Welcome to the official Montgomery County Tourism blog, where we talk about where to go and what to do on your next visit to our historic, exciting corner of New York state.
Wildlife Wednesday At Schoharie Crossing
The first Wildlife Wednesday program at Schoharie Crossing on July 13th at 6:00pm. George Steele will be there with a wonderful program, “All About Water,” that will focus on fresh water aquatic life. The program will take place on site and in the Enders House near the Visitor Center, 129 Schoharie Street, Fort Hunter, NY.…
Canal Days at Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site- July 9 & 10
Schoharie Crossing will host Canal Days on July 9 & 10 from 11am – 4pm both Saturday and Sunday. This event is a free community festival celebrating the Erie Canal and the character of the people and towns along the way. The festival will offer a variety of attractions and demonstrations including wagon rides, the…
Toe Tapping at Putman Porch Music
Come tap your toes this Thursday at Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site (opens in a new tab) as Putman Porch Music (opens in a new tab) will start at 6:00pm. This great series invites local musicians to come spend an evening on the historic Putman Canal Store porch to jam and enliven the vibe of…
Singer/songwriters kick off MVC Summer Concert Series June 18 at Unity Hall
Encore performances and a Battle of the Bands are among highlights of the Mohawk Valley Collective’s (opens in a new tab) 2016 Summer Music Series at Unity Hall this summer. Five concerts are on tap during the nonprofit’s third annual series, which kicks off on Saturday, June 18, with Singer/Songwriter Night at 19 Center Street,…
Montgomery County Waterways Photography Competition
Presented by Montgomery County Water Quality Coordinating Committee The Montgomery County Water Quality Coordinating Committee is sponsoring a photo contest as part of their ongoing photo inventory of the Montgomery County waterways. Submitted photos may be used in the committee educational displays and on the Committee Facebook (opens in a new tab) page. One entry…
Find Your Own Path Through History at Schoharie Crossing
Celebrate history and create memories during this year’s Path Through History Weekend on June 18 and 19 at Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site (opens in a new tab) . The Path Through History (opens in a new tab) program is an established state-wide series of events that consists of many organizations that participate in a…
Mohawk Valley RiverFest Seeks Artists
You are invited to participate in the first annual Mohawk Valley RiverFest (opens in a new tab) to be held Saturday, August 6th, 2016 at Riverlink Park in Amsterdam. This food, wine, and arts festival is hosted by the Amsterdam Waterfront Foundation and will highlight the historical and cultural gems of the Mohawk Valley. We…
National Get Outdoors Day Event at Schoharie Crossing
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site (opens in a new tab) welcomes children to celebrate and enjoy National Get Outdoors Day (opens in a new tab) by attending a wildflower walk at the site on June 11th starting at 11:00am from the Visitor Center, 129 Schoharie Street, Fort Hunter, NY 12069. The walk will take children…
Annual Rhubarb Festival at Nellis Tavern
The Palatine Settlement Society (opens in a new tab) trustees have planned the 20th Annual Rhubarb Festival. It will be held on Sunday June 5, 2016, at the historic 1747 Nellis Tavern, NYS Rt. 5 (east), St. Johnsville, NY from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. The rhubarb pie baking contest with guest judges starts at…
Putman Porch Music Back for Another Year
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site (opens in a new tab) has announced the second year for the Putman Porch Music (opens in a new tab) series will start on Thursday, June 2nd at 6:00pm. The series invites local musicians to come spend an evening on the historic Putman Canal Store porch to jam and enliven…