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January

Belleayre Mountain Ski Center, Route 28, Belleayre Access Road, Highmount, NY 12441 Map it. Phone: 800-942-6904; 845 254-5600
Annual event- Last full week in January. $10.00 Lift tickets Mon. - Fri.

Hudson Valley Rail Trail Winterfest

At Hudson Valley Rail Trail Depot, New Paltz Road, Highland, NY 12528 Map it. Phone: 845 691-8666
Featuring horse drawn sleigh rides, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, chili cook-off and chef's ice carving competition.

February

Belleayre Mountain

Belleayre Mountain Ski Center, Highmount, NY Map it. Phone: 800 942-6904, 845 254-5600 Website: http://www.icatskills.us
Winter events take place from November- April. Call for a free brochure or log onto our website for a full list of events.

Chocolates & Wines

Benmarl Winery, Marlboro, NY 12542 Map it.
Phone: 845 236-4265
Tasting fun with wines and chocolates

SARANAC LAKE 2009 WINTER CARNIVAL,"Pirates of the Adirondacks"
The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival, to be held between February 6th and February 15th, is the longest running event of its kind in the Eastern United States. It will be celebrating its 112 th year in 2009. Begun as a one-day event to break the monotony of the long Adirondack winter, the Carnival has grown into a ten-day festival that includes sporting activities, dances, dramatic and musical productions, two parades (one especially for children) and two sets of fireworks above the world famous Ice Palace. In spite of the many changes, the Carnival has retained the warmth, charm and camaraderie of a family and community celebration, replete with reunions of friends and families.

March

Annual Kingston Train & Hobby Expo

Kingston Model Railroad Club, Kingston, NY 12402 Map it. Phone: 845 334-8233
Dealers, manufacturers, vendors, test track, working layouts on display, wide array of crafts. Event held at Tech City, Kingston.

Belleayre Mountain/ Pine Hill Arms- Triathlon

Belleayre Mountain, Highmount, NYMap it. Phone: 800-942-6904845 254-9811 Website: www.pinehillarms.com
Ski, bike and run.

Festival of Dance

The Broadway Theatre (UPAC), Kingston, NY 12401 Map it. Phone: 845 246-4316; 845 339-6088 Website: http://www.ulsterballet.org
A performance featuring various styles of dance and dance companies. Produced by the Ulster Ballet Company.

Lions Club Expo

Hudson Valley Mall, Kingston, NY 12401 Map it. Phone: 845 657-8467
Three days of entertainment. Over 100 booths and games of chance.

St. Patrick's Day Parade

Down Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401 Map it. Phone: 800 331-1518, 845 331-7517
Numerous bands and floats celebrating the "wearing of the green" down Broadway.

April

The Hudson Valley Beer & Fine Food Festival
April 26 & 27. We invite all to TAP New York at Hunter Mountain. Craft breweries and brewpubs from across the state will be participating in the most prestigious beer and fine food event in New York. Admission to TAPSM New York includes your special souvenir tasting glass for trying out the over 90 beers representing many styles. You'll also get to sample gourmet foods, prepared by chefs from some of the area's best restaurants.

From its origins at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA), the Festival has a tradition of showcasing the thriving craft brewing and specialty foods industry in the Hudson Valley and all of New York State.

So TAP New York and be a part of the most prestigious beer and food event in New York State.

Ulster County, NY  Phone: 845 255-2494 http://www.shawangunkwinetrail.com

A tour of the wineries on the Shawangunk Wine Trail as they pair their magnificent wines with delicious pasta recipes. A benefit for the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley.

May

Wednesday: May - September
Bear Mountain, NY - Cruise Night at Bear Mountain State Park every Wednesday starting May 6, 2009 thru September from 6pm to 9pm. Located 3 miles south of the West Point Military Academy on route 9W Sponsored by Rod Benders Car Club of NY. Music, raffles and giveaways. $2.00 parking for all vehicles. (Not a club fee) Parking on field for 1986 and older. Seasonal registration of $40.00 entitles registrant free parking and is exempt from 1986 rule plus 1 ticket to our annual barbecue. e-mail: staff@popyourhood.com  or http://www.PopYourHood.com

Bryan; 914-772-6683
or
Craig;  845-786-2701 ext. 259

Chamber Arts Festival of Marbletown

SUNY Ulster, Stone Ridge, NY 12484 Map it. Phone: 845 687-2687
Chamber music by distinguished artists and ensembles. At SUNY Ulster, Quimby Theatre.

Cinco de Mayo Festival
Casa Villa Restaurant, 395 Albany Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401 Map it. Phone: 845 331-7646 Dance Folkloric, Cumbia and Ranchera music; Merengue and Mariachi bands; food & children's entertainment.

HITS

454 Washington Ave. Ext., Saugerties, NY 12477 Map it. Phone: 845 246-8833
World class equestrian show jumping at its finest in the beautiful Catskill Mountains.

