Watkins Glen Promotions, Inc. is a not-for profit 501 (c) (3) corporation operated by a board of volunteers focused on the planning and management of quality special events in Schuyler County. It is our goal to bring visitors into the community to showcase the natural beauty and creative talents of the area.
Through special events, we aim to bring visitors into the community to showcase the natural beauty and creative talents of the area. These events also generate buzz, excitement, and enthusiasm from local residents. These events bring the village together and with the help of our hundred of volunteers, make each year’s festivals successful.
We promote tourism, we have an economic impact, and we affect the quality of life for our residents. So, why are we the best kept secret in town? Because we promote our events, not our organization.
In 2024, Watkins Glen Promotions is hosting a new event in Odessa, NY. This event is called Odessa Community Day, and is a vibrant celebration of our local community, showcasing the best of what we have to offer.
From craftvendors to delicious food, live music, and engaging family activities,
this event promises a day of fun for all ages.
Stacy Husted, President
Kelly Miller, Vice President
Bridgette Stewart, Secretary
Chelsea Stamp, Treasurer
Tom Seem
Marianne Marts
Carole Pierce
Laurie DeNardo
Stacy Husted has always had a hand in many different volunteer endeavors in Schuyler County. She has been on the Watkins Glen Promotions board since 2005 and has been President since 2022. For a long time, she was also the committee chair for the Falls Harvest Festival.
She loves volunteering for her community and is also an active member of the Montour Falls Fire Department. Stacy tries her best to assist all our festivals wherever she can to help out, as they are run entirely by volunteers. For her, nothing beats hearing from the attendees how much they enjoy the event(s) and how grateful they are. It makes it all worth the long hours on our feet all day and the work leading up to the event. Stacy also enjoys meeting new people, volunteers and attendees alike.
Stacy’s favorite season is Summer and enjoys spending her time on the lake and on her boat with her family.
Stacy Husted has always had a hand in many different volunteer endeavors in Schuyler County. She has been on the Watkins Glen Promotions board since 2005 and has been President since 2022. For a long time, she was also the committee chair for the Falls Harvest Festival.
She loves volunteering for her community and is also an active member of the Montour Falls Fire Department. Stacy tries her best to assist all our festivals wherever she can to help out, as they are run entirely by volunteers. For her, nothing beats hearing from the attendees how much they enjoy the event(s) and how grateful they are. It makes it all worth the long hours on our feet all day and the work leading up to the event. Stacy also enjoys meeting new people, volunteers and attendees alike.
Stacy’s favorite season is Summer and enjoys spending her time on the lake and on her boat with her family.
Team member personal information
Team member personal information
Watkins Glen Promotions board member Tom Seem has been a part-time and permanent
area resident since he was born. Tom worked as a reporter and anchor for
WENY-AM-FM-TV.
Tom is a member of the Board of Directors of the Arctic League in Chemung County, an Elder in the First Presbyterian Church of Big Flats, a board member of Watkins Glen
Promotions and a member of the Grand Prix Festival Management Committee, He is
also president of the Glen Eldridge Club.
Tom and his wife, Pat, have two children and five grandchildren, all enthusiastic visitors to
Seneca Lake and Schuyler County!
Watkins Glen Promotions board member Tom Seem has been a part-time and permanent
area resident since he was born. Tom worked as a reporter and anchor for
WENY-AM-FM-TV.
Tom is a member of the Board of Directors of the Arctic League in Chemung County, an Elder in the First Presbyterian Church of Big Flats, a board member of Watkins Glen
Promotions and a member of the Grand Prix Festival Management Committee, He is
also president of the Glen Eldridge Club.
Tom and his wife, Pat, have two children and five grandchildren, all enthusiastic visitors to
Seneca Lake and Schuyler County!
Laurie is a lifelong resident and Watkins Glen’s biggest champion. As the Village’s Mayor and co-Chair of the Waterfront Festival, you can find Laurie downtown pitching in at any time.
Retired HR Director from Cornell University, Laurie brings an array of experience to the Promotions Board and she jumps in and volunteers for many events. In her spare time, you can find Laurie relaxing on her boat on Seneca Lake with her partner Robin Burnett.
Michaela is a coffee enthusiast and to-do list conqueror who thrives on making a positive impact in their community. She finds inspiration working alongside dedicated volunteers, each driven by a shared commitment to community betterment.
Having called Watkins Glen home for over 12 years, Michaela is a devoted parent to a vibrant 5-year-old and a cherished 12-year-old pup. With a vision to elevate their local organization to new heights, Michaela dreams of fostering pride and connection through impactful community events and initiatives.
When not busy juggling parenthood and community endeavors, you'll find Michaela indulging in indoor rowing, exploring the great outdoors with their furry companion, or unwinding at local breweries and wineries.
Cindee has been with the Watkins Glen Promotions Team since 2016. She’s recently been promoted to store manager, a position she has attacked with zeal. Cindee grew up sailing on Seneca Lake and is thrilled to be living and working in one of the best places in the world.
Michaela is a coffee enthusiast and to-do list conqueror who thrives on making a positive impact in their community. She finds inspiration working alongside dedicated volunteers, each driven by a shared commitment to community betterment.
Having called Watkins Glen home for over 12 years, Michaela is a devoted parent to a vibrant 5-year-old and a cherished 12-year-old pup. With a vision to elevate their local organization to new heights, Michaela dreams of fostering pride and connection through impactful community events and initiatives.
When not busy juggling parenthood and community endeavors, you'll find Michaela indulging in indoor rowing, exploring the great outdoors with their furry companion, or unwinding at local breweries and wineries.
Michaela is a coffee enthusiast and to-do list conqueror who thrives on making a positive impact in their community. She finds inspiration working alongside dedicated volunteers, each driven by a shared commitment to community betterment.
Having called Watkins Glen home for over 12 years, Michaela is a devoted parent to a vibrant 5-year-old and a cherished 12-year-old pup. With a vision to elevate their local organization to new heights, Michaela dreams of fostering pride and connection through impactful community events and initiatives.
When not busy juggling parenthood and community endeavors, you'll find Michaela indulging in indoor rowing, exploring the great outdoors with their furry companion, or unwinding at local breweries and wineries.
about us...
Watkins Glen Promotions, Inc. is a dynamic 501(c)(3) non-profit organization led by a dedicated board of volunteers committed to fostering community vitality through the curation and management of exceptional special events in Schuyler County. Our organization is on a mission to breathe life into our community, celebrating its natural allure, sparking creativity, and fostering unity. We don’t just organize events; we create experiences that drive tourism, energize the economy, and elevate the quality of life for every resident.
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