2026 Schedule of Events

Carnival Rides

by Main Event Amusements

Wristband Specials - $35 All Day
Rides Open: Friday 6-10; Sat 1-5 & 6-10; Sun 1-5 & 6-10

Flea Market and Craft Area Open All Weekend

Friday, May 22nd - Free Parking/Free Admission

Free parking compliments of NYCM Insurance

Stop by the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce Concession Stand for Dinner - hot dogs, hamburgers, sausage & drinks!!

3:00 pm
Paddle with a Pro - Starts at Sidney Fishing Access
5:30 pm
National Anthem - Main Event Tent
6:00 pm
The Pacman Generation Gap Race - Sponsored by Benson Realty - Starts at Sidney Fishing Access
6:00 pm

Taste of the Regatta - Sponsored by Pine Ridge Grocery
Sample local wines, food, entertainment and ale
Featuring Elvis Tribute Show with Aric McKown (7:30 - 9:00)
Also performing: The Yada Yadas (6:00 - 7:30) $7 admission fee

Saturday, May 23rd - $10 Carload Parking/Free Admission - Kid's Day

9:00 am
Volleyball Tournament Sponsored by Delhi Telephone Company
Registration Form and waiver
11:00 am
Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Finish Line Tent  - Sponsored by Tom Hinkley & Family
11:00 am
Open Air Market
Various goods brought to you by local vendors.
11:00 am
Catskill Dirt Slinger Garden Tractor Pull - On the River Flats
11:00 am
Grand Prix Relay - Starts at Southside Oneonta
1:00 pm
Scout Races – on Unadilla River
1:00 pm
Chicken BBQ By Brooks BBQ
1:00 pm
Children's Entertainment
Horse Rides brought to you by Stable, Hooves, and Hands; Mechanical Bull rides brought to you by Bull & Bounce Rentals; and Robin's Heavenly Birds; Children's Entertainment Sponsored by Leatherstocking Federal Credit Union
1:00 pm
Southern Tier Music Fest Sing Off - Main Event Tent
2:00 pm
15 Mile Sprint Races - Sponsored by Coughlin & Gerhart – Start at Wells Bridge
3:00 pm
Hot Air Balloon Walk brought to you by Above All Balloon Rides, Sponsored by Alliance Masonry
4:00 pm
Jericho Arts Council Annual Chair Auction - Main Event Tent

4:00 pm
Mechanical Bull Rides
Adults: $10.00
6:00 pm
Cryin' Out Loud! Featuring Bainbridge's own Paul Jenkins
6:30 pm
Hot Air Balloon Tethered Rides brought to you by Above All Balloon Rides. $10.00 per person
8:30 pm
Hot Air Balloon Glow - Sponsored by Sal's Pizzeria, VIP Payroll, C & H Heating & Cooling, Kauffman Building
10:00 pm 
FIREWORKS

Sunday, May 24th - $10 Carload Parking/No Admission

6:00 am
70-Mile Race - Start for Certain Classes, C4 Pro Endurance & Open Endurance - All races start at Brookwood Point, 6000 State Highway 80, Cooperstown
6:30 am
70-Mile Race - Start for Certain Classes, C-1 Pro & Kayak Endurance
7:00 am
70-Mile Race Start for Certain Classes, Amatuer Endurance
7:30 am
70-Mile Race Start for Certain Classes, Pro Endurance
11:00 am
Park Opens….It’s Race Day…… Tune to WCDO AM/FM or www.wcdolive.com for live race coverage!
11:00 am
Open Air Market
Various goods brought to you by local vendors.
11:00 am
Stock Aluminum 15-Mile Sprint Races - Starts at Wells Bridge
1:00 pm
Chicken BBQ By Brooks BBQ
1:00 pm
Corn Hole Tournament - Sponsored by Tri-County Cornhole Download Registration Form
1:00 pm
Sunday Music Festival - Main Event Tent Featuring The Ancients - Formerly 911
4:00 pm
Sunday Music Festival - Main Event Tent Featuring Sundown Band
5:00 pm
Trophy Presentation
7:00 pm
Sunday Music Festival - Main Event Tent Featuring Hidden Icons
10:00 pm 
FIREWORKS