Community Events

January
Hudson Valley Rail Trail Winterfest
Sleigh rides, cross-country skiing and ice carving competition in Highland. http://hudsonvalleyrailtrail.net/

March
Easter Egg Hunt
(Within a week of Easter) 
Ulster County Fairgrounds. New Paltz Youth Program (845) 255-5140.

April 
New Paltz Clean Sweep
Community volunteers clean the parks, sidewalks and streets of New Paltz. Last Saturday in April. http://www.newpaltz.org/AnnualEvents.html
New Paltz's Home & Garden Show
Community event at Wallkill View Farms with vendors, exhibits, and speakers. April 28, 2018. Produced by the New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce. http://www.newpaltzchamber.org

May
Opening Day on Huguenot Street
Free tours of stone houses and the Old French Church. Historical Huguenot Street in New Paltz. (845) 255-1660. www.huguenotstreet.org
Memorial Day Parade, New Paltz
New Paltz VFW (845) 633-8494 vfwinfo@vfw8645.org
Woodstock-New Paltz Art and Craft Fair
Memorial Day Weekend
Fine crafts, art, children's tent, entertainment, food.Ulster County Fairgrounds, New Paltz (845) 679-8087.www.quailhollow.com
Moriello Pool Opening
Memorial Day Weekend 
Community pool opens for season, call ahead. (845) 255-1700.
New Paltz Regatta
Homemade boats parade down Main Street, then launch on the Wallkill River. (845) 255-3631. www.newpaltzregatta.com

June
Highland Day
Games, food, music. Village of Highland in the Town of Lloyd. (845) 691-8011.
Patent Day with Revolutionary War Reenactors on Huguenot Street
The anniversary of the signing of the New Paltz Patent. Historical Huguenot Street in New Paltz. (845) 255-1660. www.huguenotstreet.org
All-American Fishing Derby
Catch and release event for children. Prizes. New Paltz Recreation Department, Rotary Club of New Paltz. (845) 255-3631.
New Paltz Challenge Father's Day Run 
Half marathon, 5k, Kid's 1-mile fun run. June 17, 2018. www.newpaltzchallenge.com 

July
Independence Day Celebrations
Music, food and festivities, fireworks at dusk.
New Paltz-Ulster County Fair Grounds - More information here.
PianoSummer
(during July & August) 
International institute and festival. SUNY New Paltz Music Department (845) 257-2700.www.newpaltz.edu/piano

August
Ulster County Fair
Rides, food, shows entertainment, and 4-H booths. Ulster County Fairgrounds, New Paltz (845) 255-1380.www.ulstercountyfair.com
Hudson Valley Ribfest
Ulster County Fairgrounds. www.hudsonvalleyribfest.org

September
Woodstock-New Paltz Art and Craft Fair
Labor Day Weekend
Fine crafts, arts, foods, children’s tent, entertainment. Ulster County Fairgrounds, New Paltz (845) 679-8087.Quail Hollow Events
Taste of New Paltz Sunday, September 16, 2018 Rain or Shine
Local restaurants, wineries, businesses, artists, farm markets. Children's activities. Rain or shine. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Ulster County Fairgrounds, New Paltz. Produced by the New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce. (845) 255-0243. www.tasteofnewpaltz.com
Hudson River Valley Ramble
Guided walks, hikes & biking along National Historic Landmark properties. (518)473-3835.www.hudsonrivervalleyramble.com
Pfalz Point Trail Challenge
Scenic 10-mile trail race benefits the Mohonk Preserve. The Pfalz Run was described by Trail Runner Magazine as “one of the 14 most scenic races in the country.” (845) 255-0919. http://www.mohonkpreserve.org
Gardiner Day
Entertainment, games, food. Majestic Park, Gardiner. (845) 255-9675.
​Elting Memorial Library Fair
Biggest used book sale in the area. (845) 255-5030.

October
Applestock
All things apple on Huguenot Street. New Paltz (845) 255-6340.
Night of 100 Pumpkins
(Halloween 6- 8 pm) 
Pumpkin carvers bring their creations for judging; on view at night. The Bakery. (845) 255-8840
Halloween Parade
Begins at 6 p.m. Main Street & Manheim Blvd. in New Paltz; ends at the fire house for treats.

November
​American Civil War Living History
Historical Huguenot Street in New Paltz. (845) 255-1660. www.huguenotstreet.org
Annual Turkey Trot
Thanksgiving morning. 5K race benefits Family of New Paltz. www.newpaltzturkeytrot.com
Rosendale International Pickle Festival
All things pickled. Rosendale (845) 658-9649. Pickle Festival

December
Community Tree Lighting
Huguenot Street
Reformed Church of New Paltz Christmas Fair
Huguenot Street.(845) 255-6340
Unison Arts and Learning Center’s Holiday Craft Fair
Fine arts and crafts. 2nd and 3rd weekends in December at SUNY New Paltz. (845) 255-1559. www.unisonarts.org
Highland Tree Lighting
Village of Highland. (845) 691-8011.