Feral Fest 2024 to be Held in Oneonta, New York

The Friends of the Feral-TNR is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated Feral Fest 2024, set to take place at The Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center in Oneonta on April 20th from 3PM to 9:30PM. Following last year's overwhelming success, this year's event promises to be even bigger and better, with all kinds of different of activities and attractions for attendees.

Due to support from the community, the venue has been upgraded to The Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center to accommodate the expected crowd. This move comes after last year's event surpassed all expectations, leading to an overflow at the American Legion Post 259 in Oneonta.

Feral Fest 2024 will feature a full list of exciting raffles, including unique prizes like "A Night on the Town" package, offering a luxurious experience with accommodations, movie passes, and dining vouchers. Additionally, attendees can look forward to winning prizes ranging from chiropractic services to golf course privileges and even tattoos.

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The event will also showcase a diverse selection of culinary delights, with local vendors offering finger foods alongside food trucks such as Food Dudes and S&S Food Truck. Adding to the atmosphere, musical entertainment will be provided by acts including Jackie Marsh, Joel and Friends, Meeting House Band, Kathook, and Rap Artist King Konye.

Co-sponsored by The Oneonta Hops Club, Best Wine and Spirits, and Sweet Life Animal Rescue, Feral Fest 2024 offers two ticket options: General admission for $5.00 and a $25.00 package that includes a commemorative sampling glass for beer and wine tastings.

Tickets can be purchased in advance at Best Wine and Spirits in The Price Chopper Plaza or at the door on the day of the event.

In addition to the festivities, Friends of the Feral-TNR has been diligently working behind the scenes, achieving significant milestones such as obtaining 501c3 status from the IRS and exploring grant opportunities. Moreover, the organization is actively addressing the feral cat overpopulation issue, organizing an all-day Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) operation to transport over two dozen feral cats to The Animal Care Sanctuary in Milan, Pennsylvania.

With a growing membership exceeding 600 individuals, Friends of the Feral-TNR remains firm in its mission to compassionately manage Otsego County's feral cat population.

About Friends of the Feral-TNR

Friends of the Feral-TNR is a dedicated organization committed to humanely controlling the feral cat population in Otsego County. Through education, advocacy, and community outreach, the organization strives to create a more compassionate environment for both cats and humans alike.