Boat Wash Station
The Boat Wash Station Hours located at the Forestport Town Hall, 10275 State Route 28 are as follows:
Closed for the seasonAnnual Christmas “Light up” Parade”
November 18, 2024
Forestport, NY
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Annual Christmas “Light Up” Parade on Saturday December 14, 2024
At 4:30 PM the Annual Light Up Parade participants will line-up and register as an Individual or as a GROUP in the Parking Area across from St. Patrick’s Church.
Everyone in the “Light Up’ Parade is asked to carry some type of lighting. You can bring lighted and decorated wagons, strollers, wheelbarrows and carriages – your imagination is the only limit. Motorized vehicles are permitted.
The Parade will proceed through the streets and everyone will assemble in the Memorial Park on Woodhull Road for the arrival of Santa right before the Lighting of the Community Christmas Tree by Town Supervisor TJ Entwistle. There will also be singing of Christmas Carols.
And again this year, South Trenton Carriage Company will enter the Parade compliments of community donations with special mention of the Kayuta Lake Improvement Association who also will enter a float in this parade. The South Trenton wagon will be pulled by a pair of Clydesdale horses and will provide rides during the visits before and after with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
The Children will then proceed to the in the Forestport Fire Department to meet Santa and receive their special presents compliments of the Wigwam’s Annual Community Toy Drive, beverages and snacks and again this year – a book from the Forestport Book Club.
This unique parade is sponsored by the Forestport Fire Department, St. Patrick’s Church, the Presbyterian Church, the Senior Recreation Program, Go With the Flow and Snow Kayakers and Cross Country Skiers, the O’Meara family, Daryl and Missy Parsons, Mary Healt, Jim and Joan Snook, the Forestport Diner, WILCOR INTERNATIONAL and the Corrigan Family, the Forestport Book Club, Woodgate Volunteer Fire Department, Kayuta Lake Improvement Association, the Wigwam, Scooter’s, the Forestport Diner, Alder Creek Beverages, Trackside Blazers Snowmobile Club and the Town of Forestport.
For more information, contact Jeannie Wolcott, P/R – 315-392-3103
Old Forestport Days
This 20th Annual Old Forestport Days and the Town’s 155th Birthday Event kicks off at 10 AM with a Car Cruise-In , coordinated by local residents Jim and Joan Snook – all vehicles are welcome. Then check out the huge array of Basket Raffles at the Forestport Fire House. There are also the Firemen’s raffle for the top three winners – this year it’s a Club Cadet Zero-Turn Riding Lawn Mower – $10 per ticket.
The Model T Club will again come and visit to show off their antique cars.
The Forestport Firemen’s Famous Chicken BBQ will be ready at 12 Noon along with the Beer Garden and Firehouse Kitchen specials. There are many Vendors who will display and sell their wares this year.
Always popular – the Town wide garage sales and Thrift Shop bargains at both Churches – St. Patrick’s on River Road and the Forestport Presbyterian Fellowship Hall on Woodhull Road. These sales start on Friday August 22.
This year our Dutch Hill Ballfield is again the location for the Annual Lucas Lawrence Memorial SLOW PITCH Tournament which kicks off on Friday at 6:30 PM with a Home Run Derby. The festivities and Slow Pitch games end on Sunday August 24.
The Kidz Fun Zone is coordinated by Ashley Galligan is located at the Memorial Park on Woodhull Road. She will direct imaginative and active play from 10 AM until 2 PM. Kids can enjoy the Bounce House in the KIDZ Zone compliments of Tyler and Tracy Terry.
This year’s Cooking Contest is coordinated by Cindy Combs with continuing to honor the memory of the late coordinator Clare Rieben at Scooter’s – River Road, Forestport. This year’s category is”Getting Creative with Zucchini” and the judging starts at 1 PM. Bring you prepared entry to Scooter’s.
Several new activities – Drop In Corn Hole Tournaments at BlackRiver Boatworks with proceed to benefit the Forestport Fire Department throughout the day.
Join in on the Historic Hike to see the infamous Forestport Break. This hike starts – 3 PM – at the Dutch Hill access point to the Black River Towpath and will be led by Glenn and JoAnn Ballard and Jeannie “Beep” Wolcott. It’s an out and back hike – 1.5 miles each way and Dave Esch will be on hand to shed some light on how he discovered the “Break”.
The Annual FIREMEN’s ANNUAL PUBLIC WATER BALL starts at 3 PM in front of the Firehouse. This competition is so much fun and a great way to cool off.
Food Trucks will be available for evening dining on River Road.
KB Music and Karaoke will entertain at the Firehouse from 5-7 PM.
Stick around for the lively eclectic music of Jake Lozzo’s Band at Scooter’s at 7 PM and the festival ends with the town-sponsored MAJESTIC FIREWORKS SHOW at quarter past dark..…
Happy 155th Birthday Town of Forestport – with an event that captures the spirit of community support and fun.
Town wide down home fun….easy on the pocket book too. We are all just praying for the best weather!!!!
Dutch Field Playground
For many years the Dutch Hill Ball Field and playground have been a gathering place for people of all ages. Whether you were a ball player getting ready for the big game, parent coming to cheer on your child or just a spectator coming to enjoy the sport and support the concession stand for your dinner choice, the ball field has seen many people come and go. A special thank you to all the dedicated fans and townspeople who have supported and will continue to support the ball field and the Forestport Athletic Association. We invite you to come and enjoy our ball park.
Our little ballfield is the home to t-ball players, little leaguers, and softball both slow pitch and fast pitch. We welcome everyone!
Scouten Field
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