Jul 29 Wednesday
New York's oldest fair will celebrate its 186th season with a variety of family entertainment, Friday night fireworks, midway rides for all ages and favorite fair food.
Gate admission includes live music on two stages, Circus Murcia (thrill shows, jugglers and clowns), Wild Wheels Wall of Death thrill show (motorcycle daredevils race along a vertical wall inside a giant wooden cylinder), an educational petting zoo and community exhibits.
Musical highlights: Vinyl Tap, Whiskey Crossing, Iron Cobra, Roxon, Mariachi Sol Mixteco, and tributes to AC/DC, Iron Maiden, KISS, Led Zeppelin, Meat Loaf, Metallica, Mötley Crüe, Pink Floyd, Tool, Van Halen and more
Fair admission: $10; $7 for ages 7-12 and 65+; free for kids 6 & younger
Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $30 on site. Admission/ride combos are $31.25 before 4 pm July 23 or a Family 4-Pack for $81.75.
Daily specials: $10 admission/unlimited rides (July 23); $60 Carload Night (July 27); admission & rides for $2 each (July 28).
Visit the website for VIP concert tickets and details on grandstand events: Motocross (July 23), Monster Trucks (July 24-26) and Demolition Derby (Aug. 1).
Fair hours: 4-11 pm Monday - Friday and 1-11 pm Saturday - Sunday
More information: 845-775-4968 or OrangeCountyFair.com
Jul 30 Thursday
Jul 31 Friday
Aug 01 Saturday
Aug 02 Sunday
The 16th annual Bon-Odori Dance Peace Festival will be held on Sunday, August 2nd at Kingston Point Beach. There will be dance and music performances, speakers and round table discussions and a wide variety of international food. This family friendly event will also have fun activities for all ages.The festival is a celebration of peace. Together we can works towards a nuclear free world.
Aug 05 Wednesday
The Woodstock Farm Festival is a weekly farmers' market with prepared foods, live music and local vendors in the center of Woodstock, NY.
Aug 07 Friday
Join us for the Iroquois Museum’s lively annual fundraiser featuring headliner zydeco group The Rubber Band, opening band North Slope, dancing, an artisan market, delicious food and beer for purchase, and a silent auction. Admission: $20 includes Museum admission, a commemorative cup, and a beer ticket; $10 includes Museum admission and concert only. All proceeds benefit the Museum’s education programs.
Aug 08 Saturday
Join us in celebrating the richness of Afro-Diaspora culture at this vibrant, family-friendly community event featuring music, food, art, and folk dance. Enjoy live band performances, cultural exhibits, global cuisine, and activities for all ages, including virtual reality rides and hands-on cultural activities.
What to expect: • Vibrant marketplace • Food vendors serving American & Diasporan cuisine • Live Congolese Band by Orchestre Moto• Jollof Wars culinary showcase • Cultural Fashion Show • Senegalese folk dance • Board games and interactive activities • Virtual reality rides • Free face painting and kids’ activities • Free backpack giveaway (while supplies last)
All are welcome to join in a joyful, inclusive celebration of culture and community. Rain or shine — don’t miss it!
Aug 12 Wednesday