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CCE Orange County to Host 10th Annual Bountiful Harvest Celebration!

Middletown, NY – Get ready, Orange County! The 10th Annual Bountiful Harvest Celebration is back — and it’s not just our biggest event of the year, it’s Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Orange County’s major fundraiser supporting the continued growth and development of the Education Center & 4-H Park in Otisville, NY. On Friday, September 12, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. this milestone celebration promises an unforgettable evening filled with autumn charm and agricultural fun, all while raising essential funds for a vital community resource.

During this fundraising event, attendees can expect:

  • Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides – A magical ride through the park's picturesque setting.
  • Celebrity Cow Milking Contest – Media industry personalities will compete for dairy bragging rights! Celebs to be announced in July.
  • Past Cow Milker Dairy Jeopardy Championship – A light-hearted battle of dairy wits!
  • Sumptuous Farm-to-Table Dinner – Featuring locally sourced, seasonal ingredients.
  • Live Auction

All proceeds from the Bountiful Harvest Celebration will go directly toward the ongoing development and expansion of the Education Center & 4-H Park, a cornerstone of agricultural education and youth development in Orange County. "Don't Let the Cows Beat You to It – Register Early!" Now through Tuesday, July 1 only!

Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Put your business or organization in the spotlight while supporting a great cause!

To reserve your seat or to become a sponsor today, visit https://bit.ly/4kJwMCV

If you have any questions, please contact Jill Van Aken at 845-344-1234 or email her at jd863@cornell.edu

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(845) 344-1234, Ext.233

Last updated June 17, 2025

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