(CortacaToday) — Looking for something to do this weekend? Try these weekend top picks for fun activities in Cortland and Tompkins counties:
Crown City Mural Fest: This Friday 9/6, head to the 3rd annual Crown City Mural Fest. This event is held at the Cortland Corset Building located at 75 East Court Street in Cortland. Admission is free with a suggested $5 donation. An art gallery, music, artisan vendors, food vendors, live painting by local and regional artists, a petting zoo, and creative community engagement activities will be provided. Visit Experience Cortland’s website for more information.
Ellis Hollow Fair: The 71st annual Ellis Hollow Fair returns Saturday, 9/7 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm at the Ellis Hollow Community Center grounds, 111 Genung Road, Ithaca. The Ellis Hollow Fair is an old-fashioned country fair that provides timeless fun for all ages with free admission and parking, inexpensive games, a white elephant rummage sale, information and activity booths, delicious food, live music and more. Get the full details on their Facebook page.
Grassroots Unplugged at the Conservatory: This Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts benefit festival of music, dancing, and art takes place on 9/7 and 9/8, starting at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 a day or $40 for both days, with free admission for children 12 years old and under. A fun partnership between the GrassRoots Organization and the Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts celebrating local artists in an indoor/outdoor festival of music, find more information here.
Sixth Annual Cardboard Race: Taking place on 9/8 at 1 p.m., this event centers around a boat race that challenges individuals and teams to construct boats using primarily cardboard and duct tape. Race participants will get into their homemade boats and attempt to sail across the Ithaca Yacht Club harbor. For more information, click here.
Honky Tonk Sunday with the Deep Dive Barn Haulers: Starting at 5:00 p.m. at Deep Dive this Sunday 9/8, enjoy a night of country-style music and dancing with the Deep Dive Barn Haulers. If you’re looking for a night of boot-scootin’ fun, check out Deep Dive’s website for more information.