Irish Festival - Michael J. Quill Irish Cultural & Sports Centre
Festival providing music for all ages. From traditional to celtic rock. Childrens rides and music also.
Rte 145, East Durham
518-634-2286 or 800-434-3378
May 24, 25 2008

Altamont fairgrounds

Beltane/Spring Festival hosted by Brid's Closet Event Details: Our first annual Beltane Festival!
The Gypsy Nomads will be performing many of their songs from their past cd's as well as songs from their brand new release "Eternal Summer" available through their website http://www.myspace.com/thegypsynomads Belly dancing by *Trisha* and her beautiful ladies doing an original dance for our festival! Original art and flute music by Kristopher of New Paltz.. http://www.myspace.com/yggdrasil Body piercing by Jinx and more to come! 

Mower's Saturday/ Sunday Flea Market
Maple Lane, Woodstock, NY 12498 Map it. Phone: 845-679-6744 Email: woodstockfleamarket@hvc.rr.com
Organic produce, antiques, collectibles, books, vintage clothing & much more. Weekends, May-October, 9:00AM-?

Striper Tournament & Barbecue

Certified Marine Service, Connelly, NY 12417 Map it. Phone: 845 339-3060 Email: saltyshar@aol.com
"Striper Capital of the Hudson Valley". 2-Day Striper Tournament & Barbecue - beginning of May. Kids' Fishing Tournament & Barbeque - end of May. Call for dates and times.

Woodstock / New Paltz Art & Crafts Fair
Quail Hollow Events, Inc., Woodstock, NY 12498 Map it. Phone: 845 679-8087, 845 246-3414
Juried crafts fair featuring over 300 artists and craftspeople from all over the USA. Exhibitions, demonstrations, children's center, craft supplies, entertainment, specialty foods. Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. Event held at Ulster County Fairgrounds, Libertyville Road, New Paltz, NY 12561.

Woodstock-New Paltz Art & Crafts Fair
2009 • 28TH YEAR
Memorial Day Weekend
May 23, 24, & 25
Sat & Sun 10 - 6 | Mon 10 - 4
Ulster County Fairgrounds
New Paltz, NY

WDST Mountain Jam Fest IV
May 29 - 31, 2009
Come to Mountain Jam to enjoy great music and the beautiful Northern Catskills at this three-day outdoor festival. Featuring national recording atists and local bands, Mountain Jam Fest has quickly become of the country's premier jam band festivals.

June

The Clearwater Festival
Officially The Great Hudson River Revival, music and environmental summer festival is America’s oldest and largest annual festival of its kind. This unique event has hosted over 15,000 people on a weekend in June for more than three decades. All proceeds benefit Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)3 environmental organization.

Columbia Festival Orchestra
451 East Allen Street, Hudson NY

Sand Castle Competition

At C. D. Lane Park in Maplecrest (directions)

Orange County's 2nd Annual Earth & Water Festival

Saturday, June 13, 2009 from 11 am - 5 pm at Thomas Bull Memorial Park in Montgomery, NY: * Green Expo * Farmers Market * Children's Activities * Speakers * Live Music & Entertainment * Orange Goes Green Ideas Fair * Food Vendors * much more! For more details, visit our website http://waterauthority.orangecountygov.com

Around the World in 80 Miles
Rivendell Winery, New Paltz, NY 12561 Map it. Phone: 845 255-2494 Email: swt@vintagenewyork.com Website: http://www.shawangunkwinetrail.com
Each winery on the Shawangunk Wine Trail becomes a different country. Discover the best of each country’s food paired with regional wines. Southern Ulster County Region.

Annual Bavarian Summerfest
Bavarian bands, German-American food and drinks. Lots of family fun.
Riedlbauers Resort, 43 Ravine Dr, Round Top, 518-622-9584

Chamber Arts Festival of Marbletown
SUNY Ulster, Stone Ridge, NY 12484 Map it. Phone: 845 687-2687 Email: info@chamberartsfestival.org Website: http://www.chamberartsfestival.org Chamber music by distinguished artists and ensembles.

Civil War Weekend
Historic Huguenot Street, New Paltz, NY 12561 Phone: 845 255-1660 Website: www.huguenotstreet.org
The Civil War comes alive with this live, historic re-enactment. Encampment, firing and drilling demonstrations.

Clearwater’s Music and Environmental Festival

Start Your Summer Celebrating on the Hudson River Music, Dance, Storytelling and More
On the Shores of the Hudson River - Croton Point Park
A natural park on a river peninsula with sandy beaches and sweeping views of the Hudson,
Village of Croton-on-Hudson, Westchester County, New York

HITS
454 Washington Ave. Ext., Saugerties, NY 12477 Map it. Phone: 845 246-8833 Email: info@HitsShows.com Website: http://www.HitsShows.com World class equestrian show jumping at its finest in the beautiful Catskill Mountains.

Kingston's Jazz Festival
Rondout Waterfront, Kingston, NY 12401 Map it. Phone: 800 331-1518, 845 331-7517 Website: http://www.ci.kingston.ny.us
Fireworks, entertainment, food and games.

