Support the Town of Hancock Ambulance Corporation on September 23rd! They will be raffling off a lottery board with $100 of tickets and $50 cash at their Brisket Dinner on September 23 at the Town square. Lottery Board tickets are $1 each or 6 tickets for $5. Brisket Dinners are just $15 so buy one than one and share the love and brisket with friends and family for a good cause. Tickets for both can be purchased ahead of time. Message their Facebook events page for more details. https://facebook.com/events/s/brisket-dinner/835805277913601/
LIVE MUSIC 2-4PM TODAY: Join the Hancock Partners in the Hancock Town Square from 2-4PM today for our Grateful Dead Cover-band event with "HALF PAST DEAD!" Due to a booking conflict the time-slot has been moved to 2PM, so we didn't have to cancel the show! Please tell your friends the new showtime is 2-4PM today. #VISITHANCOCKNY
SUMMER SATURDAYS IS BACK: Start your day at the Street Fair in the Square from 10AM-2PM and shop local delights, or grab a coffee at Nightshade on Elm or All Sorts, and then venture over to the Perfectly Priced Shop & Treasure Chest for a look at antiques. Then come back to the Hancock Town Square from 2-4PM for our Grateful Dead Coverband "HALF PAST DEAD!" Due to a booking conflict the time for their band slot has been moved from 5pm to 2PM, so we didn't have to cancel the show! Please tell your friends the new time is 2-4PM Saturday ONE SHOW ONLY! #VISITHANCOCKNY
SUMMER SATURDAYS IS BACK: Start your day at the Street Fair in the Square from 10AM-2PM and shop local delights, or grab a coffee at Nightshade on Elm or All Sorts, and then venture over to the Perfectly Priced Shop & Treasure Chest for a look at antiques. Then come back to the Hancock Town Square from 2-4PM for our Grateful Dead Coverband "HALF PAST DEAD!" Due to a booking conflict the time for their band slot has been moved from 5pm to 2PM, so we didn't have to cancel the show! Please tell your friends the new time is 2-4PM Saturday ONE SHOW ONLY! #VISITHANCOCKNY
FREE CONCERT TODAY: Don't miss the French Woods Classic Band Festival. Their Classic Concert Band Presents: America Alive! Saturday, September 9th at 7PM to be held at the historic Hancock School Auditorium located at: 67 Education Ln, Hancock, NY 13783. Guest Conductor Anthony Maiello will be joined by famed tenor Timothy Stoddard.
SUMMER SATURDAYS IS BACK: Come out for the Street Fair in the Town Square from 10AM-2PM and sadly due to bad weather the Hancock Partners Carnival night from 5-7PM has been canceled in the Town Square. Special shout out to HCEF and the 2nd Annual Don Ellis Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament at the Hancock Golf & Country Club, raising money for scholarships today from 10AM-6PM. Then later tonight please enjoy a FREE INDOOR CONCERT at 7PM at the Hancock Central School - High School Auditorium. Please come out and support the French Woods Classic Band Festival who will be presenting "America Alive." The concert will begin promptly at 7:00 pm and is free of charge to the public, featuring guest conductor Anthony Maiello and tenor Timothy Stoddard. Join us all for an amazing salute to America! #visithancockny
French Woods Festival of the Performance Arts welcomes the Hancock Community and the entire Western Catskills Region to enjoy a Free Public Concert in a salute to America.
SATURDAY EVENT REMINDER: Don't miss the French Woods Classic Band Festival. Their Classic Concert Band Presents: America Alive! Saturday, September 9th at 7PM to be held at the historic Hancock School Auditorium located at: 67 Education Ln, Hancock, NY 13783. Guest Conductor Anthony Maiello will be joined by famed tenor Timothy Stoddard.
FIRST FRIDAYS IS BACK: Please come out tonight from 5-8pm to shop local, and support our amazing Hancock businesses.
Join in on the fun during the First Friday of each month and enjoy special deals, demos and drinks! See image below for participating store locations!
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OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT TONIGHT: Don't miss GREASE the Movie Musical tonight in the Hancock Town Square from 5-7PM. There is a misprint on some marketing materials that says 4pm, but it is actually from 5-7PM, we apologize for any confusion. There will be complimentary popcorn, while supplies last, but please feel free to bring your own soft drinks and snacks. We have chairs on site, if anyone needs one just ask. The event may be canceled if its rains prior to the movie, as a soggy lawn is no fun for everyone. #visithancockny
FUNDRAISER TODAY: Please come out and enjoy a community-wide TAG SALE THIS SATURDAY AUG 26TH 10AM-3PM at the American Legion Hall located at: 210 Pennsylvania Ave in Hancock, NY 13783. All proceeds above cost of the event go to help our local veterans and the Legion Post 289 itself, which is located within a historic building. They need our community support for important building upgrades for Handicap Accessibility. Now is your chance to support our incredible VETERANS who do so much for our community! So please come out to support this event on Saturday August 26th from 10AM-3PM. Bring friends and family and help us get the word out.
