Hudson Valley
Summer Events Guide
Every season, Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty collects information about community events throughout Westchester and the Hudson Valley for our clients, colleagues, and friends.
For Summer 2010, we’ve assembled this compilation of events, and hope you are able to make the most out of this beautiful season!
If you would like to suggest events for inclusion in our fall or winter guides, just email us your event and contact information at events@randrealty.com
WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM&DUTCHESS COUNTIES:
September 9, Poughkeepsie - Sunset Sensations: A Unique Wine&Food Sampling Series - enjoy a magnificent Hudson River sunset while sipping fine wines paired with delicious culinary creations. Hors d'oeuvres feature seasonal vegetables from the heritage gardens at Locust Grove. Visitors are treated to informal wine pairing presentations. Locust Grove Estate, 2683 South Rd. (845)454-4500 info@lgny.org
September 12, 19, 26, 10-2 PM, White Plains - Bicycle Sundays. The Bronx River Parkway opens to all bicyclists, skaters, scooters, walkers and joggers. No motorized vehicles. Westchester County Center in White Plains to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers. No dogs allowed. Westchester County Center, Bronx River Parkway. Parking $4 in County Center parking lot. (914) 864-PARK. www.westchestergov.com/parks
Ongoing thru October 31, Thursdays thru Sundays, 12-4 PM, Rhinebeck, Wilderstein Historic Site House tours and walking trails. $10 adults, $9 students & seniors, children under 12 free. (Last tour begins at 3:30 PM). (845) 876-4818. www.wilderstein.org
Ongoing thru November, 8-4 PM, White Plains - International Open Air Market selling fresh baked goods, cheeses, fruits vegetables, pickles, olives, nuts, jewelry, clothing, etc. City Hall Court Yard, 255 Main Street.
Ongoing thru November 25, Sundays 10-2 PM, Rhinebeck - Farmers’ Market - Featuring the best & freshest locally grown produce as well as meats, cheeses, breads, wines, flowers, honey and more. Special events and live music all season long. Free seedlings for all moms on opening day! Free. Cheryl Paff (845) 679-7618. www.rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com
ROCKLAND, ORANGE & SULLIVAN COUNTIES:
September 10, 8 PM, Chestnut Ridge - Benefit Concert for Rockland Farm Alliance. Music For Farms will perform a concert entitled "A Musical Harvest" at the Threefold Auditorium at 260 Hungry Hollow Road to Tickets may be purchased at the door: $20 ($15 for students, $10 for children). For more information, call (845) 362-0207 or email events@rocklandfarm.org
September 10, 6-10 PM, Bear Mountain - Good Old-Fashioned New England Clambake. Stand 10 in Bear Mountain State Park, PIP Ext 19 or Rte 9w. $35. Free Parking. No outside food or drinks permitted. RSVP (845) 786-2731.
September 11, 10-5 PM, Pearl River - Annual Flea Market and Craft Fair
More than 30 Local Vendors. Arts & Crafts Items, Collectibles, Clothing, Household Goods, Antiques, Garage Sale Items. Raffles Each Hour. Folk Rock Music at the Gazebo. Free Entry. Central Avenue Field (next to firehouse), Rain Date Sunday 9/12. (845) 920-8160.
September 12, 10-5 PM, Nyack – Septemberfest - Nyack’s Chamber of Commerce street fairs are known far and wide for their combination of merchandise for all tastes and pocketbooks, arts, crafts, food, entertainment and special goings-on, all within the context of the wonderful Village of Nyack, with its own attractions of great shops and restaurants in a charming Victorian setting. (845) 353-2221. www.nyackchamber.org
Ongoing thru September 26, 10-7 PM, Sterling Forest - The New York Renaissance Faire; 16th Century England brought to life. With over 300 costumed characters, dancers, strolling minstrels and storytellers in a Tudor style marketplace of period crafts and games. There will be food, drink, horseback joust, living chessboard, mud show, and more. 600 Rte 17A, (845) 351-5174. www.renfair.com
Ongoing thru October 3, 9-2 PM, Ellenville - Come spend the day at the Ellenville Farmers Market tasting the local wines, fruits, vegetables and baked goods. (845) 647-5150.
Ongoing thru October, 9-2 PM, Tuxedo - Farmers’ Market will be celebrating its 6th Season and open every Saturday at the newly renovated Train Station, on Rte 17. Featuring fresh seasonal fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs, baked goods, and more. (845) 915-4058. www.tuxedofarmersmarket.com
Ongoing thru November 25, 8-2 PM, Thursdays, Nyack - Farmers’ Market will be back for its 9th big season at Main & Ceder Streets. Locally grown fruits, veggies, flowers, herbs, specialty food items plus special events & more. (845) 353-2221. www.nyack.org |