Note: Since the time of this posting, the organizers of the car show on Aug. 23 have lowered their cost to make things more affordable for drivers. The cost is now $10 for advance registration, and $15 for day of registration. Read more below regarding location and times.
On Sunday, Aug. 23, Newark Valley will host two free events with a variety of activities, food and entertainment for all ages.
Sundaes at the Farm is an annual event that showcases the agricultural industry in Tioga County. This free, family event is both fun and educational.
As in past years, there will be self-guided barn tours with the farmers on hand to answer questions, baby calves and other farm animals, educational displays, the 4-H food booth, live music by the Get Down Boys, and free ice cream with local toppings served by the Tioga County Dairy Princess.
This year, Sundaes at the Farm will be held on Lawton’s Jersey Farm, 431 Bridge St. in Newark Valley, from noon to 3 p.m. Lawton’s is a fourth generation dairy farm that is owned by Merle and Margaret Lawton and was started in 1938 by Merle’s parents. This family-run farm is the perfect setting to learn about local farms and enjoy a fun, family outing.
For more information, visit www.visittioga.com or find “Sundaes at the Farm” on Facebook.
Just around the corner from Sundaes at the Farm, the Valley Classics Car and Bike Show will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Newark Valley Fire Department Field Grounds behind the Fire Station at 7151 Route 38 in Newark Valley.
Cars, trucks, 4×4’s, and motorcycles of all types are welcome and awards will be given for every class, plus best in show. Pre-registration is $20, but you can register the day of the show from 10 a.m. until noon for $25. Families can come for free and enjoy the show, food, entertainment, bounce houses, raffles and more.
“Newark Valley is the perfect place to hold both of these events, and it’s fantastic that they are both free and so close to each other. Newark Valley is a hidden gem in Tioga County with a beautiful, rural countryside, and a friendly and active community. This will be a very fun day and I encourage everyone to attend both of these events,” said Rebecca Maffei, director, Tioga County Tourism.
For more information, find “Annual Valley Classic” on Facebook or call (607) 280-1542.
The Newark Valley Fire Department will be holding a chicken barbecue at the Fire Station and providing dinners for both events.
Newark Valley is the place to be next Sunday to enjoy a fun day with something for everyone.
