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TRIPLE CROWN 5K RACE SERIES KICKS OFF MAY 6th
Three local groups are joining forces to raise money, promote their causes and increase tourism in Fulton County with the 5K Triple Crown presented by St. Mary’s Healthcare. Three 5K races; which correspond with the Triple Crown horse race weekends; will be held on three different days resulting in one male and one female grand champion. There will also be cash prizes and medals awarded and other prize drawings for those who enter the Triple Crown.
Glove Cities Rotary will host the Run for the Roses 5K on Saturday, May 6th. There will be a 7:30 a.m. registration and 9 a.m. run starting from Partner’s Pub, 21 S. William St., Johnstown.
Mountain Valley Hospice will host the second 5K run on Sunday, May 21st with an 8:00 a.m. registration and a 9:00 a.m. run at the FMCC Campus, 2805 St. Hwy. 67, Johnstown.
Lexington will host their Annual 5K race on Saturday, June 10th with an 8:00 a.m. registration and a 9 a.m. run, starting from Lexington, 465 N. Perry St., Johnstown.
Registration is $50 per participant for all three races or $20 per person for an individual race. Prices increase after May 1st. Register online at: 5kTripleCrown.Racewire.com or visit FACEBOOK.com/5ktriplecrown for more information.
All Triple Crown racers are automatically entered to win great prizes, including gift certificates, running gear, clothing and more! A free shirt and goody bag will be given to all who register by April 22.
Cash prizes will be awarded to Triple Crown winners (Male/Female) in the following age groups: 20-39; 40-59; 60+. 1st Prize is $100; 2nd Prize is $75 and 3rd Prize is $50. Medals will also be awarded for various age categories.
Path Through History
Day One:
Fulton County is rich in history and museums. Visit Johnson Hall State Historic Site for a tour of the former home of Superintendent of Indian Affairs Sir William Johnson.
Day Two:
Explore the Fulton County Museum dedicated to the history of Fulton County’s past industries including leather, weaving, and railroad. The extensive museum collection will take you to days gone by and the former technologies of yesteryear.
Don’t stop discovering the historic importance of Fulton County, Walk in the Footsteps of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the Historic Quadrangle of Johnstown.
Maple weekends
The Upper Hudson Maple Producers Association will once again host Maple Open House Weekends, March 18, 19, 25 and 26, allowing the public to take a free tour of area sugarhouses and see maple syrup made onsite.
Families are invited to experience first-hand the sights, smells and sounds of maple sugar-making. Past events have been so successful they have been expanded to multi-weekends, giving more opportunities to visit sugarhouses.
Signs will be placed along roadsides over the course of the weekends to direct motorists to the sugarhouses. The sugarhouses will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Most sugarhouses will offer samples and demonstrations. Many of the locations will be serving pancake breakfasts as well.
Participating Fulton County sugarhouses:
Brower Road Sugar House, Gloversville, (518) 848-7685
Frasier’s Sugar Shack, St. Johnsville, (518) 568-7438
Mud Road Sugar House, Ephratah, (518) 863-6313
Peaceful Valley Maple Farms, Johnstown, (518) 762-8936
Maple season generally runs from now through the beginning of April. The Upper Hudson Maple Producers Association is a trade organization representing maple producers in Washington, Warren, Saratoga, Montgomery, Fulton and Rensselaer Counties. The Upper Hudson region is among the biggest syrup producing areas in New York State. To find more information about the event, local sugarmaking, and maple recipes, visit www.upperhudsonmaple.com.
Summer Family Fun
Day One:
Start off your morning with a round of mini golf at Grandview Mini Golf. Then take a ride on the wild side at Adirondack Animal Land. Finish the night off with popcorn and movie at The Ozoner 29 Twin Drive-In Theatre.
Day Two:
On a budget, no problem! Pack a lunch and hike Kane Mountain, in the Town of Caroga. The view of Canada Lake from the fire tower is amazing! Looking to dig into some history? Take a quick drive over to Johnson Hall State Historic Site to learn more about Sir William Johnson. From May through October, guided tours are available Wednesday-Sunday.
Day Three:
Dig for Herkimer Diamonds, world famous quartz crystals found only in specific locations in New York State, at Crystal Grove Diamond Mine. Digging for diamonds is fun for all ages! Then head north and hit the beach for the afternoon at Pine Lake Park. You can grab a snack on the way or enjoy their pizza and ice cream available on site.
Winter Family Fun
Day One:
Ski or snowboard 13 different trails at Royal Mountain Ski Center and Motocross! Open weekends, holidays and holiday weeks during the winter season (rentals and lessons available). Once you work up an appetite grab a bite at the lovely Royal Mountain Inn Family Restaurant and Bar.
Day Two:
Bring the kids to High Rollers Fun Center for some arcade games and roller skating or try skating on ice at the Lucius N. Littauer Community Ice Rink. Later in the day, catch a performance at the Glove Performing Arts Center or Colonial Little Theatre.
Rainy Day Activities
Like things that go bump in the night? Take a tour of our county’s most haunted locations.
- The Olde Knox Mansion (bed-and-breakfast)
- The Fulton County Museum
- Broadalbin Hotel (restaurant and bar)
Or play on the safe side and go on an arts tour!
- Fulton Montgomery Quilt Barn Square Trail
- Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts and Transitions
- SVAN Gallery
- Micropolis Gallery
Like antiques? Fulton County has over 10 different shops to search for those rare items you’ve been looking for! The 1860’s Red Barn, located in Northville has something for everyone.
Adventures on Water
Day One:
Looking for an excursion of a lifetime? Book a fishing trip with Captain Steve from Allwater Guide Service! Captain Steve will customize a trip specific to your preferences and showcase one of Fulton County’s 44 lakes.
Day Two:
Rent a motorboat on the Great Sacandaga Lake from Northampton Marina! Pack a picnic lunch and dock on Sand Island or enjoy a great meal at one of the many lakefront restaurants.
Day Three:
Rent a paddleboard, canoe, or kayak from Caroga Lake Marina! Still not tired? Nine Corner Lake is a short hike that leads to crystal clear – deep water that makes for great swimming. If you’re daring you can even take a turn on the rope swing! The trail continues along the south side of the lake enabling a longer hike if desired.
Tourism Department Announces New Travel Guides
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The Tourism Department of the Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce announces the travel guides for Fulton and Montgomery Counties will be updated for the 2017 tourism season. All tourism-related businesses in Fulton and Montgomery Counties are encouraged to update their profiles for the tourism websites and tourism publications.
“Fulton and Montgomery Counties’ Tourism program goals for 2017 include creating a new travel guide for each county and updating the VisitMontgomeryCountyNY.com and 44Lakes.com tourism websites,” states Gina DaBiere-Gibbs, Director of Tourism. “Updated profile sheets are vital to the success of having accurate tourism websites and travel guides to fulfill requests from potential visitors to our region. And these listings are free to our region’s tourism properties as aligned with the I LOVE NY matching funds program. ”
Tourism Profile sheets are available for all tourism properties in the two-county region on visitmontgomerycountyny.com/blog and 44lakes.com/blog. All Fulton and Montgomery County tourism-related businesses are encouraged to download this sheet, fill it out, and send it to the tourism department by Friday, January 6. Businesses that should fill out the profile sheet include, but are not limited to, hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, restaurants, attractions, museums, historic sites, libraries, information centers, and agricultural businesses open to the public. These profile sheets will be used to create the travel guides and update the listings on the websites.
For more information or a copy of the Tourism Profile sheet please contact the Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce Tourism Department at (518)725-0641 or tourism@fultonmontgomeryny.org.