SUMMER SATURDAYS IS BACK: Please join the Hancock Partners and Gail Pattay in the Hancock Town Square for Outdoor Yoga on Saturday August 26th 9:30AM - 10:45AM. All levels are welcome! There is a $15 suggested donation to pay the instructor, and please bring your own yoga mats, blankets and water! The Town Square Street Fair will also be going on from 10AM-2PM for food and beverages. Followed by a TAG SALE at the American Legion Hall and later "GREASE" the musical for Summer Nights Live: Movie Night in the Town Square from 5-7PM #visithancockny
SUMMER SATURDAYS REMINDER: Please join the Hancock Partners and Gail Pattay in the Hancock Town Square for Outdoor Yoga on Saturday August 26th 9:30AM - 10:45AM. All levels are welcome! There is a $15 suggested donation to pay the instructor, and please bring your own yoga mats, blankets and water! The Town Square Street Fair will also be going on from 10AM-2PM for food and beverages. Followed by "GREASE" for Summer Nights Live: Movie Night in the Town Square from 5-7PM #visithancockny
SAVE THE DATE: Please come out and enjoy a community-wide TAG SALE THIS SATURDAY AUG 26TH 10AM-3PM at the American Legion Hall located at: 210 Pennsylvania Ave in Hancock, NY 13783. All proceeds above cost of the event go to help our local veterans and the Legion Post 289 itself, which is located within a historic building. They need our community support for important building upgrades for Handicap Accessibility. Now is your chance to support our incredible VETERANS who do so much for our community! So please come out to support this event on Saturday August 26th from 10AM-3PM. Bring friends and family and help us get the word out. Some booths may still be available, you may call (917) 881-3651 for more information!
SPECIAL EVENT: Please join us from 12-2pm today Aug 20th and the Frenchwoods Festival of the Performing Arts Camp and their Jazz wnd Concert Band who eill be performing live in the Hancock Town Square kn their final Hancock Town Square performance this season. Special thanks to the camp owner Ron Schaefer & Brian P. Worsdale, their amazing Conductor for their incredible hard work creating and producing these amazing performances this summer in the Hancock Town Square, including todays showcase! #visithancockny
SUMMER SATURDAYS IS BACK: Please visit the Hancock Town Square for the Farmer's Market from 10AM-2PM today, and tonight in the Square for the Summer Nights Live: Gospel Music Medley. We are honored to have with us tonight the incredibly talented Charisa, known as the ViolinDiva. This miraculous performer has worked with Kirk Franklin, Kim Burrell, and the one and only Patti Labelle.
Learn more about Charisa in our news section. Sadly due to scheduling delays at French Woods, the French Woods Under the Stars Concert will be moved from Saturday to Sunday Aug 20th at lunchtime from 12-2PM. #visithancockny
Hancock Weather Advisory: The flash flooding period has officially ended, and no major flooding or damage has yet been reported. The Tornado Watch will remain in advisory until 9pm. Please be safe and have a pleasant weekend!
EXTREME WEATHER ALERT: The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a Tornado Watch & Flash Flood Warning for Delaware County until 9PM. At 6:39PM, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have already fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing & expected to begin shortly. HAZARD: Tornado watch & flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. IMPACT: Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. All residents are advised to drive safely, and exercise extreme caution, and only be on the roads if you must. IMPACTED AREAS: Some locations that will experience flash flooding include the Village of Hancock, Fishs Eddy, East Branch and Harvard. PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS: Turn around and seek higher ground when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. If seeking shelter from Tornados, look for elevated underpasses that are not in the immediate flood plain, or anchor/brace yourself in a building doorway or bathtub.
Summer Saturdays Event Update: Tonight’s scheduled Teen Games Night in the Hancock Town Square from 5-7pm will be rescheduled to a later date this summer, due to Fedex delivery delays for some of the games and general event staffing. We apologize for this inconvenience, and we hope you can join us next Saturday from 5-7pm for our Gospel Music Medley, and French Woods Under the Stars from 7-9PM. Both programs and performances next week will occur back to back with a small gap between shows for seating arrangements.
Support the new Hancock K9 Police Unit by purchasing Raffle Tickets at the 2023 Quarry Run today and tomorrow morning, before the August 6th drawing. First prize is an Electric Bike Donated by the new Catskills Mountain Bike Shop Located at Shakelton's Hancock NAPA Auto & Truck Center, plus other prizes! Tickets are just $10 or 3 for $20 and available for purchase at Fireman's Field, Don Oralls, The Campton's, and the Hancock Liquor Store. Special thanks to all the local businesses, prize donors, and participants for helping to keep drugs off the streets and our children safe.
Join neighbors and friends for the GREAT YARD SALE in East Branch today. It is all day long including many many yards! Come by and say hello and shop local. #visithancockny