Brace Yourself: Winterfest is Coming
Tighe Gugerty
Winter is well upon us here in Central New York and winter activities such as skating, skiing, and sledding are in full swing. To celebrate this wonderful time of year, the town of Homer is hosting its annual Winterfest. This joyful celebration is intended to warm up the community in the harsh winter months and provide attractions for all ages. The festival will run from Friday, February 6th to Saturday, February 7th. It all kicks off on Friday evening with food and drinks provided by local establishments including Linani’s and the Homer Elks Club. The night is capped off with a bonfire at the Homer Fire Department and a dazzling fireworks show. On Saturday the day begins with a pancake breakfast sponsored by the Homer Fire Department and a Pie Sale by the Methodist Church. Through out the day, there will be multiple sales covering a variety of goods: a book sale at the Phillips Free Library, an antique sale at the Intermediate School, a craft sale at the Junior High, and a Flea Market at Town Hall. Besides sales, there are many activities throughout the day. For the younger crowd, there is a day of Children’s Activities at the Elementary School. For the more competitive minded, there are human sled dog races on the Village Green and a chili cook-off at Hobeaus. For the finer among us, there is wine tasting at the American Legion, antique appraisal at the Intermediate School, and Victorian tea at the Brewster House. You can learn about winter activities at a hockey demonstration on the Village Green and a snowshoeing demonstration by Lime Hollow. Food options are abundant with a BBQ Chicken sale at Heyer’s Physical Therapy, clam chowder at Dasher’s, and wings at the Elks Lodge. The festival is bookended by the Homer Education Foundation Volleyball Tournament at the High School.
Further information and specific times can be found at the Winterfest website: http://www.homerwinterfest.org
