A bunch of geese pal around/poop around the sidewalks and pond at Hoopes Park. And then there is this one glorious blue heron! Yes – I made a new friend before heading to the art, craft and foodie filled tents that made up Art in the Park.
Art in the Park is an annual event at Hoopes Park, 100 S. Herman Avenue, Auburn, New York 13021. It was yesterday, September 20, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM and a perfect day for it, too. Sunny, blue sky, breezy, etc.
The cookie sellers did the best – Oma-Nonna had only three packages of Italian cookie assortments left to sell at around 3:00 PM.
Many of the vendors told me they have a variety of day jobs and selling their handmade wares is their side-hustle. They were all really friendly, happy people. The vibe in the park was definitely upbeat. Oh, and the event welcomed food trucks and music! It was really lovely.
Before I left the park (around 3:45 PM), I was hoping to see that blue heron again but that didn’t happen. Someone told me it hangs in the mini rock island in the middle of the pond, so maybe next time.
