2026 Editor’s Picks: What to Do in the Hudson Valley on Jul 10 – Jul 12

Summer is settling into its sweetest rhythm. Whether you’re chasing live music, wandering through an art market, or finding a new favorite small-town festival, there’s plenty to fill the weekend. Here’s what’s happening around the Catskills in the Hudson Valley. Hot List below…

ALL WEEKEND

🎙️ Annandale-on-Hudson, Fri + Sat. Martha Redbone’s Guardian Spirit: The Words of bell hooks at Spiegeltent at Fisher Center at Bard.
Artist, composer + vocalist Martha Redbone returns to Bard SummerScape with a genre-defying musical exploration of bell hooks’ poetry, blending Appalachian roots, storytelling + powerful reflections on place, identity + legacy. Info HERE.

👨‍🎨 New Paltz, Fri + Sat. If Not in the World, “Then in Each Other” at Roost Arts Hudson Valley.
A group exhibition featuring Hudson Valley artists exploring themes of belonging, migration, memory, resilience + collective survival through sculpture, installation, painting, textiles, printmaking + assemblage. Info HERE.

🏳️‍🌈 Pine Hill, Fri + Sat. Pine Hill Pride 2026.
The small but mighty hamlet of Pine Hill celebrates its second annual Pride with food, drinks, entertainment + a joyful weekend of love, community, dancing + LGBTQ+ celebration in the Catskills. Info HERE.

🎻 Delhi, Fri + Sat. Honest Brook Music Festival.
Enjoy intimate chamber music performances in the Catskills featuring acclaimed musicians in a beautiful countryside setting just outside Delhi. Info HERE.

🛍️ New Paltz, Sat + Sun. Vintage in the Hudson Valley Festival at Ulster County Fairgrounds.
More than 250 vintage dealers, local makers, live music, food trucks + retro finds fill the fairgrounds for one of the summer’s most anticipated weekends. Info HERE.

🎭 Hunter, Sat + Sun. Much Ado About Nothing at Catskill Mountain Foundation’s Red Barn.
Shakespeare’s beloved comedy comes to life under the tent with romance, rivalry, live music + plenty of mischief in a lively Catskills setting. Runs through July 26. Info HERE.

🫐 Hudson Valley, ALL weekend! Your Ultimate Guide to the Hudson Valley’s Vibrant Farmers Markets: Spring to Fall.
Your go-to guide to the Hudson Valley’s vibrant Farmers Markets, spring through fall—where fresh seasonal produce, local farms and community come together. Info HERE.

FRIDAY, JULY 10

🇹🇭 Woodstock, 5pm. Sneak Peek Opening Night: Bangkok Market at Dixon Roadside.
Chef Elizabeth Calvo brings the flavors of Thailand to Woodstock with build-your-own curry plates, seasonal specialties, classic street food favorites + authentic Thai iced drinks inspired by the everyday rice-and-curry shops of her childhood. Info HERE.

🎨 Saugerties, 5pm – 7pm. Art in the Barn Opening Reception at Dutch Barn Art & Heritage Gallery.
Step inside a historic 1760s Dutch barn transformed into a pop-up gallery featuring the work of 46 local artists across painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, mixed media + more. Info HERE.

🪕 Andes, 5:30pm. Summer Square Dance at Andes Fire Department Pavilion.
Kick up your heels with a beginner-friendly dance lesson, live old-time string band, barbecue dinner + a night of community and Catskills tradition supporting the Andes Society for History & Culture. Info HERE.

⚾ Red Hook, 5:30pm. Kingston Guards Vintage Base Ball at Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome.
Step back into the 1800s with a vintage baseball game featuring period rules, historic uniforms + a unique evening of living history alongside antique aircraft at the Aerodrome. Info HERE.

🪵 Catskill, 6pm – 7:30pm. River Charcuterie Board Making Class at Catskill Mountain Woodworking.
Get hands-on with a creative Sip & Pour workshop where participants design their own river charcuterie board, choosing colors, mixing epoxy + learning the craft behind these one-of-a-kind wooden creations. Info HERE.

🎨 New Paltz, 6:30pm. Unison’s 50th Anniversary Gala at Liberty View Farm.
Celebrate five decades of creativity with an immersive evening of art, performance + connection inspired by A Midsummer Night’s Dream, honoring Unison’s legacy and the transformative power of the arts. Info HERE.

SATURDAY, JULY 11

🛍️ Hunter, 11am – 2pm. Fellow’s Makers’ Market at Fellow Mountain Cafe.
The Catskills makers market returns for its second season with a rotating lineup of local artists, handmade goods, vintage finds, small businesses + delicious treats on the lawn at Fellow. Info HERE.

🧑‍🎨 Ghent, 1pm – 4pm. Artists Open Studios at Art Omi.
Meet international artists-in-residence + explore paintings, sculpture, installations + works in progress during this free afternoon of creative exchange inside the Studio Barn. Info HERE.

🎸 Warwick, 2pm – 5pm. Live Music with Worm Farm at Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery.
Spend a summer afternoon enjoying live music, estate-made cider, wine + spirits while relaxing on the farm surrounded by orchards, wildflower meadows and mountain views. Info HERE.

☘️ Phoenicia, 7pm. Flying Cat Music Series: Caroline and Tom at Phoenicia Playhouse.
The acclaimed Irish traditional duo brings concertina, uilleann pipes + centuries-old melodies to the stage with a vibrant performance rooted in tradition, storytelling + the lively spirit of Irish music. Info HERE.

🎤 Saugerties, 8pm. Benefit Concert for Hudson River Sloop Clearwater with Jenna Nicholls + Dorraine Scofield at The Local.
An evening of music honoring the legacy of Pete Seeger and supporting Hudson River Sloop Clearwater’s mission of environmental education, advocacy + community action along the river. Info HERE.

SUNDAY, JULY 12

🚗 Saugerties, 1pm – 6pm. Sawyer Motors Car Show on Main + Partition Streets.
One of the Hudson Valley’s largest classic car shows returns with 500+ vintage vehicles, live entertainment, local shops + restaurants, and a community tradition supporting local nonprofits through the Sawyer Automotive Foundation. Info HERE.

🧘‍♀️ Newburgh, 1:30pm – 8:30pm. HAÜS 5.0 at The Ellis.
A midday to sunset ritual blending yoga, sound journey, Afro house, jazz + techno with immersive performances, movement, and community connection inside one of Newburgh’s most unique creative spaces. Info HERE.

🎭 Millbrook, 2:30pm. “As You Like It” Shakespeare in the Vineyard at Millbrook Winery.
Enjoy an afternoon of live theater, wine + scenic vineyard views as Shakespeare’s timeless storytelling comes to life in a beautiful Hudson Valley setting. Info HERE.

🎻 Woodstock, 4pm – 6pm. Catalyst Quartet at Maverick Chamber Music Festival.
The Grammy Award-winning string quartet brings a vibrant program featuring works by Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson, Philip Glass, George Gershwin + Maurice Ravel to the historic Maverick stage. Info HERE.

Photo by Peter Aaron of the Fisher Center at Bard

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