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Enjoy
the Chili Cook-Off & Riverfront Farmfest
The 4th annual
Hudson Valley Chili Cook-Off and Riverfront Farmfest will be held
on Saturday, October 10th from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Henry Hudson Park on the Waterfront in Hudson, rain or shine. This one-day fun-filled festival
highlights the best of the local farm bounty as more than a dozen
contestants go head to head with their chili.
The event will feature a farmer's market, live music, food vendors
and activities for children. Admission is free with the exception of a $5 entrance fee to the Chili Tent. For more information about the Chili
Festival contact Columbia County Bounty at (518) 392-9696
or visit their website at www.columbiacountybounty.com.
Attend
the 2nd Annual Hillsdale & Copake Fall Harvest Festival
The
communities of Copake and Hillsdale present the second annual old-fashioned
Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 3 from 12:00 to 5:00 pm.
The event will take place at the Roe Jan Park on Route
22 on the Hillsdale/Copake border. Attendees can enjoy horse-drawn
hayrides, pumpkin contests, apple pie contest, a silent auction, farmers market, face painting,
children's activities and more. For more information about
the Harvest Festival call Christine Dellea at (518) 325-3045
Attend a Landscape Painting Workshop
The Olana Partnership is proud to offer a public program, Friday, October 9th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm in the Wagon House Education Center, at the Olana State Historic Site: Intensive Landscape Painting Workshop. For those interested in learning new techniques to consider when painting, experimenting in new mediums, and having an accomplished painter as your guide - this workshop is for you. Join other artists in creating original paintings of the breathtaking picturesque Olana landscape, home of the famed Hudson River School artist Frederic Church. Bring a picnic lunch. Rain date is October 16th. The cost of the workshop is $20/adult; $10 for members of the Olana Partnership. Registration is necessary as space is limited. For more information about Olana call (518) 828 - 1872 or visit their website at www.olana.org.
Plan
to attend the Dog Gone! Gala Benefit Auction
The
Best in Show dogs that have graced the streets of the City of Hudson
all summer long are ready to find their permanent homes at the Dog
Gone! Gala Benefit Auction on Sunday, October 11. The Gala
will begin at noon with a cocktail brunch at Hudson's Club Helsinki on the Hudson. Come and bid on your favorite
dog and have a dog gone good time! Tickets are $30 for the
event and reservations are required. For more information
about the Dog Gone! Gala call the Chamber at (518) 828-4417 or visit
the website at www.hudsonbestinshow.com.
See Beautiful
Artwork during ArtsWalk
The
Columbia County Council on the Arts will present the 15th annual
ArtsWalk from October 9th -18th. Over 150 regional artists
will be represented this year at the members show in The Cannonball
Factory located in the City of Hudson. Works in applied arts, nature,
photography, sculpture, landscape, contemporary painting, still
life and the figure will be on display. For more information
about Columbia County Council on the Arts call (518) 671-6213 or
visit their website at www.artscolumbia.org.
Enjoy a Play
Ghent Playhouse to open their 35th Anniversary Season with Mark Dunn's comedy "Belles" opening October 9th running through October 25th. "Belles" is a play in two acts and 45 phone calls. The six eccentric Walker sisters grew up in Memphis, where the oldest Peggy remains taking care of their mother. The other five: a bitter alcoholic, minister's wife - marriage falling apart, ventriloquist, a whacked out New Ager and a grad student with dating issues. They have all scattered into the winds. When mama eats some bad tuna, Peggy starts their telephone network in motion, with both comedic and dramatic results. Performances are Friday and Saturdays at 8:00 pm and Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $15; $12 for Ghent Playhouse members. For
more information about The Ghent Playhouse call (518) 392-6264
or visit their website at www.ghentplayhouse.org.
Enjoy
Autumn in Austerlitz
The
Austerlitz Historical Society will present the 12th annual Autumn
in Austerlitz on Sunday, October 11 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at
the site of Old Austerlitz on Route 22 in Austerlitz. The
event will include a variety of activities designed to portray an
early 19th century theme, which is the time period of the reconstructed
Old Austerlitz. Exhibits, demonstrations, vendors, music, fun and food
will abound. Admission to the event is $6 per adult and children
under 12 are free. Held rain or shine. For more information about the Austerlitz Historical
Society call (518) 392-0062 or visit their website at www.oldausterlitz.org.
Celebrate
OK Fall Festival in Kinderhook
On
Saturday, October 10th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Village of Kinderhook celebrate fall. Come and enjoy scarecrow making, apple bake off, hay rides, hay man decorating, pumpkin painting, farmer's market, food vendors and music.
A fun day the whole family can enjoy. For more information
about OK Fall Festival in Kinderhook visit their website at www.kbpa.org.
Attend the 10th annual FilmColumbia
Festival
FilmColumbia returns to celebrate its 10th festival
season on Thursday, October 22. Hosted by The Chatham Film
Club the festival will screen more than 30 independent films, documentaries,
shorts and animations from around the world. FilmColumbia
unfolds with award-winning screenings and sneak previews.
The festival will be held at the historic Crandell Theatre along
with the Morris Memorial Community Center and Tracy Memorial Hall.
Tickets can be purchased during the festival at the Tracy Memorial Hall, at TicketFusion after October 9th or by mail. FilmColumbia
runs for four days from October 22-25. For tickets or more
information about FilmColumbia call (518) 392-3445 or visit their
website at www.filmcolumbia.com.
Enjoy Ghent Community Day
Honoring the past, present and future of Ghent on Saturday, October 17th starting at 9:00 am. Come with the whole family and enjoy a parade, antique tractor pull, bounce house, petting zoo, clowns, local vendors, tasty local food, Ghent Volunteer Fire House famous BBQ chicken, music, bake off and more. For more information
about Ghent Community Day visit
their website at www.townofghent.org.
Celebrate
Autumn in Valatie
On
Saturday, October 24 from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm Main Street in Valatie
will come alive for Autumn in Valatie. Come and enjoy sidewalk
sales, face painting, scarecrows, everything apple, cider donuts and a few surprises! Many businesses will be offering bargains and autumn specials.
A fun day the whole family can enjoy. For more information
about Autumn in Valatie call Evenstar Book and Gift Emporium at
(518) 758-2616 or visit their website at www.evenstarbook.com.
Above are just some of the great things to do in September in Columbia County. To add an event or activity to our October list, please send an email to akneller@columbiachamber-ny.com. |
