Delhi Comes to Life on Wednesdays & Thursdays

Did you know? The Greater Delhi Area comes to life on Wednesday and Thursday! Whether you’d like a quiet get-together at the library or an energetic evening at The Shire, there are activities for many different interests. For the foodies, there are pop-up menus at EIGHTYMain each Thursday night through March and ½ Off Wine at the Stonewall at the Meredith, and for those looking to sing their heart out, visit The Shire Pub for karaoke each Thursday. Browse what’s happening each Wednesday and Thursday in the Greater Delhi Area below:

Wednesdays
Knitters at the Cannon Free Library
40 Elm Street, Delhi, NY
10am-12pm

Delhi Farmers’ Market
41 Page Avenue, Delhi, NY 
10am-2pm

Fashion Wednesday at Tay Tea
84 Main, Delhi, NY
10am-5pm

Ladies Night at Chef Deanna’s (RSVP Required)
Main Street, Bovina, NY 
5pm

Trivia at O'Neill's Shire Pub
123 Main Street, Delhi, NY
7pm

Thursday
EIGHTYMain Pop-Up Menu Night
80 Main Street, Delhi, NY
5pm-9:30pm

½ Off Select Bottles of wine at Stonewall at the Meredith
4206 Turnpike Road, Delhi, NY
5pm-8:30pm

Karaoke at O'Neill's Shire Pub
123 Main Street, Delhi, NY
8:30pm

Emergency Response Services

As residents and business owners who make up the board of the Greater Delhi Area Chamber of Commerce, we wanted to take this opportunity to express our appreciation for all the first responders in our area and let the community and visitors know the various ways you can support and contribute to the fire and EMS departments that do everything possible to ensure the safety of you, your home, and your business.

Who Are Our First Responders?

They are all volunteers. They are our neighbors, our co-workers, and our friends. These are individuals who are always on standby, ready to drop whatever they are doing to race to a call.

A recent study by the Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) concluded that volunteers save the taxpayers of Delaware County around $68 million in property taxes as opposed to having paid firefighters.

How Are They Funded?

While fire and emergency services in Delaware County are volunteer-based, there is a definite need for funding to ensure they have everything required to respond to the needs of our area. That funding comes from a combination of local taxes, government grants, and fundraising efforts.

What You Can Do to Help

Volunteerism

• Volunteering: Many fire departments, especially in areas like Delaware County, rely almost exclusively on volunteers. Individuals can volunteer their time to assist in various roles, such as firefighting, emergency medical services, administration, or fundraising.

• Corporate Volunteering: Businesses can encourage their employees to volunteer for fire and EMS services by providing flexible hours, organizing team volunteer events, or offering paid time off for volunteering.

Donate

• Monetary Donations: Individuals and businesses can contribute financial support to local fire and EMS departments. These donations help fund equipment purchases, training, facility maintenance, and operating expenses.

• In-kind Donations: Local businesses may donate goods or services that help fire and EMS departments, such as office supplies, food and beverages for volunteers, or even equipment.

Fundraising

• Corporate Sponsorships: Local businesses can become sponsors for fire and EMS-related events or specific projects, such as the purchase of new fire trucks or medical equipment.

• Community Fundraisers: Our local fire and EMS services often hold or collaborate on fundraising events, such as dinners, raffles, auctions, car washes, and benefit events. Individuals and businesses can volunteer to help organize, sponsor, and support these events.

Equipment Donations

• Direct Equipment Purchases: Individuals or businesses can make large contributions toward purchasing specific tools or apparatus, such as defibrillators, firefighting hoses, or personal protective equipment.

• Used Equipment: Businesses that are upgrading their equipment might donate their older items to fire and EMS services, such as computers, medical supplies, or even vehicles.

These are just a few of the ways that individuals and businesses can support our local fire and EMS services. We as a Chamber of Commerce will look for ways to support and advocate for those who serve us anywhere we can. 

Where can I learn more? 

Delaware County Emergency Services is an office in Delaware County that coordinates a variety of tasks regarding emergency management in the county. They coordinate emergency responders, EMS and fire training, 911 oversight, and manage elements of the Delaware County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. You can visit their website to learn about upcoming training sessions and read about the best ways to prepare for an emergency.

