Date

SEPTEMBER 2008

1; 6-7;

13-14;

20,21;

27,28

Strawberry, Chocolate and Wine Festival; receive four chocolate and strawberry desserts and a tasting of 15 wines, including Chardonnay, Merlot, Riesling, Strawberry Wine and Brut champagne; Baldwin Vineyards;

156 Hardenburgh Road, Pine Bush; 12:00-5:30 PM; 744-2226; www.baldwinvineyards.com

3-7

HITS-on-the-Hudson VII; world-class equestrian show jumping; Saugerties; 246-8833; www.hitsshows.com

4

12th Annual Fall for Art; juried art show and sale of local artists’ work; dinner and auction; Wiltwyck Golf Club, Kingston; 338-8131; www.fallforart.org

4-7

“Glorious!”; a new comedy; Shadowland Theatre; Ellenville; Thursday-Saturday performances at 8:00 PM; Sunday performance at 2:00 PM; 647-5511; www.shadowlandtheatre.org

6

1658 Stockade National Historic District Walking Tour; old stone houses and historic sites; begins at Friends of Historic Kingston Museum; corner of Wall and Main Streets; 2:00 PM; 339-0720; www.fohk.org

6

First Saturday Art Receptions; held throughout Kingston in various galleries; 5:00-8:00 PM; 331-0331; www.askforarts.org

6

Classic Car Show; ‘50’s food, music and dancing; Benmarl Winery; Marlboro; 236-4265; www.benmarl.com

6

Boat trip and tour of Rondout Lighthouse; Hudson River Maritime Museum; Kingston; 2:00 PM; 338-0071; www.hrmm.org

6

English Country Dance; Parish Hall, Hurley Reformed Church; 8:00 PM; 679-8587; www.hudsonvalleydance.org

6, 13,

20, 27

18th Century cooking, crafts and games demonstrated by interpreters in period clothing; interactive fun and learning for the whole family; free; Senate House State Historic Site; Kingston; 338-2786

7

Mid-Hudson Bicycle Club’s “2008 Century”; ride 37, 67 or 100 miles through the scenic Catskills in Woodstock; also a 6-mile family fun ride; starts at Zena Elementary School, 1700 Sawkill Road, Woodstock;

6:30 AM; 657-9764; www.midhudsonbicycle.org

9

Lecture: Julie Noble, Environmental Educator, Forsyth Nature Center; Hudson River Maritime Museum; Kingston; 7:00 PM; 338-0071; www.hrmm.org

12-14

“Rising Water”; a drama chronicling  a day during Hurrican Katrina; Shadowland Theatre; Ellenvile; Friday and Saturday performances at 8:00 PM; Sunday performance at 2:00 PM; 647-5511; www.shadowlandtheatre.org

13

14th Annual Lobster Fest; authentic Down-East menu of lobster with all the trimmings; live music; Rivendell Winery, New Paltz; 255-2494; www.rivendellwine.com

13

“Washington’s Headquarters in Newburgh” slide presentation and book signing by A.J. Schenkman; Bevier House Museum; Route 209, Kingston; 10:00 AM; 338-5614; www.bevierhousemuseum.org

13

Musician Virgo Bash; art, food and music; A.I.R. Studio; Kingston; 8:00 PM; 331-2662; www.airstudiogallery.com

13,14;

20,21;

27,28

Hudson River Valley Ramble; more than 100 guided walks, hikes, paddles, bike tours, river explorations and cultural events throughout 13 counties from Saratoga to New York City; 800-453-6665 or 334-9574; www.hudsonrivervaley.com/ramble

14

17th Annual Taste of New Paltz; dozens of local restaurants, wineries, micro breweries and craftspeople; games and contests for children; silent auction, door prizes and more; Ulster County Fairgrounds; Libertyville Road, New Paltz; 255-0243; www.newpaltzchamber.org

