The Cohocton Fall Foliage Festival, named one of our Nation's "Elite Festivals" by National Geographic, was started in 1966 to show off the beauty of the Cohocton Valley. It began on the lawn of the Richcraft Motel and neighboring homes on Maple Avenue. In 1968 they began their famous "Tree Sitting Contest" with just three participants in the yard of Jean and Paul Carey. Through the years the contest grew and was moved to the school. The Festival itself is now held on the Town & Village Greens and features many Arts, Crafts, Flea Market, Antique and Food Vendors. There is entertainment in the gazebo all weekend long. Saturday highlights the Festival's big parade, with many local high school bands participating.

Directions to the Festival

From the South take Interstate 86 to 390, take exit 2 into Cohocton and follow the signs to the Festival Grounds (15 South Main Street)

From the North: Take 390 and take exit 2 into Cohocton and follow the signs to the Festival Grounds (15 South Main Street)