Local Spotlight: May 2009 Archives

In Greenwich, it takes about 8 minutes to make one batch of homemade ice cream at the Ice Cream Man. Each batch equals 10 gallons of delicious ice cream which is then sold from the firm's Log Cabin, on Route 29.

The Ice Cream Man uses the old fashioned batch method of production, Fresh Cream, and the best ingredients they can find. The result is that they produce the highest quality most distinctive flavors of hard and soft ice cream in the county.

The Ice Cream Man is open during the summers every day from 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Besides ice cream, visitors can purchase ice cream cakes, pies, soup and sandwiches. The Ice Cream Man became famous in 2007 when it was the host site for a "Throwdown with Bobby Flay" of the Food Network.

For more details, to order or online, or directions to the Ice Cream Man, please visit www.the-ice-cream-man.com.

It's Washington County's own "acoustic sunrise." Every Saturday, starting June 20th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., visitors and residents alike can shop a local farmer's market while enjoying the acoustic sounds of local entertainers. The Summer Sounds of Salem takes place on Salem's Main Street and is being sponsored by area merchants and the Glens Falls National Bank.

The list of performers includes: Raychel Cuite Trio, Rich Wirsing, Bluegrassic Park, Johnny Hancock, Al & Kathy Bain, Dirty Old Strings, Matt McCabe, Woodchuck's Revenge, Ramblin Jug Stompers, Zuela, and Moe Harrington & White Chapel Band. The final acoustic concert will take place on Saturday, August 29th. The Summer Sounds of Salem is part of the 2009 Journey to Washington County where life is the journey. For more information, please visit www.washingtoncounty.org.

On June 19, 20, and 21st, the Whipple City Festival will bring together residents and visitors alike to celebrate the 200th Birthday of Greenwich, in Washington County, New York. This celebration of community begins with a parade on Friday evening, a country craft fair on Saturday and Sunday, a 5K road race through the quaint country roads of Greenwich, free live music all weekend, a family carnival and games, horse and wagon rides, and so much more.

One of the highlights of this celebration takes place on Saturday, June 20th, when Radio Disney performs for the entire family, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. For more details, please visit the Greater Greenwich Chamber of Commerce's website at www.greenwichchamber.org.

For over a century, the Washington County Fair has been a showcase of ingenuity and innovation. A unique opportunity for the Washington County community to come together to celebrate its agricultural heritage. Best of all, everyone's invited to the Fair Grounds, in Greenwich, August 24th - August 30th, 2009, to experience all of the excitement.

4-H displays, great rides, food, entertainment and more animals than you can imagine. Tractor pulls, a demolition derby, a firefighter show, dog agility demonstrations, and an ATV pull are just a few of the special events that take place on the fairgrounds. Visit the fair's website at www.washingtoncountyfair.com to join the countdown to the fair, to get directions, or just to learn more.