station with fish no later than 3:00pm and zero seconds to qualify. PLEASE SYNCHRONIZE YOUR WATCHES TO THESE CLOCKS.
13. A total of seven (7) lines are allowed per each person with a contest tag; any seven (7) line combination of jig poles and tip-ups is allowed.
14. All fish must be weighed in on the official scales at weigh stations by event officials. In the event of a tie in weight, the first fish entered will win. NO DEAD FISH WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR ENTRY. Bags are the best way to transport fish.
15. All fish entered become the property of the event officials who will release the fish back into the Great Sacandaga Lake.
16. Entry times for fish will be determined when the fish arrives at the weigh station NOT when it is caught. If the hour changes while you are en route to the weigh station it will be entered for the next hour’s contest.
17. Fish may not be held for entry within another contest hour. When fish is caught, it must either be entered for that hour or released immediately back into the Great Sacandaga Lake.
18. There will be $2,149 in prizes per hour awarded: $599 1st prize; $500 2nd prize; $400 3rd prize; $300 4th prize; $200 5th prize; $100 6th prize; $50 7th prize.
19. Cash prizes and recreational vehicles will be awarded at 4:00pm at Lanzi’s on the Lake, 1751 State Highway 30, Mayfield. Door prizes will be awarded throughout the day. Door prizes not picked up by 5:00pm will become the property of the event committee. At the event, there will be whiteboards at weigh stations that will list all the numbers of the winners throughout the day (corresponding to tags).
20. You must be present to win contest door prizes (except for the recreational vehicles). Identification may be required to claim prizes. Again– prizes not picked up by 5:00pm will become the property of the event committee. You may pick them up at the LANZI’S ON THE LAKE, MAYFIELD weigh station throughout the day.
21. In the event that an hourly prize is not awarded due to the lack of entries, money will be awarded as determined by event officials.
22. If a tagged Walleye is caught during the 8-hour contest, an additional $300 will be paid (yellow tag).
23. IN CASE THERE IS NO ICE ON THE GREAT SACANDAGA LAKE, all prizes will be given away at Lanzi’s on the Lake at 12 noon on Saturday, February 15th, 2025 BY RANDOM DRAWING (contest tag numbers).
24. Any unsportsmanlike conduct, as determined by the event officials, will be cause for disqualification. All winning entrants may be subject to a polygraph test before awarding of cash prizes.
25. The event committee reserves the right to revise contest rules as necessary.
26. Part of the event proceeds will be donated to the Great Sacandaga Fisheries Federation for Walleye stocking on the Great Sacandaga Lake.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL FUEL-N-FOOD at (518) 661-6917 or THE FULTON MONTGOMERY REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE at (518) 725-0641
Adventure awaits! Fulton County Outdoor Adventure Day Saturday, Sept. 23
– Adventure destination: Fulton County – join Fulton County Tourism for Outdoor Adventure Day, Saturday, Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event hub is hosted at the Fulton County Visitor’s Center, adjacent to the traffic circle at State Highway 30 and Route 29 in Vail’s Mills. In addition six other local business are partnering in, each hosting their own adventure opportunities.
Visit Adirondack Harley Davidson (106 Bellin Rd., Broadalbin) to begin an Adirondack adventure on a Harley. The Historic Hotel Broadalbin (59 W. Main St., Broadalbin) is hosting a fall festival with a 9 a.m. fish stocking, activities and music. Kick off an antiquing treasure hunt at School House Treasures & Antiques Gift Center (3678 St. Hwy. 30, Broadalbin) with rooms of antiquities and valuables.
Stop at Frank’s Gun Shop (3831 St. Hwy 30, Broadalbin) to secure the latest hunting and fishing supplies for your outdoorsmen adventure. Experience a big game quest at The Wildlife Sports & Educational Museum (3747 St. Hwy. 30, Broadalbin) with their newly expanded showroom and much more exotic wildlife to see.
Starting at noon, The Great Sacandaga Brewing Company (3647 St. Hwy. 30, Broadalbin, is hosting Octoberfest with games, food, brews and Polka music.
