Caz Life is thrilled to announce the return of the annual Winter Festival, a celebration of chilly charm, community spirit, and local culture.
This family-friendly event takes place Feb. 6-9 and offers a packed schedule of activities and attractions for all ages, with support from the Greater Cazenovia Area Chamber of Commerce / Caz Life and local businesses.
“I’m very excited about the upcoming Winter Fest. This is one of many events that remind me what a wonderful community we are part of,” said Mark Woodworth, incoming President of Caz Life and owner of Lamplit Farm, which will provide free horse-drawn sleigh rides as part of the festivities. “It’s a great weekend to get out, shake off the winter ‘blahs’ and appreciate what is shaping up to be the good, old-fashioned Cazenovia winter that many of us know and love.”
The festival begins on Thursday with the unveiling of the first clue in the Caz Life Medallion Hunt. A $250 prize awaits the clever person – or team! – who crack the clues and find where in Cazenovia the medallion team has stashed our lucky Winter Fest coin.
One clue will be posted at 8 AM each morning on the Caz Life Facebook page, www.facebook.com/CazenoviaNYLife.
(Hint: Last year it was hidden in the horse trough at Lorenzo State Historic Site. It’s someplace different this year. Ok, additional hint: It will once again be outside, in a safe spot that is open to the public. Do not climb trees, go inside a building, search in or near water or engage in any activity that might result in injury. The medallion is not there!)
And that’s just the start.
Downtown is alive all weekend with pop-up events including a Cocoa Crawl at participating shops, a scavenger hunt for kids, a snow sculpture competition and an ice carving demonstration. Sip and stroll through the snow to explore local businesses, enjoy warm beverages, and immerse yourself in the unique charm of Cazenovia.
Minutes away from downtown, try torch-lit cross-country skiing from 5-7 PM Saturday on the groomed trails at Lorenzo or take a scenic sleigh ride around the mansion grounds from 1-3 PM with the horses from Woodworth’s Lamplit Farms. (Weather permitting of course. If there’s no snow, find the horses pulling a wagon through the village.)
Also on Saturday, join the Cazenovia Preservation Foundation for a magical evening as they light up the night with a lantern-lit snowshoe hike at 4:30 p.m., from Lorenzo to Meier’s Creek Brewing Company. Snowshoes will be available to borrow. If there’s no snow, the snowshoes are off, but the hike is still on!
“I encourage everyone to get out and enjoy the activities,” Woodworth said. "Don’t forget to show our local merchants and businesses how much they are appreciated by buying local.”
Don’t miss this opportunity to embrace the season, celebrate winter’s beauty and connect with the Cazenovia community and local businesses. From horses to hot chocolate, ice sculpture to ice cream, the Caz Life Winter Festival is a family-friendly event that promises fun, laughter, and cherished memories for all. For more information, updates, and a full schedule of events, please visit Caz Life online at www.cazenovia.com/winter or on social media.
Event Schedule
All Weekend: Medallion Hunt Around Cazenovia One clue will be posted each morning at 8 AM on www.facebook.com/CazenoviaNYLife.
All-Weekend: Family Friendly Main St. Story Stroll Pick up a route map at the Library or Carriage Barn Books and take a stroll down Albany St, stopping to look in at the marked store fronts. Our Farmstead 1868 lavender bears will help kids decipher the map’s riddle. Find the answer and return to the Library/Carriage Barn Books (during operating hours) for a prize (sponsored by Thomas Tait, Realtor) Bonus! Realtor, Tom Tait will be donating an ice cream from Nelson Creamery for the first 100 participants.
All-Weekend: Team Scavenger Hunt (Co-Sponsored by The Cazenovia Public Library & Thomas Tait, Realtor) Rally a team and set out to find some fun around the community. Register your team and pick up a packet of prompts (ex. having fun in the snow) at the library beginning Thursday Feb 6th at 10am. Your scavenger hunt packet contains a list of activities or scenes you need to photograph.
