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Winter Fest 2026

Here in Cazenovia, we LOVE the change of seasons, and winter is no exception! From February 6-8th, we look forward to hosting some great events that highlight this beautiful season in Central New York!

Cocoa Crawl

The downtown shops come alive this weekend. On Saturday, February 7th, participating stores will be offering complimentary hot cocoa - and many go above and beyond to bring you in-store demonstrations, pop-up events, local vendors and more! Sip and stroll through the snow and enjoy our Winter Fest weekend!

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Winter Fest 2026

The Winter Fest Talent Show is back again, and we have a fabulous new venue - The Catherine Cummings Theater! Come out on Friday at 7PM and support your fellow community members as they show off their talents! This event isn't to be missed! 

News & Updates

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2026 Medallion Hunt
Sponsored By Realtor, Tom Tait

Back by popular demand for the thirf year! Last year the medallion was found much too quickly, so this year we aim to make it a tough one! Tune into our Facebook page for clues each morning starting on Thursday, February 5th and the first one to find the medallion wins $250 from Caz Life! Happy hunting!

Get  Outside!

Join the Cazenovia Preservation Foundation for a magical evening as we light up the night with a lantern-lit snowshoe hike as part of Cazenovia’s Winter Fest Celebration! We’ll wear snowshoes, if conditions permit, otherwise, we’ll go for a winter hike. Adult and kid-size snowshoes are available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis, courtesy of the Friends of Stony Pond (FROSTY).

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Map!

Click the image below for downloadable copy

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Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

1PM-3PM: Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides @ Lorenzo State Historic Site provided by Lamplit Farm & Nuts in Training Farm There is nothing like gliding across the snow in a horse-drawn sleigh! No reservations are necessary, just show up! In case there is not enough snow, the starting location is subject to change, so please stay tuned to Caz Life social media / website for details. New York Horse Magazine at Lorenzo’s South Cottage serving hot cocoa.

So Many Events!

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Winter Fest Pancake Breakfast

What better way to support our local veterans than by stopping into the American Legion during Cazenovia's Winter Fest Weekend! No RSVP necessary, just show up and partake in the fun! Support the cause and get a $5 raffle ticket for your chance to win a $50 or $100 gift card to Red Apple! This family friendly event is a great place to enjoy pancakes, sausage and a great cup of coffee with your community members. 

Get  Outside!

If there is one thing we love to do, its keeping active all year round. We have great family friendly options for snowshoeing, cross country skiing, ice skating, and  more!

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Bonfires, Sledding, S'mores & Live Music

Things are hoping at The Madison County Distillery, and Winter Fest is no exception! This weekend they will be hosting sledding, s'mores, tacos & outdoor fun at their fire pit area! On February 7th, they will also be hosting live music with Greg Allen!

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CAZ DINING WEEK

FEBRUARY 15 -28

The fun doesn't stop when Winter Fest ends, because starting on February 15th, Cazenovia's third annual Dining Week kicks off! Participating restaurants will be offering a 3-course menu for $33 per person -- and many will be offering stellar beverage specials as well! 

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Cozy Up In Caz

Make a weekend of it all! There are so many great events going on in Cazenovia, we invite you to stay. No matter how you prefer to travel, there are so many great lodging options in and around our little village.

Snow Much To Love!

Winter Fest Talent Show Form

Sign Up For The Winter Fest Talent Show

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