SAVE THE DATE: Please come out and enjoy a community-wide TAG SALE THIS SATURDAY AUG 26TH 10AM-3PM at the American Legion Hall located at: 210 Pennsylvania Ave in Hancock, NY 13783. All proceeds above cost of the event go to help our local veterans and the Legion Post 289 itself, which is located within a historic building. They need our community support for important building upgrades for Handicap Accessibility. Now is your chance to support our incredible VETERANS who do so much for our community! So please come out to support this event on Saturday August 26th from 10AM-3PM. Bring friends and family and help us get the word out. Some booths may still be available, you may call (917) 881-3651 for more information!
SPECIAL EVENT: Please join us from 12-2pm today Aug 20th and the Frenchwoods Festival of the Performing Arts Camp and their Jazz wnd Concert Band who eill be performing live in the Hancock Town Square kn their final Hancock Town Square performance this season. Special thanks to the camp owner Ron Schaefer & Brian P. Worsdale, their amazing Conductor for their incredible hard work creating and producing these amazing performances this summer in the Hancock Town Square, including todays showcase! #visithancockny
SUMMER SATURDAYS IS BACK: Please visit the Hancock Town Square for the Farmer's Market from 10AM-2PM today, and tonight in the Square for the Summer Nights Live: Gospel Music Medley. We are honored to have with us tonight the incredibly talented Charisa, known as the ViolinDiva. This miraculous performer has worked with Kirk Franklin, Kim Burrell, and the one and only Patti Labelle.
Learn more about Charisa in our news section. Sadly due to scheduling delays at French Woods, the French Woods Under the Stars Concert will be moved from Saturday to Sunday Aug 20th at lunchtime from 12-2PM. #visithancockny
Hancock Weather Advisory: The flash flooding period has officially ended, and no major flooding or damage has yet been reported. The Tornado Watch will remain in advisory until 9pm. Please be safe and have a pleasant weekend!
EXTREME WEATHER ALERT: The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a Tornado Watch & Flash Flood Warning for Delaware County until 9PM. At 6:39PM, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have already fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing & expected to begin shortly. HAZARD: Tornado watch & flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. IMPACT: Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. All residents are advised to drive safely, and exercise extreme caution, and only be on the roads if you must. IMPACTED AREAS: Some locations that will experience flash flooding include the Village of Hancock, Fishs Eddy, East Branch and Harvard. PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS: Turn around and seek higher ground when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. If seeking shelter from Tornados, look for elevated underpasses that are not in the immediate flood plain, or anchor/brace yourself in a building doorway or bathtub.
Summer Saturdays Event Update: Tonight’s scheduled Teen Games Night in the Hancock Town Square from 5-7pm will be rescheduled to a later date this summer, due to Fedex delivery delays for some of the games and general event staffing. We apologize for this inconvenience, and we hope you can join us next Saturday from 5-7pm for our Gospel Music Medley, and French Woods Under the Stars from 7-9PM. Both programs and performances next week will occur back to back with a small gap between shows for seating arrangements.
Support the new Hancock K9 Police Unit by purchasing Raffle Tickets at the 2023 Quarry Run today and tomorrow morning, before the August 6th drawing. First prize is an Electric Bike Donated by the new Catskills Mountain Bike Shop Located at Shakelton's Hancock NAPA Auto & Truck Center, plus other prizes! Tickets are just $10 or 3 for $20 and available for purchase at Fireman's Field, Don Oralls, The Campton's, and the Hancock Liquor Store. Special thanks to all the local businesses, prize donors, and participants for helping to keep drugs off the streets and our children safe.
Join neighbors and friends for the GREAT YARD SALE in East Branch today. It is all day long including many many yards! Come by and say hello and shop local. #visithancockny
FIRST FRIDAYS IS BACK: Shop local with Hancock Businesses open late today to welcome locals and tourists. Join Kaybirds and Nightshade on Elm for a Tie Dye Party till 7pm just $10/per person including supplies!
BINGO IS BACK: XMAS IN JULY BINGO rescheduled from last week will be held in the Hancock Town Square from 5-7PM Friday August 4th RAIN or SHINE!
SUMMER SATURDAYS IS BACK: start your day from 10am-2pm at the Hancock Farmers Market and Street Fair at the Town Square, and this evening Hancock Partners is proud to have the amazing Robert Tellefsen Band performing this Saturday August 5th from 5-7Pm in the Hancock Town Square. Bob was born and raised on the streets of Brooklyn, migrating eventually to the streets of Manhattan, during the glory days of Greenwich Village. There he had the opportunity to share the stage with the likes of Bob Dylan, Richie Havens, and many other legendary music figures. So if you love classic rock like we do, and you love spending time outdoors, come on down with your neighbors, friends, and family to support Hancock Partners and this amazing band. Don't forget to bring the kids, we always have outdoor games and toys for them to enjoy. #visithancockny
FAIR & PARADE TODAY: Please join the Hancock Volunteer Fire Department for the last day of their annual Fireman's Field Days Fair. The fair opens today at noon and runs till it closes approx 9-10PM. Stop over to have some fun and a nice dinner including their famous clams & shrimp. Don't forget to bring the kiddies to enjoy the Fireworks and the many rides we have like the Super Slide and Ferris Wheel. For adults we have LIVE music and their famous beer tent! All proceeds go to support your local fire department. We need your support to pay for the expensive repairs, maintenance, and ongoing costs of running a Fire Department here in the Western Catskills. Your support goes a long way in saving lives and homes, every dollar counts! Our Fireman’s Field Days Parade is held TODAY Saturday, July 29th. Lineup is at 5PM at HCS with the parade stepping off at 6PM, and everyone follows them back to Fireman's Field to check out the trucks and support the Fair!
