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Creative Corridor Weekly Exchange

**Creative Corridor is where creativity meets community!** ❤️

Located at the Amsterdam Clocktower, Creative Corridor brings together local artisans, small businesses, makers, and community members to celebrate creativity, support local entrepreneurs, and create meaningful connections.

From handmade treasures and unique finds to delicious local treats and community art projects, there’s always something new to discover. Our goal is to create a welcoming space where small businesses can grow, creativity can flourish, and our community can come together to make something special.

We believe a strong community is built by supporting one another, shopping local, and creating opportunities for everyone to share their talents.

**More than a market, Creative Corridor is a community in the making.**

Harvest Festival

Old Fort Johnson celebrates the end of our 2026 season with a family-friendly day of historic activities. Help make fresh apple cider, play colonial games , decorate pumpkins & sample baked goods from our outdoor 18th century bake oven. The house museum will also be open to explore. Free admission all day, although we always appreciate donations to help with the restoration of our 277-year-old house!

“Loyalists in Tryon County: Tales from the Records”

Here in the Mohawk Valley the American Revolution was a Civil War where families and neighbors were divided by their choices. The Johnson family and many of their tenants and business partners stayed loyal to the British Crown, while others followed the lead of the Tryon County Committee of Safety. Local historian Peter Betz shares the stories of local Loyalists, ordinary folks caught in the middle as colonial resentments turned to rebellion 250 years ago. Their farms were lost and many of them moved to Canada. The presentation will follow a brief business program and annual meeting of the Montgomery County Historical Society in the front parlor of Old Fort Johnson. All are welcome to attend.

Caroga Lake Music Festival on Tour

Internationally acclaimed Resident Artists from the Caroga Lake Music Festival – Eddie Barbash, Duncan Wickel and the KASA Quartet – come to Old Fort Johnson for a lawn concert celebrating fiddle and folk music with new twists. Saxophonist Eddie Barbash has performed at venues and jazz festivals around the world, collaborating with musicians in many styles: bluegrass, indie rock, grandma’s favorite tunes and classical standards. Known for his chameleon-like qualities on the fiddle, cello, and other stringed instruments, Duncan Wickel has performed at Carnegie Hall, The Lincoln and Kennedy Centers, and venues in over 22 countries (so far.) The KASA Quartet (Andy Liang, Aaron Schwartz, Stephanie Price-Wong and Kyle Price) curate fresh, innovative, genre-defying performances that fuse the classical repertoire with favorites of the jazz, musical theater, folk and pop standards in original arrangements and transcriptions. Expect an evening of memorable performances that span musical genres and styles.
The acclaimed Caroga Lake Music Festival is celebrating 20 years of performances at Sherman’s Park in Fulton County this year, bringing musicians from all over the world for their summer season on site and on tour to nearby communities. Saratoga Arts made this program possible at Old Fort Johnson through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Free admission, donations towards ongoing restoration of Old Fort Johnson are always appreciated!

Montgomery County Sundae on the Farm

Hosted by Bellinger’s Orchard and organized by Montgomery County Farm Bureau
Bellinger’s Orchard, 685 Argersinger Road, Fultonville, NY
Sunday, September 14, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Dairy Dash 5K begins at 11:00 AM

Montgomery County’s Farm Bureau and agricultural community invites the public to celebrate the fall harvest at the 22nd Annual Sundae on the Farm, hosted this year by the scenic and historic Bellinger’s Orchard in Fultonville, NY.
Join us on Sunday, September 14th for a day full of family-friendly fun, hands-on learning, and farm-fresh flavors. The event begins with the Dairy Dash 5K at 11:00 AM, followed by the main festivities from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Bellinger’s Orchard, a family-run farm offering pick-your-own apples, fresh cider, donuts, and more, is the perfect backdrop to experience the beauty of local agriculture. Visitors will enjoy:

• Dairy Dash 5K Fun Run
• Guided farm tours and hayrides through the orchard
• Educational Booths and Animal Experiences
• Goat milking contest
• Farmer Olympics
• Kids’ activities
• Local vendors, food, and farm products
• And best of all – a FREE ice cream sundae!

Sundae on the Farm is a Montgomery County tradition that brings neighbors together to learn about farming, celebrate local food, and support the region’s agricultural heritage.
Admission is free and open to all ages (be sure to pick up your ice cream ticket!). For event updates and directions, visit us on Facebook at Montgomery County Sundae on the Farm or go to www.sundaeonthefarm.com. To learn more about the host farm, visit www.bellingersorchard.com.

The Spirit of Ireland with The Kevin McKrell Trio

Somewhere tonight, across the country or across the sea, a singer, sitting on a stool on a pub’s corner stage, is belting out a Kevin McKrell song, and the crowd is singing along. McKrell pioneered American Celtic music beginning in 1979 with Donnybrook Fair. Join us for a concert of traditional and music capturing the spirit of Ireland with flavors of bluegrass, as well as lively original numbers. Kevin is a multi-talented area favorite making his Conservancy Hall debut, performing with Frank Orsini, fiddle, and Arlin Greene on bass.

Montgomery County SPCA -2nd Annual Pastel for Pets Gala

Join the Montgomery County SPCA and Special Guest Steve Caporizzo for the 2nd Annual Pastels for Pets Gala at the Antlers Country Club in Fort Johnson.
Hor D’oeuvres, Buffet dinner and Dessert will be catered by none other than Megabites Events and Catering and Scott Simpson will be providing live acoustic music.
There will also be a live auction by Mark Capone of Capone’s Vault along with a silent auction and raffle.
Tickets can pe purchased ($100 each) at: https://www.mc-spca.com/get-involved.