Summer Solstice Family Picnic & Energy Fair
Hosted by SunDog Solar @ Solaqua
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Noon-4PM at Crellin Park, Chatham

Rain or Shine. Admission is FREE! Please bring a non-perishable food donation for the Regional Food Bank. Bring a picnic lunch. Celebrate the summer solstice with family and friends. Meet your amazing neighbors. Learn about renewable energy. Enjoy live music by local and international musicians. Meet community organizations devoted to
sustainable, green and artistic living.

Spring Outdoor Adventure Expo
Belleayre Mountain, Highmount, NY 12441 Map it. Phone: 845 254-5600 Website: http://www.belleayre.com
Guided hikes, recreation exhibits, kayak demos, unique interactive outdoor event.

Strawberry Festival
Klyne Esopus Museum, 764 Broadway (Rte. 9W), Ulster Park, NY 12493 Map it. Phone: 845 338-1317
Homemade Strawberry Shortcake, burgers and more with community entertainment.

Windham Chamber Music Festival
A not-for-profit organization which presents classical music and classic jazz in the Northern Catskills. Includes an annual summer season at the Historic Windham Civic Centre on Main Street, Windham, which attracts many musicians.

Maverick Concerts, Woodstock, NY
Maverick Concerts, America’s oldest continuous summer chamber music series and winner of the Chamber Music America/ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming, thrives on the love of great music and the spirit of its unique site in the unspoiled woods. The rustic 1916 concert hall, with its perfect acoustics, is ideally suited to chamber music and the intimacy of live performance.

July

Orange County Fair
Carpenter Avenue, Middletown, NY

Columbia Festival Orchestra
451 East Allen Street, Hudson NY

Belleayre Music Festival
Belleayre Mountain Ski Center, Highmount, NY 12441 Map it. Phone: 800 942-6904, 845 254-5600, Ext. 344 Email: festival@catskill.net
World class performers. Beautiful Catskill Mountain setting. Weekends; July - September.

Bounty of the Hudson
Rivendell Winery, 714 Albany Post, New Paltz, NY 12561 Phone: 845 255-2494 Email: swt@vintagenewyork.com Website: www.shawangunkwinetrail.com

A rotating event (each year at a different winery), including Hudson River Region wineries and top food purveyors & restaurants from the Hudson Valley.

HITS
454 Washington Ave. Ext., Saugerties, NY 12477 Map it. Phone: 845 246-8833 Email: info@HitsShows.com Website: http://www.HitsShows.com
World class equestrian show jumping at its finest in the beautiful Catskill Mountains.

Hudson Valley Rail Trail 8K Race
Tony Williams Park, Highland, NY 12528 Map it. Phone: 845 691-8666 Website: www.HudsonValleyrailtrail.com
8K race on paved rail trail through scenic countryside and Black Creek wetlands complex.

Hudson Valley Tri/Bi/athlon
P.O. Box 50, Kingston, NY 12401 Map it. Phone: 845 247-0271 Website: http://www.nytri.org
Mid-July. Triathlon: Swim 0.3 mi; Bike 18 mi; Run 3 mi/ Biathlon: Run 1 mi; Bike 18 mi; Run 3 mi.

Hurley Stone House Day
17 Main Street, Hurley, NY 12443 Map it. Phone: 845-331-4121 Email: hrchurch@ulster.net Website: http://churches.rca.org/hurley/stonehouseday
Explore America's oldest private homes (1690's-1790's) in a 344 year old National Historic Landmark Dutch village. Costumed guides, militia re-enactors, "Sojourner Truth" visit and colonial-era demonstrations. Second Saturday.

Independence Day Celebration in New Paltz
SUNY New Paltz, New Paltz, NY 12561 Map it. Phone: 845 255-0604
Music, food and festivities. Fireworks at dusk at the Ulster County Fairgrounds.

July 4th Celebration in Ellenville
Resnick Airport, Ellenville, NY 12428 Map it. Phone: 845 647-6560, Ext. 105
Wawarsing/Ellenville celebration. Parade at 12:00Noon, arts and crafts at Liberty Square

July 4th Celebration in Saugerties
Cantine Field, Saugerties, NY 12477 Map it. Phone: 845 246-3090
Parade, Daytime activities, bands and vendors at Cantine Field with fireworks

Humane Society of Walden Benefit, 8th Annual. CLASSIC CAR SHOW, SUNDAY, July 12, 2009, (raindate 7/19), 10:00am – 4:00pm, Orange County Farmer’s Museum, 850 Route 17K/Berea Road, Montgomery, NY 12549/
CLASSIC CARS, STREET RODS, MOTORCYCLES, TRUCKS & TRACTORS, Peer Judging 12:00pm - Trophies awarded 3:30pm. Car registration $10 by 6/20     Day of Show $15/  NEW KIDS “WHEELS” SHOW, Kids 12 and under – enter your “Wheels” - $5 entry fee, Trophies and ribbons awarded.  PRIZE RAFFLES – 50/50 - FOOD – VENDORS. Musical Entertainment by DJ Joe and The Hudson Rhythm Boys. WIN Rider Lawnmower, WII Game System or $100 Gas Card, Raffle tickets $5 or 6 for $20 

Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival
July 16-19, 2009
Walsh Farm, Oak Hill, NY

Shandaken Arts Festival and Studio Tour

c/o 5541 Rte 28, Phoenicia, NY
Town of Shandaken, NY 12464
845-688-9861
Description: Studio tour and other arts events Friday, July 18 through Sunday, July 20, more than thirty artists on the studio tour Sat. and Sun. 11-5,  a program of artist's talks and slide shows at the Town of Shandaken Historical Museum in Pine Hill.  Website will remain active all year.

Windham Chamber Music Festival
A not-for-profit organization which presents classical music and classic jazz in the Northern Catskills. Includes an annual summer season at the Historic Windham Civic Centre on Main Street, Windham, which attracts many musicians.

The Saratoga County Fair
"Welcome to the Saratoga County Fair! Each year we try to create a showcase for the best of Saratoga County. This year we have put together thousands of exhibits, over one hundred vendors, a thrill-packed midway, a variety of the best entertainment and, of course, Fair food - all packed into six days and nights. Together it makes Fair week an exciting time each summer. Join us and relive the mysteries of childhood and the warmth of the community. You are always welcome at the Saratoga County Fair."

Maverick Concerts, Woodstock, NY
Maverick Concerts, America’s oldest continuous summer chamber music series and winner of the Chamber Music America/ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming, thrives on the love of great music and the spirit of its unique site in the unspoiled woods. The rustic 1916 concert hall, with its perfect acoustics, is ideally suited to chamber music and the intimacy of live performance.

34th Verkhovyna Ukrainian Festival, July 17 - 19, 2009 at the Vekhovyna-Mountain View Resort, 369 High Road (Rte 41),Glen Spey, NY. (845) 856-1105

http://www.mvresort.com/1Events/09posterEL.pdf

August

Columbia Festival Orchestra
451 East Allen Street, Hudson NY

German Alps Festival
August 8 & 9, 2009

The Hunter Mountain German Alps festival has been entertaining Germans and non-Germans with excellent food, drink, German music and plenty of activities and entertainment for all.

German Alps Festival
August 8 & 9, 2009
The Hunter Mountain German Alps festival has been entertaining Germans and non-Germans with excellent food, drink, German music and plenty of activities and entertainment for all.

International Celtic Festival
August 15 & 16, 2009
The International Celtic Festival brings you the sights and sounds of the Emerald Isles. World-class musicians from Ireland and North America perform on three stages, with plenty of variety to suit any taste. At Hunter Mountain

New York State Fair, Syracuse, NY

The Fair is a twelve day event showcasing New York State's agriculture, entertainment, education, industry, and technology. There are more than 200 acres of animals, exhibits and displays. You'll find top notch entertainment, rides and, course, the best in fair food. Over one million people visited the fair last year. The 2009 New York State Fair will run from August 27 - September 7, 2009.

The Altamont Fair, Altamont, NY
August 11-16, 2009
The Altamont Fair is a three county fair representing Albany, Schenectady and Greene Counties. It is a non-profit, public educational and historical society supported entirely by admissions, rentals, contributions and the assistance of hundreds of volunteers, (518) 861-6671

Delaware County Fair

Dutchess County Fairgrounds
Rhinebeck, NY, 845-876-4001

The Dutchess County Fair
August 25 - 30, 2009

For six days each August, the Dutchess Fairgrounds on Route 9 in Rhinebeck plays host to nearly half a million patrons for the Dutchess County Fair. The second largest county fair in New York State is the with big name talents, one of the finest carnivals in the entire country, free shows and attractions. This is a major playground for Dutchess County in the Hudson Valley.

Arm-of -the-Sea Theatre
Tina Chorvas Waterfront Park, East Bridge Street, Saugerties, NY 12477 Map it. Phone: 845 246-7873 Website: http://www.armofthesea.org The Esopus Creek Puppet Suite. Events held at Tina Chorvas Waterfront Park, Saugerties, NY.

Artist's Soapbox Derby
93 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401 Map it. Phone: 800 331-1518, 845 331-7517, 845 338-8473 Website: http://www.artistsoapboxderby.com
Come and join the fun of watching homemade soapboxes come down Broadway. Event held at Kingston waterfront, Broadway, Kingston.

Between the Tides Festival
Saugerties Lighthouse, Saugerties, NY 12477 Map it. Phone: 845 246-1844 Website: http://www.saugertieslighthouse.com
Live music, local food, refrehments, swimming and much more. Kayaking and canoeing welcome. 2:00PM-7:00PM.

