named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Flower & Cupcake Crawl
Spring event where participants visit local shops to collect flowers and cupcakes, encouraging foot traffic and sales for member businesses.
Halloween Fest
Annual Halloween-themed community event with vendors, parade, and family-friendly activities to draw visitors to downtown Owego.
Holiday Showcase
Annual holiday event featuring local shopping, street performances, Santa visit, and festive activities to promote downtown Owego.
Strawberry Festival
Annual community festival featuring vendors, entertainment, a 5K run, parade, and wine/beer tent to celebrate local culture and attract visitors.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Free Outdoor & Community Theater Productions 1 activity
- Hosts live theater and cultural performancesPresents year-round live theater productions performed by local talent and hosts street performers during community events, contributing to Owego’s cultural vibrancy.
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Visitor Information and Trip Planning Services 1 activity
- Operates historic inns and dining establishmentsManages and operates multiple hospitality venues including the Belva Lockwood Inn, 1867 Parkview Inn, and The Pumpelly Estate & Cellar Restaurant, offering guest accommodations and dining services in historic buildings in Owego, NY.
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Used Book and Media Sales for Fundraising 1 activity
- Operates independent bookstores and game-focused community hubsRuns multiple specialty retail and community spaces including Riverow Bookshop, SpellBound Books (with a farm-to-table café), and SideQuest Games, which serves as a venue for board games, collectibles, and related events.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organizes annual community festivals and seasonal eventsPlans and hosts recurring public events including the Strawberry Festival, Halloween Festival, Holiday Showcase, Lights on the River, and Spring Flower & Cupcake Crawl, featuring activities such as parades, shopping extensions, dining promotions, and family-friendly entertainment in Historic Owego, NY.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Organizes community art initiatives and contestsCoordinates recurring art-related community activities such as monthly exhibits, art crawls, and the Annual Window Display Contest to engage residents and highlight local creativity.
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Fire Service History Preservation 1 activity
- Preserves local history and heritage assetsEngages in historic preservation efforts including the restoration of a 153-year-old Amoskeag Steam Fire Engine and support for the Baker Fireman’s Foundation in Courthouse Square.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Provides creative studios and educational programming in arts and craftsOffers hands-on classes and workshops in fiber arts, painting, and repurposed-material art, along with private and social art events, to promote creativity and skill-building within the community.
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Provides event and gathering spaces for community useMaintains and offers facilities for weddings, retreats, private events, and community gatherings, supporting creative and social engagement in Owego.
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Artist Marketplace Operations 1 activity
- Supports local artists and artisans through galleries and marketplacesRuns a network of creative retail and exhibition spaces including a cooperative gallery, gift shop, and artisan marketplace that showcase and sell original art, crafts, jewelry, home décor, and regional memorabilia from local makers and artists.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$180K
Contributions & grants$81K45%
Program service revenue$90K50%
Investment income$20%
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expenses
Total expenses$148K
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Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$87K
Cash—
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Net assets$87K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +43.9%
relationships · 36
Who they work with
- Black Cat Gallery Partner — Distributed seed packets to participants of the Flower & Cupcake Crawl.
- Bull Thistle Art Studio & Gallery Partner — Distributed Flower Crawl Field Packets containing wildflower seeds and a limited-edition artist print.
- Confection Connection Partner — Participating business in the Window Display Contest.
- Coughlin & Gerhart LLP Partner — Legal services provider listed as a partner at the Historic Owego Marketplace
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to share updates and engage with the community about festival events.
- Historic Owego Marketplace Network — Appears to be the organizing entity for the Halloween Fest event
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram to promote the Strawberry Festival and connect with attendees.
- John Barleycorn Tavern Partner — Silver sponsor of the "Lights on the River" event.
- Kathy Cakes Partner — Provider of gourmet cupcakes distributed at the conclusion of the Flower & Cupcake Crawl at Owego Brewing Company.
- Katie's Kreations Partner — Provided a free gift with qualifying purchases during the Flower & Cupcake Crawl.
- Katie’s Kreations Partner — Silver sponsor of the "Lights on the River" event.
- Lincoln & Amy Ernst (Silverwind Farms) Partner — Twinkling Lights sponsor of the "Lights on the River" event.
- NYSEG Partner — Gold sponsor of the "Lights on the River" event.
- Owego Brewing Company Partner — Final destination for the Flower & Cupcake Crawl, providing gourmet cupcakes from Kathy Cakes.
- Owego Hose Team Partner — Collaborates on preserving and promoting local heritage through volunteer firefighting traditions.
- Owego Maker's Boutique Partner — Offered raffle entries for Flower Crawl participants based on spending during the event.
- Owego Pennysaver Partner — Local news and advertising provider listed as a partner at the Historic Owego Marketplace
- Riverow Bookshop Partner — Partner organization operating a bookstore within the Historic Owego Marketplace ecosystem.
- SideQuest Games Partner — Partner organization operating a board game and collectibles hub within the Historic Owego Marketplace ecosystem.
- SpellBound Books Partner — Partner organization operating an independent bookstore and cafe within the Historic Owego Marketplace ecosystem.
- Spellbound Books Partner — Collaborates with Spellbound Books to host visits with Santa during the Holiday Showcase event.
- Spellbound Books Partner — Participating location for the Flower & Cupcake Crawl where attendees begin the event and receive flower sleeves and maps.
- The Daffodil & Daisy Partner — Hosted a Build Your Own Forever Bouquet activity during the Flower & Cupcake Crawl using laser-cut wooden wildflowers.
- The Daffodil & Daisy Partner — Participating business in the Window Display Contest.
- The Pumpelly Estates Partner — Fireworks sponsor of the "Lights on the River" event.
- Ti-Ahwaga Community Players Partner — Partner organization providing live theater productions in Owego.
- Tioga Arts Council Partner — Collaborates on community art events and programming in Owego.
- Tioga Arts Council Partner — Hosted a Make-and-Take Paper Flower Station during the Flower & Cupcake Crawl.
- Tioga County Historical Society Partner — Partner organization collaborating on local history and heritage initiatives.
- Tri Town Insurance Partner — Insurance services provider listed as a partner at the Historic Owego Marketplace
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community Festival Model to Activate Local Economymethodology: community-festival-modelBy organizing annual festive community events centered on local shopping and holiday celebrations, we stimulate economic activity and strengthen community ties because shared cultural experiences increase resident participation and spending at local businesses.
- Heritage-Based Community Identity Buildingmethodology: community_heritage_preservationBy preserving historic buildings and local traditions like volunteer firefighting through events and programming, we strengthen community resilience because shared heritage fosters pride, continuity, and collective ownership of public life.
- Integrated Cultural Spaces to Foster Intergenerational Engagementmethodology: integrated_community_engagementBy combining bookselling, café services, games, and art in shared community spaces, we promote inclusive, intergenerational connection because multi-sensory and multi-activity environments lower barriers to participation across age and interest groups.