The City of Amsterdam and the Amsterdam Tourism, Marketing & Recreation Department is pleased to announce we will be adding another great event to our schedule for 2022. Market on the Mohawk will be an open-air green market which will run Saturday mornings from 10am-2pm adjacent to Amsterdam’s Mohawk Valley Gateway Overlook.
Come visit as vendors, shoppers, family, and friends gather at the Mohawk Valley Gateway Overlook located in the heart of our city to enjoy Amsterdam’s Open-Air Market. At the Market you will find locally sourced produce, live music, and vendors who produce everything they sell. All our vendors accept cash, and many also accept debit and credit cards. If you don’t have cash, you can purchase market tokens using credit, debit, or EBT/SNAP cards at our booth
For information on becoming a vendor please contact Rob Spagnola or Michele Pawlik in the City of Amsterdam Tourism, Marketing and Recreation Department at 518-841-4328 or 518-841-4307. All vendor spaces are free of charge. Space is limited.
The City of Amsterdam and the Amsterdam Tourism, Marketing & Recreation Department presents Independence Day Fest Sponsored by The Sentinel of Amsterdam WILL RESCHEDULE due to inclement weather. It is will bigger and better!
The City of Amsterdam and the Amsterdam Tourism, Marketing & Recreation Department presents Sunset Festivals Sponsored by Lanzi Family Restaurants beginning on Saturday, June 19th with J. Marco Johnson performing at 6pm in Riverlink Park.
The evening will begin with Jen Marshall and Paul Cirillo finishing their 50 mile run from Mohawk, NY to Riverlink Park in Amsterdam, NY via the Erie Canal Bike Path. The duo is running to raise funds and awareness for child hunger in our community. The run is slated to finish at about 6pm in Riverlink Park. Funds raised from the run will benefit Weekend Backpack Program Fundraiser.
The City then welcomes back live music back to Riverlink Park with J. Marco Johnson performing. As always, enjoy great food and drink specials at Astoria Landing at Riverlink Park Marina. Support a great cause, enjoy great food all while listening to some great music on our beautiful waterfront.
The City of Amsterdam and the Amsterdam Tourism, Marketing & Recreation Department’s 2nd Annual WingFest Sponsored by Saratoga Associates will take place Monday, April 26th through Sunday, May 2nd. This year’s event will not be a traditional one day WingFest but will be ReImagined for 2021 with 17 local restaurants featuring an array of chicken wing themed specials throughout the week.
Amsterdam’s St. Paddy’s Day Pub Fest Re-Imagined Sponsored by Jackson Hewitt Tax Service
The City of Amsterdam and the Amsterdam Tourism, Marketing & Recreation Department will present the 4th Annual St. Paddy’s Day Pub Fest Re-Imagined Sponsored by Jackson Hewitt on Thursday, March 11th – Wednesday March 17th.
In a typical year Amsterdam’s St. Paddy’s Day Pub Fest is one of our most popular and highly anticipated events. However, to ensure the safety of everyone, the event has been reimagined for 2021. This year’s event will take place over seven days and will showcase local restaurants and bars and their St. Paddy’s Day food and drink specials and giveaways. Dine in or take out and support our local businesses throughout the city.
There will be no shuttle service this year but there will still be plenty of great food, drinks and fun!!
Participating Locations: Lorenzo’s Southside, (518) 212-2256 DomAdi’s Deli, (518) 212-6444 Evolve Eatery, (518) 212-5674 Herks Tavern, (518) 842-9881 Shorty’s Southside Tavern, (518) 842-7800 Creek Stone, (518) 684-6272 G’s Famous Lemon Cookies, (518) 212-5177 Fresh Basil Pizza, (518) 212-2700: Russo’s Bar & Grill, (518) 842-2630: Polish American Veterans, (518) 842-3909 Mundos Café, (518) 212-2989: Rosito’s Bakery, (518) 842-2616 Europa Café, (518) 843-6036 Cuba Havana, (518) 212-2679 Sharp Shooters Billiards Pub, (518) 627-4634 5 Corners Deli, (518) 843-9271 Miss Blues Pet Boutique, (518) 627-9668
I LOVE NY started the “New York Fall Foliage Report (opens in a new tab) ” on September 11 and will continue until the end of the foliage season, around the first or second week in November. Montgomery County has started its own annual report this year as well.
Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend: 75%
Brilliance: Average to bright
Predominating colors: Oranges and yellows are really showing off
Rating: Near peak to peak
As temperatures drop, more bright colors are emerging. The upper edges of the Mohawk Valley are nearer peak so a drive along the Mohawk River provides an explosion of fine fall foliage. Fingers crossed the rain doesn’t put a damper on the leaf peeping. Leaves that changed earlier in the season have already fallen with the help of wind and rain.
