2008 Activities

Displays: The Wings, Wheels and Tracks Show is again offering a combination events just not found at other shows. Start with two days of being face to face with the veterans, their equipment and vehicles. Take a step back in time and see the "homefront", a WW II 37mm anti-tank gun swing into action, an encampment of US WWII Paratroopers, or a complete repair shop on wheels. With over 75 vehicles expected (including many VERY rare pieces) you will have hours of browsing these pieces.

Programs: On both days you will also be treated to a series of informative programs that will be sure to please. Watch a massive M-35 wrecker moving equipment and vehicles. The programs are varied in scope and in the era they cover.  Most programs will run approximately 20 minutes and a schedule is posted below.

Armed Forces Day Parade: The Cobleskill Veterans Inc. is sponsoring the 2008 Armed Forces Day Parade.  The parade will start promptly at 3:00 PM (Note the new 3PM time as of 4/1) on Saturday from the Price Chopper Plaza at the eastern end of Cobleskill and proceed down Main Street (Rt 7) to the fairgrounds.  The parade start will be announced by the firing of a WWII 105 mm howitzer!  Led by our Veterans, the parade will include WWII vehicles and tracked vehicles, as well as vehicles from the Korean war through Vietnam and more.  You are in for the parade of a lifetime! The parade will be going right by the fairgrounds so you can easily watch it from the show grounds.   For more information on the parade, go to www.cobleskillveterans.org and click on "events."

USO Show: This event is sponsored the Town of Wright/Schoharie Valley Lions Club and Cobleskill/Richmondville Lions Club.  With only an $8 cover charge, you will dance the night away with the big band sounds of "The Small Town Big Band."  Bringing you right back to 1943, this fabulous band from Cooperstown, NY is one of the best in the region.   The band will be joined by Barb & Mitch Haverly and members of the Depot Lane singers to add to the evenings enjoyment.  Food and refreshments will be available in the building.  The USO show will be held in the "Progressland Building."   100% of the  profits from the show are being donated to today's USO which is working around the world to help our troops.

Off-Site Activities: Want to spend a second day in the beautiful and historic Schoharie Valley? Not everyone in the family wants to go to the WW&T Show (hard to imagine...)?  There is a ton to see and do right in the area:

Howe Caverns: Only about 10 minutes away, Howe Caverns is the premier cave in the Northeast.  With guided tours daily, it is fun and informative.  Go to http://www.howecaverns.com for more information

Iroquois Indian Museum: Only a mile from Howe Cave, this large museum traces the history and life of the earliest inhabitants of the area  www.iroquoismuseum.org

The Old Stone Fort: About 20 minutes from the show grounds and only 5 minutes from I-88, this fort was originally constructed as a church in 1772.  It is packed with artifacts representing 300 years of history in the Schoharie Valley.  www.theoldstonefort.org

Baseball Hall of Fame: Located less than 30 minutes away in Cooperstown, NY, this is world renowned and the highlight of many a baseball fans summer.  www.baseballhalloffame.org

Soccer Hall of Fame: This is located in Oneonta, NY about 40 minutes from the show site. If you are a soccer fan be sure to take it in. More info at www.soccerhall.org

There are plenty of motels and restaurants only minutes from the show. Go to Directions to see a list.

For more information and sites to visit, visit www.schohariechamber.com