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YOUR HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER • www.CommunityPress.us Volume 38
JUNE 2023
Memorial Day 2023 Celebrated in Owego
Number 6
“Strawberry Magic” Owego’s 41st Annual Strawberry Festival June 16 and 17 in Downtown Owego
On Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. On Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, 2023, a parade was held in Owego. A Roll Call of Honor was read by Mary Beth Jones and a Service of Remembrance was given by Jim Raftis.
Ribbon Cutting for Lucky Hare Brewing
Lucky Hare Brewing officially opened their new taproom in Owego on May 26. The new taproom is located at 17 Lake Street in the space formerly occupied by Farmhouse Brewery. Ian Conboy, co-owner and head brewer of Lucky Hare Brewing, was the first to see the opportunity to open a taproom in Owego. “Owego is a great community that has a “hard work” culture that is similar to that of Lucky Hare’s.” Lucky Hare is a family owned busi-
ness and has been operating since 2014. Their first taproom was opened in Hector, New York, in 2016. They produce a variety of styles at their production facility in Watkins Glen. “The Owego taproom will have draft beer, can options as well as local wine, cider, cocktails, and maybe a few surprises along the way,” said Richard Thiel, Co-Owner and President of Lucky Hare. They also have a limited food menu. The taproom will be open 7 days a
The Historic Owego Marketplace announced that the 41st annual Strawberry Festival will be held June 16 and 17 in downtown Owego. In addition, a Rock-n-Run event will take place at Hickories Park in Owego on June 15. With a theme of “Strawberry Magic” this year, the streets of Owego will transform for the annual event that features hundreds of vendors and over 25 bands located on several stages throughout downtown Owego. This free festival, supported by area sponsors, will feature a block party on Friday, June 16, from 5:00 to 10:00 pm and will conclude with a fireworks display. On Saturday the parade steps off at 9:30 am and will feature entertainment and community representation. The daylong event continues until 5:00pm. There will also be magicians, jugglers, superheroes, and an addition this year of four individual buskers that will be roaming the festival on Saturday and providing street music. Jackson Cavalier, who has busked at the festival in past years, was voted Best Busker in Rochester, NY, multiple times and is bringing his full band, The Anarchist Zen Collective, to
the festival for a Saturday morning performance. Afterwards they will hit the streets, busking. There will be superheroes as well, this year featuring Captain America and Black Widow. And be sure to check out the Cornhole Tournament on Saturday and the children’s area, hosted by the Owego Church of the Nazarene. As always, this event is made possible through vendor fees, community partnerships, volunteers, and the festival’s generous sponsors. For event information, visit www.owego.org or you can find the festival page linked to the Historic Marketplace on Facebook. The festival is still accepting vendors and parade participants; you can find more information by visiting www.owego.org and clicking on the Strawberry. Stay tuned and connected to www.owego.org for the entertainment lineup and more! Sponsorship opportunities are also available. For more information, contact Evan Patrick at (607) 239-2760 or evan.patrick1@yahoo.com. For the Rock-n-Run event on Thursday, June 15, and taking place at Hickories Park in Owego, a “Fun Run for Kids” will kick things off at 5:15 pm, followed by a pre-race warm up with Simple Form Pilates at 5:40 pm, and the 5K Run and Walk begins at 6:00 pm. There will be a kickoff concert at the bandshell from 5:00 to 9:00 pm as well as music along the 5K route. There will also be food trucks on site. To sign up for the run, visit https:// runsignup.com/Race?raceId=145557. To learn more about the event, visit www.owego.org. The Rock-n-Run is organized by Owego Rotary and the Historic Owego Marketplace.