Live at the Fulton County Visitor’s Center will be a KISS FM remote at 10 a.m., followed by music from Top Shelf Entertainment from noon to 4 p.m. The GSL Safe Lake Pirate and Crew will be at the Fulton County Visitor Center 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with games and prizes for children. There will be a 4-person rock wall to climb, a bounce house for the little ones, food and outdoor adventure information. Adjacent to the FJ&G Rail Trail, you can walk or ride your bike.
Additional vendors present will be Alpin Haus, The Archery Den, Caroga Lake Marina, Wheelerville Trails, Charlton Snowmobile Club, Mac Factor, Salute to Service, and much more. Learn about the Fulton County 5 Hiking Challenge, and visit the Great Sacandaga Lake Fisheries Federation (GSLFF.)
Offered amongst the Visitor’s Center and business partner sites are adventure exhibits, sporting exhibits, food and entertainment. Park and take the trolley to visit all seven locations and qualify for a grand drawing.
For more information visit www.44lakes.com.
Babe Ruth Induction Day announced at the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
GLOVERSVILLE, NY– The New York State Baseball Hall of Fame Museum has announced Babe Ruth Induction Day for Saturday, Sept, 9 at the new home of New York baseball, located at 45 Harrison Street, directly across the street from Parkhurst Field Little League Stadium.
Babe Ruth, notably the best baseball player of all time, will be the first inductee to be honored new facility that recently opened in July.
“Probably the most recognizable name in sports, Babe Ruth is a true ambassador to the game,” states New York State Baseball Hall of Fame Executive Director, Rene LeRoux. “And he was as notable off the field as he was on.”
Babe Ruth’s grandson, Tom Stevens, and great-grandson Brent Stevens will both be attending the ceremony in Ruth’s honor. They will share their stories and memories of this larger than life generous, humanitarian.
Also attending the ceremony are two Ruth historians and authors; Bill Jenkinson and Kevin Larkin sharing their knowledge and research of Ruth. On site, New York State Baseball Hall of
Fame Museum Rene M. LeRoux Movie Theater, with authentic baseball stadium seating will be playing a Babe Ruth documentary, and expect to see special Babe Ruth exhibits.
The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. The event is open to the public through 4 p.m.
The museum will be open Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and admission is always free.
PHOTO CAPTIONS:
Photos by Carla Kolbe, Fulton County Tourism
1. A sample exhibit of Babe Ruth at The New York State Baseball Hall of Fame Museum, Babe Ruth Induction Day, Saturday, Sept. 9, 11 a.m.
2. Life-sized Babe Ruth cut-out on display at The New York State Baseball Hall of Fame Museum, Babe Ruth Induction Day, Saturday, Sept. 9, 11 a.m.
3. Babe Ruth’s wall plaque on the New York State Baseball Wall of Fame, at The New York State Baseball Hall of Fame Museum, Babe Ruth Induction Day, Saturday, Sept. 9, 11 a.m.
New York State Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Grand Opening slated for Saturday, July 29th at 11AM
The New York State Baseball Hall of Fame Museum has announced the grand opening of its new facility in Gloversville. Located at 45 Harrison Street, directly across the street from Parkhurst Field Little League Stadium. – A stunning replica and tribute to the original grand stands built in 1906. Together they will be putting Fulton County on the map for baseball fanatics.
Executive Director Rene LeRoux, a retired stockbroker – now sports enthusiast spearheaded the museum. “I have wanted to create a NYS Baseball Hall of Fame Museum, and believe I am in the perfect location,” claims LeRoux.
Recognizing New York baseball accomplishments began with LeRoux in 2011 with his Hall of Fame induction ceremonies – an annual packed house ceremony acknowledging the many people and faceted aspects of all who contribute to New York’s rich baseball history.
LeRoux chose the Gloversville site in Fulton County geographically for starters. Only 45 miles from the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, the location is an easily accessible destination for families and baseball fans.
Secondly, the location directly across from a scale, 1906 replica of Parkhurst Field, already a historic baseball destination, was monumental. Sitting the two facilities together puts Fulton County on the map for baseball fanatics.
“It’s beautiful, it’s perfect here, we are creating a legacy that will be here long after we’re gone,” added LeRoux.
