As we enter into the autumn season, we are pleased to announce the Broome County Fall Festival to take place at Grippen Community Park, October 11th, from 12:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. This fun family-friendly event will include food and drinks for purchase (Crooked Mouth Brewery, Northern Roost, Here's the Twist and Cider Mill), the first 250 attendees will receive a donut and small cup of cider from the Cider Mill, kids' games, music, pumpkin painting, face painting, Morris Dancers at 12:15pm-1pm & 2:15-3pm,Cornhole Tournament(12pm), free Wiffleball Homerun Derby(12pm), giveaways and more.
We encourage those attending this event to consider bringing a donation for the Broome County Dog Shelter! The Broome County Dog Shelter is looking for the following donations Purina One dog food, bleach, dawn dish soap and laundry soap. We will be accepting monetary donations as well!
Admission and parking are FREE!
Cornhole Tournament
This round robin followed by single elimination tournament will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Check-In & Warm-Up: 12pm - Tournament begins: 1pm.
Cornhole Tournament Entry Fee
Individual: $10
Team of Two: $20
PRIZES for top 3 winners
All proceeds stay local to benefit the Broome County Dog Shelter. For more information call 607-778-2193 or e-mail bcparks@broomecountyny.gov.
Cornhole Tournament Registration
Payment must be received 24-hours after registration form is submitted to complete the registration process.
FREE Wiffleball Homerun Derby
Check-In & Warm-Up: 12pm. Homerun Derby Starts: 1pm. Participants will register in one of three age groups: 6–10 years, 11–15 years, or 16 and older. Prizes awarded to the winner of each age group.
Straight Points System. Each hitter gets two rounds of swings. We will add up the totals from both rounds. Highest total of each age group wins!
If Google Form is closed/unavailable, registration for this Homerun Derby is full.
Wiffleball Homerun Derby Registration
Questions can be directed to bcparks@broomecountyny.gov or call 607-778-2193.
