| January
Hudson Valley Rail Trail Winterfest
Horse drawn sleigh rides, snow shoeing, x-country skiing and chef's ice
carving competition in Highland. 845-483-0428
February
New Paltz Winter Carnival
(First Saturday of the month)
Ice Carving demo, Outhouse races, cross country skiing and snowshoe
events, hot chocolate and chocolate chip cookie contests. New Paltz
Recreation Department. 845-255-3631
April
Easter Egg Hunt
(Within a week of Easter)
Held on Huguenot Street.
New Paltz Youth Program. 845-255-5140
Clean Sweep
(Fourth Saturday of the month)
Community volunteers join together and clean up the parks, sidewalks and
streets of New Paltz. New Paltz Chamber of
Commerce. 845-255-0243
Little League Opening Day
(Third or Fourth Saturday of the month)
Parade of the teams followed by food and fun at the Ulster County
Fairgrounds. New Paltz Baseball Association.
May
Opening Day at Huguenot Street
(Early May)
Tour the stone houses and church on "the oldest street in
America." Guides in period costume. Huguenot Historical
Society, New Paltz. 845-255-1660. Huguenot Street
New Paltz Regatta
(Early May)
Parade, canoe, kayak and homemade boats compete on the Wallkill River.
New Paltz Regatta
Phools Parade
(third Saturday)
Middle School - Main Street
Get Your ART On! Whether you choose to push a sculpture, engage in performance art or fashion costumes, banners,
puppets, etc. All ages and skill levels are welcomed and encouraged; this is a family-friendly parade.
Group projects are especially welcome!
Contact: Eileen Hedley: 845-255-6724
www.phoolsparade.com
Memorial Day Parade, New Paltz
(May 30)
Veterans, police, firemen, politicians, scouts, high school band. Veterans of Foreign Wars.
845-255-8497
Woodstock-New Paltz Art and Craft Fair
(Memorial Day Weekend)
More than 300 craftspeople and artists, continuous demonstrations,
furniture and architectural crafts, specialty foods, healthcare
products, children's tent, entertainment. Sat-Sun, 10-6, Mon
10-4. 845-245-3414 or 679-8087, Ulster County
Fairgrounds. www.quailhollow.com
June
New Paltz Pride March & Festival
(Early June)
Sponsored by the Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community, www.lgbtqcenter.org.
March down Main Street to Hasbrouck Park. Festival at Hasbrouck Park until 5pm.
Live music, food, entertainment for all ages!
New Paltz Challenge
Half Marathon & Family 5K
(Father's Day)
Sponsored by the New Paltz Regioinal Chamber of Commerce, http://www.newpaltzchamber.org.
Both races will begin at the corner of Main Street and Huguenot Street, New Paltz and will trace a loop
north on the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail to Rosendale and south again to finish at
The Gilded Otter Brewing Co.
July
Independence Day Celebration - New Paltz
(the Saturday nearest July 4th)
Music, food and festivities, fireworks at dusk, Ulster County
Fairgrounds. 845-255-0604
Elting Memorial Library Fair
(First weekend in July)
The biggest used book sale in the area, as well as food and craft
booths, yard sale items, plants, etc. Main Street, New
Paltz. Elting Library Friends. 845-255-5030
St. Joseph's Festa
Family Fair with rides and food, games of skill and chance, craft
booths and music. St. Joseph's Church. 845-255-5635
Antique Car Show / Flea Market
mid-July
New Paltz Fire Station #2
www.newpaltzfire.org
Hudson Valley Summer Music Festival
Free outdoor concerts at Hasbrouck Park in New Paltz.
Thursday, 7 PM.
