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What to Do in the Hudson Valley This Weekend Aug 30 – Sep 2

By inside + out | August 28, 2024

Hot-air Balloon Festival, County Fair + Rodeo, Antique + Makers Markets, Irish set + line dancing and more! There’s something for everyone. Check out the events below…

🎉 Windham, Fri Aug 30th, 6pm. Roadhouse 60’s Band + Food Truck Fest at Christman’s Windham House Resort.
Kick off Labor Day weekend with a party! Outdoor bar, food trucks + plenty of dancing under the stars. Info HERE.

🪈Mount Tremper, Fri Aug 30th, 7pm. Ishaan Ghosh at Matagiri Sri Aurobindo Center.
A child prodigy who gave his first Tabla solo recital when he was 2 years old is considered one of the emerging greats in Indian Classical music. He is the son and disciple of the Tabla and Sitar maestro Pandit Nayan Ghosh. Info HERE.

🍿 Bearsville, Fri Aug 30th, 8pm. Ghosts of the Chelsea Hotel + Other Rock & Roll Stories at Bearsville Theater.
This documentary explores the legendary history, cultural impact, and eerie tales of NYC’s Hotel Chelsea, featuring interviews with iconic artists, musicians + the eclectic residents who’ve called it home. Bonus: Q&A session with Man-Laï Liang, Ned Van Zandt + Scott Cohen and more! Info HERE.

🎭 Ellenville, Fri Aug 30th, 8pm – 10pm. Beehive: The 60’s Musical at Shadowland Stages.
Step back into the 1960s with BEEHIVE, a musical celebration of powerful female voices that will have you dancing in the aisles to hits like “Proud Mary,” “A Natural Woman,” + more! Info HERE.

🎨 Phoenicia, Fri Aug 30th – Sat Aug 31st. Phoenicia Festival of the Arts.
The 2nd Annual Celebration of Consciousness, Community, and Creativity. 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.

🎈Lagrangeville, Fri Aug 30th – Sun Sep 1st, The 33rd Annual JPMorgan Chase Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival.
Experience a weekend of over 100 hot-air balloon ascensions, including Moon Glow, tethered rides, full flights, helicopter tours, live music, food trucks, and family fun! Info HERE.

🎠 Chatham, Fri Aug 30th – Mon Sep 2nd, 10am. Columbia County Fair.
Rides, live music, rodeo, monster trucks, agriculture + More! Info HERE.

🕰️ Stormville , Sat Aug 31st, 8am – 4pm. Stormville Airport Antique Show and Flea Market.
As seen on the HGTV show “Flea Market Flip,” the Stormville Flea Market offers anything and everything. Hundreds of vendors offer antiques, jewelry, furniture, artwork, collectibles, crafts, vintage clothes + more. Info HERE.

🛍️ New Paltz, Sat Aug 31st, 10am – 2pm. Hudson Valley Open Market at Ulster County Fairgrounds.
A beautiful outdoor market of artisan makers, live entertainment, food, drink + fun! Info HERE.

🎵 Woodstock, Sat Aug 31st, 11am – 12pm. Family Day with Jenny Lin Piano at Maverick Concerts.
Melody’s Mostly Musical Day follows a child’s musical day from breakfast to bedtime. This short interactive event is designed for enjoyment by children in grades K-6. Admission is free for children and adults. Info HERE.

🎼 Rosendale, Sat Aug 31st, 3pm. Earth Opera: Seeds Under a Nuclear Winter at Widow Jane Mine.
Experience spiritual visions and dreams brought to life through immersive music, performance, and light in a multi-sensory community event. Info HERE.

🎹 Mount Tremper, Sat Aug 31st, 7pm – 9pm. Kings of the Keys at Emerson Resort & Spa.
Legendary “Masters of the Hammond” keyboardists Danny Louis, Eric Finland and Musical Director Bruce Katz come together. Info HERE.

👑 Garrison, Sat Aug 31st, 7:30pm. Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival presents “By The Queen.”
Experience Shakespeare’s story of the “War of the Roses” through the lens of Queen Margaret, the ultimate survivor in a country coming apart at the seams. Part disco party, part riotous post-mortem on a life lived to the fullest. Info HERE.

🦉Kingston, Sun Sep 1st, 9am – 4pm. Red Owl Flea.
First Sundays every month from June – October to hunt for treasure with 20+ vintage sellers, local makers, antique dealers, up cyclers, pickers, collectors, food + more! Info HERE.

☘️ Kingston, Sun Sep 1st, 11:30am – 9pm. 23rd Annual Hooley on the Hudson.
Live music, step dancing, craft + food vendors and activities for all! Info HERE.

👢Bearsville, Sun Sep 1st, 12pm – 6pm. Country Music & Dancing Festival at Bearsville Center.
Live performances from top country artists, line dancing lessons, delicious southern cuisine, and plenty of down-home fun! Info HERE.

🔪Kerhonkson, Sun Sep 1st, 4:30pm – 8pm. Nine Chefs, One Table.
Join Chefs Einat Admony, Amanda Freitag, Esther Choi, Ilan Hall, Gabriele Bertaccini, TJ Steele, Bricia Lopez, Shenarri Freeman, and Miriam Milord as they combine forces to celebrate the end-of-summer harvest and share their culinary inspiration! Info HERE.

🍏 Marlboro, Mon Sep 2nd, 11am – 4pm. Weed Orchards & Winery Labor Day fun!
Join us on Labor Day for apple picking, tractor rides, cafe food + drink. 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.