Below are Fire & EMS Departments that serve the Greater Delhi Area:

Bloomville Fire Department & EMS
Bovina Fire Department & EMS
Delhi Fire Department & EMS, also has a station in Hamden, NY
East Meredith Fire & EMS Department
Meridale Fire & EMS Department
Treadwell Fire & EMS
Delaware County Firefighters Association

Delhi Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting

The Delhi Holiday Parade is Friday, December 6th, beginning at 5:30pm! Santa will arrive in Delhi, NY, during the Holiday on the Farm themed parade and will spend time in Courthouse Square for photos! Enjoy the Jonesey Jubilee following the parade with activities in Courthouse Square and the tree lighting at 6pm.

Join us on the square for a variety of events including DJ Sisco and photographer Kento Igarashi taking photos of kids with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Interested in participating in the parade?!
The parade will be held on Friday, December 6th, with the line-up beginning at 4:30pm in the lower parking lot at SUNY Delhi. The parade begins at 5:30pm with a procession to Courthouse Square.

If you would like to participate, fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/kjNpWRizzb78ktd1A

The Greater Delhi Area Chamber of Commerce will award prizes to parade participants who decorate according to the “Holiday on the Farm” theme and wow the crowds!

$200 for 1st place
$100 for 2nd place
$50 for 3rd place

Email Christina Viafore with any questions or concerns. Her email address is csviafore@gmail.com and sign up to participate in the parade here: https://forms.gle/kjNpWRizzb78ktd1A

Shop Local for Thanksgiving!

Holiday season is fast approaching and it is time to show love for your local community and shop local! Beginning with a Thanksgiving feast, buy everything you need from local farmers, producers, farm stands, and locally owned stores. 

Where to start?
Delhi Farmers’ Market, which takes place every single Wednesday of the year from 10am-2pm, features local farmers and makers. Find meat, baked goods, produce, preserves, pies, honey, and everything in between. 

Farmer’s Wife Pies offers a wide variety of made-to-order pies. Call or email to place your order.

Good Cheap Food offers local meat, produce, cheese, and everything in between. You can order a farm fresh turkey for your Thanksgiving meal from Good Cheap Food. Orders need to be made by November 20th.

Strickland Hollow Tasting Room & Bottleshop sells New York State wine, beer, spirits, and more! They offer other special items such as tinned fish and mixers. 

Don’t feel like cooking? Eighty Main is offering a Thanksgiving Dinner pick-up! View the menu on their Instagram and place your order by November 20th.

Swing by Farm Stands!
Local farm stands offer a variety of items such as gouda cheese from Bye Brook Farm, local meat from Humdinger Farm Store, and pre order seafood from Middle of Meridale by November 20th.

Clarks Farms Creamery
2786 Elk Creek
Delhi, NY

Bye Brook Farm
7531 County Highway 18
Bloomville, NY

Humdinger Farm Store
53159 State Highway 10
Bloomville, NY

Middle of Meridale
7 County Highway 10
Meridale, NY

Don’t miss these farm markets!
Burn Ayr Farm’s Holiday Market
November 29th-30th, 10am-3pm
Shop farm goods, crafts, soaps, tea, jewelry, and more!
Burn Ayr Farm
21031 NY-28
Delhi, NY

Maple Shade Christmas on the Farm
November 29th-30th, 10am-4pm
Shop crafts, soaps, jewelry, homegoods, tea, and more!
Maple Shade Farm
2066 County Road 18
Delhi, NY

Early Voting ends Sunday

A message from the Town of Delhi:

Community: Early Voting ends Sunday

Early voting for the General Election ends on Sunday, November 3. Registered voters can visit the Board of Elections Office at 97 Main St, Suite 5 in Delhi today, Friday, November 1 between 8:30AM and 4:30PM, and on Saturday and Sunday between 9AM and 5PM to cast their vote.

The Board of Elections Office is accessible to voters with disabilities. If a voter casts a ballot during early voting the voter will not be allowed to vote on Election Day.

