As winter settles in, the Hudson Valley and Catskills regions gear up to throw down some great holiday and seasonal events. Forget the marshmallow fluff – we're talking about everything from charming, lit-up villages to local markets that would make even the Grinch crack a smile. As The Local Experts in Upstate Real Estate we're spilling the beans on the most happening holiday gatherings in the Counties we serve. So, whether you're a local looking for new traditions or a visitor wanting to dive into the holiday spirit - we've got your ticket to the festivities that matter. Let's cut the tinsel and dive into the real deal holiday scene in the Hudson Valley and Catskills.

The Turkey Trots

Where: Across the

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.

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Barbie, the good, the bad, and the ugly, medieval soldiers, bees, Berlin burlesquers, and great clouds of color make up our August 2023 roundup of Catskill and Hudson Valley events. If you're looking for something to do this weekend in the Catskills, look here.

Intro To Fencing

Where: Goshen, NY

Let's start with something completely out of the ordinary! Fencing isn't exactly a common hobby - but it's cool! This is fencing derived from the study of books and treatises of historical fencing masters from Europe. HOW could that NOT be interesting? Plus...swords! Kudos to the Goshen Public Library for having this niche event on their calendar.

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The summer gets rolling in the Catskills and Hudson Valley in June, and there are exciting events of every kind in Greene, Ulster, Columbia, Putnam, Sullivan, Orange, and Dutchess Counties. As fate (luck?) would have it, we featured area history in our monthly newsletter, and there are so many history-related events on the calendar this month. We didn't plan it, but we'll take it! And, of course, with the start of the summer comes the start of all the farmer's markets The Hudson Valley is known for. We've featured just a few here. Looking for the one closest to you? Look for your community on our Hudson Valley and Catskills community information pages - there's a "Farms and Markets" resource for each town. Here's a short list of the many, many

Kingston Design Showhouse Pt. 3

For years we've been following the Instagram channel of an antique shop in Andes - Kabinett and Kammer. They carry a particular vintage decor element that I'm obsessed with (I'll leave you guessing on that one), so I'm a big fan. I was so excited to hear that Sean Scherer the shopkeeper of Kabinett and Kammer was a member of The Kingston Design Connection and was going to take part in the Kingston Design Showhouse. He has a style that is wholly his own and I knew whatever he did would be layered and unique. Seeing his room, I was not disappointed. I got the chance to chat with him about his shop, how he found Andes, and his involvement in the Kingston Design Showhouse a few days ago. His story is so like so many

Amidst an election that made people uncertain of the future and caused many to be distracted from their personal goals, the real estate market soldiered on in 2016, and finished with a bright outlook. Forbes Magazine provided a very concise summary of what happened nationally, "...on balance 2016 was a pretty good year for housing. National prices finally crossing the previous 2006 peak, mortgage rates remained historically low and there were some signs that Millennials, a generation which some feared would never buy homes, are beginning to enter the market. Through it all the election loomed large. In 2017 we'll see how profound its effects."  

 Regionally 2016 might be called "The Year of The Hudson Valley"

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