Weekend of Events: What to do in Cortland County?

Here are some of the events happening this weekend in Cortland County:

Chill-A-Bration

Come down to Main Street in Cortland to sample local food and beverages this Saturday, February 29th. It will be the biggest event of the day!

There will be a chili contest where the winning participant will be crowned with the "Best Chili" trophy. Each sampler serves as a judge. 

You will be able to enjoy samples from 12pm - 4pm. The winner will be announced at 4:30pm, so make sure to cast your vote by 4:15pm. 

Ticket purchasing information: 

40% of the event profits from Chill-A-Bration this year will be donated to the City of Cortland's Community-Oriented Police program! The program puts on the Shop with a Cop initiative, where officers go Christmas shopping with children whose families may not be able to afford to go shopping for the holidays. Participating in the event will be a great time for you, and it's also a way to give back to the community.

Click here for more information on the event. 

Creative Cortland: Winter Visual Arts Gallery at Downtown CRT

Starting this Friday, the Cortland Repertory Theatre (CRT) will be opening their winter visual arts gallery.

The CRT will be showcasing the work of many artists, including professionals, amateurs, and students.

Opening night will take place on Friday, February 28th from 5pm - 8pm. Opening night will be the only day where you will need to purchase tickets to enter ($10 each ticket) 

Other hours this weekend and for the rest of next week include: 

  • Saturday, Feb. 29 from Noon - 5pm
  • Sunday, March 1 from Noon - 5pm
  • Monday - Friday, March 2 - 6 from 9am - 5pm
  • Saturday, March 7 from Noon - 5pm
  • Sunday, March 8 from Noon - 5pm

Entrance to the gallery on these days is free with a $5 suggested donation.

Click here for more information on the event.

SUNY Cortland Men’s Lacrosse vs. SUNY Maritime 

This weekend, the SUNY Cortland men's lacrosse team will play their first game of the season at home vs. SUNY Maritime.

The game will begin at 3pm on Saturday, February 29th at the SUNY Cortland Stadium Complex.

UPDATE ON GAME: Because of extreme weather conditions, the game has been moved to be played at 1pm. on Saturday at Union College in Schenectady, N.Y. (The game was originally scheduled to be played at SUNY Cortland).