Events & Activities In The Catskills & Hudson Valley | September 2023
Posted by Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty on Sunday, August 27th, 2023 at 7:25am
As the summer's warmth gives way to the crispy days of early fall, sweater weather begins in the Catskills and Hudson Valley regions. Shake out your cashmere crewnecks (we're not ready to commit to the turtlenecks yet), and get ready for the kaleidoscopic of events that accompany the shifting colors of the leaves in early fall here. From the vibrant harvest festivals like Saugerties' Garlic Festival that pay homage to the bounties of the season, to art walks that give art lovers the chance to explore the towns of the region as they drive while gaining an understanding of the lives and homes of the local artists they admire, September and early October in the Catskills and Hudson Valley promiss an enriching tapestry of experiences to choose from.
As the local experts in Real Estate, we're always looking for events, large and small, to share with our clients, friends and neighbors. Share yours in the comments if we missed it or send us an email at info@villagegreenrealty.com.
Cat’s Meow Gala and Auction
Where: Catskill, New York
Sunday, September 17th.
Regional artists create masterpieces using fiberglass cat forms. They've been gracing the streets of Catskill all summer and now they're up for auction. Our own Angela Lanuto will be serving as Auctioneer! Join us at the auction and bid, bid, bid. Almost everyone one of us at Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty has more than one cat already! We're running out of room!
Hudson River Valley Ramble
Where: Hudson Valley
The Hudson River Valley Ramble is a whole series of events - two months long (September and October). Following the ramble will take you across the region, inside and out. Click below for the very robust brochure and choose the parts of the ramble you'll participate in. Event promoters always say, "there's something for everyone." In this case, it's true.
Hudson Valley Hot Air Balloon Festival
Where: Union Vale, NY
Hot air balloons are such a novelty! If you've never flown in one this may be your best chance. With a total of 120 flights planned you can float like The Wizard, enjoy live music, crafts, and fireworks in the evening.
Lucid Dream Minigolf: In Search Of Lost Time
Where: Athens, NY
Minigolf with a very creative bent. Visit the beautiful, historic village of Athens for the day and attend this theatre piece w/in a golf game. How many times is the opportunity going to present itself?
Art Studio Views #16
Where: Rhinebeck, NY
Art Studio Views is a free, self-guided, family-friendly event designed to promote local artists in Northern Dutchess & Southern Columbia counties. 30 artists open their homes for tours of their studios.
Some Small Threats
Where: Kingston, NY
Headstone Gallery in Kingston almost exclusively hosts exhibitions of single artists. Join them for the opening of Michael McGrath's Some Small Threats series (yes, we spelled that properly). You may have noted Headstone if you've been in Uptown Kingston - there's a very cool "Big Emotions" wirework out front. Big Emotions!
Story Walk In The Woodland
Where: Tannersville, NY
What is a story walk? It's a journey through the woods that incorporates a story, in this case Audrey Penn’s The Kissing Hand, illustrated by Ruth E. Harper and Nancy M. Leak. Pages are posted along the paths and related crafts are offered so that you can take something of the experience with you. This story series is a collab between the Mountain Top Arboretum and Mountain Top Library.
Hudson River Tugfest 2023
Where: Esopus, NY
This is a great excuse to visit the Hudson House Distillery; learn about the history of Tug Boats on the Hudson, enjoy some good food and sample the goods at the Distillery! There's also a silent auction for decorative tugboats.
Bearsville Jazz & Art Festival
Where: Bearsville, NY
Jazz, food, drink, an art auction and live arts demonstration by The Woodstock School Of Art. This is almost everything good about Woodstock rolled into one event.
Big Polaroids
Where: Rhinebeck, NY
This is precisely what it sounds like - Polaroids taken by photographer FRANC PALAIA blown up to 20 x 20 format. Add it to your art tour!
Elements & Essence
Where: Rosendale, NY
In Rosendale is a former cement mine with incredible sound. In this concert singer Natasha Althouse Explores the four elements through sound with limited accompaniment. Dress warmly, it's cool in the cavern.