Friday, February 7th:
10AM-9PM: Public Ice Skating @ The Burton Street Rink (BYO skates & weather dependent).
11 AM: Fire & Ice Weekend: Cazenovia Mason’s Famous Chicken BBQ & Soft Serve Ice Cream @ The Nelson Creamery. For more information, click here. On Super Bowl Sunday, enjoy pulled pork and salt potatoes with pre-orders available.
1 PM: Winter Fest Crafternoon: Paint Along With Tess @ The Cazenovia Public Library.
2 PM-3 PM: Farmstead 1868 Lavender Bears: A Parent-Child Class to craft a warmable lavender bear, filled with Farmstead 1868’s locally grown lavender.
3PM-9PM: S’mores & Firepits @ Madison County Distillery Whether we have snow or not, we are excited to bring you a great outdoor event! Dress warmly and cozy up outside at Madison County Distillery for complimentary community s’mores. And be sure to try some of their awesome tacos and specialty cocktails to warm up any winter day!
6PM-9PM: Cellar Bourbon Bar @ Meier’s Creek Brewing Company If you haven’t seen the cellar at MCBC you are missing out! They will be featuring a Release Party for their newest Bourbon Barrel Aged Beer along with LIVE MUSIC from Tim Forbes 6-8PM.
Saturday, February 8th:
7 AM-12 PM: Winter Fest Pancake Breakfast @ The American Legion / Post 88. No RSVP necessary. Enjoy pancakes, sausage, and coffee while supporting local veterans. Raffle tickets available for Red Apple gift cards.
9 AM-12 PM: Cazenovia High School Snow Sculpture Competition @ Memorial Park (weather permitting).
9:30 AM: Galentines @ Purpose Coffee Co. Enjoy great specialty beverages, bouquets, live music and permanent jewelry.
10 AM-4 PM: Friends of the Library Pop-Up Book Sale in the Community Room.
10 AM-5 PM: “Pieces of My Life” Art Quilts by Sue Ellen Romanowski gallery showing and spicy hot cocoa @ Cazenovia Artisans.
11 AM: Music with Henry (Kids Event) @ The Cazenovia Public Library.
11 AM-2 PM: Farmstead 1868 Lavender Essential Oil Distillation Demonstration outside 20 I East.
11 AM: Cazenovia Winter Fest Pride Market @ H. Grey Supply Co. Shop from LGBTQIA+ vendors, enjoy D.J. performances, and sip specialty hot cocoa.
Noon-4 PM: Cocoa Crawl at the Downtown Shops. Join participating downtown shops for free hot cocoa samples, a fun and festive part of Winterfest Weekend. Another reason to sip, shop, support local, and enjoy the winter weather in this beautiful little community.
4:30 PM: Lantern-Lit Snowshoe Hike @ Meier’s Creek Brewery. 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! Snowshoes are available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis, courtesy of the Friends of Stony Pond (FROSTY).
5PM-7PM: Torch-Lit Cross-Country Ski @ Lorenzo State Historic Site Parking available in the visitor parking lot. The skiing will be around the back agricultural field illuminated by torch light. Horse-drawn sleigh rides will be available around the property. BYO-skis & dress warmly!
5PM-7PM: Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides @ Meier’s Creek Brewing Company & 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.
5:30PM-8:30PM: Glow Party with Chasing Neon @ Madison County Distillery. Family Friendly event! Wear neon! Glow Sticks available!
6PM-8PM: Cellar Open @ Meier’s Creek Brewing Company If you haven’t seen the cellar at MCBC you are missing out! They will be featuring The British Blacksmith making “Colonial Hot Flips” on the back terrace (weather dependent) This drink that combines dark beer, rum and honey – and stirred with a pippin’ hot poker! They will also have LIVE MUSIC from Ben & Sarah.
Sunday, February 9th:
Stay tuned for additional Sunday activities, including the continuation of the Medallion Hunt and more exciting events around town.
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