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Sinterklaas, Rhinebeck
Path Through History Weekend. Heritage and cultural celebrations and special programs promote the unique history of NYS. paththroughhistory.iloveny.com
Poughkeepsie Open Studios Tour. POUGHKEEPSIE. Self- guided walking tour of artist studios, galleries and events. poughkeepsieopenstudios.org
Powerhouse Theater/
New York Stage and Film Season. Vassar College, POUGHKEEPSIE. New plays, reading festivals and works in progress. 845-437-7235. vassar.edu/powerhouse; newyorkstageandfilm.org
Rhinebeck Crafts Festival.
Dutchess County Fairgrounds, RHINEBECK. 845-876-4000. artrider.com
JULY
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.
Free self-guided tours promote Northern Dutchess artists. artstudioviews.com
Dutchess County Classic.
Dutchess Rail Trail, POUGHKEEPSIE. Full and half marathons, 5k and kids’ 1 mile races. dcclassic.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. Dutchess County Fairgrounds, UNION VALE. Liftoffs all weekend; family activities. 845-454-1700. dcrcoc.org/balloonfestival
Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival. Dutchess County Fairgrounds, RHINEBECK. Wine, craft beer and food tastings. 845-658-7181. hudsonvalleywinefest.com
Kevin McCurdy’s Haunted Mansion. WAPPINGERS FALLS. Halloween attraction. Through Oct. 845-297-BATT. thehauntedmansion.com
Oktoberfest. Great German food, music and dancing. Germania of POUGHKEEPSIE. Weekend after Labor Day. germaniapok.com. 845-471-0609.
Orvis Game Fair & Country Sporting Weekend. 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 historic porches of homes. rbkporchfest.com.
Village of Red Hook Hard Scrabble Day Concert & Festival. RED HOOK. An annual celebration of Red Hook’s
Pumpkin Festival. Pete & Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park, BEACON. Fun, food and music on the Hudson waterfront. beaconsloopclub.org
NOVEMBER
Beer, Bourbon &
Bacon. Barton Orchards, POUGHQUAG. Sample beer, bourbon and bacon. Live music. beerbourbonbacon.com
Holiday Crafts Fair.
Dutchess Community College, POUGHKEEPSIE. Juried craft show. 845-431-8400. sunydutchess.edu/alumni_ foundation/foundationevents/ annualcraftfair
Hudson Valley Restaurant Week. Top chefs highlight the region’s bounty with 3-course prix-fixe menus. valleytable.com/hvrw
Red Hook’s The Chocolate Festival. RED HOOK. Music, tastings, chocolate wars and Hot Chocolate 5K race. 845-758-0824. redhookchamber.org
DECEMBER
Celebration of Lights
Parade and Fireworks. POUGHKEEPSIE. Community parade followed by fireworks and tree lighting. bardavon.org
Holiday Decorated Mansions & Historic Sites. dutchesstourism.com/ greatestatesholidays
Kevin McCurdy’s Holiday Spirit Festival. WAPPINGERS FALLS. Family fun attraction. 845-297-XMAS. holidayspiritfestival.com
Sinterklaas. RHINEBECK. Dutch Christmas tradition; festival and parade. sinterklaasrhinebeck.com
Note: Events are subject to change.
rural heritage and rich history.
Classic & Antique Car
Show. Locust Grove Estate, POUGHKEEPSIE. 845-454-4500. lgny.org
OCTOBER
ArtEast Open Studio Tour.
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
Gathering of Old Cars.
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, STAATSBURG. 845-889-8851. nysparks.com/historic-sites/25/ details.aspx
Handcrafted Octoberfest.
Dutchess County Fairgrounds, RHINEBECK.Celebrates all things small-batch and hand- spun, with lots of harvest fun for all ages. quailhollow.com
hardscrabbleday. wordpress.com
Fourth of July Parade.
HYDE PARK. 845-229-8086. hydeparkny.us
Pride in July at Barton Orchards. POUGHQUAG. Live entertainment and family-friendly activities celebrating Pride Month. bartonorchards.com
AUGUST
Bard Music Festival. Fisher Center for Performing Arts, Bard College, ANNANDALE- ON-HUDSON. Examines 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. Annual jazz festival on the Hudson River. 845-384-6350. jazzinthevalleyny.org
La Guelaguetza.
Victor C. Waryas Park, POUGHKEEPSIE. This vibrant festival is free for all attendees and 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
Historic Graveyard Tours.
St. James’ Church, HYDE PARK. Historic figures tell their fascinating stories. stjameshydepark.org/ graveyardtours.htm
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
Hudson Valley Train & Hobby Show. MJN Convention Center, POUGHKEEPSIE. 845-297-0901. hydeparkstation.com
NYS Sheep & Wool Family Festival. Dutchess County Fairgrounds, RHINEBECK. Spinning, dyeing and weaving expo. Livestock sale. 845-876-4000. sheepandwool.com
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