The General Election will take place on Tuesday, November 5 at the Public Safety Building at 280 Phoebe Lane in Delhi from 6AM until 9PM.

Here is a link to the sample ballot for Delhi: https://www.co.delaware.ny.us/departments/elec/docs/sample%20ballots/2024%20GE%20Sample%20Ballots/DELHI.pdf

Delhi's 2nd Annual Halloween Decorating Contest

Delhi's 2nd Annual Halloween Decorating Contest has been announced! Organized and hosted by a Delaware Academy student, this spooky and fun contest invites businesses and residents of the Village of Delhi to adorn their storefronts and houses with Halloween decor that will wow or horrify all who bear witness. 

Businesses and homes are judged in separate categories and prizes will be awarded to those in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place! Enter to join the contest by emailing: delhishalloweencontest@gmail.com. Final judging will take place on October 27th!

Rules are outlined by the contest organizer below:

Decorating Rules

Residential

1. To have fun

2. Decor must be visible from street

3. Homes must be in or close to the village

4. Single properties only 

Businesses

1. To have fun

2. Decor must be visible from street

3. Businesses must be in or close to the village

4. Follow village/town rules

Judging Criteria

Residential & Business

1. Over all wow factor

2. Houses judged on “their style” of decorating ( a house that uses blow ups should not be given a bad score because they are not scary) 

3. Use mean average (all scores added up then divided by number of judges)

4. Judging scale 1-10 “points”

If you have any questions about the contest or would like to participate, email delhishalloweencontest@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing how the town will transform as we approach Halloween!

Success for the Business Community

Where’s Waldo in Delhi, NY, was a massive success for the village of Delhi. The scavenger hunt-style event hosted by The Lost Bookshop in partnership with Candlewick Press and the American Booksellers Association garnered over 250 participants. A cardboard cut out of the children’s book character, Waldo, was hidden in 25 local shops around Delhi. Participants went from shop to shop looking for Waldo and in exchange, received a stamp in their Where’s Waldo passport book. Those who spotted at least 20 Waldo’s were entered in a raffle to win prizes this past Wednesday, July 31st. Over 30 participants won prizes that were donated by local businesses. There was even a real life Waldo in the crowd! 

This event was a huge success for the business community as each of the 250+ participants went into local shops, many for the first time, exposing them to the wonderful items and beautiful stores that make Delhi a great place to shop.

Congratulations to all of the participants and a huge thank you to The Lost Bookshop for their organizing efforts and to the 25 other businesses that hid Waldo and welcomed participants for the month of July!

2024 Bridge Run Scholarship Winners

The Annual Delhi Bridge Run took place on June 1st, 2024 with a great turn out and beautiful weather. The annual event brings the county together to enjoy time with the community and to raise funds to support graduating seniors and a charity or organization of their choice. Usually two graduating seniors receive scholarships but due to an overwhelming amount of great scholarship essays, a third recipient received a partial scholarship this year. 

Allene Vesterfelt wrote an essay about how helping a neighbor-in-need exposed the fantastic work of Delaware Opportunities, an organization that has many facets. One of the services that stuck out to Allene is that Delaware Opportunities delivers meals to homebound adults and offers congregate dining for seniors who are able to travel and would like to enjoy a nutritious meal in good company. Read Allene’s full essay here. 

Kara Fitch wrote about Future Farmers of America and shared how the club not only teaches practical hands-on skills but supports the community with a variety of projects. Read more about Kara and Future Farmers of America in the scholarship winning essay here. 

Cooper Cohen wrote about the International Cultures Club at Delaware Academy. The club began as a way for students to learn more about various cultures around the world that don’t often show up in educational material. The club intends to bring awareness about the diversity of culture around the world and in Delaware County. Read Cooper’s essay here.

As recipients of the Bridge Run Scholarship, each student and the organization or club of their choice received a cash stipend to further support their missions. Thanks to all of the participants in the Bridge Run, the volunteers, and sponsors for making this year another great success!

Fridays in July: Fair on the Square!

The Annual Delhi Fair on the Square kicked off on Friday, July 5th with a bang! Each week the square will be filled with interactive games, food, and various activities that will bring joy and excitement to your Friday night. There is fun for the whole family with live music, shopping, and a lot of activities.

