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Powerhouse Theater. Vassar College, POUGHKEEPSIE. New plays, reading festivals and works in progress. 845-437-7235. vassar.edu/powerhouse
Rhinebeck Crafts Festival.
Dutchess County Fairgrounds, RHINEBECK. Contemporary fine craft and art from 200+ American makers. 845-876-4000. artrider.com
Summer Dance Festival.
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park, TIVOLI. Three weeks of indoor and outdoor performances. 845-757-5106. kaatsbaan.org
JULY
Classic & Antique Car Show. Locust Grove Estate, POUGHKEEPSIE. 845-454-4500. lgny.org
Fireworks Over the Hudson:
Walkway Over the Hudson, POUGHKEEPSIE. Watch
the City of Poughkeepsie’s annual fireworks show with an unobstructed view from 212 feet above the Hudson. 845-454-9649. walkway.org
Fourth of July Parade.
HYDE PARK. 845-229-8086. hydeparkny.us
New York Stage and Film Season. Marist College and Vassar College, POUGHKEEPSIE. Theater and film productions
Annual jazz festival on the Hudson River. 845-384-6350. jazzinthevalleyny.org
La Guelaguetza. Victor C. Waryas Park, POUGHKEEPSIE.
This free, vibrant festival celebrating Oaxacan culture offers a variety of activities, food and craft vendors, dance and song. Authentic Mexican and American food, handicraft workshops and children’s activities. facebook.com/ pokguelaguetza
Millbrook Horse Trials.
Coole Park Farm, MILLBROOK. World-class equestrian competition. millbrookhorsetrials.com
The Wassaic Project Summer Exhibition and Festival. WASSAIC. Free live music,
art, dance and film programs in an intimate setting. wassaicproject.org
SEPTEMBER
Art Studio Views Tour.
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS.
Free self-guided tours promote Northern Dutchess artists. Labor Day weekend. artstudioviews.com
Dutchess County Classic.
Walkway Over the Hudson/ Dutchess Rail Trail, POUGHKEEPSIE. Half- marathon, 10k, 5k and kids’ 1-mile races. mhrrc.org
Handcrafted Octoberfest.
Dutchess County Fairgrounds, RHINEBECK. Celebrates
all things small-batch and handspun, with lots of harvest fun for all ages. quailhollow.com
Hudson River Valley Ramble Weekends. Guided hikes, bikes, walks, paddles and explorations in 10-county region (all Sept.). 518-473-3835. hudsonrivervalleyramble.com
Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival. Tymor Park, UNION VALE. Liftoffs all weekend; family activities. 845-454-1700. dcrcoc.org/ balloonfestival
Kevin McCurdy’s Haunted Mansion. Bowdoin Park, WAPPINGERS FALLS. Halloween attraction as seen on AMC show “Fear Fest” (through Oct.). thehauntedmansion.com
Oktoberfest. Germania of POUGHKEEPSIE. Great
German food, music and dancing (weekend after Labor Day). 845-471-0609. germaniapok.com
Orvis Game Fair & Country Sporting Weekend. Orvis Sandanona Shooting Grounds, MILLBROOK. Fly-fishing demos, dog-training seminars, birds of prey exhibitions, hands-on youth programs and a Land Rover driving course. orvis.com/sandanona
Rhinebeck Porchfest.
RHINEBECK. Enjoy the talent of 100-plus musicians and bands on over 20 porches of historic homes. rbkporchfest.com
Village of Red Hook Hard Scrabble Day Concert & Festival. RED HOOK. An annual celebration of Red Hook’s rural heritage and rich history. hardscrabbleday.org
OCTOBER
A Gathering of Old Cars.
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, STAATSBURG. Mansion tours
NOVEMBER
Beacon Bonfire Music and Arts Festival. Main Street, BEACON. Snuggle up to one of the bonfires burning on Main Street and enjoy performances by more than 100 artists at more than a dozen venues. beaconbonfire.com
Holiday Crafts Fair. Dutchess Community College, POUGHKEEPSIE. Juried
craft show. 845-431-8400. sunydutchess.edu/alumni_ foundation/foundationevents/ annualcraftfair
Hudson Valley Train & Hobby Show. MJN Convention Center, POUGHKEEPSIE. Railroad expo featuring 20,000 square feet of train memorabilia and model exhibits. 845-297-0901. hydeparkstation.com
DECEMBER
from aspiring creators.
Dongan Park, POUGHKEEPSIE. Downtown holiday festival. cityofpoughkeepsie.com
newyorkstageandfilm.org
AUGUST
Bard Music Festival. Fisher Center for Performing Arts, Bard College, ANNANDALE- ON-HUDSON. Examines the life and work of one composer over several weeks. 845-758-7900. fishercenter.bard.edu/bmf
Dutchess County Fair.
Dutchess County Fairgrounds, RHINEBECK. Second-largest
agricultural NYS fair. 845-876-4000. dutchessfair.com
Jazz in the Valley. Victor C. Waryas Park, POUGHKEEPSIE.
ArtEast Open Studio Tour.
EASTERN DUTCHESS. Artists open their studios and galleries. Great road trip through eastern Dutchess during foliage season. arteastdutchess.com
Barn Star Antiques at Rhinebeck. Dutchess County Fairgrounds, RHINEBECK. Furniture, folk art and country items. 845-876-4000. barnstar.com
Historic Graveyard Tours.
St. James’ Church, HYDE PARK. Historic figures tell
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and car show. 845-889-8851.
Holiday Decorated Mansions & Historic Sites. MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. Estates and homesteads decked out in festive décor. dutchesstourism. com/greatestatesholidays
Kevin McCurdy’s Holiday Spirit Festival. WAPPINGERS FALLS. Walk through a winter wonderland and see Santa’s Workshop. 845-297-XMAS. holidayspiritfestival.com
Sinterklaas. RHINEBECK. Dutch Christmas tradition; huge festival and parade. sinterklaasrhinebeck.com
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their fascinating stories.
stjameshydepark.org/ graveyard-tours
Hudson Valley Gospel Festival. Bowdoin Park, WAPPINGERS FALLS. Afternoon of music from gospel singers, choirs and praise dancers. 845-454-3222.
artsmidhudson.org/ hv-gospel-fest
Celebration of Lights.
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