Winter Fun! Binghamton New York Pond Fest Returns

And speaking of things to do outside in the dead of winter...have you heard of the Binghamton Pond Festival?

Well, it's back again this year, featuring three weekends of fun. Binghamton Pond Fest as they call it for short, is back at Chenango Valley State Park January 17 through the 19th, January 24th through the 26th, and January 31st through February 2nd.

According to the Binghamton Pond Fest website, this event is recognized as one of the top hockey tournaments in the nation, featuring mechanical refrigeration for the 220 by 110-foot outdoor ice rink, which is designed to manage warm weather concerns related to outdoor hockey.

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The first weekend (1/17-19) will feature an adult tournament, a pond fest player party, a confluence trail run, hockey trivia, and a fireworks show.

Weekend #2 (1/24-26) will feature the USA Hockey-sanctioned youth weekend with a kids' dance party, free try hockey for kids, and a fireworks show.

The final weekend (1/31-2/2) will feature an adult tournament, hockey trivia, and a fireworks show.

Other features include a dinner and skate night on Thursday, January 23rd, and you can even rent a shed. Binghamton Pond Fest has been around since 2016, featuring the largest outdoor refrigerated ice sheet in North America. Participants come to this event from all over the country each year.

You don't have to be a participant. Just come out and watch and support a great cause. There is a $10 suggested parking donation. For more information and to register for any of the events, visit the Binghamton Pond Fest website and check out their Facebook page for the latest updates.