What to Do in the Hudson Valley This Weekend Aug 2 – Aug 4

Ulster County Fair, Phoenicia Festival of the Arts, Woodstock ’94 + Flamenco Festivals, Balinese music, yoga retreat, beach party + more! There’s something for everyone. Check out the events below…

🎨 Phoenicia, Fri Aug 2nd – Sun Aug 4th, Phoenicia Festival of the Arts.
The 2nd Annual Celebration of Consciousness, Community, and Creativity starts on August 1st and runs until August 31st. A month-long extravaganza aimed at uniting communities through the transformative power of art + creativity. Activities include creative workshops, talks + mixers, performances, art + more! Info HERE.

🎡 New Platz, Fri Aug 2nd – Sun Aug 4th (started Jul 30th), 4pm – 10pm. The Ulster County Fair.
Fun rides, games, nostalgic fair food, and so much more! Info HERE.

🎧 Oak Hill, Fri Aug 2nd – Sun Aug 4th, 3pm. Dope Jams Open-Air Festival at Locust Grove.
A strangely enticing community of outcasts, rogue adventurers and veteran music obsessors make their home in this bizarre yet beautiful amalgamation. Info HERE.

💃 Millbrook, Fri Aug 2nd + Sat Aug 3rd. 5pm. Hudson Valley Flamenco Festival.
Experience the vibrant celebration of music, dance + culture featuring world-class artists + electrifying performances! Info HERE.

🧘‍♂️ Phoenicia, Fri Aug 2nd – Sun Aug 4th, 3pm. 5th Annual Deep Space Experience at Menla.
A transformative journey of sound, yoga + breath work set amidst 330 acres of pristine mountain forests. Info HERE.

⛵️ Kingston, Sat Aug 3rd + Sun Aug 4th, 10am – 5:30pm. Discovering Amistad at Hudson River Maritime Museum.
The Amistad is a replica of the historic schooner commandeered by African Captives as they fought for freedom in the 1839 Amistad Uprising. Come witness history! Info HERE.

🦪 Beacon, Sat Aug 3rd + Sun Aug 4th, 12pm – 7pm. Oyster Party at Hudson Valley Brewery.
Come drink, shucking oysters with Oyster Party + meet new people. Info HERE.

🖼️ Shady, Sat Aug 3rd, 2pm – 5pm. Mary Frank Opening Reception at Elena Zang Gallery.
A contemporary fine arts gallery showing internationally known + regional artists living in the Mid-Hudson Valley. Info HERE.

☮️ Saugerties, Sat Aug 3rd, 2pm – 9pm. Woodstock ’94 Remembered at Cantine Field.
Join us for an incredible art and music event featuring 7 bands, guest MCs, and a food truck festival! Info HERE.

🪘Woodstock, Sat Aug 3rd, 4pm – 9pm. Reggae in the Garden at Colony Woodstock.
A mix of bands featuring Mystic Bowie’s Talking Dreads, Worl-A-Girl, Energy Dance Company and Upstate Reggae Possie. Info HERE.

🦉Kingston, Sun Aug 4th, 9am – 4pm. Red Owl Flea.
First Sundays every month from June – October to hunt for treasure with 20+ vintage sellers, local makers, antique dealers, upcyclers, pickers, collectors, food + more! Info HERE.

🏖️ East Durham, Sun Jun 30th, 12pm – 4pm. Summer Beach Party at Zoom Flume.
Enjoy a day of slides, splashes + lots of smiles while DJ Pat Del cranks up the music and Foam Party! Info HERE.

🎸 Montgomery, Sun Aug 4th, 12pm – 5pm. Mushroom & Wine Fest at City Winery HV.
Get ready to groove to the rhythms of The Dave Matthews Tribute Band and a day filled with other live performances, art exhibitions, and local artisans galore. From savory tastings to lively music, let the festival spirit whisk you away on a Hudson Valley adventure like no other! Info HERE.

📚 Sun Aug 4th, 3pm – 5pm. Sapphic Salon at Blue Heron Books.
Sapphic Salon featuring writers: Stephanie Davies, Janlori Goldman + E.C. Bell. Info HERE.

📯Chatham, Sun Aug 4th, 4pm -7pm. Gamelan at Center for Contemporary Performance (PS21).
Gamelan Yowana Sari of 20 artists perform traditional Balinese music and dance for the “Samara Dana” gamelan, plus new works by Michael Gordon + Evan Ziporyn. Info HERE.

👨‍🌾 Explore Hudson Valley’s vibrant Spring to Fall Farmers Markets + CSA, which support small local farms, foster a sense of community, and promote healthy living. From live entertainment to family-friendly activities, they offer a fun and diverse experience for all! Info HERE.

👉 Know of more cool events happening in the Hudson Valley/Catskills area?
Leave them in the comments below.

Have a wonderful weekend from Inside+Out Upstate NY!