Bennington Museum

Something for Everyone at Bennington Museum- Click here for what is happening at the Bennington Museum.‏

August 19th to 25th

2019 Washington County Fair- Greenwich- https://www.washingtoncountyfair.com/?fbclid=IwAR1gAKtKbday7NzzLpiFkJ1mbKC3mY76lY8ABaAH3oaS1CkRfmLYZCLbmKg

August 20th

August Noontime Music Series- Saratoga National Historical Park- Stillwater, NY: Join us at Saratoga National Historical Park for free music in August! The track is closed, but music echoes through the Hudson River Valley. Bring a bag lunch, a lawn chair, or blanket, and enjoy the views while listening to noontime concerts every Tuesday from Noon1:00 on the Visitor Center patio.

August 20, John Hughes: Come on a journey of up-lifting universal musical expressions of joy and hope with John Hughes. He is an innovative composer, kora player, percussionist, and vocalist whose style ranges from elegant and stately West African classical harp music to jazzy, hypnotic grooves that cross cultural boundaries and fuse disparate influences. John makes many of his ancient traditional instruments which are not often heard in the United States. He has studied the music, song, and dance of West Africa for over 25 years, training with numerous master drummers and dancers from Guinea and Mali.

These events are free and open to the public. For more information about this or other events, please call the Visitor Center at 518-670-2985 or check our website at www.nps.gov/sara or on Facebook and Twitter: @SaratogaNHP

August 22nd

Washington County Band Concert Schedule:

Thursday, August 22 - 7 pm - Town Bandstand, Granville, NY

Saturday, August 24 - 6:30 pm - Town Library, Pawlet, VT

August 23rd

Art Exhibit-Salem Courthouse Community Center- 6 to 8 p.m. Susan Whiteman Opening Reception for her solo exhibition Running October 4th to Nov. 1st.

August 24th

Washington County Band Concert Schedule:

Saturday, August 24 - 6:30 pm - Town Library, Pawlet, VT

August 24th

Night On The Mettawee- Granville- 6 to 9 p.m.

Slate Valley Museum invites you to join us for a fun evening among friends to share delicious food and drink as we celebrate Slate Valley Museum's rise into the next 25 years!

EVENT DETAILS:
$35 - Includes Hors D'Oeuvres, Wine & Craft Beer
Silent & Live Auctions - All proceeds to benefit Slate Valley Museum.

R.S.V.P by August 10th, 2019
Abigail Free, Executive Director
executivedirector@slatevalleymuseum.org
(518) 642-1417

August 27th

August Noontime Music Series- Saratoga National Historical Park- Stillwater, NY: Join us at Saratoga National Historical Park for free music in August! Bring a bag lunch, a lawn chair, or blanket, and enjoy the views while listening to noontime concerts every Tuesday from Noon1:00 on the Visitor Center patio.

August 27, Rumba Flamenca: Finish August with original compositions and unique arrangements of Spanish Classical and Nuevo Flamenco guitar pieces performed by Jason and Elysa Hochman. This engaging couple plays a unique brand of guitar fusing Spanish, Flamenco, Classical and Acoustic styles. Jason and Elysa are the founders of Jay & Lee Rumba Flamenca as well as the New York Guitar Academy and are among the most sought after flamenco and classical guitarists in New York City. They have performed at Lincoln Center, US Open Finals Pre-Game Shows and events for widely recognized organizations, businesses and celebrities. Jason and Elysa create a beautiful and powerful atmosphere of exciting world guitar music that include.

These events are free and open to the public. For more information about this or other events, please call the Visitor Center at 518-670-2985 or check our website at www.nps.gov/sara or on Facebook and Twitter: @SaratogaNHP

August 31st & Sept. 1st

Garlic Fest- Bennington- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day-Join garlic-lovers from throughout the country as they come to enjoy the quintessential Vermont festival, now on it's 24th year! #GARLICFEST19. Website - www.lovegarlic.com

September 6th & 7th

Eastbound Throwdown 2019- Sept. 6 10 a.m. to Sept. 7 11:59 p.m. 33 Irwin Road, Salem, New York 12865. The 2019 Eastbound Throwdown will take place this September 6th and 7th at the Irwin Family Farm in Salem NY!

Band lineup:
Eastbound Jesus
Yarn
Driftwood
The Mallett Brothers Band
The Ghost of Paul Revere
The Blind Owl Band
Girl Blue
Bella's Bartok
Tigerman WOAH
Rebel Darling
Zan & The Winter Folk
Saints & Liars
C.K. & The Rising Tide
Dan Johnson
Blind Crow
Turf 'N' Turf
Union Grits
Band of Rustlers
J Floyd
Green

2 Day passes (camping included) are on sale now.

Food and beverage vendors will be on site.
All ages are welcome.

Never been to a Throwdown? Check out our 2018 recap video so you can see the farm and the fun you're in for!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8F_QEPSEspw

September 7th & 8th

The Cheese Tour With Beer & Wine- Self-guided farm tour throughout Washington County, New York and Vermont of artisan cheeses, beer, and wine.

September 14th

Annual Food Truck Festival- Bennington- 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free admission Downtown Bennington.

