Mohawk Valley Today Featured Weekend Events

The Fonda Fair kicked off this week and is open for fun through Labor Day! Lots going on this weekend like the Frisbie House Exhibits, Community Banner Project at the Old Forge Library, Open Mic at The Telegraph School, 43rd Annual Iroquois Arts Festival at the Iroquois Museum, along with lots of events at local libraries, delicious fresh produce at farmers’ markets, and so much more!

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Friday

Mohawk Valley Events

The Mohawk Valley has something for everyone

No matter where you start in the Mohawk Valley, you’ll find plenty of scenic beauty, history and plenty of outdoor activities. If you live in the Mohawk Valley, there’s so much to explore–our favorite place to be is anywhere outdoors.

Frisbie House Exhibits

Frisbie House Exhibits

September 1, 2026 - September 6, 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Frisbie House
Local Foods Mohawk Valley

Local Foods Mohawk Valley

September 4, 2026
6:00 am - 11:55 pm
ORDER ONLINE (Pick up in Clinton)
2026 Fonda Fair

2026 Fonda Fair

September 4, 2026
9:00 am - 11:00 pm
Fonda Fairgrounds
Community Banner Project to Commemorate America’s 250th Anniversary

Community Banner Project to Commemorate America’s 250th Anniversary

September 4, 2026
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Old Forge Library
Storytime with Mary

Storytime with Mary

September 4, 2026
11:00 am
Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library
Utica Creative Reuse Donation Days

Utica Creative Reuse Donation Days

September 4, 2026
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Utica Creative Reuse
First Friday Open Mic at the Telegraph School

First Friday Open Mic at the Telegraph School

September 4, 2026
6:00 pm
The Telegraph School

Saturday

Mohawk Valley Events

The Mohawk Valley has something for everyone

No matter where you start in the Mohawk Valley, you’ll find plenty of scenic beauty, history and plenty of outdoor activities. If you live in the Mohawk Valley, there’s so much to explore–our favorite place to be is anywhere outdoors.

Frisbie House Exhibits

Frisbie House Exhibits

September 1, 2026 - September 6, 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Frisbie House
Local Foods Mohawk Valley

Local Foods Mohawk Valley

September 5, 2026
6:00 am - 11:55 pm
ORDER ONLINE (Pick up in Clinton)
Little Falls Farmers Market

Little Falls Farmers Market

September 5, 2026
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Little Falls Farmers Market
Gloversville Farmers Market

Gloversville Farmers Market

September 5, 2026
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Elm Street Pavillion
2026 Fonda Fair

2026 Fonda Fair

September 5, 2026
9:00 am - 11:00 pm
Fonda Fairgrounds
Cooperstown Farmers Market

Cooperstown Farmers Market

September 5, 2026
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cooperstown Farmers Market
Dolgeville Farmers Market

Dolgeville Farmers Market

September 5, 2026
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Plowe Park
Grow Amsterdam Farmers Market

Grow Amsterdam Farmers Market

September 5, 2026
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Walter J. Elwood Museum
Oneonta Farmers Market

Oneonta Farmers Market

September 5, 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Huntington Memorial library
Special Event: 43rd Annual Iroquois Arts Festival

Special Event: 43rd Annual Iroquois Arts Festival

September 5, 2026 - September 6, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Iroquois Museum

Sunday

Mohawk Valley Events

The Mohawk Valley has something for everyone

No matter where you start in the Mohawk Valley, you’ll find plenty of scenic beauty, history and plenty of outdoor activities. If you live in the Mohawk Valley, there’s so much to explore–our favorite place to be is anywhere outdoors.

Frisbie House Exhibits

Frisbie House Exhibits

September 1, 2026 - September 6, 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Frisbie House
Special Event: 43rd Annual Iroquois Arts Festival

Special Event: 43rd Annual Iroquois Arts Festival

September 5, 2026 - September 6, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Iroquois Museum
Local Foods Mohawk Valley

Local Foods Mohawk Valley

September 6, 2026
6:00 am - 11:55 pm
ORDER ONLINE (Pick up in Clinton)
2026 Fonda Fair

2026 Fonda Fair

September 6, 2026
9:00 am - 11:00 pm
Fonda Fairgrounds
Schoharie County Farmers Market

Schoharie County Farmers Market

September 6, 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cobleskill Fair Grounds
Canajoharie Farmers Market

Canajoharie Farmers Market

September 6, 2026
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Canajoharie Farmers Market

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Mohawk Valley Garlic and Herb Festival, Canal Place, Little Falls, NY. Photography by Sarah Rogers.

The 2026 Mohawk Valley Garlic & Herb Festival is just around the corner!

We’re counting down to “Eat, Stink & Be Merry” at this year’s Mohawk Valley Garlic and Herb Festival, on Saturday, September 12, Canal Place in Little Falls.
September 10, 2026/by Sarah Rogers
Italia Fest in Amsterdam

Amsterdam’s ItaliaFest Sponsored by River Ridge Living Center

Enjoy delicious homemade Italian food, vendors, food trucks, face painting, free amusement park rides sponsored by St. Mary’s Healthcare, drink specials and more all day on Bridge St.
September 10, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
Syracuse City Ballet at the Capitol Theatre in Rome

Syracuse City Ballet Brings Dracula to Rome

Rome native and Syracuse City Ballet Executive Director Fallon Gannon returns home as company collaborates with John Hayes O’Neill Studio of Dance
September 10, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
Erie Canal Learning Hub

Teachers Invited to Use Erie Canal Learning Hub for 2026/27 School Year

Schools in New York State can register now for free Ticket-to-Ride field trips to designated museums and historic sites during the 2026-27 school year.
September 9, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
Amsterdam 9/11 Memorial

City of Amsterdam 9/11 Ceremony

9/11 Remembrance Ceremony in Riverlink Park at the 9/11 Monument starting at 9:30am on Friday, September 11.
September 9, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
Preserve Your Tomato Harvest by Nancy Noonan

Preserve Your Tomato Harvest by Nancy Noonan

CCE Herkimer County Master Gardener Volunteer, Nancy Noonan, shares ways to preserve bountiful tomato harvests.
September 8, 2026/by Nancy Noonan
Fonda Fair. Photos from the Fonda Fair.

It’s Labor Day and the last day to visit this year’s Fonda Fair

The 185th Annual Fonda Fair ends today, September 7, 2026 at the Fonda Fairgrounds, 21 Bridge Street, Fonda, NY.
September 7, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today

Featured Weekend Events in the Mohawk Valley

Take a look at Mohawk Valley events happening this holiday weekend in the heart of Upstate New York!
September 4, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
Once Upon a Thyme

The Art Thing Collaborative Presents ‘Once Upon a Thyme’

The Art Thing Collaborative and MVT collaborate during the Mohawk Valley Garlic and Herb Festival 2026
September 3, 2026/by Sarah Rogers
STOP-DWI

Montgomery County to Participate in Statewide STOP-DWI

STOP-DWI Impaired Driving High Visibility Engagement Campaign runs through 9/7/2026
September 3, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
MV Gives Campaign, image by MV Gives

We’re counting down to Mohawk Valley Gives 2026

Mohawk Valley Gives is an online giving day directly supporting local charities doing great work in our communities here in the Mohawk Valley!
September 2, 2026/by Sarah Rogers
Young Farmer

There’s Still Time to Help Shape the Future of Agriculture in Herkimer County!

Cornell Cooperative Extension Herkimer County is seeking farmers for the Herkimer County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board.
September 1, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
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