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Attend
a Chili-Cook Off and Fair
Plan
to attend the Columbia-Greene Chili Cook-off & Riverfront Fair
on Sunday, October 1 from 12:00 to 5:00 pm. The event will
take place at both Hudson and Athens Riverfront Parks. The
event is a one-day outdoor family festival designed to celebrate
the I Love New York 2006 Fall Festival, highlighting agriculture,
culinary and cultural tourism in Columbia County. Activities
will be held on both sides of the river and will include the chili
cook-off contest, farmer's market, free boat rides, family activities,
live entertainment and much more. For more information about
the Columbia-Greene Chili Cook-off & Riverfront Fair call
Mexican Radio (518) 828-7770 or visit their website at
http://mexrad.com/chilicookoff.html.
Discover
Art in Columbia County
The Columbia County Council on the Arts will host the 12th Annual
Hudson ArtsWalk, September 30 through October 9. This is one
of Columbia County's and the Hudson River Valley's largest events.
ArtsWalk features cutting edge visual and installation art, sculpture,
dance, music, with school-aged portrait artists in pocket parks
and a steady stream of art auctions, mural-making, sidewalk chalk
art, fine food and other astonishments. Art will be displayed
at various locations throughout Hudson. For more information
about Columbia County Council on the Arts call (518) 671-6213 or
visit their website at www.artscolumbia.org.
See
a Play
The 2006-07 season of the Copake Theatre Company opens September
29th with a premiere workshop production of a new musical comedy,
"Sour Grapes - the Ladies of the Hood River Horticultural Society
and the Flower that Nearly Destroyed Them. The musical takes
place in a rural community in Oregon in 1892. The ladies -
and gentleman - of the Horticultural Society are embroiled in a
comical battle as they try to choose Oregon's state flower.
But the play also explores what went wrong in the friendship between
two of the women. It's a brand new, laugh-out-loud funny and
sometimes touching musical the whole family will enjoy. The
play will run September 29 through October 8 and will be held at
the historic Copake Grange. For more information about the
Copake Theatre Company call (518) 325-1234 or visit their website
at www.copaketheatrecompany.com.
Take a Cruise
Enjoy the beautiful
fall views while taking a leisurely cruise on the Hudson River aboard
the "Spirit of the Hudson." Cruises will run September
30 through October 21 and will depart from Hudson Waterfront Park.
The cruises run from 12:00 to 1:30 pm. For more information
about Hudson Cruises call (518) 822-1014 or visit their website
at www.hudsoncruises.com.
Celebrate
Agriculture
Celebrate the
bounty of the season at Hawthorne Valley's Fall Harvest Festival
on Saturday, October 7 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, rain or shine.
The festival will feature farm events and demonstrations, live performances
and music, wildlife exhibitions with animals, hayrides, games, pumpkin
carving, homemade organic fare and much more. For more information
about Hawthorne Valley Farm call (518) 672-7500 or visit their website
at www.hawthornevalleyfarm.com.
Attend
an Old Fashioned Power Demonstration Show
The Hudson
Valley Old Time Power Association will be holding its annual event
on October 7 & 8. The event will feature operating displays
of engines, tractors, iron forging, lumber milling, woodworking
and printing; and old fashioned arts and crafts including a quilt
exhibit, demonstrations and sales; garden and farm tractor pull
events. The event will be held on Fingar Road in Hudson and
the grounds open at 7:00 am each day. For more information
about the Hudson Valley Old Time Power Association call (518) 537-3091
or visit their website at www.northerndutchess.com/hv-oldtimepower.htm.
Enjoy
a Community Appreciation Day
On October
8, The Shaker Museum & Library will celebrate the harvest season
with the "Best Apple and Pumpkin Pie Contest" judged by
local food experts; a complimentary tasting of seasonal foods from
local kitchens, gardens, and orchards is planned. Pumpkins
will be harvested from the Museum's garden and each child in attendance
will be able to decorate a pumpkin and take it home. The New
York State Kite Enthusiasts will also be on hand for a kite flying
exhibition. Admission is free to the Museum and grounds.
The event will run from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. For more information
about the Shaker Museum & Library call (518) 794-9100 ext. 218
or visit their website at www.shakermuseumandlibrary.org.
See a
Show
Stageworks/Hudson
will feature Dracula: The Journal of Jonathan Harker from
October 18-22 and October 25-29. Flawlessly adapted from the
timeless masterpiece by Bram Stocker! Stageworks brings to
life Jonathan Harker's horrifying encounter with the legendary vampire.
Dracula: The Journal of Jonathan Harker is a classic
battle between good and evil that will have you on the edge of your
seat! For more information about Stageworks/Hudson call (518)
828-7843 or visit their website at www.stageworkshudson.org.
Attend
a Film Festival
On Thursday, October 19th the FilmColumbia Festival returns for
its 7th season of outstanding independent films and exciting events.
FilmColumbia hosted by the Chatham Film Club will be held
at the historic Crandell Theatre in Chatham and will show 19 independent
films, documentaries, shorts, and animations from around the world.
The Festival will run from Thursday, October 19 through Sunday,
October 22. Tickets for the Festival go on sale on September
30. For more information about FilmColumbia Festival call
(518) 392-3445 or visit their website at www.filmcolumbia.com.
Take
your Dog out for a Day of Fun
Clermont
State Historic Site will present a special festival just for dogs
and the people who love them on Saturday, October 21. The
fourth annual "Every Dog Has His Day" will be an event
filled with games, shopping, food and fun for guests with four legs
or two. From 11:00 am until 5:00 pm dogs and their owners
will find more than enough to keep them busy. getting pampered,
learning about new dog sports, and competing in fun and relaxed
contests. This special event offers the opportunity to get
your dog groomed, trained, exercised, happy and pampered all in
the same day! For more information about Clermont State Historic
Site call (518) 537-4240 or visit their website at www.friendsofclermont.org.
Above
are just some of the great things to do in October in Columbia County.
To add an event or activity to our November list, please send an
email to cmeenagh@columbiachamber-ny.com.
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