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What to Do in the Hudson Valley This Weekend Aug 23 – Aug 25

By inside + out | August 21, 2024

The Summer HOOT, Vintage Biplanes + Dutchess County Fair, Record Label Launch, ECOART for Kids, Flowers + Tacos, Dairy Drag + more! Something for everyone. Choose your event below…

🎻 Olivebridge, Fri Aug 23rd – Sun Aug 25th. Summer Hoot at Ashokan Center.
Three days of eclectic live roots music, restorative time in nature, and inter-generational community building. Info HERE.

🎡 Rhinebeck, Fri Aug 23rd – Sun Aug 25th, 10am – 8pm. Dutchess County Fair.
Experience the best of summer at the Dutchess County Fair with thrilling rides, live entertainment, and delicious food for the whole family! Info HERE.

🌻 Poughquag, Fri Aug 23rd – Sun Aug 25th, 6th Annual Sunflower Festival at Barton Orchards.
Take a hayride to a stunning five-acre field of 100,000 sunflowers in various colors. Enjoy cutting sunflowers, live music, drinks, + craft vendors. Info HERE.

🏰 Beacon, Fri Aug 23rd, 6pm. Movie Night on Bannerman Island.
Join us for a sunset cruise to Bannerman Island for a summer of classic films! Tonight’s feature: Jurassic Park. Tickets include the boat ride. Info HERE.

🐋 Kingston, Fri Aug 23rd – 25th, 8pm. ArtPort Presents Hot Salt Cold Light.
Experience the ocean opera ” Hot Salt Cold Light,” where whale songs merge with human sounds, premiering at ArtBuoy Gallerie by the Hudson River. Info HERE.

🎙️ Woodstock, Fri Aug 23rd, 8pm – 11pm. Rebel Soul Music Fair at Colony Woodstock.
Get ready to groove at the launch of ZIQ STREET Label – it’s gonna be lit! Info HERE.

✈️ Red Hook, Sat Aug 24th, 8am – 1pm. Vintage Biplane Fly-In at Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome.
“It Takes Two Wings” to make a biplane weekend special. Our friends fly their vintage biplanes in, and everyone goes to the Dutchess County Fair! Info HERE.

🚠 Highmount, Sat Aug 24th, 9am – 3pm. Belleayre Car Show presented by the Catskill Mountain Car Club.
Enjoy the the car show, food trucks, trophies, Gondola rides, disc golf + more! Info HERE.

🍄 Windham, Sat Aug 24th, 11am – 12pm. Brainstorm Foraging Walk with Alice Mushroom at Wylder.
A guided foraging walk led by local foraging expert Renee Baume. Info HERE.

🎨 Kingston, Sat Aug 24th, 11am – 12:30pm. ECOART for Kids at Kingston Social Art Cafe.
A kid-guided experience full of fun and self-expression. Info HERE.

💐Hudson, Sat Aug 24th, 4pm – 8pm. Picnic, Flowers + Tacos at Kado Farms.
Picnic on the farm for our summer U-pick Series. Enjoy delicious authentic Mexican birria tacos @sac_chinos and go home with a bouquet of fresh flowers. Info HERE.

🤖 Glenford, Sat Aug 24th 6pm – 9pm. Queen of Rogues Gallery presents Artomation.
Opening reception for an immersive exhibition of retro-futuristic works by Gabriel Aronson @artomaton. Info HERE.

💃 Pine Plains, Sat Aug 24th, 6pm – 11pm. Dairy Drag at Chaseholm Farm.
A longstanding tradition hosting performers in their mid-century dairy barn for an evening unlike any other, food trucks + more! Info HERE.

🪘 Newburgh, Sun Aug 25th, 1pm – 2:30pm. African Dance Workshop at Newburgh Armory.
Master dancer Lamine Thiam and live drumming will guarantee an invigorating and joyous time! Info HERE.

🍎 Stone Ridge, Sun Aug 25th, 5-7pm. Sip and Sound Series at Stone Ridge Orchard.
A late summer Deep Listening meditation + sound bath with Katie Down under the ancient oak tree, followed by cider flights in the tasting room. 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.