Food, Wine, Music and More Infuse Downtown with Fun on May 31 and June 1
Summer is right around the corner and with it comes eating outside, enjoying later sun-filled evenings, live music and spending time with friends at community events. This coming weekend sees the return of two Downtown favorite events that are filled with the recipe for good summer fun.
Starting Friday, May 31, Food Truck Fridays returns to Castiglione Park on North Main Street. This is a joint venture sponsored by the Gloversville Recreation Commission and Fulton County Center for Regional Growth. Price Chopper-Market 32 is a music sponsor this year as well as a special assistance from Great Rentals for the program. The lunchtime event is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 31, June 14, June 28, July 12, July 26, Aug. 9 and Aug. 23. There will be music by local talented musicians and several non-profit organizations will also have tables in the park to share their information. This year, three night offerings will also be held for Gloversville Food Truck Fridays. Also in Castiglione Park, they will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on June 14, July 12 and Aug. 23.
Musicians performing this year include Michelle King, Brian Delorenzo Bocheneck, Kyle Rix, Johnny Gonzales and Tim Vee. Food trucks throughout the season include Jammin’ Juice Bar, Parkside Hot Dogs, Teddy's Gyros, Robb's Topp Doggs Mobile Kitchen, Nibbles & Bites, A&S Spice on Wheels, Lynn & Walt’s Walk-Up Wagon, and Red Pop Lemonade. Visit https://www.facebook.com/GloversvilleFoodTruckFridays to see the schedule of musicians and trucks.
On June 1, the Southern Adirondack Wine and Food Festival returns from 3 to 8 p.m. and the North Main Street block from Fremont to Fulton streets will be filled with wineries, food trucks, music and more. The entrance to the event will be on Church Street and the tasting entry is $15 (cash only). The non-tasting entry is free. Sponsored by the Gloversville Recreation Commission, the following vendors will be on hand: Adirondack Winery, Albany Distilling Company, Bella Brooke Winery, Cooper's Daughter Spirits, Coyote Moon Vineyards, Erie Canal Distillers, Lakeland Winery, Ledge Rock Hill Winery, Meadowdale Farm Winery, Mean Max Brew Works, New Scotland Spirits, Pail Shop Vineyards, Second Act Spirits, Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery, Stump City Brewing LLC, Thousand Islands Winery, A&S Spice on Wheels LLC, Ajs Smokin BBQ, Dragonfly Delights, Gusto Della Vita Olive Oil, Jerky Hut/DAR-J Wholesale, Lynn and Walt's Walk Up Wagon, Mac Factor / The Mason Jar, Munchville, Nibbles & Bites, Park Side Hot Dogs, Ted's Fish Fry, Wemple & Edick's, and Worldlings Pleasure.
Live music will be held in two locations. The Insolent Willies will perform from 3 to 5:15 p.m. and North Allen Duo will take the stage from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The lineup of music in front of the Fulton County Barbershop includes:
· 3:15 - 4:15 p.m., K & K
· 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Cosby Gibson & Tom Staudle
· 5:45 to 6:45 p.m., Kyle Rix
· 7 to 8 p.m., Brian Delorenzo Bocheneck
To learn more about the festival, visit https://www.facebook.com/southernadirondackwineandfoodfestival.
Come join us in Downtown Gloversville and experience some culinary delights while making new foodie friends.
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