📣 Weekend Special at Nightshade on Elm! 🥪🍲
Hey Hancock friends! As we savor these last warm days before the summer season draws to an end, Nightshade on Elm has a cozy treat just for you:
Grilled Cheese & Soup Every Weekend
🗓️ Friday, Saturdays & Sundays, starting this weekend through seasonal close.
🕗 From open until 2 PM. Maybe some weekdays too, so just ask about the special.
Warm up with our perfectly melted, buttery grilled cheese sandwich paired with a steaming bowl of soup. The ideal comfort combo to brighten a chilly morning or lunch.
Come on by 9 Elm St., Hancock, NY, and let us melt some cheese, ladle some soup, and share a smile. We’d love to see you!
👉 Spread the word & bring a friend
🕒 Remind: Weekend hours are 8 AM-2 PM on Friday Saturday & Sunday.
🚨🦅 Hancock — It’s Now or Never! 🚨
Only 2 days left to vote for Andrew Baker’s bald eagle photo “Princess Soaring” in America’s Favorite Photos! 📸
We’re in 9th place — but only the #1 spot moves on to the National Finals! 🏆
💙 Hancock was named #1 Best Small Town in the USA — let’s prove it again! Every single vote matters and can flip the standings.
👉 Vote FREE & fast here: americasfavoritephotos.com/v/znhgcx
Share this link with friends, family & neighbors — together we can send Hancock to the top! 🌟
Only 2 days left to vote for Andrew Baker’s bald eagle photo “Princess Soaring” in America’s Favorite Photos! 📸
We’re in 9th place — but only the #1 spot moves on to the National Finals! 🏆
💙 Hancock was named #1 Best Small Town in the USA — let’s prove it again! Every single vote matters and can flip the standings.
👉 Vote FREE & fast here: americasfavoritephotos.com/v/znhgcx
Share this link with friends, family & neighbors — together we can send Hancock to the top! 🌟
Vote Today, Help Hancock Share in a National Win! 🦅 - This is the last short period of time before we make it to the finals!
“Princess Soaring” by Andrew Baker has carried us all the way through the semi-finals in America’s Favorite Photos. Now it’s in the final round, competing for the $10,000 prize and a matching contribution to Make-A-Wish.
Vote today at this link: https://americasfavoritephotos.com/v/znhgcx
✅ What You Can Do Right Now
Vote Today and thru the 15th, each day!
Sign up if needed — it’s free. americasfavoritephotos.com
Share the link far and wide: social media, friends, coworkers, local groups. Every vote counts.
🌻 Hancock Farmers Market & Crafts Fair – Today!
📍 Hancock, NY Town Square — 20 East Main Street
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🎶 Live Music at 11:00 AM featuring Jaimie Lilly
Did you hear? Hancock, NY was named the #1 Best Small Town in the U.S.A. by TimeOut New York! 🌟 There’s no better way to experience that charm than at the Greater Hancock NY Farmers Market & Crafts Fair, happening every Saturday through October 4th. 🎶 Stay for the sounds of live music at 11 AM — this week featuring Jaimie Lilly, bringing her unique style and energy to the Square.
🧺 Stroll through the market and discover:
Fresh local produce & meats
Artisan crafts & handmade goods
Jams, baked treats, and something new every week
👨👩👧 With delicious bites, artisan shopping, a kids’ playground, and the warm community spirit Hancock is known for, it’s the perfect Saturday outing — whether you’re passing through on Route 97 or making a full day of it.
🙏 Special thanks to our sponsors: the Hancock Area Chamber of Commerce, Bisbee Lumber & Supply a Trini Solutions Company, Wayne Bank, Wild West Wonder and Hancock Partners who proudly own and manage the Hancock Town Square.
✨ Come for the market, stay for the music, and take home a taste of Hancock’s small-town charm!
📍 Hancock, NY Town Square — 20 East Main Street
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🎶 Live Music at 11:00 AM featuring Jaimie Lilly
Did you hear? Hancock, NY was named the #1 Best Small Town in the U.S.A. by TimeOut New York! 🌟 There’s no better way to experience that charm than at the Greater Hancock NY Farmers Market & Crafts Fair, happening every Saturday through October 4th. 🎶 Stay for the sounds of live music at 11 AM — this week featuring Jaimie Lilly, bringing her unique style and energy to the Square.