Village of New Paltz. 845-691-6008
August
Ulster County Fair
(First weekend in August)
Old time county fair with rides, food, entertainment, horse shows
and 4-H booths. Ulster County Fairgrounds, New Paltz. 845-255-1380
Colonial Street Festival
Tour the stone houses and church on "the oldest street in
America." Guides in period costume. Huguenot Historical
Society, New Paltz. 845-255-1660. Huguenot Street
YMCA Pro-Am Golf Tournament
Professional and amateur golfers team up to play the beautiful Wiltwyck
golf course in this fundraiser for local YMCA's. YMCA of Southeast
Ulster. 845-256
Hudson Valley Ribfest
(Third weekend in August)
Ribfest and BBQ Contest
Ulster County Fairgrounds
www.hudsonvalleyribfest.org
Antique Car Show
(Every Saturday night)
Firestation #2, New Paltz. |
September
Woodstock-New Paltz Art and Craft Fair
(Labor Day Weekend)
More than 300 craftspeople and artists, continuous demonstrations,
furniture and architectural crafts, specialty foods, healthcare
products, children's tent, entertainment. Sat-Sun, 10-6, Mon
10-4. 845-245-3414 or 679-8087, Ulster County
Fairgrounds. www.quailhollow.com
Taste of New Paltz
(mid-September)
Family fun, fabulous foods - a taste of our local restaurants, wineries,
businesses, artists, farm markets. Children's events, rain or
shine under the tents. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Ulster County
Fairgrounds, New Paltz. 845-255-1380.
Gardiner Day
(mid-September)
Clowns, entertainment, games, petting zoo and delicious food.
Majestic Park, Gardiner. 845-255-9675
Gardiner Library Annual Book Sale
(mid-September)
popular fiction, children's books, movies, music, travel, classic literature, biography,
history, parenting, cookbooks, arts and recreation, self-help, and antique
books. All proceeds benefit the Gardiner Library. 133 Farmer's Turnpike, off Rt. 44/55.
www.gardinerlibrary.org 845-255-1255
Hudson River Ramble
100 guided walking, hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking and equestrian
events throughout the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area from the
Capital Region to Westchester County and Manhattan. Free program
booklet or information: 800-453-6665, 845-334-9574 or
www.hvnet.com
Mohonk Preserve Residents' Day/Week
Free admission to Mohonk Preserve for residents of surrounding
counties. www.mohonkpreserve.org
OctoberNew Paltz
Regional Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament
A fun day of golf at one of our beautiful local courses. Dinner,
prizes, fun. 845-255-0243
www.newpaltzchamber.org
Farm Day
(early October)
Come spend the day at Phillies Bridge Farm, a Community Supported Agriculture farm.
Food, fun, animals and more. Phillies Bridge Farm Project,
Gardiner. 845-256-9108
Dutch Reformed Church Apple Festival
(early October)
Apple pies, baked apple goods, crafts, family fun. Huguenot
Street, New Paltz. 845-255-6340
Celebration of the Arts
(Columbus Day Weekend)
http://www.celebrationofthearts.net/COTA.html
Crop Walk
(Sunday, Mid-month)
Fundraising walk sponsored to benefit world hunger needs and Family of New Paltz.
Sponsored by the New Paltz Christian Clergy Association.
845-255-0857.
Unity in Diversity Festival
(mid-October)
Booths, performances, food. A celebration of diversity.
Hasbrouck Park, New Paltz. 845-255-1413.
Halloween Parade
(Halloween)
6 p.m. for all ghosts and goblins. Starts on Main
Street and Manheim Boulevard in New Paltz and ends at the Fire House
where the Lion's Club distributes apples and candy.
Night of 100 Pumpkins
Halloween from 6:00-8:00PM
Pumpkin carvers of all ages bring their pumpkin creations to The
Bakery. Judging takes place on Halloween morning. Enjoy free
cocoa, hot cider and pumpkin bread. Click here
to find more information and photos of previous events.
Haunted House at the Teen Seen
Halloween and the two nights before, 6-10 p.m., 220 Main Street, New
Paltz. New Paltz Youth Program, 845-255-5140.
Haunted Huguenot Street
Three nights of special macabre tours that reveal the dark side of this colonial street.
255-1660 or www.huguenotstreet.org.
NovemberUnison Arts
& Learning Center's Annual Auction
Fabulous items auctioned. 68 Mountain Rest Road, New
Paltz. 845-255-1559.
www.unisonarts.org
SUNY New Paltz Open House
845-257-1212
Church Holiday Fairs and Crafts Sales
(Late November/Early December)
Various organizations, including Unison Arts.
International Pickle Festival
Various countries represented and local vendors of anything
pickled. Contests, door prizes. Rosendale. 658-9649
www.picklefest.com
DecemberTree
Lighting
(First Sunday in December)
Elting Memorial Library, New Paltz.
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