Bard SummerScape returns for its 15th season with seven weeks of music, opera, theater, dance, film, and cabaret performances keyed to the life and times of 19th century Polish composer Fryderyk Chopin
A leisurely weekend of literary-inspired diversions for every Jane Austen devotee includes dessert & a talk titled "The Look of Lizzie Bennet's England" which describes the architecture and art, towns and cities, clothing and furniture and more as a setting for Pride and Prejudice, full English afternoon tea and a talk about taking tea during Jane Austen's time, a Regency-style dinner party, chance to play a game of whist, Sunday brunch & a quiz with
1940’s Weekend: Come catch a glimpse of life during WWII, with home front demos, military displays, American style food, dancers, and musicians.
Each participant chooses an Austen character to be while we participate throughout the weekend in a variety of Regency period activities which may include a Regency dinner party, whist, English country dancing, quill pen making and letter writing, crewel embroidery or tatting lessons, rolled paper decoration, croquet, sewing workshops, riding (side-saddle or astride), carriage driving, archery, and fencing. Period dress is encouraged. Advance reservations essential. Cost: $395 single, $365 pp double, $300 pp triple includes
Enjoy fresh, local Hudson Valley corn, watermelon, chili, cold drinks and other summer treats alongside live music, environmental speakers and displays, crafts, and food vendors. An all ages event, there will be plenty of free activities for kids!
Hudson Valley Magazine's Burger & Beer Bash brings together all the greatest elements of summer: juicy burgers, cold beer, live music and competition. This is an over 21 event.
Maybe you can't spend the weekend at Downton Abbey, but you can spend it in a stately mansion with a marble vestibule and fireplaces in the bedrooms. Attend a comfortable dinner with a detailed explanation of table settings, etiquette history, and properly managing everything from unfolding a napkin to holding your coffee cup. Gain new appreciation for the downstairs staff by decanting through a silver funnel or serving the sauce, all in a dining room
Rafting, biking, hiking, with an all you can eat hot dog and s’mores campfire!
Enjoy the sweet sounds of jazz with the majestic Hudson River as a backdrop. All day music, gates open at 11:00am, music begins at noon.
The 2nd largest county fair in NYS is a showplace for agriculture; see thousands of farm animals, agrarian exhibits and horticulture displays. Free shows and attractions all day in the Talent Tent and around the grounds, plus big name talent at the Grandstand. See historic trasures like the Antiques Museum Village. Enjoy carnival rides and games. Also, cooking demos, shopping for fine arts, crafts and more. Discount admission, ride and food tickets are available online.
Groton Olde Home Days is a annual event held in August! We have a NEW AND EXCITING EVENT PLANNED our 2017 dates will be Thursday, Friday and Saturday August 24, 26 & 26th 2017.
The Great Catskill Mountain BBQ Fest in Fleischmanns isa Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) sanctioned professional bbq competition and festival.