🧺 Stroll through the market and discover:
Fresh local produce & meats
Artisan crafts & handmade goods
Jams, baked treats, and something new every week
👨👩👧 With delicious bites, artisan shopping, a kids’ playground, and the warm community spirit Hancock is known for, it’s the perfect Saturday outing — whether you’re passing through on Route 97 or making a full day of it.
🙏 Special thanks to our sponsors: the Hancock Area Chamber of Commerce, Bisbee Lumber & Supply a Trini Solutions Company, Wayne Bank, Wild West Wonder and Hancock Partners who proudly own and manage the Hancock Town Square.
✨ Come for the market, stay for the music, and take home a taste of Hancock’s small-town charm!
Vote Now !!! Help Hancock Share in a National Win! 🦅 - This is the last short period of time before we make it to the finals! It's DOUBLE VOTE DAY, AND WE NEED YOU ALL TO VOTE!
“Princess Soaring” by Andrew Baker has carried us all the way through the semi-finals in America’s Favorite Photos. Now it’s in the final round, competing for the $10,000 prize and a matching contribution to Make-A-Wish.
Vote today at this link: https://americasfavoritephotos.com/v/znhgcx
✅ What You Can Do Right Now
Vote Now!
Sign up if needed — it’s free. americasfavoritephotos.com
Share the link far and wide: social media, friends, coworkers, local groups. Every vote counts.
🦅📸 Hancock Pride on the National Stage!
Our very own Andrew Baker has soared into the FINAL ROUND of America’s Favorite Photos with his breathtaking bald eagle shot of Princess Soaring! ✨
This is it — the last chance to make Hancock, TimeOut NY’s #1 Best Small Town in the USA, a national winner. 🌟
✅ Voting is FREE & takes seconds
✅ Every single vote matters
✅ You can be the difference!
👉 Cast your vote NOW: americasfavoritephotos.com/v/znhgcx
Let’s show the world what Hancock can do! 💙
Our very own Andrew Baker has soared into the FINAL ROUND of America’s Favorite Photos with his breathtaking bald eagle shot of Princess Soaring! ✨
This is it — the last chance to make Hancock, TimeOut NY’s #1 Best Small Town in the USA, a national winner. 🌟
✅ Voting is FREE & takes seconds
✅ Every single vote matters
✅ You can be the difference!
👉 Cast your vote NOW: americasfavoritephotos.com/v/znhgcx
Let’s show the world what Hancock can do! 💙
🎉 Big News for Hancock Youth! 🎉
Town Supervisor Jerry Vernold has pledged $2,000 in the 2026 budget to boost 4-H youth development — this means scholarships for four local kids to attend a week of camp (like Camp Shankitunk), plus support for programs like East Branch Mini Mania. Full News Article Here: https://www.hancockny.org/article/2417112
“Investing in young people isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s essential for Hancock’s future.”
Let’s celebrate this commitment to leadership, community, and our kids foe their bright future's ahead! 💪
Town Supervisor Jerry Vernold has pledged $2,000 in the 2026 budget to boost 4-H youth development — this means scholarships for four local kids to attend a week of camp (like Camp Shankitunk), plus support for programs like East Branch Mini Mania. Full News Article Here: https://www.hancockny.org/article/2417112
“Investing in young people isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s essential for Hancock’s future.”
Let’s celebrate this commitment to leadership, community, and our kids foe their bright future's ahead! 💪
Hancock Photographer Andrew Baker Advances to Quarterfinals in National Competition Help Him Win!!!
Hancock, NY – Local photographer Andrew Baker has advanced to the quarterfinals of America’s Favorite Photos, securing the #1 spot in his group after the latest round of voting.
The national contest highlights talented photographers from across the United States, and Baker’s work has gained strong community support throughout each round.
Now, as the competition heats up, Baker is vying for a place in the semifinals. Voting remains open for the next 2 days hours, and this stage includes special Double Vote Days where each vote counts twice.
“If we can keep Andrew in 1st place or among the Top 4, he’ll move on to the semifinals,” said supporters. “Every single vote matters at this stage.”
Community members are encouraged to rally behind Andrew and cast their votes before the deadline. Let's show America how Hancock comes together as community to support our locals!
VOTE HERE: https://americasfavoritephotos.com/v/znhgcx
This achievement not only showcases Baker’s talent but also shines a spotlight on Hancock as a hub for creativity and the arts!
AMAZING JOB HANCOCK - WE DID IT!
