Oakfield Betterment Committee

06/02/2026

📣 The Oakfield Betterment Committee would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the Oakfield-Alabama Board of Education and OACS administration for their thoughtful consideration regarding the 2026–2027 school calendar and the decision to begin classes on Wednesday following Labor Daze weekend.

We know that building a school calendar is no simple task, and we deeply appreciate the willingness of district leadership to listen to community concerns, consider the broader impact on Oakfield traditions, and engage in meaningful dialogue throughout the process.

Labor Daze is more than a festival. It is a tradition woven into the fabric of this community for generations. It brings together families, alumni, students, local organizations, businesses, volunteers, and neighbors in a way few events can. Preserving the ability for our community to fully celebrate together, while still allowing students and families a transition day before the start of school, means more than words can adequately express.

We especially want to thank Board President Justin Staebell and the Board of Education for recognizing the importance of maintaining the balance between educational priorities and the traditions that help make Oakfield such a special place to call home.

This decision reflects the very best of our community: collaboration, respect, communication, and a shared commitment to supporting both our students and our hometown traditions.

Thank you for hearing us, supporting this long-standing tradition, and helping ensure that Labor Daze can continue creating memories for generations to come.

💙💛
Oakfield Betterment Committee

06/01/2026

The registration for the Kids Market is now open! Here is the link to register.
https://kidsmarkets.com/markets/oakfield-2

Kids Markets exist to inspire young entrepreneurs by giving kids real-world opportunities to create, sell, and succeed. Through hands-on market experiences, they build confidence, creativity, problem-solving skills, and the courage to turn ideas into reality.

05/30/2026

🇺🇸🎺 Calling All Float Builders! 🎺🇺🇸

Want a chance to win $500? One of Oakfield Labor Daze’s most beloved traditions is looking for more float entries this year!

Join a parade filled with marching bands, fire departments, classic cars, costumed characters, community organizations, and more as we celebrate Labor Daze 2026.

Whether you’re a family, business, church, club, sports team, or group of friends, we’d love to see your creativity on display. Big or small, every float helps make this hometown tradition even more special.

🏆 Best Float wins $500!

📅 Monday, September 7, 2026
🕙 Parade begins at 10:00 AM
📍 Main Street, Oakfield

Registration is required to be eligible for prizes.

👉 Register today at OakfieldBetterment.com

Who should enter a float this year? Tag them below! 🇺🇸✨

05/30/2026

Any of our Farnsworth Ave friends recognize this garden flag?

05/27/2026

🏃‍♂️🐝 LACE UP FOR THE HORNET HUSTLE 5K! 🐝🏃‍♀️

Kick off Labor Daze weekend with the Oakfield Labor Daze Hornet Hustle 5K Run/Walk!

📅 Sunday, September 6
⏰ Race starts at 9:00 AM
📍 Oakfield Methodist Church Parking Lot

👉 Register now: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Oakfield/OakfieldLaborDaze5k

Whether you’re chasing a PR, walking with friends, or just coming for the fun and community spirit, this is a great way to start an amazing Labor Daze weekend!

✔️ 5K Run or Walk
✔️ All ages welcome
✔️ T-shirt guaranteed for early registrations
✔️ Stay after the race for food, music, rides, vendors, and all the Labor Daze fun!

Even better — proceeds help fund the Oakfield-Alabama Volunteer Scholar Athlete Awards supporting local students. ❤️

👉 Register now: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Oakfield/OakfieldLaborDaze5k

The Hornet Hustle takes place during Labor Daze weekend and supports local scholarship efforts through the Oakfield Betterment Committee.

05/26/2026

🚗🔥 CLASSIC CARS • FOOD • LIVE MUSIC • LABOR DAZE FUN 🔥🚗

The Oakfield Labor Daze Car Cruise returns Monday, September 7 from 12 PM – 3 PM on Webber Ave in Oakfield!

Bring your classic car, muscle car, antique vehicle, hot rod, truck, or custom ride and spend Labor Day with great people, great food, and live music in the heart of Oakfield.

📍 Webber Ave, Oakfield, NY
🕛 Monday, September 7 | 12 PM – 3 PM
💵 50 / 50 Raffle

Enjoy:
🎶 Live music
🍔 Festival food
🚘 Amazing vehicles
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Small-town Labor Daze atmosphere

Want to cruise in the Labor Daze Parade before the car show?
The parade steps off at 10 AM from Oakfield Elementary School.

👉 Sign up for the parade here:
oakfieldbetterment.com/parade

Tag your car friends and make plans now! 🚗💨

05/26/2026

🚨 Multiple Calf thefts! 🚨
If you know anything or have video footage as described below please reach out to the Genesee County Sheriff’s Department.

UPDATE - The calves are HOME SAFE! We are so grateful to our local community, the ag community and law enforcement for all of the assistance in helping get our heifers back to us. The Genesee County Sheriff's Office is working on leads and we look forward to the full prosecution of anyone involved. We're so grateful and relieved! ❤️🎉

This is a post we hoped we'd never have to write. 💔 We had 17 calves stolen from our calf facility on Bliss Road very early Sunday morning. Our primary concern is the health and wellbeing of these calves and having them returned safely. The perpetrators appeared to drive west on Lockport Road toward the Alabama Hotel/Holley Farm intersection after leaving our facility. If any neighbors have cameras that catch passing traffic, we'd really appreciate if you could check for a truck hauling a cattle trailer passing between 1-3 am on Sunday. Cattle industry folks, we'd appreciate if you could keep an eye out for anyone trying to sell calves that fit this description or with new animals that showed up overnight. The calves are the approximate age and size of the calves in the photo - 5 month old Holstein heifers. Their ear tags look like those in the photo, they have an electronic ID button tag and 1 or 2 large floppy tags. If you have any information that could be helpful, you can contact the Genesee County Sheriffs office. Again, we just want our calves back safely and are very concerned about their wellbeing. Your help and prayers are appreciated.

05/25/2026

🎨 HANDMADE MAKERS WANTED! 🛍️

The Labor Daze Artisan Fair is expanding to THREE DAYS in 2026 — and we’re looking for talented handmade artisans to join us!

📅 Saturday, September 5 through Monday, September 7
⏰ 10 AM – 6 PM daily
💵 Vendor fee: $75

🔗 Apply here: oakfieldbetterment.com/artisan-fair

This year’s expanded 3-day fair gives artisans even more opportunity to showcase their work during one of Western New York’s favorite community festivals. Thousands of visitors come through Oakfield all weekend long for food, music, family fun, and shopping!

We are specifically seeking HANDMADE artisans, crafters, artists, and creators. This event is intended to highlight original, handcrafted items rather than buy/resell merchandise.

Whether you create:
✨ Jewelry
✨ Woodworking
✨ Candles
✨ Pottery
✨ Crochet & sewn goods
✨ Signs & home décor
✨ Artwork
✨ Unique handmade creations

…we’d love to hear from you!

Spaces are limited, so reserve yours early.
📩 Message the Oakfield Betterment Committee page for more details.

Support handmade. Support local. ❤️

Spaces are limited, so reserve yours early!
👉 Apply now for the Labor Daze Artisan Fair https://oakfieldbetterment.com/artisan-fair

05/25/2026

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice gave us the freedoms and opportunities we enjoy every day.

As we gather with family, friends, and community this Memorial Day, may we also take a moment to reflect with gratitude and remember those who never made it home. 🇺🇸