43rd annual Lobsterfest slated for July
(L-R) Assemblyman Clifford Crouch, former NYS Senator Tom Libous, former Assemblyman Dan Fessenden, Chenango County Republican Committee Chairman Tom Morrone, and Barb Crouch at one of the inceptive Lobsterfests.
NORWICH – Long hailed by locals as “the biggest non-political political event of the year,” Lobsterfest is expected to draw hundreds of political pundits this summer.
The Chenango County Republican Committee's 43rd annual Lobsterfest is scheduled for Sunday, July 16 from noon to 4 p.m.
In the absence of event founder Clarence “Rapp” Rappleyea, former Assembly Minority Leader, who passed away in September of 2016, event organizers are determined to continue his legacy for years to come at Lobsterfest.
The event will be held at the Northeast Classic Car Museum in Norwich, a venue that Chenango County Republican Committee Chairman Tom Morrone says is opportune for out-of-towners who aren't familiar with the museum.
“[Lobsterfest] will be outdoors under the big tent, and tickets include admission into the museum,” said Morrone. “We've had a great turnout in the past, everybody liked it. Out-of-towners especially enjoyed seeing the museum for the first time.”
Each year, Lobsterfest attracts political aficionados from the local, state, and federal levels to a mixer of seafood and politics. Elected officials, including Congresswoman Claudia Tenney, Senators Fred Akshar and James Seward, and Assemblymen Clifford Crouch and Gary Finch are all expected to attend this year.
Since Rappleyea first rolled out Lobsterfest in 1975, the social event has been a summertime staple in Chenango County.
As Rappleyea's political prowess began to grow with his position as Minority Leader and Chairman of the New York State Power Authority before his resigning in 1995, the turnout at Lobsterfest grew with him. In its heyday, Lobsterfest would draw over 1,000 people from near-and-far to enjoy an afternoon of seafood and politically charged banter.
Morrone predicts that over 400 people will make their way to Lobsterfest this year. More than a platform to discuss hot-button issues, Lobsterfest doubles as the only fundraising event of the year for the Chenango County Republican Committee and its annual endeavors in donating to Chenango County Dollars for Scholars.
More importantly, Lobsterfest serves as an opportunity to briefly set aside political differences.
“People come to spend time with their friends and neighbors and meet with their representatives,” said Morrone. “It doesn't matter your affiliation. All are welcome to enjoy good company and good food.”
The 2017 Lobsterfest will be catered by Tuller's Catering and Party Services of New Berlin.
Tickets are $60 apiece, and are available by calling Morrone at (607) 226-3271.
NORWICH – Long hailed by locals as “the biggest non-political political event of the year,” Lobsterfest is expected to draw hundreds of political pundits this summer.
The Chenango County Republican Committee's 43rd annual Lobsterfest is scheduled for Sunday, July 16 from noon to 4 p.m.
In the absence of event founder Clarence “Rapp” Rappleyea, former Assembly Minority Leader, who passed away in September of 2016, event organizers are determined to continue his legacy for years to come at Lobsterfest.
The event will be held at the Northeast Classic Car Museum in Norwich, a venue that Chenango County Republican Committee Chairman Tom Morrone says is opportune for out-of-towners who aren't familiar with the museum.
“[Lobsterfest] will be outdoors under the big tent, and tickets include admission into the museum,” said Morrone. “We've had a great turnout in the past, everybody liked it. Out-of-towners especially enjoyed seeing the museum for the first time.”
Each year, Lobsterfest attracts political aficionados from the local, state, and federal levels to a mixer of seafood and politics. Elected officials, including Congresswoman Claudia Tenney, Senators Fred Akshar and James Seward, and Assemblymen Clifford Crouch and Gary Finch are all expected to attend this year.
Since Rappleyea first rolled out Lobsterfest in 1975, the social event has been a summertime staple in Chenango County.
As Rappleyea's political prowess began to grow with his position as Minority Leader and Chairman of the New York State Power Authority before his resigning in 1995, the turnout at Lobsterfest grew with him. In its heyday, Lobsterfest would draw over 1,000 people from near-and-far to enjoy an afternoon of seafood and politically charged banter.
Morrone predicts that over 400 people will make their way to Lobsterfest this year. More than a platform to discuss hot-button issues, Lobsterfest doubles as the only fundraising event of the year for the Chenango County Republican Committee and its annual endeavors in donating to Chenango County Dollars for Scholars.
More importantly, Lobsterfest serves as an opportunity to briefly set aside political differences.
“People come to spend time with their friends and neighbors and meet with their representatives,” said Morrone. “It doesn't matter your affiliation. All are welcome to enjoy good company and good food.”
The 2017 Lobsterfest will be catered by Tuller's Catering and Party Services of New Berlin.
Tickets are $60 apiece, and are available by calling Morrone at (607) 226-3271.
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