Annual Festival around area

Woodstock-New Paltz Art & Crafts Fair

At the Woodstock-New Paltz Art & Crafts Fair you can experience one of America's largest variety of art & craft demonstrations, be entertained by the best regionally based musicians, as well as experience the very best the Hudson Valley has to offer in both New York State wines and locally produced handcrafted specialty foods.

Date: Memorial day weekend May 29 to 31
Place: Ulster County Fairgrounds (Exit 18-NYS Thruway), 249 Libertyville Road, New Paltz, NY 12561
Tel: 845 679-8087, 845 246-3414
Website: www.quailhollow.com

Hors’n Around Saugerties... A Summer-Long Celebration

"Hors’n Around Saugerties” is a summer-long public art project located on the sidewalks in and around the Village of Saugerties, showcasing the work of local artists and raising money for deserving community organizations.

Place: Village of Saugerties
Tel: 800 957-0124
Website: www.horsnaroundsaugerties.com

DISCOVER THE HISTORY & UNCOVER THE MYSTERY BANNERMAN ISLAND

Join them for a guided tour of the majestic Hudson River landmark known as Bannerman Island. Bannerman Castle is a historic structure built on Pollepel Island by American entrepreneur Frank Bannerman VI between 1901 and 1918. During your tour of the island, a Bannerman historian will share the castle's stories and secrets with you. You will also visit the newly planted Wee Bay Gardens.

Website:http://prideofthehudson.com/pollepel-schedule.shtml

Around the World in 80 Miles

June 19-20, 2010

Explore the natural beauty and history of the Shawangunk Wine Trail.
Explore the natural beauty and history of the Shawangunk Wine Trail and enjoy the fine wines and atmosphere unique to each winery. 
Savor the food, wine pairings and atmosphere of each winery's "adopted" country" in Ulster County's southern region.

10AM-6PM. Info, reservations: 256-8456; www.gunkswine.com 

Hudson Valley Rib Festival

Kansas City Barbeque Society Contest, food vendors, entertainment, cooking demonstrations and children’s country games.

Date: August 21(Saturday) to 22(Sunday)
Place: Ulster County Fairgrounds (Exit 18-NYS Thruway), 249 Libertyville Road, New Paltz, NY 12561
Tel: 845 306 4381 Email: info@hudsonvalleyribfest.org
Website: http://hudsonvalleyribfest.org/

Shawangunk Mountain Wild Blueberry & Huckleberry Festival

Ellenville-Wawarsing Chamber of Commerce, Ellenville.

A celebration of the Shawangunk Mountains: music, barbecue, all-blueberry bake sale and pie judging contest, arts, crafts and cultural area. 9AM-4PM.

Date: August 21(Saturday)
Place: Canal St. in Ellenville
Tel: 845-647-4620 Email: chamberofcommerce2@hvc.rr.com
Website: http://ewcoc.com/ewcocevents12428.aspx

Ulster County Fair

One-price admission includes all entertainment, shows, parking and exhibits.

Date: August 3 (Tuesday) to August 8 (Sunday)
Place: Ulster County Fairgrounds (Exit 18-NYS Thruway), 249 Libertyville Road, New Paltz, NY 12561
Tel: 845 255-1380 Email: ulstercountyfair@hvc.rr.com
Website: http://www.ulstercountyfair.com/page.asp?pageid=55

Hudson Valley Garlic Festival

Two days of garlic celebration with food, crafts, music.

Date: September 25 (Sat) & 26, 2010 (Sun)
Place: Cantine Field, Saugerties NY
Tel: 845 246-3090
Website: http://www.hvgf.org

20th Annual Taste of New Paltz

Food, wine and beer tastings, arts and crafts, live music and a kids’ expo.

Date: September 12 (Sunday)
Place: Ulster County Fairgrounds (Exit 18-NYS Thruway), 249 Libertyville Road, New Paltz, NY 12561
Tel: 845 255-0243 Email: info@newpaltzchamber.org
Website: http://www.newpaltzchamber.org/pages/Taste_of_New_Paltz.php

Woodstock/ New Paltz Art & Crafts

At the Woodstock-New Paltz Art & Crafts Fair you can experience one of America's largest variety of art & craft demonstrations, be entertained by the best regionally based musicians, as well as experience the very best the Hudson Valley has to offer in both New York State wines and locally produced handcrafted specialty foods.

Date: Labor day weekend September 4 to 6
Place: Ulster County Fairgrounds (Exit 18-NYS Thruway), 249 Libertyville Road, New Paltz, NY 12561
Tel: 845 679-8087, 845 246-3414
Website: http://www.quailhollow.com

11th Annual Woodstock Film Festival

Each year film and music lovers from around the world gather at the Woodstock Film Festival for an innovative variety of films, first-class concerts, workshops, celebrity-led panels, an awards ceremony, and fantastic parties.

Date: Sept.29 through Oct.3
Place: Woodstock, NY 12498
Tel: 845-679-4265 Email: info@woodstockfilmfestival.com
Website: http://woodstockfilmfestival.com/

Welcome to Warwick Applefest 2010!

Applefest began in 1989 as a simple harvest celebration to support the Warwick Valley Community Center. Named one of the "Top 100 Events" in the country, over 35,000 visitors now attend the one-day event, traveling from neighboring states to experience the extraordinary variety of Warwick's apples, culture, and entertainment.

Date: Sunday, October 3
Place: Village of Warwick of the Hudson Valley, Warwick, New York
Tel: 845-987-8300 Email: applefest@optonline.net
Website: http://warwickapplefest.com

The 13th Annual International Pickle Festival

Various vendors, many countries represented with food and cultural music. Contests, prizes and pickles.

Date: November 21st (Sunday)
Place: Community Center, Rosendale, NY 12472
Tel: 845 658-9649
Website: http://picklefest.com/