America turns 250 this year, and Port Jervis is throwing one hell of a birthday party. Fireworks. Live music. George Washington and Ben Franklin walking the grounds. A giant car show. Chainsaw carving by a world champion. Carnival rides. Lobster rolls. Slow-smoked barbecue. A birthday cake cut with a saber.

BCMT in Kingston, New York belongs firmly in that second category. Led by Joshua Vogel and Kelly Zaneto, the space operates as both a working craft studio and a gallery devoted to contemporary handmade work. Under the BCMT umbrella, Vogel continues the studio practice he began when he founded Blackcreek Mercantile & Trading in 2010, designing and producing heirloom-quality furniture and objects from sustainably sourced domestic hardwoods.

The first thing you notice is the sound. Hundreds of tattoo machines buzzing at once, a metallic swarm of electricity and intention. It’s not noise exactly, it’s rhythm. Walk through the doors of the International Hudson Valley Tattoo Convention and you step into a world where art doesn’t hang on walls, it lives under skin. Artists hunched over collectors, stencil paper taped to tables, flash sheets covering every square inch of booth walls.

October doesn’t tiptoe into New York — it barrels in with a calendar so stacked, you’ll wonder how to fit it all in. This is the month when haunted houses stretch longer, festivals blaze brighter, concerts hit harder, and every corner of the Hudson Valley and beyond feels electric with fall energy. It’s not just the peak of spooky season — it’s the peak of everything.

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September in New York isn’t just a month — it’s a lifestyle. The weather is perfection, the leaves start teasing their colors, and weekends are stacked with fairs, food, and festivals that make you want to drop everything and explore. From the Hudson Valley to the Finger Lakes, this is your official HVH roadmap to the season’s most unforgettable adventures.

When the crisp edge of September starts flirting with the golden warmth of late summer, there’s only one place you should be: swirling a glass of something spectacular at the Sip, Savor, Repeat: Why the Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival Is the Ultimate September Indulgence!

Cancel your weekend plans, pack your bags, and fire up that group chat—June in Upstate NY is a full-on festival fever dream. From taco throwdowns and folk fests to UFO parades and magical markets, this month is stacked with wild experiences you do not want to miss. We’ve rounded up every can't-miss event, so whether you’re here for the vibes, the views, or the eats, there’s something in here with your name on it. Let’s get into it—this is your official blueprint for a June to

Hey New York, stop what you’re doing right now and grab your calendar—because the Artrider Rhinebeck Crafts Festival is storming back into town on May 31 and June 1, and it’s your ticket to a weekend of jaw-dropping creativity, mouthwatering eats, and Hudson Valley swagger

After six long years of silence, Mountain Jam is back—louder, lovelier, and ready to reclaim its place at the heart of the NE music scene!

Welcome to Wappingers Falls—a small town with big energy, where historic charm meets modern adventure

Winter blues got you down? It's time to trade those chilly vibes for warm, soothing escapes that leave you glowing from head to toe.

Get ready to sleigh your holiday shopping at Artrider's Holiday CraftMorristown, happening December 13–15, 2024, at the Morristown Armory!

It’s the most magical time of the year, and New York knows how to celebrate in style!

Hey beer lovers! Welcome to the ultimate guide for Upstate New York’s craft brewery scene, a place where hops, history, and handcrafted...

As the last warm days kiss our skin and the cool breeze whispers hints of sweater weather, there’s no better time to dive into the magic of

Welcome to the ultimate Upstate Getaway Guide, where we peel back the layers of the well-trodden path to reveal the hidden jewels of...

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Find handmade and uncommon items from 250 makers you can't find anywhere else in the county! Fall Crafts at Lyndhurst returns in one...

When you live in the Hudson Valley, every mountain and creek can feel like a work of art. The scale of nature in the area makes this the per