14

Tour of Butterfly Gardens with author Maraleen Manos-Jones; stories, myths and garden tips; garden tea and butterfly cookies will be served; Shokan; 10:00-12:00 Noon; 657-8073; www.spiritofbutterflies.com

18-21

“Rising Water”; a drama chronicling a day during Hurricane Katrina; Shadowland Theatre; Ellenville; Thursday-Saturday performances at 8:00 PM; Sunday performance at 2:00 PM; 647-5511; www.shadowlandtheatre.org

20

Barn Dance and Apple Bake-Off; sponsored by Ellenville/Wawarsing Chamber of Commerce; Ellenville;

647-4620; www.ewcoc.com

20

Family Heritage Day; explore your own family history and the history of Kingston; genealogical research advice and heirloom appraisals; Senate House State Historic Site; Kingston; 11:00-3:00 PM; 338-2786

20

Zouaves Living History Exhibition; see the colorful outfits of the Civil War outfit known as the Zouaves and their history; Klyne Esopus Museum; 764 Route 9W, Ulster Park; 4:00 PM; 338-8109; www.klyneesopusmuseum.org

20

Harvest Dinner and Barn Dance; local chefs prepare a varied menu of roast meats and side dishes; music and dancing with Mark Reynolds and Company; Tralee Farm; 3050 Route 209, Stone Ridge; 6:00 PM; www.rondoutvalleygrowers.org

21

Plattekill Day; exhibits, music, food, tours and more; Thomas Felten Park; Route 32, Modena;

10:00-5:00 PM; 883-7331 or 883-7332

21

Swing Dance Jam; White Eagle Hall; 487 Delaware Avenue, Kingston; 6:30-9:00 PM; 339-3032

21

Performance by Pat Lamanna; multi-media show about Camp Woodland and Catskill Mountain folk music; Dutch Arms Chapel; 16 John Street, Saugerties; 3:00-5:00 PM; 338-8587; www.heritageconcerts.com

25

Lecture: “The Forgotten Holidays”; Hurley Reformed Church, Main Street; 7:30 PM; 338-1661; www.hurleyheritagesociety.org

25-28

“Rising Water”; a drama chronicling a day during Hurricane Katrina; Shadowland Theatre; Ellenville; Thursday-Saturday performances at 8:00 PM; Sunday performance at 2:00 PM; 647-5511; www.shadowlandtheatre.org

27

2nd Annual Celebration of the Arts; local artists of mixed skills levels and ages; performances, 100 fine artists, writer’s table, food vendors, children’s activities and more; Hasbrouck Park, New Paltz;

10:00-5:00 PM; 255-0678 or 559-4922; www.celebrationofthearts.net

27

4th Annual Jennie Bell Pie Festival; pie tastings and contests, car show, arts and craft vendors, food, live music, hayrides, kids’ talent show, car show, fireworks and more; Kelder’s Farm; Route 209, Accord;

12:00 Noon;  626-2616; www.kelderfarm.com

27

Forsyth Nature Center at Kingston Farmers’ Market; Wall Street, Kingston; 9:00-2:00 PM; 853-8512; www.kingstonnyfarmersmarket.com

27

Rondout National Historic District Walking Tour; guided walk of Kingston’s waterfront area; begins at Kingston Heritage Area Visitors Center; 20 Broadway; 11:00 AM; 339-0720; www.fohk.org

27, 28

20th Annual Hudson Valley Garlic Festival; garlic celebration with food, crafts, music, chef and farmer lectures and more; Cantine Field, Saugerties; Saturday 10:00-6:00 PM; Sunday 10:00-5:00 PM; 246-3090; www.hvgf.org

27,28

Kid’s Days; face painting, make your own scarecrows, cider pressing, hay rides and more; Prospect Hill Orchards; 40 Clark’s Lane, Milton; 10:00-3:00 PM; 795-2383; www.prospecthillorchards.com

28

Guided Walking Tour of Old Hurley; starts at Museum on Main Street; 2:00 PM; 338-1661; www.hurleyheritagesociety.org