Another factor in choosing the Gloversville location was overall community spirit. Specific individuals such as Mike Hauser and David Karpinski with a vision supporting community sports and history, together with the full support of Fulton County government have helped create a literal field of dreams in an unprecedented of timely fashion.
In addition, Fulton County has roots in early baseball history with the manufacturing of professional baseball gloves in Gloversville, and baseball bats in nearby Dolgeville. A proud Fulton County legacy not to be lost over time.
Fulton County Administrative Officer Jon Stead commented on this new development, “The New York State Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is a wonderful addition to our regional tourism attractions. It is a great organization that recognizes unique baseball accomplishments. Congratulations to Executive Director Rene LeRoux on the launch of this tremendous accomplishment right here in Fulton County.”
The 6500 sq. ft. museum has two large rooms, including a dedicated movie theater complete with authentic stadium seating. It will house historic baseball artifacts including signed baseballs, jerseys, bats, photos, baseball cards and baseball memorabilia. On display will be every Major League Baseball World Series program dating back to the early 1900’s, and the Wall of Fame will host more than 150 famed inductees.
The museum’s goal is to recognize many people and their contributions to the game of baseball. Individuals such as players and managers, but also including the key players such as writers, announcers, historians, scouts, team organizations and minor league contributors.
Inductees from major league, minor league, collegiate baseball and high school have been enshrined. Such stars as Bernie Williams, Cleon Jones, Babe Ruth, Perry Barber – the most accomplished female umpire, and Fort Plain’s Craig Phillips, among the winningest high school coaches in New York State history are among those honored.
n the future, a $2.5M baseball collection, generously donated by Stanley Silver of Beverly Hills will be displayed. The collection has 1145 autographed baseballs, including one signed by the 1927 New York Yankees, also known as “Murderer’s Row,” with signatures from Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig.
Just released, lifetime New York Met; a member of the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame, Ed Kranepool will be attending the grand opening. He went from James Monroe High School directly to the NY METS. Ed was a good hitter, had a great glove and playing a pivotal role in the 1969 year of the World Champion “Miracle Mets.”. Kranepool will be among a list of impressive inductees to meet and greet at the museum’s grand opening.
The grand opening is scheduled for Saturday, July 29 at 11 a.m. kicking off with an official ribbon cutting. Along with baseball dignitaries in attendance, there will be giveaways and tours. The museum will be open Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and admission is free.
Fulton/Montgomery Farmers set for Farm to Table Tour: Sunday, July 30th
Fulton/Montgomery Farmers set for Farm to Table Tour: Sunday, July 30th
During the peak of summer harvest, local farms will welcome visitors, showcase and sell products, provide tours, and host other farm specific activities and demonstrations at the Inaugural Farm to Table Tour, scheduled for Sunday, July 30th, from 10am-4pm.
This is a “self-guided” tour, meaning you choose your route and the farms you wish to stop at in Fulton and Montgomery County. Maps will be provided on-line and in-person to help guests plan and navigate their day.
Co-Chair Erika Gogis says: “In a world that is 6 generations removed from farming, the Farm To Table Tour is the perfect opportunity for folks to get back to their roots! No matter your food preferences, the Farm To Table Tour will surely link you up with a local farmer or small business that has goods you’re looking for.”
Gogis is the CEO/owner of the Plaid Farm Store, located on 6419 State Highway 30, Amsterdam. The Plaid Farm Store carries a variety of baked goods, produce, and meats all sourced from local businesses and farmers.
The farm to table team is extremely excited to build on the success from last year and showcase their farms and products. The goal is to create lasting farm to consumer relationships and provide education on the importance of local agriculture.
Co-Chair Rebecca Ferry says: “People have learned that big stores might not have what you need. Farm To Table Tour will introduce you to your neighbors that have been there for years that you might have missed, and build relationships you can trust and value for the future.”
Ferry is the Owner/CEO of DreamRoad Farm Store, located on 193 LaGrange Road, Johnstown. DreamRoad features local products and beef from their own farm on property, and items from area farms.
The Plaid Farm Store and Dreamroad will be participating in the event, along with 27 more farm to table businesses.
For more information, please visit their Facebook page @FultonMontgomeryfarmtotabletour or online at www.farmtotabletour.org