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EVENTS
May
3-5 Women’s Woodstock Cycling Grand Prix
Rock City Road, Woodstock
845-612-1672 womenswoodstockcycling.com
A world-class women’s-only bicycle road race. Three days of bicycle racing in the Hudson Valley and Catskills focused on women’s ath- leticism, wellness, community and the bicycle.
Events
8 Kingston Kayak Festival Kingston Point Beach, Delaware Avenue,
Kingston
845-481-7339
kingston-ny.gov
The Kingston Kayak Festival is one of the largest Hudson River kayak festivals, where you can demo a variety of kayaks, learn new skills and see the newest gear.
A $10 donation is suggested. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
15 Strawberry Festival
Klyne Esopus Historical Society Museum 764 Broadway (Route 9W), Ulster Park 845-338-8109 esopushistorymuseum.org
Homemade strawberry shortcake, burgers and more with community entertainment. Accessible. Admission fee. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
22 Maritime Festival Featuring the Antique and Classic Boat Show and the National Boat Building Challenge
Hudson River Maritime Museum, 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston
845-338-0071
hrmm.org
Museum docks will feature antique and classic boats with a parade in the afternoon. Teams from across the country will compete to see who can build a wooden boat in under four hours. Maritime craft vendors, kids’ activities, sailing, rowing demos and more.
July
6 New Paltz in the War
for Independence
81 Huguenot St., New Paltz
845-255-1660 (office), 845-255-1889 (visitor center)
huguenotstreet.org
Annual American Revolution-era encampment with the Fifth New York Regiment. Visitors who bring in the Ulster County travel guide receive 15 percent museum shop purchase.
7 Sawyer Motors’ Car Show Main and Partition streets, Saugerties 845-246-3412 sawyermotorscarshow.com
Once again the village streets of Main and Partition streets are shut down to traffic and filled with over 500 cars that bring back the memories. Non-stop live entertainment and a cause that hits home for all. Admission free to the public. 1-6 p.m.
13 Hurley Stone House Day 11 Main St., Hurley
845-331-4121
stonehouseday.org
Explore America’s oldest private homes in
a National Historic Landmark Village. Tour guides in colonial attire, militia encampment. Sojourner Truth speech, colonial crafts dem- onstrations, Native American dancers, food, children’s activities and more. Tickets online or on site. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Rain or shine.
August
9-11 Saugerties Artists Studio Tour 302 Old Route 32, Saugerties
845-246-7493
saugertiesarttour.org
Discover the work of painters, furniture makers, sculptors, print makers, potters, photographers and mixed-media artists throughout the town of Saugerties. Individual and small groups per studio are welcome. Some studios are accessible. Friday, 5-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
10 Antique Fire Engine Muster and Open House
Volunteer Fireman’s Hall and Museum
265 Fair St., Kingston
845-331-4481
kingstonvolunteerfiremensmuseum. weebly.com
An event not to be missed, the muster is the annual fundraiser for the Volunteer Fireman’s Hall and Museum. More than 20 antique, vintage and new fire trucks will be on display with the museum’s two antique fire trucks, an 1845 hand pumper and two parade carriages. First floor is handicap accessible. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
10 The Blueberry Festival
Canal Street and Liberty Square, Ellenville 845-647-4620
ewcoc.com
Live music all day, 175-plus vendors of crafts, goods, delicious foods plus blueberry pies. Children’s area. No pets allowed.
Rain or shine.
16-18 Arm-of-the-Sea Theater’s Esopus Creek Puppet Suite
Tina Chorvas Waterfront Park, 64 E. Bridge St., Saugerties
845-246-7873
armofthesea.org
Outdoor music-theater spectacle is inspired by local history and features masked dancers, giant puppet figures and great music. 8 p.m. Accessbile, child and group friendly.
September
Bringing to life Hudson River history and ecology
18 Gardiner Cupcake Festival Wright’s Farm, 699 Route 208, Gardiner 845-255-5300 gardinercupcakefestival.com
Annual festival and annual 5K Cupcake Classic. A day full of live music, local food, shopping, art and craft vendors, raffles, kids’ activities, cupcake contests and, of course, lots of yummy cupcakes. Noon-5 p.m.
June
2 Kingston Multicultural Festival T.R. Gallo Park, Rondout waterfront, Kingston 845-338-8131
rehercenter.org
The Reher Center’s annual Multicultural Festival brings together Kingston’s ethnic cultures to celebrate the richness of the community. This family-friendly event features music, dance, food, crafts and children’s activities. 1-5 p.m. Free.
15 Taste of New Paltz Ulster County Fairgrounds, 249
Libertyville Road, New Paltz
845-255-0243
newpaltzchamber.org, tasteofnewpaltz.com
Hudson Valley food, wine and beer tastings, arts, crafts, live music and entertainment. A full day of family fun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
20-22 Northeast Blacksmiths Fall Hammer-In
Ashokan Center, 477 Beaverkill Road, Olivebridge
845-687-7130
northeastblacksmiths.org
Blacksmithing Weekend: The 40th year of demonstrations, hands-on teaching program, tool flea market. Event is held every spring and fall. Admission fee. Please pre-register.
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4 Rock The Ridge
Mohonk Preserve, 3197 Route 44, Gardiner 845-255-0919
mohonkpreserve.org
A 24-hour, 50-mile endurance challenge and environmental fundraiser set in the natural beauty of Mohonk Preserve. Registration required.