Mohawk Valley Today Featured Weekend Events

The Herkimer County Fair in Frankfort has been in full swing this week with lots of great events going on this weekend! Be sure to get out for the Woodsmen’s Field Days in Boonville, join in the fun at the 12th Annual Spirit of the Wolf Native American Festival Pow Wow in Johnstown, visit the Veggie Van for the From the Ground Up program in Ilion, enjoy the Allegheny River Dancers at the Iroquois Musem, tap your feet to the music during Rock the Lock at Schoharie Crossing, 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.

2026 Herkimer County Fair

2026 Herkimer County Fair

August 18, 2026 - August 23, 2026
9:00 am
Herkimer County Fair Grounds
Local Foods Mohawk Valley

Local Foods Mohawk Valley

August 21, 2026
6:00 am - 11:55 pm
ORDER ONLINE (Pick up in Clinton)
NYS Woodsmen’s Field Days 2026

NYS Woodsmen’s Field Days 2026

August 21, 2026
8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Boonville-Oneida County Fairgrounds
Freestyle Fridays: Crafting Your Way

Freestyle Fridays: Crafting Your Way

August 21, 2026
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Old Forge Library
Herkimer County Veggie Van and From the Ground Up Program in Ilion

Herkimer County Veggie Van and From the Ground Up Program in Ilion

August 21, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ilion Community Garden
Storytime with Mary

Storytime with Mary

August 21, 2026
11:00 am
Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library
Utica Creative Reuse Donation Days

Utica Creative Reuse Donation Days

August 21, 2026
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Utica Creative Reuse

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.

2026 Herkimer County Fair

2026 Herkimer County Fair

August 18, 2026 - August 23, 2026
9:00 am
Herkimer County Fair Grounds
Local Foods Mohawk Valley

Local Foods Mohawk Valley

August 22, 2026
6:00 am - 11:55 pm
ORDER ONLINE (Pick up in Clinton)
Little Falls Farmers Market

Little Falls Farmers Market

August 22, 2026
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Little Falls Farmers Market
NYS Woodsmen’s Field Days 2026

NYS Woodsmen’s Field Days 2026

August 22, 2026
8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Boonville-Oneida County Fairgrounds
Gloversville Farmers Market

Gloversville Farmers Market

August 22, 2026
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Elm Street Pavillion
Cooperstown Farmers Market

Cooperstown Farmers Market

August 22, 2026
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cooperstown Farmers Market
Dolgeville Farmers Market

Dolgeville Farmers Market

August 22, 2026
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Plowe Park
Grow Amsterdam Farmers Market

Grow Amsterdam Farmers Market

August 22, 2026
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Walter J. Elwood Museum
Oneonta Farmers Market

Oneonta Farmers Market

August 22, 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Huntington Memorial library
Spirit of the Wolf Native American Festival and Pow Wow

Spirit of the Wolf Native American Festival and Pow Wow

August 22, 2026 - August 23, 2026
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Supply Wagon
Social Dancers: Allegany River Indian Dancers

Social Dancers: Allegany River Indian Dancers

August 22, 2026
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Iroquois Museum
Hobart Sausage & Brew Festival

Hobart Sausage & Brew Festival

August 22, 2026
1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Hobart Town Park
Rock the Lock at Schoharie Crossing

Rock the Lock at Schoharie Crossing

August 22, 2026
1:00 pm
Yankee Hill Lock

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.

2026 Herkimer County Fair

2026 Herkimer County Fair

August 18, 2026 - August 23, 2026
9:00 am
Herkimer County Fair Grounds
Spirit of the Wolf Native American Festival and Pow Wow

Spirit of the Wolf Native American Festival and Pow Wow

August 22, 2026 - August 23, 2026
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Supply Wagon
Local Foods Mohawk Valley

Local Foods Mohawk Valley

August 23, 2026
6:00 am - 11:55 pm
ORDER ONLINE (Pick up in Clinton)
NYS Woodsmen’s Field Days 2026

NYS Woodsmen’s Field Days 2026

August 23, 2026
8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Boonville-Oneida County Fairgrounds
Schoharie County Farmers Market

Schoharie County Farmers Market

August 23, 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cobleskill Fair Grounds
Canajoharie Farmers Market

Canajoharie Farmers Market

August 23, 2026
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Canajoharie Farmers Market

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Late 19th century map of Moreland (Park). Photo courtesy of the Little Falls Historical Society.

THE HERMIT OF BURWELL HILL POSTHUMOUS

Two known pieces of Frances Ledyard Haun published literature were: “Auld Lang Syne”, a short story with the main character being Dudley Burwell, known as the Hermit of Burwell Hill.
August 26, 2026/by The Little Falls Historical Society
Herkimer Home Militia Encampment

Herkimer Home Militia Encampment

This event is scheduled for August 29th and 30th, and will mark the 250th anniversary of the formation and mustering of the Tryon County Militia in the summer of 1776.
August 25, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site

Caving Presentation at Schoharie Crossing 2026

The Cave Exploration Discussion with Robert Addis will be held at Schoharie Crossing on Tuesday, August 25th at 6:00 p.m.
August 24, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
Mohawk Valley Center for the Arts

Mohawk Valley Center for the Arts Announces Caren Woolner as Incoming Executive Director

Mohawk Valley Center for the Arts Announces Caren Woolner as Incoming Executive Director
August 24, 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!
August 21, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
NYS Woodsmen’s Field Days Boonville NY, Photo by NYS Woodsmen’s Field Days

Boonville Hosts NYS Woodsmen’s Field Days

Boonville hosts the 76th Annual NYS Woodsmen’s Field Days, August 21-August 23, 2026 at the Boonville-Oneida County Fairgrounds.
August 20, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
MVEDD Buying in Bulk Homesteading Workshop

Buying in Bulk Homesteading Workshop

MVEDD’s Buying in Bulk Homesteading Workshop will take place on September 3, 2026, at 5:30pm in the Little Falls Community Co-Op located at 589 Albany St. Little Falls, NY.
August 20, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
2025 Photo Contest winning image by Claire Talbot, Adam’s Basin

Erie Canalway Photo Contest – Call for Entries

This year’s entries for the Erie Canalway Photo Contest must be submitted or postmarked by August 28, 2026.
August 19, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
Grain. Photo by Bridgewater Farms LLC.

Grain Bin Safety and Confined Spaces Training

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County is encouraging all local dairy and grain crop producers, as well as, volunteer fire departments to attend the Grain Bin and Confined Spaces Safety Training
August 19, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
Mohawk Valley Entrepreneur Assistance Center Samll business Development Bootcamp at SUNY Cobleskill

Free Business Development Bootcamp Begins August 24!

Register now for the SUNY IRV Business Development Bootcamp. Entrepreneurs can turn ideas into profit beginning August 24th. Sign up now!
August 19, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
Herkimer County Fair 2024, Image by Herkimer County Fair.

It’s time for the 2026 Herkimer County Fair!

For over 180 years, the Herkimer County Fair has brought the best of agriculture and entertainment to the Mohawk Valley.
August 18, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
Hartwick College Pine Lake

Hartwick College’s Pine Lake Live Music and Food Truck Night

Hartwick college hosts Pine Lake Concert & Food Truck Night on Thursday, Aug. 20, from 7 to 9 p.m.
August 17, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
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