A celebration honoring Vernon County's rich, largely Southern heritage, its unique Civil War experience and the valor, devotion and sacrifices of its people. Enjoy local talent; craft and food vendors; a carnival; baby and toddler shows; Colgate Country Showdown; living history venues; a car cruise-in; hot-air balloons; square dancers; quilt show; parade; motorcycle show; and well known entertainers.

Scottish Festival and Games complete with highland dancing; bagpipes; professional and amateur heavy athletics competitions; sword fighting; Scottish history and culture; animals; vendors; Scottish food and drink; children’s games; clans; Celtic music with The Elders on Friday night and Barley Juice on Saturday night; British car show; whisky tasting; tea tasting. Held at EH Young Park.

Get a close-up look at the ruby-throated hummingbird at Montauk State Park’s naturalist’s headquarters. Researcher Lanny Chambers will captures and study and band these fascinating little flying machines.