Each week features different activities and attractions. Stay tuned for updates and make plans to spend your Friday nights in Delhi for the month of July!

The Delhi Town Pool is Open!

Photo courtesy of The Delhi Town Pool

The Delhi Swimming Pool is a great place to cool off in the summer months! Not only is it a great place to hide from the heat during open swim, but there are also classes and lessons available to attend with prior registration. The pool has just announced Crafts by the Pool! Enjoy getting creative before going for a swim. Below is some information about the pool. Find more information on the town’s website here and Facebook.

Open Swim Hours:

12pm-4pm, Monday-Friday

12pm-5pm, Saturday & Sunday

Programs:

10am-11am: Water aerobics (June 24 – Aug 1, M/W/Th; registration required)

11am-11:30am: Parent/Child lessons (June 24 – Aug 1; registration required)

11:30am-12pm: Toddler lessons (June 24 – Aug 1; registration required) 

4pm-7pm: Lessons (June 24 – Aug 1; registration required)

Sessions: 

Session I: June 24-July 3 (note: no classes on July 4, make up class is Friday, June 28)

Session II: July 8-July 18

Session III: July 22-Aug 1

To register for classes or find out more information, contact John Kolodziej at swim@townofdelhi.org, contact the Town Clerk’s office at (607) 746-8696x1 or visit the town’s website here.

Form for water aerobics: https://townofdelhiny.com/sites/default/files/documents/water_aerobics_registration_form_2024.pdf

Form for swim lessons: https://townofdelhiny.com/sites/default/files/documents/summer_swim_registration_2024.pdf

All forms are to be mailed to or dropped off at:
West Branch Recreation and Aquatic Center
℅ Town of Delhi
5 Elm Street
Delhi, NY 13753
Find more information on the town’s website here.

It's Easy to Park in Delhi!

The heart of the Village of Delhi offers many wonderful, independently owned shops, restaurants, art spaces, and, of course, the weekly farmers' market. Parking spaces on Main Street can fill up quickly during market days, when there are events, and busy times during the week. Did you know there is additional parking, located centrally, that makes finding a parking spot easy? Hoyt Park offers not only a brief scenic riverwalk but also a spacious parking lot. Located behind Delhi Pizza Co., Speedway, and the Country Store, entry to the parking lot is on B. Scott Clark Drive between the Country Store and Fischer Auto Parts. Not everyone knows about this convenient parking lot (which also has four electric vehicle charging ports!) so be sure to keep it in mind and tell your friends!

Photo courtesy of Google Images

Find Waldo Local

Each year, Waldo, from the iconic Where’s Waldo series, travels to towns across the United States for some hide-and-seek fun! Designed to encourage residents to patronize their local businesses, Candlewick Press and the American Booksellers Association are teaming up with 310 independent bookstores nationwide, including The Lost Bookshop in Delhi, NY, for a family-friendly scavenger hunt to find the iconic children’s book character. A cut-out will be hiding, with his red-and-white-striped shirt and black glasses, in twenty-five local businesses. 

To participate in this special event taking place throughout July, people can simply pick up a “Find Waldo Local in Delhi!” stamp card at any of the participating stores. Searchers get their cards stamped or signed by the participating shop when they spot the miniature Waldo. Eagle-eyed hunters can also look for Waldo’s special 2024 gold medal hidden in The Lost Bookshop. Collecting store stamps or signatures at twenty or more businesses will entitle diligent seekers to enter into a grand prize drawing for Waldo books and other prizes. All participants are welcome to attend the celebration party at The Lost Bookshop on July 31st!

If you are interested in hiding Waldo in your local business and participating in this lively scavenger hunt, please email Emily Helck at thelostbookshoponline@gmail.com. 

If you are interested in participating in finding Waldo, stay tuned to find out which stores will host Waldo for the Find Waldo Local event beginning on July 1st.

The Outdoor Farmers’ Market is Back!

