Community EventsJanuary
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. |
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