Free Family-Event Features Three Bands at Fairgrounds Aug. 23 - Locomotions Organizes Music Including In the Dust

By Matthew Avitabile

COBLESKILL — On Aug. 23 there will be a Locomotions event free to the public, including three bands at the Cobleskill Fairgrounds. There will be non-stop music from 11am-11pm. There are about 20 vendors with various items, according to Locomotions owner Steve Meyers. Locomotions will include free cotton candy, free snowcones, and more. There will be a mechanical bull, bounce houses, and free face painting. There will be a cornhole tournament, as well as a lot of good food.

Meyers said that there will be food available at reasonable prices “very light on the pocket” to bring the whole family.

It’s free to enter the event and there will be plenty for people of all ages to do all ages.

Meyers cited the success of the Block Party earlier this summer. He said that families had a chance to catch up and hang out all day.

“It a nice experience,” he added.

In the Dust is a “crowd pleaser” that is headlining the event. The band has been at Frog Alley, Rivers, and Turning Stone, and bringing in a substantial crowd.

“They’re way above our budget” and “we’re bringing them in anyway.”
Rylee Lum is also playing the event in between his playing in Nashville. Lum is originally based out of Norwich and plays at Locomotions on occasion.

There is another band All Fired Up that plays a variety of music, and has also played at Locomotions.

“People keep begging us to have them back.”

Rather than waiting for another event, Meyers said that he wanted to provide more events for the community. He hopes to bring in more for Cobleskill and expand to other towns in Schoharie County.

This is a great chance to bring in a variety of different options.

“It’s good for the community” and “good for us as a group.” He added that residents have a chance to spend the day at a reasonable price.

“If I can bring something to them for the day,” and bring chairs to enjoy music, cornhole, and more, it is worth it.

“I believe that it’s good for the community and makes me feel good.

“Music does it for me because people bring their chairs” and enjoy music, Meyers added. The event allows for a chance to have a well-run and organized event.

The restaurant now has a mobile bar trailer.

Meyers has been involved with significant volunteer work and the bar will be opened Tuesday through Saturday across from the Fairgrounds during the Sunshine Fair. The establishment will be open until 2am. Families are welcome to come to Locomotions to eat before or after their fun at the fair.