Local photographer Andrew Baker has advanced to the quarterfinals of America’s Favorite Photos, securing the #1 spot in his group after the latest round of voting.
The national contest highlights talented photographers from across the United States, and Baker’s work has gained strong community support throughout each round.
Now, as the competition heats up, Baker is vying for a place in the semifinals. Voting remains open for the next 3 days and 11 hours, and this stage includes special Double Vote Days where each vote counts twice.
“If we can keep Andrew in 1st place or among the Top 4, he’ll move on to the semifinals,” said supporters. “Every single vote matters at this stage.”
Community members are encouraged to rally behind Andrew and cast their votes before the deadline. Let's show America how Hancock comes together as community to support our locals!
VOTE HERE: https://americasfavoritephotos.com/v/znhgcx
This achievement not only showcases Baker’s talent but also shines a spotlight on Hancock as a hub for creativity and the arts.
Local photographer Andrew Baker has advanced to the quarterfinals of America’s Favorite Photos, securing the #1 spot in his group after the latest round of voting.
The national contest highlights talented photographers from across the United States, and Baker’s work has gained strong community support throughout each round.
Now, as the competition heats up, Baker is vying for a place in the semifinals. Voting remains open for the next 3 days and 11 hours, and this stage includes special Double Vote Days where each vote counts twice.
“If we can keep Andrew in 1st place or among the Top 4, he’ll move on to the semifinals,” said supporters. “Every single vote matters at this stage.”
Community members are encouraged to rally behind Andrew and cast their votes before the deadline. Let's show America how Hancock comes together as community to support our locals!
VOTE HERE: https://americasfavoritephotos.com/v/znhgcx
This achievement not only showcases Baker’s talent but also shines a spotlight on Hancock as a hub for creativity and the arts.
📸 Support Local Photographer – Andrew Baker!
Hancock, NY’s very own Andrew Baker is competing in America’s Favorite Photos – and he needs YOUR vote to move forward!
✅ Voting ends tonight in just 2 hours
✅ If Andrew stays in 1st place or the Top 4, he advances to the Quarterfinals
✅ Every single vote matters – let’s help a hometown artist cross that finish line!
👉 Click here to cast your vote now:
https://americasfavoritephotos.com/
🔗 Vote for Andrew’s Photo
Let’s show our Hancockian pride and support Andrew as he represents our community on the national stage!
Please join the French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts Concert Band as their German Band performs at 1PM, as the German Band performs in the Hancock Town Square at 20 E Main Street in Hancock NY.
This is a free public performance benefiting their incredible scholarship program. Donations are appreciated, but not required!
SUMMER SATURDAYS ARE BACK: 🎙️FUDR RiverFest – September 6, 2025 📻 Looking for a fun and educational day by the river? Join us for the Friends of the Upper Delaware River’s annual RiverFest on Saturday, September 6th, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Hancock Town Square, located at: 20 East Main Street! 🎉 Live Music with Darren Rist from 11am-2pm. Celebrate the Upper Delaware River with a day filled with giveaways, kids' crafts, fun activities, and informative booths from local conservation and community organizations. 🍔 Enjoy delicious food and refreshing drinks—available by donation—to keep you energized as you explore all the festivities. 👨👩👧👦 It's a perfect outing for families, nature enthusiasts, and anyone who loves our beautiful river community. 🌐 For more details, visit fudr.org/riverfest 🎙️ Then come back to the Hancock Town Sqaure at 4PM for Hot Diggity Dog Bingo, and Shuttle Buses leave the Town Square at 6:30PM for the America Alive Concert Band Performance at French Woods Auditorium, which begins at 7PM, as well as the HCEF 25th Anniversary Gala at 7PM at the River Run. So don't miss out today!
📍 Did you hear? Hancock, NY was named the #1 Best Small Town in the U.S.A. by TimeOut New York! So come see what’s happening every Saturday, like the Greater Hancock NY Farmer’s Market & Crafts Fair, happening today from 10AM to 2PM, and each Saturday until October 4th. Located at the Hancock Town Square, 20 East Main Street in the heart of our historic village . 🧺 Enjoy fresh produce, artisan crafts, jams, local meats, handmade goods, baked treats — and something new every week! 🎶 Plus live music on select weekends from amazing regional performers, delicious bites from food trucks, and a playground for the kids! 👨👩👧 Whether you’re just passing through on Route 97 or making a day of it with the family, you’ll find friendly faces, great food, and small-town charm that’s hard to beat. Special thanks to sponsors Hancock Area Chamber of Commerce and also to the Hancock Partners who own and manage the Hancock Town Square.
