The lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer are here and that means an abundance of festivals, outdoor concerts and county fairs.
If you are looking for something that’s a bit of a departure from standard fare, there are also events across the region that are quirky, offbeat, or just a little different.
Here’s a sampling of niche events for people looking for a change of pace.
Eliot Ness Fest
Legendary lawman Eliot Ness, leader of a team of federal agents known as “Untouchables” who helped clean up corruption and organized crime in Chicago and other big cities during Prohibition, spent his later years living in Coudersport, Potter County.
The annual festival celebrates the life and achievements of Ness, who was instrumental in taking down infamous Chicago crime boss Al Capone. It will also pay tribute to other law enforcement professionals.
The event will take place July 14-16 at various locations around Coudersport, and will bring back the popular “Eliot Ness vs. Al Capone” scenario. The festival will also feature a speakeasy beer garden, a community picnic, games, live music, a parade and other activities.
Attendees are encouraged to dress in period costumes.
For more information, go to eliotnessfest.com, or facebook.com/eliotnessfest.
Windsor Corn Festival & Tractor Show
Windsor Partnership & Friends is sponsoring its fifth annual Corn Festival & Tractor Show from noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 26 at Klumpp Park in the Village of Windsor.
The event is about all things corn — popcorn, roasted corn, kettle corn, corn chowder.
In addition to corn and other food, the festival will highlight agriculture, including tractor and farm displays, a corn husking competition, Miller’s Farm calf pen, hay wagon rides and a tractor parade.
There will also be live music, face painting, craft and food vendors, and games for kids of all ages.
Admission is free, but organizers welcome nonperishable goods for donation to Windsor’s human development food pantry.
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