2014
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
We are busy lining up performers and events
for another weekend of fun!
Watch for updates!
In addition to the scheduled events, there will be many different arts and craft vendors, food vendors, pony rides, helium balloon release, petting zoo, silent auction, bounce house, and many bake sales, raffles and fundraisers.
Musical talent is provided throughout the weekend at the Festival Bandstand. The schedule will be updated as musicians are booked.
Thursday, September 18
5:00 Village of Canaseraga Scarecrow Contest
Fall Festival Staff will be out searching the streets of the Village of Canaseraga for scarecrow displays to judge for the annual Village Scarecrow Contest. Decorate your yard or business with a scarecrow to be judged. It's that easy. Prizes are given in 2 categories...Regular scarecrows and Live scarecrows.
Winners will be announced on Saturday at the Harvesting Community Pride Parade.
Prizes can be picked up at the Festival Staff tent during the festival weekend.
Saturday September 20
9:00 Canaseraga Fall Harvest Festival Begins
Join us for coffee and donuts at the Festival Trailer
9:30 Parade Line up at the Canaseraga Central School
All units will line up at the Canaseraga Central School and march down Main Street.
10:00 Harvesting Community Pride Parade begins
Floats, cars, CCS marching band, fire trucks, tractors and lots of fun! Cash prizes will be given to the top 3 floats as chosen by our judges. $100, $50 and $25!
10:00 Music by Shepard Pi
Gary and Bill return again this year to perform at the festival bandstand. Always a favorite, their blend of acoustic guitar, voice, and rhythm is a great way to enjoy the festival. Join them from 10:00 to Noon.
Check out Shepard Pi on Facebook.
11:00 Antique Tractor Show
This is our 4th year hosting an Antique Tractor Show. All antique tractor owners are encouraged to join us.
Trophies will be given at 4pm at the bandstand.
12:00 Canaseraga Idol
All participants must sign up by 11:00.
This is a huge event with many talented singers. Bring your own music for back up. We have iPod capability and a laptop for CD's.
The age categories are: 0-6, 7-11, 12-13, 14-18 year olds, and Adults. All performers in the 0-6 category are winners and will recieve a gift certificate! Cash prizes of $20, $10, and $5 are awarded to the top three performers in the 7-11, 12-13, and 14-18 categories. The top three Adults recieve $50, $25, and $10.
3:00 Music
Joining us for the first time are 2 band from our Allegany County neighbor Belfast. Performing first will be "Toothless Flamingo" foolowed by "Last Stand". This talented groups are sure to entertain. Don't miss this chance to hear 2 great bands!
4:00 Antique Tractor Show Awards
Tractor Show Trophies will be given out at 4:00 at the bandstand.
5:00 Hot Air Balloon Tethers
Balloon tethers are available at the festival for a minimal fee. Take advantage of this awesome opportunity and enjoy the view from a hot air balloon.
(This event is "weather permitting". )
Sunday September 21
9:00 Festival Vendors Open
9:30 Community Song Service
Local musicians start Sunday morning off with the inspiration of old-time hymns from 9:30 to 10:30. Everyone is welcome. Coffee and donuts available.
10:00 Festival Car Show
Registration 10:00
Judging 10-2:00
Trophies 3:00
The Festival Car Show is crowd favorite that seems to grows every year. Come and see the beautiful vehicles on display and vote for your favorite.
2012 was our biggest show yet with 163 entries!
11:00 Music: One More Time
Join Corey, Sherri &Jess for some old favorites, new favorites and original songs that are sure to entertain you. Playing from 11 to 1.
12:00 Chicken BBQ
Always delicious! Get your tickets early from a member of the Class of 2015 or buy them the day of the BBQ. Served under the pavillion. Yummy Stearns Chicken with all the sides. Get yours early before it's gone!
1:00 Hairy Women of Klipnocky
Beauty Contest
The Hairy Women are back!!!! The Junior Contest is first with school aged contestants…then we move on to the Adult Contest. The top 3 "Juniors" win $30, $20, and $10. The top 3 adult Hairy Women win $100, $50, and $25!!!
There’s no sign up required, just fill out a questionnaire (available at Mastins or at the Festival Staff Tent) and join us for the contest. This is a great show! Join the fun! Great cash prizes for the best personification of a Hairy Woman!
2:00 Winners Announced
All festival vendors are encouraged to have the winners of their raffles and drawings announced at the Bandstand at this time. Stop by and see who the winners are...it could be you!
2:00 Music: Julie Swain
Julie joins us again this year to sing and play guitar for us. She's a well known local artist who loves to share her music with the community.
3:00 Car Show Awards
The Car Show awards wrap up the Festival with tons of trophies given to the winners at the bandstand.
