GENESEO – A red-hot competition saw the Village Tavern once again come out on top of the annual Wingfest. Fewer than 10 votes separated the top three contestants: the Tavern, Studio North (Campus Auxiliary Services), and Giovanna's Pizza. The field also included the Three Legged Pig and Intermissions Bar and Grill. The hosts of the event, the Association for the Preservation of Geneseo (APOG) provided contestants with three cases of 280 wings … [Read more...]
APOG’s 3rd Wingfest Follows $25K Grant to ‘Save the Wall’
GENESEO – The third annual APOG Wingfest spiced up Geneseo on Saturday as local chicken wing masters and fans gathered for Wingfest. Center, Main and Bank Streets were bustling all day with events to benefit the Association for the Preservation of Geneseo, the recent recipients of a $25,000 grant from the Rochester Area Community Foundation. "Thanks to two generous benefactors, we were able to assist Geneseo continue its work to preserve … [Read more...]
Geneseo’s Wingfest Needs Support as Flu Decimates Chickens
GENESEO – Chicken wing prices are flying high, and the Association for the Preservation of Geneseo (APOG) annual chicken wing festival and fundraiser is suffering. Kurt Cylke with APOG said that plans for Wingfest are rapidly taking shape, but due to the spike in wing prices the event will have to scale back. "Prices last year were $70 a case last year and are now $132, which pretty much destroys any chance of us making a profit," … [Read more...]
APOG Cooking Up Delicious Wingfest for Center Street Geneseo
GENESEO – This year's Wingfest is cooking up to be delicious, with a fantastic assortment of wings available on Center Street during Autumnfest. Kurt Cylke with the Association for the preservation of Geneseo said that planning is currently under way, and the event will be joined this year by a special guest, mascot Lucky Clucky. "We will be moving from the Village Park to Center Street, but Autumnfest was planning on closing Center Street … [Read more...]
Wing Nuts Gather to Raise Money for APOG
GENESEO – The Association for the Preservation of Geneseo (APOG) scored a smashing success with its first annual Wingfest and wing eating contest, attracting SUNY students, professors and local residents alike to the Village Park on Saturday. Wing enthusiasts from across the County came out to eat and vote on the best wings from three local restaurants and two SUNY Geneseo dining halls. The idea for a chicken wing festival and eating contest … [Read more...]
APOG Chicken Wing Contest Ready to Take Flight
GENESEO – Calling all who love chicken wings to come out to the first annual Geneseo Wingfest and sample a stunning variety of wings prepared by some of the best chefs in Geneseo, with a chance to vote for the best wings in the Valley and a shot at the title for chicken wing eating champion. The first annual Wingfest will run from noon to 3p.m. in the Village Park on Saturday, September 13 for those who are passionate about wings, and about … [Read more...]