Biennial Sculpture Show
Kingston Area Visitors Center, Kingston, NY 12401 Map it. Phone: 800 331-1518, 845 331-7517, 845 338-0331 Website: http://www.askforarts.org
Outdoor and interior installations held throughout the City of Kingston. July-October.

Country-Cajun Jamboree
Adair Vineyards, New Paltz, NY 12561 Map it. Phone: 845 255-1377 Website: http://www.adairwine.com
Live music, authentic Country and Cajun cuisine and great wine.

HITS
454 Washington Ave. Ext., Saugerties, NY 12477 Map it. Phone: 845 246-8833 Email: info@HitsShows.com Website: http://www.HitsShows.com
World class equestrian show jumping at its finest in the beautiful Catskill Mountains.

Hudson Valley Rib Festival
Ulster County Fairgrounds, New Paltz, NY 12561 Map it. Phone: 691-8666 (Clair Constantino) Website: http://HudsonValleyRibFest.org
Features Sanctioned Kansas City Barbeque Society Contest, food vendors including robs for purchase, entertainment, cooking demonstrations & children's country games.

Hurley Corn Festival
Hurley Reformed Church, Hurley, NY 12443 Map it. Phone: 845 338-2193
Over 50 booths of quality crafts, colonial craft demonstrations, quilt raffle, fresh flowers, sweet corn, corn chowder and luncheon. 

Hunter Mountain German Alps festival
German Alps Festival
August 8 & 9, 2009
The tradition continues at the Hunter Mountain German Alps festival has been entertaining Germans and non-Germans with excellent food, drink, German music and plenty of activities and entertainment for all. Featuring die Fahrenbacher (direct from Germany), GAM Blaskapelle,  many more. More information

International Celtic Festival at Hunter Mountain
August 15 & 16, 2009
The International Celtic Festival brings you the sights and sounds of the Emerald Isles. World-class musicians from Ireland and North America perform on three stages, with plenty of variety to suit any taste. 

Jazz in the Valley
P.O. Box 148, Ulster Park, NY 12493 Map it. Phone: 845 384-6350 Website: http://www.transartinc.org
Annual music festival featuring jazz legends and contemporary artists. Jazz in all its form from Latin straight ahead to Blues.

Shawangunk Mountain Wild Blueberry & Huckleberry Festival
Ellenville Wawarsing Chamber of Commerce, 5 Berme Road, Ellenville, NY 12428 Map it. Phone: 845 647-4620 Website: http://www.ewcoc.com

Email: chamberofcommerce2@hvc.rr.com
A celebration of the Shawangunk Mountains: music, BBQ, all-blueberry bake sale and pie judging contest, crafts and cultural area and art center, 9:00AM-5:00PM.

Ulster County Fair
Agricultural Society of Ulster County, New Paltz, NY 12561 Map it. Phone: 845 255-1380
Annual county fair known for "olde fashioned fun!" One price admission includes all entertainment, shows, parking and exhibits. Event held at the Ulster County Fairgrounds, Libertyville Road, New Paltz, NY 12561.

Woodstock Diamond Dance Festival
Woodstock Diamond Sokolow Dance Theatre, 1766 Glasco Turnpike, Woodstock, NY 12498 Map it. Phone: 845 679-7757
Modern Dance, Flamenco, Native American and Belly Dance. Professional groups in a beautiful outdoor setting.

The Washington County Fair
Greenwich, New York
Aug 20 - 26, 2007

Windham Chamber Music Festival
A not-for-profit organization which presents classical music and classic jazz in the Northern Catskills. Includes an annual summer season at the Historic Windham Civic Centre on Main Street, Windham, which attracts many musicians.

The Fair in Renssealer County, NY is called The Schaghticoke Fair

The Altamont Fair, Friday, Aug 14 11:00a to 10:00p
at Altamont Fairgrounds, Altamont, NY

The Altamont Fair

Friday-Sunday Aug. 14-16

11:00am-10:00pm

The Altamont Fair is a three county fair representing Albany, Schenectady and Greene Counties. With daily attractions including

Robinson’s Racing Pigs, Zoppe Circus Under the Big Top-An Italian Theatrical Circus since 1842! Many vendors and exhibits offer daily.

Cobleskill Fairgrounds, Schoharie County, NY
Schoharie County Sunshine Fair

Ulster County Fair

Maverick Concerts, Woodstock, NY
Maverick Concerts, America’s oldest continuous summer chamber music series and winner of the Chamber Music America/ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming, thrives on the love of great music and the spirit of its unique site in the unspoiled woods. The rustic 1916 concert hall, with its perfect acoustics, is ideally suited to chamber music and the intimacy of live performance.

Eurasia Arts Festival
August 22 - 23, 2009
http://www.EurasiaDance.org

September

Apple Festival
United Methodist Church, Port Ewen, NY 12466 Map it. Phone: 845 338-0356
Homemade apple pies, cider, handmade crafts, books and plant sale, roast beef dinner.

