What to Do in the Hudson Valley This Weekend Jun 7 – Jun 9

PRIDE Month is in full swing in the Hudson Valley! Check out a parade, performance + educational events. Plus, literary + strawberry festivals, a fly fishing tournament + sailing the Hudson River. There is always something for everyone! Take your pick below…

🎣 Mount Tremper, Fri Jun 7th, 7am – 9pm. 3rd Annual Catskills Fly Fishing Tournament at The Howland House.
25 two-person teams, a BBQ dinner, drinks, goodie bags + guaranteed good time! Info HERE.

🛍️ Catskill, Fri Jun 7th, 9am – 8pm. Catskill First Fridays.
Catskill local businesses come together for an all-day celebration of our community, with extended hours, sips and snacks, pop-ups, discounts, music, and more every first Friday of the month!

📝 Beacon, Fri Jun 7th – Sun Jun 9th, 10am – 4pm. Beacon LitFest 2024 at the Howland Cultural Center.
A 3-day celebration of the literary arts, including readings, performances, workshops + more. Info HERE.

🌈 Athens, Fri Jun 7th, 5pm – 7pm. First Friday: Pride Edition at Athens Cultural Center.
celebrate the opening of our exhibition Next to the Wild: the Seen and the Discovered, and invite all community members to a night of art, music, jokes + PRIDE! Info HERE.

🎬 Saugerties, Fri Jun 7th – Sun Jun 9th, 7:30pm. More Than A Feeling Comedy Fest at Upstate Films.
Featuring all kinds of comedy: Standup, Sketch, Variety, Solo Shows, Improv + Music! Info HERE.

🍷 Rhinebeck, Sat Jun 8th, 10am – 6pm. Rhinebeck Crafts Festival at Dutchess County Fairgrounds.
Featuring contemporary fine craft + art by 200+ American makers. Find original fashions, accessories, jewelry, art, gourmet foods, specialties, concessions + tastings from local distilleries and wineries! Info HERE.

🪘Woodstock, Sat Jun 8th, 10:30am – 1pm. West African Drum + Dance Classes at Mountainview Studios.
Master Drummer + Dancer Mamadouba “Mohamed” Camara + his son Abou are returning to the Hudson Valley for a special drumming class at 10:30am + dancing class at 11:30am. This is fire! Read the article to learn more about these classes. Info HERE.

🏳️‍🌈 Poughkeepsie, Sat June 8th, 11am – 5pm. Poughkeepsie Pride Parade + Festival 2024.
Over 80 vendors and local businesses, banned books, giveaways + more! Info HERE.

🖼️ Beacon, Sat Jun 8th, 11am – 9pm. Beacon Second Saturdays.
Second Saturday is a lively day-to-night celebration of Beacon’s galleries, restaurants, and other businesses on the second Saturday of each month. Info HERE.

🦄 Woodstock, Sat Jun 8th, 1pm – 2:30pm. Drag Story Time and Sparkle Party with Katarina Mirage.
Special guest storyteller Katarina Mirage will tell stories about love, peace, and acceptance. We will have refreshments, crafts, glitter stickers, and giveaways! Info HERE.

🎻 Shandaken, Sat Jun 8th, 1pm – 4pm. Music in the Meadow with Shane Rennison at Shandaken Inn.
Summer music + BBQ series in the meadow. Info HERE.

🦪 Athens, Sat Jun 8th + Sun Jun 9th, 1pm – 9pm. Oyster Fest at Stewart House.
Oysters + live music, grilling and the river. What more could you want? Info HERE.

🌈 Woodstock, Sat June 8th, 2pm – 6pm. Woodstock NY Pride Tea Dance with DJ Karin Ward.
Step back in time to the iconic tea dances of the 1950s and 1960s with Woodstock NY Pride’s sponsored Tea Danc at Millstream Tavern. Info HERE.

🌈 Woodstock, Sun Jun 9th, 11am – 1:30pm. Woodstock NY Inaugural Pride Parade 2024.
Woodstock Inaugural Celebration of Pride on the weekend of June 7-9th. Celebrating the community’s rich artistic heritage + commitment to inclusivity, particularly in supporting + celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. Info HERE.

🍓 Beacon, Sun Jun 9th, 12pm – 5pm. Beacon Sloop Club Strawberry Festival.
Live music, strawberry shortcake, free sails on the Woody Guthrie boat + more! Info HERE.

☀️ Cold Spring, Sun Jun 9th, 1pm – 4pm. Lawn Party at The Glynwood Center for Regional Food + Farming.
Start off the summer celebrating community by relaxing with friends old + new while enjoying delicious local food + drinks, live jazz music, + lawn games. 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!