Homer Winterfest is a community event created and maintained by a group of dedicated volunteers, made possible by generous donations and advertisers.  Organizations from all over the community present fun-filled events to make every edition memorable. Since 2000, Homer Winterfest has added a welcome bright spot to our Central New York winters.

Schedule:

Friday, January 26, 2024:

4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Children K-6

5:30 pm to 6:30 pm Teen/Adult

READINGS & DISCUSSION

Author & Illustrator Jacob Souva

Phillips Free Library

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.

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

Village-Wide

Cash Prizes 1st ? 2nd ? 3rd Places

Alternate materials accepted.

To Enter call Steve 607-591-6337

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 pm:

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 am:

SNOWSHOE DEMONSTRATION

BY LIME HOLLOW

Come out and try a pair for free!

Held near the Bandstand

12:00 noon to 2:00 pm:

ICE SKATING

By Cortland County

Figure Skating

On the Green

12:30 pm to 2:00 pm:

CHILI COOK-OFF (Donation)

Hobo's Rt. 281 Bar & Grill

Anyone may enter.  Tasting and judging by the public.

Traditional & Specialty Categories.  Cash Prizes.

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.

Date:

Friday, January 26, 2024 - Sunday, January 28, 2024

Locations: Various Venues in Homer, NY

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