Calendar of Events: Festivals

Mar 24

Hudson Valley Yarn Crawl

10am-6pm
Twice a year, yarn shops and farms throughout the Hudson Valley participate in a yarn crawl.  The goal of a yarn crawl is to create a social event where knitters, weavers and other fiber enthusiasts and artists travel throughout the region to visit independent yarn shops and farms to familiarize themselves with the unique yarns and accessories each shop and farm has to offer.
For a list of participating businesses visit:

http://www.hudsonvalleyyarns.com

Mar 25

Hudson Valley Yarn Crawl

12-4pm
Twice a year, yarn shops and farms throughout the Hudson Valley participate in a yarn crawl.  The goal of a yarn crawl is to create a social event where knitters, weavers and other fiber enthusiasts and artists travel throughout the region to visit independent yarn shops and farms to familiarize themselves with the unique yarns and accessories each shop and farm has to offer.
For a list of participating businesses visit:

http://www.hudsonvalleyyarns.com

Apr 21

The Chancellor’s Sheep & Wool Showcase

11am-4pm
$8/per vehicle
Shearing, spinning, dyeing, knitting and weaving demonstrations, exhibition of various breeds of sheep and other wool bearing animals, wool artisans and shops, music and food.  Rain date is April 22.
Clermont State Historic Site, County Route 6 (off Rte 9G), Clermont
518-537-4240

http://www.friendsofclermont.org

May 5

Hudson Children's Book Festival

10 am to 4 pm
There will be over 85 children’s and young adult authors and illustrators, hundreds of books to browse, author and illustrator presentations, arts & crafts, and workshops. Great music will be provided by John Farrell and there will be food and other treats available! Admission is FREE!
Contact:  (518) 828-4360, extension: 1112 for additional information.
Hudson Junior/Senior High School
215 Harry Howard Avenue - Hudson

http://www.hudsonchildrensbookfestival.com

May 11

Farm, Food, and Music Festival

Clermont Country Farmers Market
4:00-7:30pm
Locally farmed products and crafts, dinner fare, and local music.
Clermont State Historic Site, County Route 6 (off Rte 9G), Clermont
518-537-4240

http://www.friendsofclermont.org

May 19

NY State Heritage Weekend

Save the date - check website for updates!

http://www.heritageweekend.org

May 20

NY State Heritage Weekend

Save the date - check website for updates!

http://www.heritageweekend.org

Jun 2

Olde Kindehook Fair

Village of Kinderhook - crafts, activities and more….
Please check website for vendor info and for further updates

http://www.kinderhookbusiness.com

Jun 15

Farm, Food, and Music Festival

Clermont Country Farmers Market
4:00-7:30pm
Locally farmed products and crafts, dinner fare, and local music.
Clermont State Historic Site, County Route 6 (off Rte 9G), Clermont
518-537-4240

http://www.friendsofclermont.org

Jul 4

An Old-Fashioned Independence Day

2-10pm
$10/per vehicle
Celebrate Independence Day with 18th century music and entertainment, food and the Saugerties fireworks display.
Clermont State Historic Site, County Route 6 (off Rte 9G), Clermont
518-537-4240

http://www.friendsofclermont.org

Independence Day Celebration

3 - 10pm
18th century music and entertainment, food and the Saugerties fireworks display
Clermont State Historic Site, off Rt 9G, Clermont 518-537-4240

http://www.friendsofclermont.org

Jul 6

Farm, Food, and Music Festival

Clermont Country Farmers Market
4:00-7:30pm
Locally farmed products and crafts, dinner fare, and local music.
Clermont State Historic Site, County Route 6 (off Rte 9G), Clermont
518-537-4240

http://www.friendsofclermont.org

Jul 27

Farm, Food, and Music Festival

Clermont Country Farmers Market
4:00-7:30pm
Locally farmed products and crafts, dinner fare, and local music.
Clermont State Historic Site, County Route 6 (off Rte 9G), Clermont
518-537-4240

http://www.friendsofclermont.org

Falcon Ridge Folk Festival

A three-day community event of Folk music and dance at the foot of the Berkshires
Dodds Farm
44 County Rt 7D, Hillsdale
866-325-2744

http://www.falconridgefolk.com

Jul 28

Falcon Ridge Folk Festival

A three-day community event of Folk music and dance at the foot of the Berkshires
Dodds Farm
44 County Rt 7D, Hillsdale
866-325-2744

http://www.falconridgefolk.com

Jul 29

Falcon Ridge Folk Festival

A three-day community event of Folk music and dance at the foot of the Berkshires
Dodds Farm
44 County Rt 7D, Hillsdale
866-325-2744

http://www.falconridgefolk.com

Blueberry Festival

9am - 4pm Rain/Shine
19th C. craft demonstrations, music, Blueberry pancake breakfast and much more
Old Austerlitz site, Rt 22, Austerlitz
Austerlitz Historical Society
518-392-0062

http://www.oldausterlitz.org

Aug 10

Farm, Food, and Music Festival

Clermont Country Farmers Market
4:00-7:30pm
Locally farmed products and crafts, dinner fare, and local music.
Clermont State Historic Site, County Route 6 (off Rte 9G), Clermont
518-537-4240

http://www.friendsofclermont.org

Aug 29

Columbia County Fair

10am-11pm
Nightly grandstand entertainment including Demolition Derby,  rodeo & national country singing stars, volunteer firefighting parade, daily animal shows and much more!
Columbia County Fairgrounds - Rt 66 & 203, Chatham Village
518-392-2121

http://www.columbiafair.com

Aug 30

Columbia County Fair

10am-11pm
Nightly grandstand entertainment including Demolition Derby,  rodeo & national country singing stars, volunteer firefighting parade, daily animal shows and much more!
Columbia County Fairgrounds - Rt 66 & 203, Chatham Village
518-392-2121

http://www.columbiafair.com

Aug 31

Columbia County Fair

10am-11pm
Nightly grandstand entertainment including Demolition Derby,  rodeo & national country singing stars, volunteer firefighting parade, daily animal shows and much more!
Columbia County Fairgrounds - Rt 66 & 203, Chatham Village
518-392-2121

http://www.columbiafair.com

Sep 1

Columbia County Fair

10am-11pm
Nightly grandstand entertainment including Demolition Derby,  rodeo & national country singing stars, volunteer firefighting parade, daily animal shows and much more!
Columbia County Fairgrounds - Rt 66 & 203, Chatham Village
518-392-2121

http://www.columbiafair.com

Sep 2

Columbia County Fair

10am-11pm
Nightly grandstand entertainment including Demolition Derby,  rodeo & national country singing stars, volunteer firefighting parade, daily animal shows and much more!
Columbia County Fairgrounds - Rt 66 & 203, Chatham Village
518-392-2121

http://www.columbiafair.com

Sep 3

Columbia County Fair

10am-11pm
Nightly grandstand entertainment including Demolition Derby,  rodeo & national country singing stars, volunteer firefighting parade, daily animal shows and much more!
Columbia County Fairgrounds - Rt 66 & 203, Chatham Village
518-392-2121

http://www.columbiafair.com

Sep 7

Farm, Food, and Music Festival

Clermont Country Farmers Market
4:00-7:30pm
Locally farmed products and crafts, dinner fare, and local music.
Clermont State Historic Site, County Route 6 (off Rte 9G), Clermont
518-537-4240

http://www.friendsofclermont.org