Hudson Valley Events
Living History
Summer Saturdays: The Big Play Date
15
AUG
Prices Vary
Timed entry 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
Colonial Games • Drumming Workshop
Play colonial games, make whirligigs and clay marbles, and join a drumming workshop during Summer Saturdays at Philipsburg Manor in Sleepy Hollow.
Philipsburg Manor
381 N Broadway
Sleepy Hollow, NY
Craft Fair & Makers Market
Summer Market
15
AUG
Free to Attend
11am - 6pm
Vendors + Music + Food
Shop one of the Catskills' favorite summer markets as Market Party returns to Wylder Windham with a curated mix of artists, makers, vintage finds, specialty foods, and local small businesses. Enjoy mountain views, cocktails, live DJs, incredible eats, a guided cold plunge experience, family-friendly entertainment, and plenty of reasons to spend the day outdoors. Admission is free, and pets are welcome.
Wylder Hotel Windham
19 NY-296
Windham, NY
Tribute Sing-Along
RISE UP! A Hamilton Tribute Sing-Along Experience
16
AUG
$28
12:00 PM–2:00 PM
Live DJ • Eight Vocalists
Sing along to Hamilton favorites with a live DJ and eight vocalists during this high-energy, interactive tribute at City Winery Hudson Valley.
City Winery Hudson Valley
23 Factory Street
Montgomery, NY
High Stake Races
Corgi Cup at Saratoga Race Course
16
AUG
$9
Short Legged Excitement
The cutest competitors in racing take over Saratoga’s main track as dozens of corgis sprint toward the finish line between the day’s horse races. Expect little legs, big personalities and plenty of unexpected action during one of the most entertaining events of the summer meet.
Saratoga Raceway
267 Union Ave
Saratoga Springs
Woodsmen Competition
New York State Woodsmen’s Field Days
21
AUG
8/21 - 8/23
Tickets Required
Fri–Sat 8 AM–10 PM • Sun 8 AM–5 PM
Lumberjacks • Axe Throwing
Lumberjacks and lumberjills compete in chainsawing, log rolling, axe throwing, crosscut sawing and other forestry events in Boonville.
Boonville-Oneida County Fairgrounds
8181 NY-294
Boonville, NY
Classic Boat Show
Lake George Rendezvous Antique & Classic Boat Show
22
AUG
Open to Public
10:00 AM–3:00 PM
50+ Boats • Lake Parade
More than 50 restored wooden boats and classic watercraft gather for public viewing before a lakefront parade on Lake George.
Lake George Village Docks
Beach Road
Lake George, NY
Wine & Music Festival
Putnam County Wine & Music Festival
22
AUG
8/22 - 8/23
From $15
Sat 11 AM–6 PM • Sun 11 AM–5 PM
Wine • Cider • Music
Wineries, cideries and distilleries pour tastings during a two-day outdoor festival with live music, food and artisan vendors.
Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park (Upper)
201 Gipsy Trail Road
Carmel, NY
State Fair
Great New York State Fair
26
AUG
8/26 - 9/7
Admission $8.32
9 AM–11 PM • Labor Day until 9 PM
Rides • Animals • Concerts
New York’s 13-day State Fair fills Syracuse with midway rides, animals, exhibits, food and free concerts included with admission.
New York State Fairgrounds
581 State Fair Boulevard
Syracuse, NY
Art & Craft Festival
Fall Crafts at Lyndhurst
18
SEP
9/18 - 9/20
Free - $13
Hours Vary By Day
200+ Makers & Artists
Fall Crafts at Lyndhurst turns one of the Hudson Valley’s most spectacular historic estates into a three-day treasure hunt. Shop original jewelry, fashion, fine art, ceramics, glass, wood, fiber, photography, and mixed-media work directly from the independent artists who created it. Then follow the smell of incredible food, sample local wine, cider, and spirits, catch weekend family entertainment, and wander Lyndhurst’s breathtaking Hudson River grounds. Come ready to discover the piece you never knew you needed, and absolutely cannot leave behind.
Lyndhurst
635 South Broadway
Tarrytown, NY
Asian Food & Cultural Festival
11th Annual Moon Festival
19
SEP
9/19 - 9/20
FREE Event
Hours Vary By Day
Celebration of Asian Culture
The Moon Festival returns to Port Jervis on September 19–20 for a two-day celebration of Asian culture, food, music, and tradition. Recognized as one of the largest Asian food and cultural festivals in the Hudson Valley, the event features authentic cuisine from across Asia, live performances, artisan vendors, cultural demonstrations, family activities, lantern-making, mooncakes, and more. Held on New Century's 40-acre festival grounds, the weekend brings together thousands of visitors for a colorful celebration centered around community, heritage, and the Mid-Autumn Festival.
New Century
517 Neversink Drive
Port Jervis
Battle of White Plains
REV FEST 250
24
OCT
10/24 - 10/25
FREE Event
10:00am - 5:00pm
Reenactment • Music
Step back into the Revolutionary War during **REV FEST 250**, a free, two-day celebration commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Battle of White Plains. Ward Pound Ridge Reservation transforms into an immersive living history experience with a large-scale battle reenactment, Revolutionary encampments, live demonstrations, music, food vendors, and family-friendly activities that bring one of Westchester's most pivotal moments back to life.
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
Reservation Rd
Pound Ridge, NY
