What’s Happening in Ulster County?
Looking for somewhere to go or something to do this weekend? Let me help you out!
Saturday October 4th
Heart of the Hudson Valley Bounty Festival 10am-4pm
http://hvbountyfestival.com/
Farming in the Hudson Valley”400 +Years”
From “A-Z”… Apples to Zucchini
- Farm to Table Restaurant Agri-Cuisine Tent
- Crafts
- Handmade Items
- Businesses
- Farmers Market (Local Harvest): Organic & Traditionally Grown Produce, Wineries, Artisan Cheese & Breads, Baked Goods & Speciality Farm Items
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- Live Music / Drum Lessons
- Demonstrations; Karate, Yoga
- Dance Performances
- Magic/Puppet/Science Show
- Kids Activities & Bounce House
- Sports; Bocce, Basketball
- Recreation
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RITE NIGHT: A Halloween Celebration. Music, performance art, mischief and merriment. Many of the finest musicians and performers from the Hudson Valley and beyond will join together to celebrate the Halloween season. We begin promptly at eight ‘o clock and end as the clock strikes twelve. Admission $5. Stone Mountain Farm, 475 River Road Extension, New Paltz; (845) 658-8540; For more info email
stame613@newschool.edu www.facebook.com/events/260713540786102
18th Century Autumn Festival. Experience the activities that were commonly performed in the fall during the 18th century. Demonstrations include meat smoking, blacksmithing, hearthside cooking, and pressing apples into cider. Hands-on activities include making cornhusk dolls and action figures, dried apple wreaths and dipping candles. Mingle with 18th century re-enactors, and enjoy live entertainment. The event is free and fun for the whole family. Guided tours of the Senate House will be provided by costumed interpreters at the usual rate of $4 for adults, $3 for seniors; children 12 and under are free. Senate House and Museum, 296 Fair Street, Kingston; 11am-3pm; For info call (845) 338-2786.
Sunday, October 5th
First Annual Runway Adoptathon 12pm
http://www.ucspca.org
Ulster County SPCA presents the First Annual Runway Adoptathon hosted by Mariner’s Harbor Restaurant at Mayor T.R. Gallo Park. This event features the music of the Michael Dell Orchestra, 4 Guys in Disguise, Circle 65, and Maria Hickey & 4G.
12-2 p.m. The Michael Dell Orchestra – Sinatra/Big Band
1 p.m. Public Dog Show with prizes
3-4 p.m. Circle 65 Band – Pop hits
5:30 – 9:30 p.m. 4 Guys in Disguise and Maria Hickey & 4G, 4G at Mariner’s
2014 Annual Mum Festival. (Rain Date October 12th) See thousands of mums in bloom. Live music, arts and crafts booths, martial arts demonstrations, face painting, art contest, Mum Queen, and refreshments. Seamon’s Park, Saugerties; noon-5pm; For info email ressonoah@aol.com
Saturday & Sunday
Oktoberfest. Hunter Mountain. Our Oktoberfest, now 4 weekends long, features authentic German and German-American entertainment in the beauty of the northern Catskills in autumn. Experience live entertainment and great food surrounded by lush fall foliage. Our modern celebration of the harvest features numerous vendors, free crafts for the kids, and much more. Free Admission makes it an affordable, fun time for all ages. Rain or shine. Hunter Mountain, Hunter; 11am-6:15pm; For more information and concurrent events visit
www.huntermtn.com/summer/festivals/oktoberfest