Biennial Sculpture Show
Kingston Heritage Visitors Center, Kingston, NY 12401 Map it. Phone: 800 331-1518, 845 331-7517, 845 338-0331 Email: ask@netstep.net Website: http://www.askforarts.org
Outdoor and interior installations held throughout the City of Kingston. July-October.

Catskill Mountain Bluegrass Weekend
Rondout Valley Camping Resort, Accord, NY 12404 Map it. Phone: 845 626-5521
A weekend event featuring Bluegrass and pickin' fun.

Gardiner Day
P.O. Box 1, Gardiner, NY 12525 Map it. Phone: 845 255-9675
Family fun and friends! Craft vendors, pony rides, entertainment, games and food.

Headless Horseman Hayrides
778 Broadway (Route 9W), Ulster Park, NY 12487 Map it. Phone: 845 339-BOOO (2666) Website: http://www.headlesshorseman.com
Spectacular illusions, special FX, acres of thrills and chills, gift shops and a cast of over 200 performers to entertain you. Last 2 weekends in September and every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October.

HITS
454 Washington Ave. Ext., Saugerties, NY 12477 Map it. Phone: 845 246-8833 Email: info@HitsShows.com Website: http://www.HitsShows.com
World class equestrian show jumping at its finest in the beautiful Catskill Mountains.

Hooley on the Hudson Irish Festival
T.R. Gallo Park, Kingston, NY 12401 Map it. Phone: 845 338-6622, 845 246-7195 Website: http://www.ulsteraoh.com
Food, music, step dancing, Ceili dancing, craft demonstrations, storytelling, authentic Celtic products, entertainment and much more. Sunday of Labor Day weekend.

Hudson River Valley Ramble
Ulster County, NY Map it. Phone: 800 453-6665Website: http://www.hudsonrivervalley.com/ramble
Annual event held for two weekends with more than 100 guided walks, hikes, paddles, bike tours, river explorations and cultural events throughout the 10-county Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area. Free program: 800 453-6665

Hudson Valley Garlic Festival
Cantine Field, Saugerties, NY 12477 Map it. Phone: 845 246-3090
Annual two-day event garlic celebration with food, crafts, music, chef and farmer lectures. Tons of garlic! 

Hudson Valley Rail Trail Harvest Moon Walk
At the Hudson Valley Rail Trail Depot, New Paltz Road, Highland, NY 12528 Map it. Phone: 845 691-8666 Website: www.HudsonValleyrailtrail.com
Walk 2.5 miles on the Hudson Valley Rail Trail in the dark with light provided by the full 'Harvest' moon.

Old New Paltz Day
Huguenot Historical Society, 18 Broadhead Avenue, New Paltz, NY 12561 Phone: 845 255-1660
Festival focusing on the French Huguenot Dutch roots of Historic Huguenot Street. Colonial stone houses, interpreters in period dress, demonstrations, period performances, food, children's activities and more.

Olive Day
Davis Park, West Shokan, NY 12494 Map it. Phone: 845 657-2467
Frog jumping contest, horseshoe tournaments, live music, children’s activities, refreshments. Call for date.

Saugerties Jazz & Art Festival
Main Street, Saugerties, Saugerties, NY 12477 Map it. Phone: 845 246-2321
Live jazz music, 40 artists exhibiting their work, children activities, food.

Tivoli Street Painting Festival

Taste of New Paltz
New Paltz Chamber of Commerce, New Paltz, NY 12561 Map it. Phone: 845 255-0243 Website: http://www.newpaltzchamber.org
Food, wine and beer tastings, arts and crafts and a kids’ expo.

Then and Now Festival
Klyne Esopus Museum, 764 Broadway, Ulster Park, NY 12487 Phone: 845 338-1317 Website: http://www.klyneesopusmuseum.org 

Woodstock / New Paltz Art & Crafts Fair
Quail Hollow Events, Inc., Woodstock, NY 12498 Map it. Phone: 845 679-8087, 845 246-3414 Website: http://www.quailhollow.com
Juried crafts fair featuring over 300 artists and craftspeople from all over the USA. Exhibitions, demonstrations, children’s center, furniture and architectural crafts, craft supplies, entertainment, specialty foods and health care products. Labor Day and Memorial Day weekends. Event held at the Ulster County Fairgrounds, Libertyville Road, New Paltz, NY 12561.

SHARON SPRINGS GARLIC FESTIVAL
SHARON SPRINGS, NY

October

The Woodstock Invitational is an alternative guitar show, featuring contemporary, handmade acoustic guitars and stringed instruments, exhibited by their makers.

The Woodstock Invitational is an alternative guitar show, featuring contemporary, handmade acoustic guitars and stringed instruments, exhibited by their makers.