September 22nd

On Sunday September 22, 2019 the Fire Dept. will host their annual Tour de Salem Flame Fighters bike ride plus a Run/Walk.

The Ride will start and finish at the Salem Fire Department's Carnival Grounds on Archibald Street, just off NYS Route 22 (South Main St.) Salem, NY.   

The event registration starts at 7:00 a.m. the day of or go to the website for info about pre-registering.

The 63 mile ride starts at 8:00 a.m. with the other rides to follow 25 mile at 8:30 a.m., 16 mile at 9:00 a.m., and the 10 mile at 9:00 a.m.

Cost for the ride is $35.00 per individual or $40.00/family.

The Fire Dept. is seeking sponsors for this event as in years past; There are 3 levels of sponsors: Bronze $75.00   Silver  $150.00 and Gold $200.00.

Your name or business name will be printed on the back of t-shirts that will be handed out to the riders and walkers. More info is on the website @www.tourdesalemflamefighters.com

This year we will ADDING a run/walk event. This will start at 10am after all of the bikes have left. We will have a 1 mile walk/run, a 5k run and a 10k run.

All events will start and finish at the carnival grounds on Archibald St. All participants will be required to pre-register or register the day of the event.     

Entry Fee: $15.00 registration on race day, $12.00 if registered before September 6, 2019, and $6.00 for 1 mile race (pre-race or race day).

Pre-registration can be done by emailing: salemfd4434@hotmail.com and you will receive more info. Participants in both events will be given a T-Shirt and free food at the end of the events.

If you have any questions send an email to: salemfd4434@hotmail.com

September 29th

Saratoga Nation Park- Dearborn's Corps of Light Infantry- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit Stop 2 (Neilson House) to see men, women, and children living the lives of Continental Army women, children, and sutlers, as well as soldiers in Henry Dearborn's Corps of Light Infantry. Reenactors will be located on some of the very same ground that those they portray inhabited in September and October 1777 during the Battles of Saratoga!

A detailed schedule of events will be made available in September.

September 29th

Saratoga Giant Pumpkinfest- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saratoga Spa State Park, 19 Roosevelt Dr. Saratoga Springs.

This year’s Giant Pumpkinfest will be located inside the Saratoga State Park on the big lawn just before the reflecting pond near SPAC.

New this year: No pre-online registration- day of registration only! AND more activities for kids - stay tuned for more information on that coming soon!

If you are a grower you MUST be at the park and registered by 9:15am at the latest! There will be signage and volunteers telling you where to register & where to park. Weighing begins at 10:00am. Entry fee is $15 per item, max fee $30. Only one monetary prize will be awarded per category, per entrant.

The Spa City Farmers Market will be moved inside the park this day & will be located right next to this event, so you’ll be able to shop with all of the vendors & check out the amazing pumpkins etc.

If you are a grower and need to stay overnight the night before please contact the Adirondack Inn for accommodations - 518-584-3510. Ask for Tom & mention Saratoga Giant Pumpkinfest for a 10% discounted rate. Book by Sept. 19th for that rate.

October 5th

Comedy Show- Salem Fire Dept.- Preparations are underway for MOP CO to present The Mop & Bucket Co. the Region’s Favorite Improv Comedy Troupe to an avid audience on Saturday October 5^th, 2019. More info will be forthcoming soon.

October 5th

Greenwich Fire Department Fit for Duty 5K Run/Walk 2019- Greenwich- 9 a.m. to Noon- Welcome to our 4th Annual GFD Fit for Duty 5K Run/Walk!

The course is a flat, fast course that runs along quiet side streets in both the village and town and loops back to the firehouse.

Discounted registration to all firefighters who run in gear (sneakers allowed; no airpacks)
Firefighter in gear $25
Individual runner $30
To register please click the link below:

https://www.active.com/search?keywords=gfd+fit+for+duty&location=Greenwich%2C+NY&category=Activities&daterange=All+future+dates

Again this year the FREE Fit for Duty Kids Fun Run following the 5K! Open to kids 0-10 years old. Registration for the Kids Fun Run will be the morning of the race.

All proceeds go to the Greenwich Fire Department. We hope you and your family can join us and we thank you for your support.

October 12th

2nd Annual Slate Valley Brew Run- Granville- The Second Annual Slate Valley Brew Run will take place Saturday, Oct. 12 starting at Veterans' Park in Granville.

Events include a 5K walk/run, 10K race, and a 1-mile kid's run. All participants get a pint glass with race logo, and over-21 participants get a free pint of craft beer at the Slate Town Brewing Company.

Proceeds benefit the Haynes House of Hope, a comfort care home for terminally ill in Granville. Get more info and register here:
http://www.active.com/granville-ny/running/slate-valley-brew-run-5k-and-10k-2019

October 13th

The Salem Fire Dept.’s next breakfast will be on Sunday October 13, 2019 from 7-11am.

There will be a Fall oriented craft fair also from 9a-1pm at the firehouse the same day. More info will follow when it becomes available.

December 7th

Annual Art & Craft Sale-Salem Courthouse Community Center- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

December 8th

Breakfast With Santa- Salem Fire Dept.- More information to follow.

December 14th

Tentative Date For the Salem Courthouse 150th Celebration.