LIVE MUSIC hosted by Sweet & Sar

Sweet & Sar Presents: An Intimate Acoustic Night
Join us for Sweet & Sar’s very first live music event, featuring three incredible local bands! Our cozy Art and Yoga studio is curating an unforgettable evening with performances by Kate and Dad, The Big Bong Theory, and Home Visitor. Enjoy an eclectic mix of covers and originals that blend folk, anti-folk, punk, grunge, and country vibes. Help us make these talented artists feel right at home as they fill our studio with music and community spirit.

The Revolutionary War Conference 250 in the Mohawk Valley

June 14-16, 2024

Registration:

Mail (Print and Mail to Address on the Form): https://fortplainmuseum.org/content/2024%20Conference%20Registration%20Form.pdf

Online: https://fortplainmuseum.square.site/conference

Lodging: https://fortplainmuseum.org/content/2024%20Hotel-Lodging%20Information.pdf

Conference 250 Speakers:

Fireside Chat – James Kirby Martin with guest host Mark Edward Lender – Professor and Student Discuss the American Revolutionary War, the Upcoming 250th Anniversary and Their Legacies

Nancy Bradeen Spannaus – Alexander Hamilton’s War for American Economic Independence Through Two Documents: The Full Vindication of the Measures of Congress (Dec. 15, 1774) and The Farmer Refuted (Feb. 23, 1775) (Supported by the Alexander Hamilton Awareness Society)

Gary Ecelbarger- “This Happy Opportunity”: George Washington and the Battle of Germantown

Shirley L. Green – Revolutionary Blacks: Discovering the Frank Brothers, Freeborn Men of Color, Soldiers of Independence

Mark Edward Lender – “Liberty or Death!” – Some Revolutionary Statistics and Existential Warfare

Shawn David McGhee – No Longer Subjects of the British King: The Political Transformation of Royal Subjects to Republican Citizens, 1774-1776

James Kirby Martin – The Marquis de Lafayette Visits the Mohawk Valley, Again and Again

Kristofer Ray – The Cherokees, the Six Nations and Indian Diplomacy circa 1763-1776

Matthew E. Reardon – The Traitor’s Homecoming, Benedict Arnold’s Raid on New London, September 4-13, 1781

John L. Smith – The Unexpected Abigail Adams: A Woman “Not Apt to Be Intimidated” (Supported by the Dr. Joseph Warren Foundation)

Bruce M. Venter – Albany and the Stamp Act Crisis of 1765

Glenn F. Williams – No Other Motive Than the True Interest of This Country: Dunmore’s War 1774

Mohawk Valley Resident Historian – Chris Leonard (Schenectady City Historian) – Storehouse Schenectady: Depot and Transportation Center for the Northern War

David Moyer – Recent Archaeology Discoveries on the Site of Revolutionary War Fort Plain

Bus Tour – 1774: The Rising Tide

In 1774, the politics of the Revolution had arrived in the Mohawk Valley with a vengeance. At the eastern end of the Mohawk another violent Liberty Pole riot was having a detrimental effect on the local citizens of Schenectady. Meanwhile further west along the Mohawk River, in Johnstown, events took a turn when Sir William Johnson passed away in July, thus starting a new chapter in political unrest.

The Bus Tour will include several stops in both Schenectady and Johnstown, such as the Schenectady Stockade, Johnson Hall and more. Lunch is included and will consist of a sit-down buffet with many options. This is a rain or shine tour, please dress for the weather and wear shoes for walking. A tour booklet will be provided.

Conference Location: The Fulton-Montgomery Community College’s Theater – The Visual Arts & Communications Building – 2805 NY-67, Johnstown, NY 12095

Satisfy Your Craving in Montgomery County!

Posted on January 31, 2023

For many, the winter doldrums are settling in and warmer weather seems far off. If you’re feeling a little melancholy, Montgomery County, NY, has a variety of options to bring some sunshine to your day. Whether it’s a good drink, a delicious meal, or a tasty treat, you can find the perfect pick-me-up at one of our local establishments.

Looking to raise a glass? Eisenadler Brauhaus (opens in a new tab) , Montgomery County’s first craft brewery, boasts a stable of traditional German beers, including Oktoberfest (6.0 ABV), hefeweizen (5.6 ABV), pilsner (5.5 ABV), and bock (6.0 ABV), all served in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Before you head out, be sure to check out their social media for special events, musical performances and much more.

Need a complete meal? Lorenzo’s Southside (opens in a new tab) , a fourth-generation family run business, bills itself as “a family operation from start to finish — in the kitchen, in the dining room and on the business end.” Open six days per week, the menu builds off the family’s deep Italian roots, with homemade pastas and other classic dishes, as well as homemade bread and the family’s legendary salad dressing. But what really makes mouths water is the authentic Neapolitan pizza – cooked in a 900-degree, imported wood-burning oven.

Craving a sweet treat? Open Tuesdays to Sundays, Rosito’s Bakery (opens in a new tab) is stocked with a delightful selection of delicacies. Made daily using the freshest ingredients, Rosito’s not only serves pastries, but also boasts a full deli, and a professional cake artist that can prepare specialty cakes for your next event.

These are just a few of the many great restaurants, tap-rooms and bakeries that proudly call Montgomery County home. To learn more about the dining experiences you can have, check out the complete list on our website (opens in a new tab) .

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