This Wednesday, May 1st, from 10am-2pm, marks the beginning of the outdoor Delhi Farmers’ Market. We want to take a moment to thank the vendors who kept us supplied with delicious food and local products all winter long. Now, even more vendors will join the market as it moves outdoors to Courthouse Square. The Delhi Farmers’ Market is a reliable way to source local groceries. There will be produce you can feel great about, local meat that has been pasture-raised with love, baked goods nearly warm from their morning bake, herbal remedies for all your ailments, and much more.

The Delhi Farmers’ Market is more than a place to shop. It is also a place to meet friends and enjoy lunch. It is a meeting ground to begin your adventure for the day while stocking up on items you enjoy. Not only is shopping at the farmers’ market beneficial to you, but it is also imperative to local farmers and producers in sustaining their business and all their hard work. 

We are so excited for the start of the outdoor market as it creates a joyful buzz in the town of Delhi each Wednesday. So mark your calendars and rearrange your schedule to accommodate your weekly grocery shopping at the Delhi Farmers’ Market!

Family-Fun Day in Delhi

Saturday, June 1st, 2024

On Saturday, June 1st, spend the day in Delhi, NY, with your family for the Delhi Bridge Run and World Wide Family Festival. The race begins and ends at Hoyt Park starting at 9am. Immediately following the race, an awards ceremony will take place at the park. When the race festivities conclude, the World Wide Family Festival will begin in Courthouse Square. This fun event will engage the children of Delaware County while they experience cultures around the world through food, crafts, and games. 

Learn more about the Annual Delhi Bridge Run here and learn more about the World Wide Festival here.

World-Wide Family Festival

World-Wide Family Festival 
June 1, 2024
11am-2pm
Courthouse Square 

Every First Saturday in June, on the same day as the Annual Delhi Bridge Run, WIDE (Womxn for Inclusion, Diversity and Equity) hosts an amazing multicultural festival that educates the children of Delaware County about the World using crafts, music, food and fun! Every child receives a passport to travel from table to table to experience activities from countries such as Iran, Mexico and Ukraine, as well as sports from Brazil and the Native Americans. This event was a huge success last year with a lot of fun had by all attendees. 

If you are interested in sharing an activity, food, or craft from your country or heritage, please reach out to Jenine.Osborn@gmail.com.

Photos courtesy of WIDE

Spring Hiking in the Greater Delhi Area

Warmer weather is finally here, at least for this week, and it is prime time to get those legs moving by hiking in the greater Delhi Area. If you know where to look, there is no shortage of beautiful hiking locations within a quick drive of Delhi. 

Photo of the SUNY Delhi Outdoor Education Center

The Gribley Trail is a 3 mile trail located on Sheldon Drive passing behind Delaware Academy. This trail makes a loop yet provides options to connect with Frightful Falls Trail and Bulldog Run Trail depending on the length and elevation you would like to hike. Together these three trails make up the Delhi Trails at Mt. Crawford. 

The Smith Pond Trail is an easy 1.1 mile hike with its trailhead on Route 28 opposite of Delaware Academy. It follows the West Branch of the Delaware River through grasslands and mixed forest. 

For a trail intended to provide a full body workout, visit the Community Fitness Trail. This half mile trail has six fitness features and two picnic tables. 

The SUNY Delhi Outdoor Education Center is a 40 acre park with trails that meander through old farm fields and dip down to the Delaware River. There is a labyrinth, a butterfly garden, fishing access, picnic tables and education markers sharing knowledge of native trees. 

The Bramley Mountain Trail is a 4 mile loop that passes through an abandoned bluestone quarry, past small cliffs and caves, with expansive views at the top. 

Spring is a unique time to hike as the undergrowth is still matted from the winter snow and the leaves have yet to arrive. This allows for wonderful views that wouldn’t otherwise be visible. Take advantage of this time of year and the gorgeous trails that the Catskill 3500 Club have worked so hard to establish. See you out there!

View from the Bulldog Run Trail

Visit Local Farms for Maple Weekend!

