Middleburgh Celebrates 300 Years

Middleburgh's 300th celebration from August 4-6 was a success, garnering hundreds of onlookers and many exhibits for visitors. Some photos from the weekend. (Photo credit Sheila Donegan)

Storm Aid helped raise money for flood victims

On former Mayor Wilkens' lawn

The beard competition

Civil War band

Main Street

Assemblyman Lopez's speech

Village Board

Middleburgh 300th Anniversary Schedule

Friday, August 3rd:

- Art/Antique/Quilt Show- 10am to 5pm at MCS High School Gym
- Best House Tours
- Ice Cream Social- 7pm at High School Lawn
- Band Concert
- Restaurant Week

Saturday, August 4th:

- Architectural walk of River Street- 9am
- Art/Antique/Quilt Show- 10am to 5pm at MCS High School Gym
- Stamp Cancellation- 9am to 12pm at Middleburgh Library
- Parade- 11am
- Awarding of Prizes- Brothers of the Brush and parade winners
- Musical concerts on MCS front lawn
- Old Thyme Baseball Game
- Old Timers Softball Game (Middleburgh vs. Schoharie)
- Youth Activities 1pm to 4pm
- Schoharie Valley Concert Band Concert- Front lawn of MCS
- Fireworks- 9:30 MCS high school athletic field

Sunday, August 5th:

- Ecumenical church service- 11am at front lawn of high school
- Community picnic following service
- Art/Antique/Quilt Show- 1pm to 5pm at MCS High School Gym
- Cemetery tours
- Memorial service at cemetery

Saturday, August 11th:

- Vroman's Nose hike

300th Anniversary Race Set

To celebrate the 300th anniversary of the founding of Middleburgh, the community will hold a race in May. Organized by Rachael Hamm the race is hoping for 200 participants on May 19th.

UPDATE: The second race will be held August 11th.

Middleburgh Receives $2,000 from Rotary

The Village of Middleburgh received a $2,000 donation from the Rotary Club for the 300th Anniversary celebration next year. The money came from the Arts and Crafts fund from the Club. The Village was appreciative for the donation.

300th Anniversary Update

Middleburgh's 300th Anniversary Celebration will be on August 3rd, 4th & 5th, 2012 Parade, Fireworks, Dr. Best House Tours, Concerts and more.


UPDATE: Full schedule here: Middleburgh 300th Anniversary Schedule