🎙️FUDR RiverFest – September 6, 2025 📻 Looking for a fun and educational day by the river? Join us for the Friends of the Upper Delaware River’s annual RiverFest on Saturday, September 6th, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Hancock Town Square, located at: 20 East Main Street! 🎉 Celebrate the Upper Delaware River with a day filled with giveaways, kids' crafts, fun activities, and informative booths from local conservation and community organizations. 🍔 Enjoy delicious food and refreshing drinks—available by donation—to keep you energized as you explore all the festivities. 👨👩👧👦 It's a perfect outing for families, nature enthusiasts, and anyone who loves our beautiful river community. 🌐 For more details, visit fudr.org/riverfest 🎙️
🎙️This summer, man’s best friend needs YOUR help! 🐶 Join us for Hancock Hounds BINGO Nights – a tail-waggin’ good time for a great cause! 🎉 📅 Saturday, September 6th at 4PM – after RiverFest! All BINGO nights are family-friendly, full of prizes, laughs, and puppy love. Proceeds go directly to support the Hancock Hounds Dog Park — helping fund maintenance and insurance for 2026, so tails can keep wagging all year long! Bring your friends, bring your pups, and BARK up some fun! 🎤 Benefiting the Hancock Hounds Dog Park 501c3 Charitable Organization. Visit www.HancockHounds.com for more info.
THIS SATURDAY: Join Friends of the Upper Delaware River(FUDR) for their 3rd annual RiverFest ! An event that celebrates the river and what it means for the people and communities that live in its watershed, hosted at the Hancock Town Sqaure from 10AM-2PM during the Farmer's Market, Including Live Music by Darren Rist.
What To Expect: Giveaways, Kids Crafts, Fun Activities, Food and Drinks, and Conservation/Local Organization Tables! Stay Tuned! We will be updating and adding more details as the event gets closer!
What To Expect: Giveaways, Kids Crafts, Fun Activities, Food and Drinks, and Conservation/Local Organization Tables! Stay Tuned! We will be updating and adding more details as the event gets closer!
THIS WEEKEND:
Please join the French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts Concert Band as they perform Classic American Favorites and International Scores for the Hancock NY community and indeed the whole region on Saturday Sept 6th at 7pm the French Woods Sports and Arts Center 431 Chapel Hill Road - Auditorium via the French Woods Concert Band.
This is a free public performance benefiting their incredible scholarship program. Donations are appreciated, but not required!
Shuttle Vans will depart Town Square at 6:30 pm for Camp for those without cars.
Then come back on Sunday Sept 7th at 1PM, as the German Band performs in the Hancock Town Square at 20 E Main Street in Hancock NY.
Please join the French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts Concert Band as they perform Classic American Favorites and International Scores for the Hancock NY community and indeed the whole region on Saturday Sept 6th at 7pm the French Woods Sports and Arts Center 431 Chapel Hill Road - Auditorium via the French Woods Concert Band.
This is a free public performance benefiting their incredible scholarship program. Donations are appreciated, but not required!
Shuttle Vans will depart Town Square at 6:30 pm for Camp for those without cars.
Then come back on Sunday Sept 7th at 1PM, as the German Band performs in the Hancock Town Square at 20 E Main Street in Hancock NY.
📍 Did you hear? Hancock, NY was named the #1 Best Small Town in the U.S.A. by TimeOut New York! So come see what’s happening every Saturday, like the Greater Hancock NY Farmer’s Market & Crafts Fair, happening today from 10AM to 2PM, and each Saturday until October 4th. Located at the Hancock Town Square, 20 East Main Street in the heart of our historic village . 🧺 Enjoy fresh produce, artisan crafts, jams, local meats, handmade goods, baked treats — and something new every week! 🎶 Plus live music on select weekends from amazing regional performers, delicious bites from food trucks, and a playground for the kids! 👨👩👧 Whether you’re just passing through on Route 97 or making a day of it with the family, you’ll find friendly faces, great food, and small-town charm that’s hard to beat. Special thanks to sponsors Hancock Area Chamber of Commerce and also to the Hancock Partners who own and manage the Hancock Town Square.
