This weekend in Gloversville, NY

The Grow Amsterdam Farmers Market ushers in a lively season of local flavor, featuring in-season fruits and vegetables, bakery treats, meats, honey, maple goodies, handcrafted items, flowers, and other finds from area producers. The focus is on supporting farmers and small businesses while enjoying a friendly community setting with local food, family activities, live music, and community vendors. Expect rotating specials and fresh faces among the sellers. It is an opportunity to meet the people who grow and create your food and to enjoy a day out in Amsterdam, New York. Choose local, eat fresh, and support small farms.

Registration is open for a golf tournament fundraiser hosted by the FMCC Raiders men’s basketball coaching staff. This second annual event returns to Fox Run Golf Club in Johnstown, NY. Teams will compete in a four person scramble with a shotgun start. Opportunities to register, sponsor, and support are available.

The Historic Hotel Broadalbin hosts a family-friendly car show celebrating hot rods, muscle cars, classics, trucks, imports, and modern performance vehicles. Vehicles of any year, make, or model are welcome, and both cars and trucks can participate. Registration is $20 and includes a dash plaque while supplies last. The day features a 50/50 drawing and ample parking for participants and spectators. Awards are a major highlight, with twenty-five trophies available and fifteen People’s Choice recognitions selected by attendees. Special categories include Best in Show, Best Paint, Best Truck, Best Import, Best Engine, Best Vintage Car pre-1949, Best Classic Car 1950 to 1960, Best Muscle Car 1960 to 1973, Best Modern Muscle Car 1974 to 1999, and Best Modern Vehicle 2000 to 2026. All proceeds benefit the Fulton County K-9 Unit.

Plunder Gaming hosts a Commander League where players are seated in pods matched by deck strength. A $5 entry covers participation and includes a raffle ticket for an end-of-month drawing, with the winner choosing from a selection of sealed booster boxes. If a deck’s power level is uncertain, staff can evaluate it and assign a rating. Each pod winner earns another raffle entry and can choose either 100 Loyalty Points or a booster pack. After the first set of pods, additional rounds may be offered for those who want more games, and players are welcome to jump into any round that fits their schedule.

The Village of Broadalbin Annual Block Party is a yearly neighborhood gathering.

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Upstate Oddities Market returns to Johnstown Area Community Center JACC for a day filled with curiosities and creativity. Browse vendors with oddities, original artwork, vintage finds, and horror-themed pieces, then enjoy food trucks, tattoo artists, close-up magic, psychic readings, live music, and more.

Players face off in a competitive showdown to determine the champion. Entry is $5. Matches are best of three in a Swiss format, and the event uses the One Battle format with decks drawn from a favorite show. Every participant receives a promo, with special promos for the top 4. Booster pack prizes go to the top half of the field. Good luck to all competitors.

Celebrating more than three decades of delighting the community, the Not Just for Kids Storytelling series continues with a story performance by Kent Busman. This program offers a mix of humor, heart, and surprising turns and is part of a three event lineup. More details will be announced.