"The Schenectady Thunder ArtBike Festival 2009 " on Sunday, October 4 at 11:00am.
Start Time: Sunday, October 4 at 11:00am
End Time: Sunday, October 4 at 5:00pm
Where: Location: State Street in downtown Schenectady, Between Broadway and Lafayette

The Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with Warwick Community Center welcome you to historic Warwick, at the peak of the apple harvest, for the 21st Annual Applefest! This event-filled day will be held on Sunday, October 4th, 2009,from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. held RAIN or SHINE.

http://www.warwickapplefest.com/index.html

Banjo Burke Festival
in East Durham, NY and the surrounding vicinity

Artists in the Garden Art Show and Sale
15th annual art show in the lovely formal Italian Gardens. More than 50 area artists present fine art for display & sale. Free shuttle from parking lot to garden. Refreshments for sale. Rain date 10/12 or 10/13.

Apple Festival
Altamont's Apple Festival, Altamont Fairgrounds, Altamont, NY

Belleayre Mountain Annual Fall Festival & Craft Fair
Belleayre Mountain Ski Center, Highmount, NY 12441 Map it. Phone: 800 942-6904; 845 254-5600

Biennial Quilt Show
PO Box 3731, Kingston, NY 12402 Map it. Phone: Website: http://www.wiltwyckquiltersguild.org
The Wiltwyck Quilters Guild presents a themed quilt show at SUNY Ulster in Stone Ridge, October of even numbered years. For information visit our website.

Biennial Re-enactment of the Burning of Kingston
Kingston Area Visitors Center, Kingston, NY 12401 Map it. Phone: 800 331-1518, 845 331-7517 Biritish, Revolutionary War Weekend events, including a ship battle on the Rondout, civilian encampments at the Senate House and living history demonstrations.

Biennial Sculpture Show
Kingston Area Visitors Center, Kingston, NY 12401 Map it. Phone: 800 331-1518, 845 331-7517, 845 338-0331 Email: ask@netstep.net Website: http://www.askforarts.org
Outdoor and interior installations held throughout the City of Kingston. July-October.

Bluestone Festival
T. R. Gallo Park, Kingston, NY 12401 Map it. Phone: 845 338-8473 Email: bluestonefestival@yahoo.com
Exhibits, demonstrations, food, live music.

Chili Cook-Off
Kingston Heritage Visitors Center, Kingston, NY 12401 Map it. Phone: 800 331-1518, 845 331-7517 Website: http://www.ci.kingston.ny.us
Contest, tastings and music on the Rondout Waterfront.

Civil War Weekend
Historic Huguenot Street, New Paltz, NY 12561 Phone: 845 255-1660 Website: www.huguenotstreet.org
The Civil War comes alive with this live, historic re-enactment. Encampment, firing and drilling demonstrations.

Forsyth Nature Center Fall Festival
Lucas Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401 Map it. Phone: 845 339-3053; 845 331-1682 Website: http://www.forsythnaturecenter.org
Food, games, children's rides, entertainment and animals at Forsyth Park.

Haunted Huguenot Street
Historic Huguenot Street, New Paltz, NY 12561 Phone: 845 255-1660 Website: www.huguenotstreet.org
Ghoulish tours of the colonial stone houses and grounds. Learn about ghost stories, strange occurrences and tragic deaths on the street and in the area.

Headless Horseman Hayrides
778 Broadway (Route 9W), Ulster Park, NY 12487 Map it. Phone: 845 339-BOOO (2666) Website: http://www.headlesshorseman.com
Spectacular illusions, special FX, acres of thrills and chills, gift shops and a cast of over 200 performers to entertain you. Last 2 weekends in September and every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October.

Marlboro & Milton Annual Harvest Celebration
Marlboro, NY 12542 Map it. Phone: 845 795-1047 or 795-2673 Website: http://www.meetmeinmarlborough.com
Every weekend in October, one of our 5 local restaurants will create specially prepared dishes made from local farm produce accompanied with a sampling of vintage wine from our local wineries. Local art will also be on display.

Mum Festival
Seamon Park, Saugerties, NY 12477 Map it. Phone: 845 246-2919 Website: http://www.saugerties.ny.us
Mums in their glory with music, crafts, food and art exhibitions. First Sunday.

Woodstock Film Festival
Woodstock Film Festival
The Woodstock Film Festival proudly announced its full line-up of 150 ‘fiercely independent’ films, panels, concerts, parties and special events

Pearl River Day Festival 
Come enjoy a day of family fun sponsored by the Pearl River Chamber of Commerce Entertainment, music, Childrens games, Face painting, Clowns, pumpkin painting, Fashion Show, Dance demonstrations, Farmers market, Great Food, Shopping specials, Pearl River Beer made by Defiant brewery and an Antique Roadshow by RZM of Pearl River. Clean out the attic and see what your items are worth. Free admission and free parking. Proceeds to benefit the Pearl River Beautification fund. email pearlriverday@excite.com or call Anne Mcgovern @ 845-735-7307

Folk Music Society of N.Y., Inc.
Eisteddfod - 2009
A Festival of Traditional Music
October 16-18,2009
at the Friar Tuck Inn, Catskill, NY 12414

http://www.minstrelrecords.com/fmsny/eisteddfod/

Pine Plains FFA Fall Festival 
Future Farmers of America mount indoor and outdoor agricultural exhibits, also dairy shows, livestock and chickens. Sat: parade, horse and tractor pulls. Food and fun for all.

