Page 11 - Ulster County 2019/2020 Travel Guide

28 Family of New Paltz
Turkey Trot
Water Street Market, 10 Main St., New Paltz 845-255-7957
newpaltzturkeytrot.com
As much of a tradition as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade featuring a 3.1-mile run/walk and a fun run for children. Registration 8 a.m. Races 9-11 a.m.
29 A Frosty Fest
(opening day)
Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Houses, 778 Broadway (Route 9W),
Ulster Park
845-339-2666
afrostyfest.com
Also, Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 6, 7,
8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22.
A family-fun holiday
light spectacular
featuring Candy Cane
Lane, Frosty’s Enchanted
Forest, Glistening Gardens, Magical Mansion, Frosty’s Magical 3D Adventure, Santa’s North Pole, Blizzard the Polar Bear, professional stage show, gift shops and tasty treats. Friday, 6-8 p.m., Saturday,
4-8 p.m., Sunday, 4-7 p.m.
December
6-8 The Wawarsing Wassail Wawarsing
845-647-4620
ewcoc.com
Celebrate the holidays in the village of Ellenville and town of Wawarsing. Features the 5K-ish Holiday Hustle Run/Walk, Holiday Market and the Joshua R. Peters Memorial Electric Firetruck Parade, Dec. 7, 5 p.m.
January
18, 2020 Hudson Valley Rail
Trail WinterFest
Hudson Valley Rail Trail Depot, 101 New Paltz Road, Highland
845-691-6313
hudsonvalleyrailtrail.net
Outdoor winter festival featuring
“Best of Fest” chili contest, roasted chestnuts, toasted marshmallows, light snacks and beverages, wagon rides, wood carving demonstration and activities for children of all ages. Admission fee $2. Children 6 and under are free. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
September
21 Catskill Conquest Rally Commemorating the 1903 Automobile Endurance Run
Catskills Visitor Center, 5096 Route 28, Mount Tremper
1903autorun.com
A noncompetitive tour open to all vintages. Travel a 65-mile guided route through several checkpoints along the Catskill Mountains Scenic Byway and beyond. Starts 9 a.m. at the Catskills Visitor Center. Register online.
Twelve days of Frosty fun
October
5 Heart of the Hudson Valley Bounty Festival
Cluett Schantz Memorial Park, 1801-1805 Route 9W, Milton
845-616-7824
hvbountyfestival.com; meetmeinmarlborough.com
A fun-filled event showcasing agricultural heritage and businesses making up the beautiful Hudson Valley. Local restaurants, farmers’ market, wineries, crafts, businesses, entertainment, kids’ activities and fun for everyone. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Rain date: Oct. 6.
6 Hurley Heritage Day
Hurley Heritage Society Museum, 52 Main St.,
Hurley
845-338-1661
hurleyheritagesociety.org
A benefit celebration of the town of Hurley’s 357-year history, its culture and people.
11 a.m.-4 p.m.
13 Forsyth Nature Center Fall Festival
157 Lucas Ave., Kingston 845-339-3053 forsythnaturecenter.org
Food, games, children’s rides, entertainment and zoo. Accessible. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
19 Eighteenth Century Autumn Festival
Senate House State Historic Site, 296 Fair St., Kingston
845-338-2786
nysparks.com
Demonstrations of meat smoking, hearthside cooking. Hands-on activities of pressing apples into cider, dipping candles, 18th-century toys and games. Free. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
November
23-24 Wreath Fineries at the Wineries
Ulster County
845-256-8456
gunkswine.com
Also Dec. 7-8, 14-15. Receive a souvenir wine glass, grapevine wreath, an ornament and wine tastings at your starting winery, then receive an ornament and wine tastings at the remaining wineries on
the Shawangunk Wine Trail.
24 Rosendale International
Pickle Festival
Rosendale Recreation Center, 1055 Route 32, Rosendale
845-204-8827
rosendalechamber.org/pickle-festival
Cultures of many
countries are repre-
sented with food and music. Vendors offer a variety of wares.
Contests, prizes and
plenty of pickles. Accessible. Always
Sunday before Thanksgiving. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
More than 4,000 attendees annually
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