Cairo Bears & Butterflies Events

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Bears on Display & Quest

Memorial Day thru Labor Day

Bear-A-Fair Auction:  Sept 10th

 

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Funds raised will benefit local charities 

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Bear-A-Fair Auction
2011-09-10
September 10, 2011 Reidlbauers Resort, Round Top. Now is your chance to bid on your favorite bear and bring him home all while supporting local charities! Raffle Bear and Quest 2011 prize winner names will also be drawn. If you are unable to attend, but cannot bear to be without a bear, absentee and phone bids will be accepted. Our thanks goes to Al Cardomone & Mooney\'s Auctions! Tickets: Call 518-622-3939 BEAR AUCTION NEWS: DIRECTIONS! Follow the Bear Paw signs to the Auction at Reidlbauers Resort in Round Top, NY. Main Street Cairo will be closed on 9/10, Auction day, enter via Silver Spur (from Rt 23 or Rt 32), Vernal Butler (from Rt 23) or Hearts Content Road/Rt 31 (from Rt 32.)
   
   
Off to the Races, Raffle Bear
2011-04-13
Take your chance on Off to the Races, the 2011 Bears & Butterflies Raffle Bear, by Don Boutin. Off to the Races highlights the oldtime vacationland fun of Cairo and the Greene County Fairgrounds where the trotters ran, the pigs raced and the agricultural fairs were held. The 1920s Off to the Races Raffle Bear is adorned with pocket watch, stogie cigars, binoculars, Green County Fairgrounds program and lots of cash! Painted on Raffle Bears back side is a day at the Fairgrounds with the trotters running neck and neck and the judges in the observation tower closely studying the results. Along the four sides of the base highlights area horse tracks: Greene County Fairgrounds, Saratoga, Monticello, Aqueduct, Churchill Downs, Belmont and Yonkers. See the Events Listings at the left, the lower section, for information on Raffle Bear Ticket purchase.
   
   
Bears the Fire- Cairo Hose 125 Anniversary
2011-09-09
Come out the September 9th and help celebrate with the Cairo Hose Department: Main Street parade, a band in the Town Park and fireworks. Be sure to see Bears the Fire bear by Toni & Ted Weidenbacher & Jen Hyatt. Sept 10 full parade will many local and regional departments present.
   
   
Butterfly Ball, May 14th
2011-05-14
An Old Fashion Event to Remember! A great time was had by all, music, magic and fun! Check out pictures under the Photo Page, Butterfly Ball 2011.
   
   
Meet the Artists Night, ONeills Café: June 16, 7:00pm
2011-06-16
Now is your chance to meet select artists from the Bear & Butterflies project. Learn how they are inspired, how they created their bear and see other artwork they have to offer. Artist showcased: Ray Sperzel and Heather Martin
   
   
Meet the Artists Night, Crystal Brook Mountain Brauhaus, July 21, 7:00pm
2011-07-21
Artist showcased: Leila Novakowski, Don Boutin and Heather Martin
   
   
Meet the Artists Night, Bavarian Manor, August 18
2011-08-18
Artist showcased: Toni Weidenbacher, Ted Weidenbacher, Jen Hyatt, Hugh& Linda Curry and Heather Martin.