HOMER WINTERFEST 2024
January 26-28 Homer, NY
Schedule
Friday, January 26, 2024
READINGS & DISCUSSION
Phillips Free Library
Author & Illustrator Jacob Souva
"Spend some time exploring your imagination"
4:00 to 5:00: Children K-6
5:30 to 6:30: Teen/Adult
Pre-register by e-mail: office@phillipsfreelibrary.org
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
FISH FRY DINNER / BUFFET ($)
Hosted by Homer Elks Lodge
(607) 749-4200
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
American Legion
FOOD / DRINKS ($)
X101 - LIVE RADIO REMOTE
6:30 pm
BONFIRE
Next to the Community Building
Sponsored by American Legion,
HFD, Paul Bunyan Products and WinterFest
6:50 pm
FIREWORKS
By American Fireworks
Sponsored by Dan McNeil
7:00 pm
COMMUNITY ARTS CHALLENGE
GRAND OPENING
Center for the Arts
This year’s theme: CENTER.
Friday: Live performances of dance, drama, music, poetry.
Visual Arts Exhibit - Saturday 11-3
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
LIVE DJ PHILLY C’S in the Bar
FOOD / DRINKS ($)
American Legion
Saturday, January 27, 2024
ICE SCULPTURES
Beautifully crafted creations
by the Ice Farm
Throughout downtown area
Live Ice Carving 11:30
Sponsored by Village of Homer
Near Fire Station
SNOW SCULPTURE CONTEST
Judging January 20-26
Village-Wide
Cash Prizes 1st ∙ 2nd ∙ 3rd Places
Alternate materials accepted.
To Enter call or text Steve 607-591-6337
Provide the address and your name
8:00 am to 11:00 am
PANCAKE BREAKFAST ($)
Paul Hill Community Building
Hosted by Homer Fire Department
9:30 am to 3:30 pm
ANTIQUES SALE
and SMALL CRAFTS SALE
Homer Intermediate &
Junior High School
FREE ADMISSION
Sponsored by WinterFest
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
WINTERFEST CHILDREN’S EVENTS
Homer Elementary School
FREE ADMISSION
Sponsored by the Homer Elem. PTO
Crafts, Community Groups, Games.
Free fingerprinting with Homer Police
($) Food 11:00-1:00
Dan the Snake Man!
Magician David Black 1:00-2:00
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
CHILD’S CAR SEAT SECURITY CHECK & INSTALLATION
At Homer Fire Department
By Cortland County Health Dept.
and Homer Police Department
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
“Hacks & Sacks”
CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT
BASEBALL HITTING CLINIC
($) Open to the Public
Homer High School Gym
Sponsored by Homer Trojans
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Coffee, Cocoa, Cookies, Pie Slices ($)
Homer First United
Methodist Church
11:00 am ‘til Gone
CHICKEN BAR-B-QUE ($)
At Homer Fire Station
Sponsored byHomer Wrestling Team
11:00 am
HUMAN DOG SLED RACE
Village Green Bandstand
Bring your team of 4 or 5!
Categories for ages 6 to Adult
Will be held with or without snow.
Cash Prizes 1st ∙ 2nd ∙ 3rd Places
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
COMMUNITY ARTS CHALLENGE
VISUAL ARTS EXHIBIT
Center for the Arts
11:30
SNOWSHOE DEMONSTRATION
BY LIME HOLLOW *
Come out and try a pair for free!
Held near the Bandstand
12:00 noon to 1:00 pm
ICE SKATING EXHIBITION *
By Cortland Figure Skating Club
On the Green
12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
CHILI COOK-OFF
CANCELLED
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
FREE YOUTH BOWLING
Hi Lanes; Ages 15 and under
(607) 749-3300
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
WINE TASTING ($)
American Legion
Fabulous Hors-d’oeuvres
CHEESE TASTING
By Anderson’s Farm Market
X101 - LIVE RADIO REMOTE
Sample the region’s wines & cheeses – available for purchase.
1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
HOMER WINTER WINGFEST ($)
Homer Elks Lodge
BEER TASTING ($)
Sample local craft breweries
Wings for sale (1:00 – 3:30)
Wing Eating Contest (2:00)
Cash Prizes
2:00 pm
DANCE PERFORMANCE
By Studio Z
In Front of Fire Station
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
WINTER CLAMFEST ($)
Homer EIks Lodge
($) Pre-Sale Tickets Only
To Order call (607) 749-4200
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
MUSIC WITH D.J. PHILLY C’s ($)
Homer Elks Lodge
7:00 pm - doors open
8:00 pm - showtime
COMEDY SHOW by 607 Comedy
Professional Comedy Troupe
Center for the Arts ($)
Adult-Oriented Humor
Homer Teacher’s Association
Sunday, January 28, 2024
8:00 am to 11:00 noon
BREAKFAST at Homer Elks Lodge ($)
* = Weather-Dependent