This weekend is the start of Maple Weekend, a two-weekend event where maple farms across the state have their doors open for tours, demonstrations, maple samples, and pancake breakfasts. We have five participating farms in the greater Delhi area and we hope you take this wonderful opportunity to visit the farms and get to know why New York State is the second top maple producing state in the US! The event takes place March 16th & 17th and March 23rd & 24th. Browse the participating farms below:

Brookside Maple
Matthew & Micah Scobie
2544 County Highway 2
Delancey, NY 13752
607.746.6618

Brookside Maple & Farm is a 4th generation beef farm and a 3rd generation maple farm with 3,000 taps and counting! Visit them for demonstrations, tours, and maple samples.

Catskill Mountain Maple/Kaufman Farm
Tom & Jo Ann Kaufman
65 Charlie Wood Road
Delancey, NY 13752
607.746.6215

Pancake breakfast 9am-1pm! Enjoy sugar bush tours and boiling demonstrations, maple cotton candy and a pancake breakfast. Enjoy Pure NYS Maple Syrup on your pancakes from 9am-1pm with sausage, applesauce, and drinks such as maple coffee, tea, milk, and orange juice.

Dar-View Maple
Brad Darling & Charlie Darling
2818 Fall Clove Road
Delancey, NY 13752
607.435.1657

Experience Dar-View Maple’s Tradition of six generations of Pure Maple Syrup Production. Taste free samples of Maple Products and enjoy free farm tours.Ongoing demonstrations of how pure maple syrup is made, starting from the maple tree all the way to your table. Walk
among the maple trees and watch the sap
dripping in the sap buckets. Tour the working
dairy farm and pet the farm animals.

Maplewood Farm & Orchard
Duane & Karen LaFever
596 Miller Avenue
Bovina Center, NY 13740
607.832.4726

The farm will be operating the evaporator and demonstrating the process of syrup making. On-site maple sugar candy making– you can stir your own! Enjoy coffee, tea, and lemonade as well as maple product samples.

Reed’s Maple Products
1071 Reed Road
Hamden, NY 13782
607.363.2738

Visit this family farm and witness tree tapping and equipment demonstrations, enjoy hayrides and try samples of their maple products.

Co-working Space Available!

Delhi Work Station is a co-working space on Kingston Street in Delhi, NY. The space features 8 dedicated work spaces that rent month-to-month, two phone booths, a meeting room, fibernet, and unlimited coffee. The recently renovated space is a great work environment with ample natural light. 

Currently there is one desk available to rent! If you are interested in working alongside others and escaping your home this winter, this is a great opportunity. Find out more information by emailing hello@delhiworkstation.com and visit their website and Instagram.

Holiday Parade 2023: Call for Participants!

The Delhi Holiday Parade is coming to town on Friday, December 1st at 5:30pm and the parade needs YOU! This annual event kicks-off the holiday season by bringing the community together and welcoming Mrs. Claus and Santa to town. The parade needs creative and enthusiastic groups to prepare a Holiday Book themed float. Participants are automatically entered for a chance to win a first place prize of $200, a second place prize of $100, or a third place prize of $50. 

The parade starts at SUNY Delhi’s lower parking lot and ends at Courthouse Square. There Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in the Gazebo for photos as part of the Jonesey Jubilee to honor Don Jones, who played Santa in Delhi for decades. Enjoy hot coca, chili and crafts until 7pm.

The parade line up starts at 4:30pm for a 5:30pm start time. Register to join the parade here: https://forms.gle/2waUF9LLjYdVYqjU8

November Special: Interwoven Wellness is offering $20 off for Farmers

Interwoven Wellness Collective is still relatively new to Main Street in Delhi and is quickly becoming a well known name for health and wellness in the area. Kelsey Adams and Tobias Maendel are highly trained practitioners who work closely with their clients to improve their physical and mental health. They provide a variety of services including acupuncture and massage in their beautiful space located at 145 Main Street.

As the much beloved Delhi Farmers’ Market moves from Courthouse Square to the American Legion for the rest of the season, Kelsey and Tobias are offering up a special thank you for all the local farmers who have kept us well fed throughout the year.

For the month of November, Interwoven Wellness Collective is offering a $20 discount for farmers who schedule one of their services. You can call them at 607. 746.2145 or visit their website here to book a massage or acupuncture appointment. Use the code THANKYOUFARMERS to claim your discount.

Read more about Interwoven Wellness Collective, including rave reviews from members of the community, on their website.