4:00 Festival comes to a close
Remember that no vehicles can be in the festival area until the close of the festival at 4:00 p.m.
See you next year!
September 19 & 20, 2015
All events are subject to change.
Musical talent is provided throughout the weekend at the Festival Bandstand. The schedule will be updated as musicians are booked.
Thursday, September 18
5:00 Village of Canaseraga Scarecrow Contest
Fall Festival Staff will be out searching the streets of the Village of Canaseraga for scarecrow displays to judge for the annual Village Scarecrow Contest. Decorate your yard or business with a scarecrow to be judged. It's that easy. Prizes are given in 2 categories...Regular scarecrows and Live scarecrows.
Winners will be announced on Saturday at the Harvesting Community Pride Parade.
Prizes can be picked up at the Festival Staff tent during the festival weekend.
Saturday September 20
9:00 Canaseraga Fall Harvest Festival Begins
Join us for coffee and donuts at the Festival Trailer
9:30 Parade Line up at the Canaseraga Central School
All units will line up at the Canaseraga Central School and march down Main Street.
10:00 Harvesting Community Pride Parade begins
Floats, cars, CCS marching band, fire trucks, tractors and lots of fun! Cash prizes will be given to the top 3 floats as chosen by our judges. $100, $50 and $25!
10:00 Music by Shepard Pi
Gary and Bill return again this year to perform at the festival bandstand. Always a favorite, their blend of acoustic guitar, voice, and rhythm is a great way to enjoy the festival. Join them from 10:00 to Noon.
Check out Shepard Pi on Facebook.
11:00 Antique Tractor Show
This is our 4th year hosting an Antique Tractor Show. All antique tractor owners are encouraged to join us.
Trophies will be given at 4pm at the bandstand.
12:00 Canaseraga Idol
All participants must sign up by 11:00.
This is a huge event with many talented singers. Bring your own music for back up. We have iPod capability and a laptop for CD's.
The age categories are: 0-6, 7-11, 12-13, 14-18 year olds, and Adults. All performers in the 0-6 category are winners and will recieve a gift certificate! Cash prizes of $20, $10, and $5 are awarded to the top three performers in the 7-11, 12-13, and 14-18 categories. The top three Adults recieve $50, $25, and $10.
3:00 Music
Joining us for the first time are 2 band from our Allegany County neighbor Belfast. Performing first will be "Toothless Flamingo" foolowed by "Last Stand". This talented groups are sure to entertain. Don't miss this chance to hear 2 great bands!
4:00 Antique Tractor Show Awards
Tractor Show Trophies will be given out at 4:00 at the bandstand.
5:00 Hot Air Balloon Tethers
Balloon tethers are available at the festival for a minimal fee. Take advantage of this awesome opportunity and enjoy the view from a hot air balloon.
(This event is "weather permitting". )
Sunday September 21
9:00 Festival Vendors Open
9:30 Community Song Service
Local musicians start Sunday morning off with the inspiration of old-time hymns from 9:30 to 10:30. Everyone is welcome. Coffee and donuts available.
10:00 Festival Car Show
Registration 10:00
Judging 10-2:00
Trophies 3:00
The Festival Car Show is crowd favorite that seems to grows every year. Come and see the beautiful vehicles on display and vote for your favorite.
2012 was our biggest show yet with 163 entries!
11:00 Music: One More Time
Join Corey, Sherri &Jess for some old favorites, new favorites and original songs that are sure to entertain you. Playing from 11 to 1.
12:00 Chicken BBQ
Always delicious! Get your tickets early from a member of the Class of 2015 or buy them the day of the BBQ. Served under the pavillion. Yummy Stearns Chicken with all the sides. Get yours early before it's gone!
1:00 Hairy Women of Klipnocky
Beauty Contest
The Hairy Women are back!!!! The Junior Contest is first with school aged contestants…then we move on to the Adult Contest. The top 3 "Juniors" win $30, $20, and $10. The top 3 adult Hairy Women win $100, $50, and $25!!!
There’s no sign up required, just fill out a questionnaire (available at Mastins or at the Festival Staff Tent) and join us for the contest. This is a great show! Join the fun! Great cash prizes for the best personification of a Hairy Woman!
2:00 Winners Announced
All festival vendors are encouraged to have the winners of their raffles and drawings announced at the Bandstand at this time. Stop by and see who the winners are...it could be you!
2:00 Music: Julie Swain
Julie joins us again this year to sing and play guitar for us. She's a well known local artist who loves to share her music with the community.
3:00 Car Show Awards
The Car Show awards wrap up the Festival with tons of trophies given to the winners at the bandstand.
4:00 Festival comes to a close
Remember that no vehicles can be in the festival area until the close of the festival at 4:00 p.m.
See you next year!
September 19 & 20, 2015
All events are subject to change.