SUMMER SATURDAYS ARE BACK: Wayne Bank Presents: Farm-Fest in Hancock, NY during 1st Responders Day!
(Sponsored by Walton Branch)
📍Location: Hancock Town Square, 20 East Main Street, Hancock NY
⏰ Market opens: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Live Music 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🎶 Live Music (11AM–2PM) BAND: Poison Love Band - LIVE
Visitors can enjoy a vibrant market of local farms, artisans, crafters, food producers, and more, all set to the backdrop of regional live musicians each Saturday. Families can shop for fresh produce, taste homemade treats, browse unique crafts, and enjoy the welcoming atmosphere of the Hancock Town Square in the Historic Downtown District.
“Wayne Bank is proud to support the farmers, small businesses, and musicians who make our region such a special place,” said Vonnie Lewis - Vice President and Lakewood Community Officer Manager. “Hancock’s events brings people together across the whole region, which strengthens all of our close-knit communities, and highlights the best of the Upper Delaware River Valley.”
This year’s Farm-Fest also highlights a heartfelt community celebration honoring the brave men and women who protect and serve us every day. This family-friendly event is a chance to show our gratitude to our local fire, EMS, police, and other emergency services while enjoying a day of fun, food, and camaraderie right in the heart of town.
The day will feature equipment displays, demonstrations, kids’ activities, and special recognitions of our first responders’ dedication. Bring the whole family to meet the heroes behind the uniforms, explore fire trucks and emergency vehicles up close, and learn more about the vital work they do to keep Hancock and our surrounding communities safe. Local vendors and organizations will also be on hand, offering refreshments, giveaways, and helpful resources.
Whether you come to say thank you, to learn more about public safety, or simply to enjoy a great summer day with neighbors and friends and Live Music, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Everyone is welcome!
(Sponsored by Walton Branch)
📍Location: Hancock Town Square, 20 East Main Street, Hancock NY
⏰ Market opens: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Live Music 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🎶 Live Music (11AM–2PM) BAND: Poison Love Band - LIVE
Visitors can enjoy a vibrant market of local farms, artisans, crafters, food producers, and more, all set to the backdrop of regional live musicians each Saturday. Families can shop for fresh produce, taste homemade treats, browse unique crafts, and enjoy the welcoming atmosphere of the Hancock Town Square in the Historic Downtown District.
“Wayne Bank is proud to support the farmers, small businesses, and musicians who make our region such a special place,” said Vonnie Lewis - Vice President and Lakewood Community Officer Manager. “Hancock’s events brings people together across the whole region, which strengthens all of our close-knit communities, and highlights the best of the Upper Delaware River Valley.”
This year’s Farm-Fest also highlights a heartfelt community celebration honoring the brave men and women who protect and serve us every day. This family-friendly event is a chance to show our gratitude to our local fire, EMS, police, and other emergency services while enjoying a day of fun, food, and camaraderie right in the heart of town.
The day will feature equipment displays, demonstrations, kids’ activities, and special recognitions of our first responders’ dedication. Bring the whole family to meet the heroes behind the uniforms, explore fire trucks and emergency vehicles up close, and learn more about the vital work they do to keep Hancock and our surrounding communities safe. Local vendors and organizations will also be on hand, offering refreshments, giveaways, and helpful resources.
Whether you come to say thank you, to learn more about public safety, or simply to enjoy a great summer day with neighbors and friends and Live Music, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Everyone is welcome!
Join us on Friday, August 30th, from 10 AM to 2 PM in Hancock, NY, as we come together for the 2nd Annual First Responders Day — a heartfelt community celebration honoring the brave men and women who protect and serve us every day. This family-friendly event is a chance to show our gratitude to our local fire, EMS, police, and other emergency services while enjoying a day of fun, food, and camaraderie right in the heart of town.
The day will feature equipment displays, demonstrations, kids’ activities, and special recognitions of our first responders’ dedication. Bring the whole family to meet the heroes behind the uniforms, explore fire trucks and emergency vehicles up close, and learn more about the vital work they do to keep Hancock and our surrounding communities safe. Local vendors and organizations will also be on hand, offering refreshments, giveaways, and helpful resources.
Whether you come to say thank you, to learn more about public safety, or simply to enjoy a great summer day with neighbors and friends, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Let’s make this year’s First Responders Day even bigger and better than the first — Friday, August 30th, 10 AM–2 PM. Everyone is welcome!