Don't forget to join French Woods Under the Stars. We are privileged that the French Woods Festival Concert & Jazz Band will perform this evening in the Hancock Town Square from 7-9PM. Before the show or after make sure you go to the Firemans Field Days Fair & Fireworks Show! Make sure to support the Hancock Fire Department tonight and tomorrow from noon till 9PM. Their Final Performance this summer for the Town Square will be August 19th from 7-9PM.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning! The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for: Southern Broome County in central New York... Southwestern Delaware County in central New York, Susquehanna County in northeastern Pennsylvania, Northwestern Wayne County in northeastern Pennsylvania, and Northeastern Bradford County in northeastern Pennsylvania Until 230 PM EDT. At 134 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of Afton to near North Towanda, moving southeast at 25 mph. Locations impacted include... Binghamton, Kirkwood, Conklin, Rush, Jackson, Sanford, Susquehanna, Deposit, Susquehanna Depot and Montrose. Information obtained from the National Weather Service (www.weather.gov) on 07/27/23.
Please join the Hancock Volunteer Fire Department for their annual Fireman's Field Days Fair. The fair opens today and tomorrow at 6PM, and Saturday at noon. Stop over to have dinner including our famous clams & shrimp. Don't forget to bring the kiddies to enjoy the Fireworks and the many rides we have like the Super Slide and Ferris Wheel. For adults we have LIVE music and our famous beer tent! All proceeds go to support your local fire department. We need your support to pay for the expensive repairs, maintenance, and ongoing costs of running a Fire Department here in the Western Catskills. Your support goes a long way in saving lives and homes, every dollar counts! Our Fireman’s Field Days Parade is held on Saturday, July 29th. Lineup is at 5PM at HCS with the parade stepping off at 6PM. Any community organizations, bands, fire departments, ambulance corps or police organizations that would like to attend please contact Sarah at 845-707-6274.
SUMMER SATURDAYS IS BACK: Come out and enjoy a night of extraordinary music at Summer Nights Live with Loren Barrigar in the Hancock Town Square. Event is today Saturday July 22nd from 5-7PM. Loren's finely-honed songwriting sk SUMMER SATURDAYS IS BACK: Come out and enjoy a night of extraordinary music at Summer Nights Live with Loren Barrigar in the Hancock Town Square. Event is today Saturday July 22nd from 5-7PM. Loren's finely-honed songwriting skills have launched his melodies on NBC’s #1 rated show “ER”, “The Young and The Restless” and on a Christmas CD with BB King and Patti Labelle. He has performed with some of the best acoustic players in the world including Stephen Bennett, Richard Smith, John Knowles, Muriel Anderson and Loren’s friend and mentor Tommy Emmanuel, the Australian guitar sensation. He has also recorded with Multiple Grammy winner and legendary producer Lloyd Maines.
Friday Funday: Take a break from this heat with some Ice Cream at The Sweet Spot located in the lobby of the Hancock House Hotel. While your there treat yourself to some custom jewelry by Lori Rae Silvers, official jewelry maker for the Baseball Hall of Fame, she will be at the Hancock House Hotel Friday evening till 9PM. Afterwards, pop over to Honest Eddie's Bar for a refreshing drink and learn about the man who inspired the legend. #visithancockny
Art Alert: Don't forget to checkout the Hancock Art Walk and the new River Road & Rail Art Trail this weekend. Also, don't miss UncleBrother's current exhibit entitled "Custom Cars Cultures." This exhibit will be open from July 1st thru Sept 4th. Their Restaurant/Bar is open Friday & Saturday's ONLY from 5-9PM all summer long! Bring family, friends and art lovers alike! Includes a unique food menu and specialty cocktails tailored to the gallery experience.
SUMMER SATURDAYS IS BACK: Come out and enjoy a night of extraordinary music at Summer Nights Live with Loren Barrigar in the Hancock Town Square Saturday July 22nd from 5-7PM. Loren's finely-honed songwriting skills have launched his melodies on NBC’s #1 rated show “ER”, “The Young and The Restless” and on a Christmas CD with BB King and Patti Labelle. He has performed with some of the best acoustic players in the world including Stephen Bennett, Richard Smith, John Knowles, Muriel Anderson and Loren’s friend and mentor Tommy Emmanuel, the Australian guitar sensation. He has also recorded with Multiple Grammy winner and legendary producer Lloyd Maines.
SUMMER SATURDAYS IS BACK: Join us today for shopping in the Hancock Town Square for the Saturday Street Fair for Arts and Crafts and Fresh Produce from 10-2pm. Then this evening we have our Indie Music Fest from 5-7pm in the Town Square. Sit back and relax to the musical stylings of Jeanette and Bill of RewindTherapy.LIVE - This awesome duo performs acoustic covers and classic hits including songs from: Elton John, Billy Joel, Ed Sheeran, Miranda Lambert, Garth Brooks, and Stevie Nicks! #visithancockny
