The Otselic Valley Fishing and Heritage Association is accepting reservations for arts and craft vendors who would like to participate in the 15th annual Fishing & Heritage Day on Saturday, May 18. Photo from last year's event. (Submitted photo)

OTSELIC VALLEY – The Otselic Valley Fishing & Heritage Association is accepting reservations for arts and craft vendors who would like to participate in the 15th annual Fishing & Heritage Day on Saturday, May 18.

This special one-day, community-wide event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Chenango County hamlet of South Otselic, located along the scenic Otselic River.

Hundreds of people attend this free family event featuring local and regional art, crafts and antique vendors, food, musicians and special exhibits. South Otselic’s Fishing & Heritage Day promotes understanding and appreciation of the valley's rich cultural and natural history.

Vendors may reserve space up until May 15 to set up in the Town Park. Space is also available at the State Fish Hatchery in South Otselic for nonprofit conservation, sporting, scouting and environmental organizations.

For a copy of this year's registration form, please call 315-653-7490, or email sotfishingday@gmail.com.

– Information from the Otselic Valley Fishing & Heritage Association