This Friday and Saturday the Historic League of Amsterdam presents Ghosts of the Past: A Haunted History Tour of Green Hill Cemetery (opens in a new tab) . Meet past notable Amsterdam residents and learn their stories while experiencing beautiful and historic Green Hill Cemetery. All tours begin and end at Amsterdam City Hall. Free refreshments provided. Tour times for both Friday and Saturday nights are 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00 and 8:30pm. Tickets are available at the Book Hound and Damiano’s Flowers.
Saturday the VanAlstyne Homestead & Museum (opens in a new tab) is holding the 8th Annual Soup Tasting & Craft Fair (opens in a new tab) . There will be delicious soups donated by local chefs, and eateries, fall seasoned crafts available by vendors from far and wide, and delicious harvest specialties grown by local producers. There will also be local and international artists on hand with their beautiful works on display. Live music will be performed in the century old ballroom, museum tours will be available, as well as a 50/50 raffle.
The Arkell Museum (opens in a new tab) presents Adirondack Lumber Camp Songs (opens in a new tab) on Sunday afternoon. Join in for an afternoon of rousing lumberjack songs. Enjoy the music and learn about this tough, rough, and crucial work. This program also includes informative narratives about Adirondack Mountain logging camps in the 1800s. This program runs about an hour and is most enjoyable for older children and adults. Admission is free. Donations are always welcome and help support future programs.
I LOVE NY started the “New York Fall Foliage Report (opens in a new tab) ” on September 11 and will continue until the end of the foliage season, around the first or second week in November. Montgomery County has started its own annual report this year as well.
Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend: 40%
Brilliance: Average
Predominating colors: Oranges and yellows emerge with some reds still holding strong
Rating: Nearing midpoint – with the cold of October coming in, expect peak to move in quickly
More color is emerging and the midpoint of the season is approaching. As the weather becomes more fall-like peak season will be here soon.
The weekend is full of activities across the county. The Ames Museum (opens in a new tab) will be open on Saturday. On the National Registry of Historic Places, the museum collection encompasses life in the smallest incorporated village of New York State along with the surrounding areas and local businesses.
The 28th Hagaman Art Show (opens in a new tab) will be held on Saturday and Sunday from 12-4pm at Pawling Hall, 86 Pawling Street. Many area artists will be displaying their works. There is no admission charge.
I LOVE NY started the “New York Fall Foliage Report (opens in a new tab) ” on September 12 and will continue until the end of the foliage season, around the first or second week in November. Montgomery County has started its own annual report this year as well.
Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend:40%
Brilliance: Average
Predominating colors: Still green with mostly yellow with hints of orange and red
Rating: Nearing Peak
While there is still green in many places, the leaves are changing fast and the wind has blown several off the trees. This weekend and over the next would be ideal to still see some color.
This weekend is packed with more events!
Mohawk Valley Welcome Center at Lock E-13
The Historic Amsterdam League (opens in a new tab) host the annual “Ghosts of the Past Tour”. Do you have the courage to walk the historic Green Hill Cemetery in the dark? There is only one way to find out!
George Steele will be on hand at Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site and Landis Arboretum (opens in a new tab) for an “Owl Prowl” this weekend. During this hootin’ good family program listen for, look for, and should you be so lucky, see owls. Learn about the owls of the region and explore these nocturnal birds of prey.
The circa 1729 Van Alstyne Homestead & Museum (opens in a new tab) hosts their 7th Annual Soup Tasting, Craft Fair, and Fall Harvest Festival on Saturday. There will be delicious soups donated by local chefs, and eateries, fall seasoned crafts available by vendors from far and wide, and delicious harvest specialties grown by local producers. As well as local and international artists on hand with their beautiful works on display and live music performed.
I LOVE NY started the “New York Fall Foliage Repor (opens in a new tab) t” on September 12 and will continue until the end of the foliage season, around the first or second week in November. Montgomery County has started its own annual report this year as well.
Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend:15%
Brilliance: Still dull in some of the areas of the site, but average at Yankee Hill
Predominating colors: Some areas are green with warm colors or red and yellow and some orange
Rating: Beginning
The leaves are slowly changing in Montgomery County this season. Green is still predominant with warm tones of red, yellow, and orange.
This weekend has some great fall events!
The City of Amsterdam hosts the 2nd Annual OktoberFest Block Party on Bridge Street in Amsterdam. Visit the Southside for fall treats, German music, games, craft vendors, and of course beer! OktoberFest fun starts ate 2pm with live entertainment:
BIERGARTEN
2-5PM Signature Brass
MAIN STAGE
2-5PM Nuthin Fancy
5-8PM Lights Out
Don’t miss the contests with prizes for:
Best OktoberFest Costume
Stein Hoisting
The 27th Hagaman Art Show is October 6 and 7 from 12–4pm at Pawling Hall, 86 Pawling Street, Hagaman. This annual show features 60 regional artists displaying their works. There is no admission charge.
