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Cooperstown Winter Carnival

THE 2025 Cooperstown Winter Carnival shines this wintertime with fun-filled weekend of events!

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The Cooperstown Winter Carnival Committee is pleased to announce details about this year’s Cooperstown Winter Carnival. Organized by members of the community under the umbrella of the local Lions Club, the iconic New York tradition will feature indoor and outdoor events for all ages with most events free to the public. This year’s theme “A Time To Shine In Wintertime”, submitted by H. Stephen Phillips, celebrates the whimsical, uplifting spirit of winter, setting the stage for a vibrant mid-season celebration for both locals and visitors.

The 57th Cooperstown Winter Carnival kicks off Thursday evening, January 30 and continues through Sunday, February 2, 2025 in Cooperstown, NY.
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This year’s Cooperstown Winter Carnival honors the legacy of two cherished community members, Linda Schuermann and Hank Phillips, who both served as committee chairs. Until 1991, the carnival had no official theme, but a “Walking Snowman” illustration appeared on several event brochures, a design created by Linda Schuermann. Linda also made history as one of the first female chair in 1987. Coincidentally, this year’s winter carnival theme was submitted by the son of Hank Phillips, who was on the first-ever winter carnival committee. Both Linda and Hank, who recently passed away, will be deeply missed. In their honor, this year’s Cooperstown Winter Carnival pin will feature Linda’s original hand-drawn snowman. The commemorative pin will be available for $5 at various locations around Cooperstown, including Tin Bin Alley, The Local Bird, Beverage Exchange and Lamb Realty. All proceeds will benefit future Winter Carnivals.