Poughkeepsie Open Studios
Where: Poughkeepsie, NY
There's a lot to look at in this tour. Pick up a map at one of the participating locations - it's self-guided. You may not make it through all the artists in the 2 days!
Celebrate Byrdcliffe
Where: Woodstock, NY
The annual gala for the second oldest arts colony in the United States. This is always a lovely event and this year it will be accompanied by the haunting music of Jay Ungar & Molly Mason. If you're an art lover, this is the perfect way to meet your people.
In The Pines
Where: Beacon, NY
A music festival in Beacon? Why not? There's not a ton of info on their website, but their tag line is pretty compelling...
Cassat Quartet with Ursula Oppens & Piano Pre-Concert Talk
Where: Woodstock, NY
Woodstock's famous Maverick Concerts hosts this very special concert with the Cassat Quartet - they've performed at Tanglewood and the Kennedy Center, now for you.
Soapin’ At Southlands by Clover Brooke Farm
Where: Hyde Park, NY
At Clover Brooke Farm there are Alpacas and opportunities to make beautiful soap.
Searching For Sugar Man
Where: Rosendale, NY
This showing of the Oscar Winning documentary about Sixto Rodriguez promises to be, "uplifting and unforgetable."
Art Walk Kingston
Where: Kingston, NY
150 Kingston artists in 50 locations. Don't miss it.
Coxsackie Riverside Festival
Where: Coxsackie, NY
Axe throwing? Sure, all the other things on the docket sound great, but they had us at axe throwing. Very cool Coxsackie!
Innisfree’s Moon Viewing: Autumnal Equinox
Where: Millbrook, NY
Bring a blanket and view the Equinox moon from Innisfree's iconic landscape.
Equus Fest East
Where: New Paltz, NY
A celebration of all things horse and rural lifestyle! Held at the Ulster County Fairgrounds these 2 days include trainings, clinicians, food, demonstrations and shopping.
Welcome To Night Vale
Where: Woodstock, NY
This comedy show based on the popular podcast, a spoof of small-town community updates is coming to the Colony in Woodstock. It's kind of perfect.
Homing Instinct
Where: Woodstock, NY
The Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild in partnership with The Woodstock Film Festival will play host for the film installation Homing Instinct, written & directed by Lydia Dean Pilcher. Homing Instinct is 26 minutes playing on a continuous loop every half hour. A reception for the artist will be held on Friday, September 29, 4 - 6pm.
Dedication By Robert Peltzman
Where: Hunter, NY
The Doctrow Center For The Arts in Hunter is hosting this fascinating play. "Roger Peltzman’s one-man play Dedication is a deeply poetic, visual, and musical journey. Peltzman’s family fled Berlin for Brussels in 1933, and this story centers on his uncle Norbert, the finest pianist in Belgium, until he was murdered in Auschwitz at 21 years old. A singular tale from the Holocaust that is at once extraordinary and relatable, Dedication is a coming to terms with second generation survivor trauma and the role of music in helping to manage wounds that will never fully heal."
NBNY Art Seen
Where: Newburgh, NY
On the last Saturday of each month in the spring through fall 5 Newburgh galleries open simultaneously with new work displayed.
Hudson Valley Garlic Festival
Where: Saugerties, NY
OH! The Garlic Fest! One of the longest running festivals around the Garlic Fest in Saugerties is tasty and fun! And, we don't want to jinx it, but it's almost always gorgeous weather!
HOST: Highland Open Studio Tour
Where: Highland, NY
18 artists and counting are participating in the Highland Open Studio Tour. Painters, sculptors, potters, fiber artists, mosaic artists - this looks to be a great tour.
Hunter Mountain Oktoberfest
Where: Hunter, NY
This is a classic Oktoberfest with a mountain backdrop and the chance to ride the Scenic Skyride in the sweater weather.
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