Oktoberfest at Hunter Mountain
October is the time of the harvest, and in the old country, after the harvest is in, it's time for celebration. Join us in celebrating Oktoberfest, in the finest old-world tradition. We'll have Austrian and German-American bands, Schuhplattler dancers, lots of vendors, puppet shows, jugglers, magicians, climbing wall (for a nominal fee), and food and drink. Free arts & crafts and free pumpkins for the kids. All in the majestic splendor of the beautiful northern Catskills in the autumn. October 3-4 and 10-11, 2009

November

Belleayre Mountain
Belleayre Mountain Ski Center, Highmount, NY 12441 Map it. Phone: 800 942-6904, 845 254-5600 Email: festival@catskill.net Website: http://www.icatskills.us
Winter events take place from November- April. Call for a free brochure or log onto our website for a full list of events.

Greek Festival
St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church, Kingston, NY 12401 Map it. Phone: 845 331-3522. Traditional home-made Greek food and pastries, holiday boutique with crafts, gifts and more.

International Pickle Festival
Community Center, Rosendale, NY 12472 Map it. Phone: 845 658-9649 Website: http://www.picklefest.com
Various vendors, many countries represented with food and culture. Contests, prizes and pickles. Sunday before Thanksgiving.

John A. Coleman High School Annual Christmas Crafts Fair
Kingston, NY 12401 Map it. Phone: 845 338-2750
Two day event of crafts and art work. Refreshments. Event held at Coleman High School, Kingston, NY.

Veterans Day Ceremony
Klyne Esopus Museum, 764 Broadway (Rte. 9W), Ulster Park, NY 12487 Phone: 845 338-1317 Website: http://www.klyneesopusmuseum.org
At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month a ceremony honoring those who served our country.

Woodstock Poetry Festival
Celebrating 10 Years of Picklefest! Sunday, November 18th, 2007

Callicoon Farmer's Market, every Sunday 11am-2pm

Hunting Season — Deer

Minisink Historical Society — 18th Century Cooking Demonstration — Port Jervis, NY

23 & 24 Holiday Craft Fair — Callicoon, NY
Delaware Community Center hosts a craft fair, providing a unique assortment of merchandise for holiday shopping. Visit the craft fair from 9am - 4pm For information, call: (845) 887-5155

December

Catskill Fiber Celebration
Woodstock Firehouse on Zena Road, Woodstock, NY 12498 Phone: 845 246-2203, 845 657-8475
A weekend juried show and sale of fiber art presented by the Renegade Day Weavers.

Christmas Carol
The Broadway Theatre (UPAC), Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 845 331-1613; 845 339-6088
Ulster Ballet Company's annual production of this holiday treasure interweaves dance, theater and breath-taking special effects. First weekend in December.

Holly Berry Walk
Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 845 706-3473
Preview private homes decorated for the holidays. Refreshments. Sponsored by the Junior League of Kingston.

International Dessert Table
Ellenville Public Library, Ellenville, NY 12428 Map it. Phone: 845 647-5530
Samples of sweets and music from many countries featuring the Ellenville Public Library's literacy students. First Sunday.

The Living Nativity
Old Dutch Church, Kingston, NY 12401 Map it. Phone: 845 338-6759
Reenactment of the Christmas story with animals and local parishioners outside in the Old Dutch Church's churchyard.

The Nutcracker
The Broadway Theatre (UPAC), Kingston, NY 12401 Map it. Phone: 845 339-6088
Catskill Ballet Theatre's annual performance.

Victorian Tea
Terwilliger House Museum, Ellenville, NY 12428 Map it. Phone: 845 647-5530
Afternoon tea served with homemade delicacies at the Terwilliger House Museum, a Queen Anne Victorian home decorated with seasonal greens and garlands by the Shawangunk Garden Club. Seasonal music by the Ellenville High School Choral Singers. First Saturday.

Welcome Yule
Kingston, NY 12401 Map it. Phone: 845 679-8172
Choral concert by Ars Choralis and the Hudson Valley Youth Chorale in Kingston the first weekend in December. Check www.arschoralis.org for more information.

Wreath Fineries at Nine Wineries on the Shawangunk Wine Trail
Rivendell Winery, New Paltz, NY 12561 Map it. Phone: 845 255-2494 Email: swt@vintagenewyork.com Website: http://www.shawangunkwinetrail.com

Annual Holiday Wine Tour. Travel along the wine trail and receive an ornament, along with tastings of holiday foods and wine discounts at each winery. Weekends in December. Southern Ulster County Region.

Haverstraw

    * Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival - June
    * Dominican Republic Day Parade and Festival - August
    * Multi-Cultural Festival - September
    * Columbus Day Festival - October

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