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Celebrate Spring in Downtown Gloversville

May 17 - May 19

Celebrate Spring in Downtown Gloversville the Weekend of May 17-19 Citywide Garage Sales, Sidewalk Chalk Contest, Concert at Glove Theatre and More!

Celebrate Spring in Downtown Gloversville the Weekend of May 17-19

Citywide Garage Sales, Sidewalk Chalk Contest, Concert at Glove Theatre and More!

GLOVERSVILLE, NY – The Gloversville Downtown Development Specialist (GDDS) at Fulton County Center for Regional Growth (CRG) announces a full slate of activities to Celebrate Spring in Downtown Gloversville scheduled for May 17 to 19.

“Spring is in full bloom and so are the activities in and around Downtown Gloversville,” said Jennifer Donovan, GDDS. “There is something for everyone so come for the weekend and celebrate the good weather with our shops, organizations, and events.”

Everything starts on May 17!

Road to RevolutionActivities begin on Friday, May 17, with the Fulton County Museum’s Community BBQ and Ice Cream Social Fundraiser at 5 p.m. at 237 Kingsboro Ave. Stump City Brewing will be on-site selling locally brewed farm-fresh beer. Enjoy tunes fromSheaman and Marty, then take a tour of the museum and check out this year’s special exhibit, “Road to Revolution!” Fees are $18 for the chicken dinner and make-your-own-sundae, $15 for chicken dinner only, and $5 for make-your-own-sundae only. Tickets are now available online or by mailing a check to Fulton County Historical Society at 237 Kingsboro Ave. Gloversville, NY 12078.

Also on May 17, Dorn Space, located at 99 N. Main St., will host Lucas Garrett and Collette McComb in concert at 7:30 p.m. with doors opening at 6:45 p.m., Lucas Garrett, playing professionally for 10 years, incorporates his idiosyncratic vocal stylings with an unusual blend of progressive rock, folk, and new wave. Collette McComb has toured the northeast in venues such as Proctors Theater in Troy, Turning Stone Casino, The Egg in Albany, EMPAC Theater at RPI and at New Year’s Eve at Maison du Jazz in Montreal. She is also the owner and director of the CM School of Fine Arts. Admission is $10 (cash/door only). Tickets may be reserved by emailing dornspace@gmail.com.

Gloversville Citywide Garage Sale May 18-19

The Gloversville Citywide Garage Sale will be held on Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and 19. Those having sales during the weekend are encouraged to email cityclerk@cityofgloversville.com to have their addresses posted on May 17 with a promotion of the event.

Sidewalk Chalk Contest on Saturday, May 18

Also on May 18, 44 Lakes Customized Gifts & Décor, 15 N. Main St., is hosting a Sidewalk Chalk Contest. To sign up, please message the store through its Facebook page or call (518) 775-8634. The rain date is May 25th. Contestants are split up into age groups. In the category for ages 12 to adult, the top two winners will split all the money donated. In the category for ages 11 and under, the two winners will each win a gift bag.

More to enjoy on Saturday, May 18

Great Rentals, 59 N. Main St., will host an open house on May 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free shirts, flashlights, and koozies will be available, as well as a raffle, and local dirt track driver Stephen Gray will be on site from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Floydian Trip Concert at the Glove Theatre

The Glove Theatre will host Floydian Trip, New England’s premier Pink Floyd Experience, at 7 p.m. on May 18. More than a tribute group, Floydian Trip brings the sights, sounds, and spirit of Pink Floyd in an immersive evening. Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.ticketstripe.com/floydiantrip.

Celebrate Spring in Downtown Gloversville the Weekend of May 17-19 Citywide Garage Sales, Sidewalk Chalk Contest, Concert at Glove Theatre and More!

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May 17
End:
May 19
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Organizer

Fulton County Center for Regional Growth
Phone
518-725-7700
Email
JamesH@fccrg.org
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Venue

Gloversville
Church Street
Gloversville, NY 12078 United States
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Details

Start:
May 17
End:
May 19
Event Categories:
,
Event Tags:
,

Organizer

Fulton County Center for Regional Growth
Phone
518-725-7700
Email
JamesH@fccrg.org
View Organizer Website

Venue

Gloversville
Church Street
Gloversville, NY 12078 United States
+ Google Map