Saturday, Sept. 24: Tipp Hill Music Fest and much more today

The fifth annual Tipp Hill Music Fest takes place today at Pass Arboretum (Avery Avenue near Burnet Park). Music starts at noon and runs to 7 p.m. Featured bands include White Picket Fence, Donna Colton and the Troublemakers, Causeway Giants, Sirsy, Tipp Hillbillies, The Z-Bones and more. Admission is free.

Also today

• Ski Caz Jam 5 at Cazenovia Mountain (5251 Rathbun Rd., Cazenovia) featuring Ryan Montbleau Band, Sophistafunk, Dark Hollow, The Brethren, Lee Terrace, Andrew Greacen and more perform. Music starts at 3 p.m. and runs until 11 p.m. Admission is $30 (free under 12).
• Distant Drums in the Native Hills at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 10 - 5 p.m. -  $7 per carload.
• Great Chocolate and Train Festival featuring Tom Chapin (1 p.m.) at the Hamilton Village Green (Route 12, Hamilton), 10 - 4 - Free admission.
• The Hills Brothers at the Center for the Arts (72 S. Main St., Homer), 2 p.m. - Free admission.
• Jazz ‘N Caz featuring the Cazenovia High School Vocal Ensemble, the Cazenovia High School Jazz Ensemble and the Cazenovia College Singers (4 p.m.) and Gap Mangione and the New Big Band (7:30 p.m.) at the Catherine Cummings Theatre (8 Lincklaen St., Cazenovia) - $10 suggested donation.
• 51st Annual Great Syracuse Oktoberfest’ with Adam Barthalt Orchestra, Under The Gun, David and Paul Jackman ‘The Twin Magicians’ and Liverpool Community Band at CNY Regional Market, Syracuse (Noon to 11 p.m.)
• John Dean at the United Church of Fayetteville’s Steeple Coffeehouse (310 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville), 7:30 p.m. - $10 suggested donation.
• Bruce Cockburn at the Earlville Opera House (18 E. Main St., Earlville0, 8 p.m. - $35 for adults, $30 students.
• The Water Street Boys with Rush Tattered at the Oswego Music Hall, McCrobie Civic Center (41 Lake St., Oswego), 8 p.m. - $14 at the door.
• Custom Taylor Band at J.M. McDonald Sports Complex (4292 Fairgrounds Road, Cortland), 5 p.m.
• Marc Broussard, Scars on 45 and Chic Gamine at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 9 p.m. - $20 at the door. 
• Sliders and Siders Food Festival Fundraiser with The Fabulous Ripcords at Market Street Park, Auburn (Noon to 4 p.m.)
•  A Cast Of Thousands Aqua Fur CD Release Party  at Auburn Public Theatre (108 Exchange St., Auburn)

At the clubs

• Amber Inn (2424 Otisco Valley Rd., Marietta) – OutTakes, 9 p.m.
• The Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Rd., East Syracuse) – Rewired, 9 p.m.
• Bistro L’Elephant (238 W. Jefferson St.) – E.S.P., 7 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – L.A. the Band, 9 p.m.
• CJ's Pub (8902 South Seneca St., Weedsport) - Restless Souls, 9 p.m.
• Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) – Dan Elliott and the Monterays, 7:30 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - Dennis Veator, 6 p.m.
• Cobblestone (400 First St., Oswego) - Mark Macri, 9:30 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – Headphones, 10 p.m.
• Conella’s (411 W. Manlius St., East Syracuse) -Dave Shaw’s Smokin’ Section, Down ‘n Dirty, Donna Leigh, Chapter 11, Bonecasters, 11 a.m.
• Cross Lake Marina Restaurant (Jordan Rd., Cato) – Gary Dunes Band, 9 p.m.
• Daiker's Inn (161 Daiker's Circle, Old Forge) -TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys, 9 p.m.
• Dilaj’s (Route 34, Auburn) – Smokin, 8 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook, 10 p.m.
• Fireside Inn (2345 W. Genesee Rd., Baldwinsville) – Brass Inc., 8:30 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – 3 Inch Fury, 10 p.m.
• Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) - Chuck Schiele, 9 p.m.
• Georgetown Inn (Route 80, Georgetown) - Sarah Horner Band, 9 p.m.
• Good Time Banquet Hall (PACC, 526 Teall Ave.) - Mickey Vendetti and The Goodtime Band, 7 p.m.
• Greene’s Ale House and Grille (104 W. Bridge St., Oswego) – Grind Unplugged, 10 p.m.
• Lake Effect (7 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) – MEB, 6 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Mike Sims and Stan Prez Lee, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (201 First St., Liverpool) - The Goods, 10 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Born Again Rebels, 10 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Menagecoustic, 9 p.m.
• Nick’s Club (266 Route 48, Fulton) – J.D. and Rollin’ South, 9 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy, 9:30 p.m.
• Pricker Bush (3642 County Route 57, Oswego) – Joey Belladona, 9 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Soul Risin, 9 p.m.
• Shhots (2026 Teall Ave.) - Isreal Hagan and Stroke, 8 p.m.
• Silverado Inn (135 Marginal Rd., Herkimer) - The Bomb, 9 p.m.
• Slicker’s (Main St., Old Forge) - Headin’ South, 9 p.m.
• Sono Pizza 18 W. Main St., Marcellus) - East of Earth, 7 p.m.
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Decree, Trademark, 10 p.m.
• Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton) - Papa Joe Band, 1:30 p.m.
• Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 W. Albany St., Oswego) - Malachai, 9:30 p.m
• VFW Phoenix (70 Culvert St., Phoenix) - Southern Comfort Band, 8 p.m.
• Yaworski's (Taberg Rd., Lee Center) – Fulton Chain Gang, 9 p.m.
• Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach) – Entourage, 9 p.m.