Celebrate Autumn at the Old Stone Fort – October 4th!
Join us for the 3rd Annual Fall Festival hosted by the Schoharie County Historical Society at the Old Stone Fort Museum Complex on October 4th! Enjoy a day filled with live music, local flavor, and festive fall fun in a historic setting.
At 4PM, Black Mountain Symphony takes the stage to close out the festival with a powerful and unforgettable set. Hailing from the hill country near Albany, this dynamic six-piece band delivers a genre-blending mix of progressive folk, weaving together elements of classical, rock, and more. Known for their passionate songwriting and high-energy performances, they promise a grand finale that’s as bold as it is moving.
Preceding them, Northern Borne will be kicking off the festivities from 10AM to 1PM, to then be followed by the Hilltown Ramblers from 1PM to 4PM.
Bring your family and friends for a day of great music, historic charm, and community spirit!
Admission: $10 per adult (no additional discounts) Free for anyone under 18 (minors must be accompanied by an adult)
Don’t miss this beloved fall tradition, we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Celebrate Autumn at the Old Stone Fort – October 4th!
Join us for the 3rd Annual Fall Festival hosted by the Schoharie County Historical Society at the Old Stone Fort Museum Complex on October 4th! Enjoy a day filled with live music, local flavor, and festive fall fun in a historic setting.
At 1 PM, the Hilltown Ramblers will take the stage, bringing their signature “northern blend” of folksy bluegrass to life. Known for their rich harmonies and toe-tapping rhythms, this talented group offers a vibrant mix of traditional classics and modern bluegrass favorites. Whether you’re a longtime fan of the genre or simply love live acoustic music, their performance promises something for everyone, the Hilltown Ramblers will keep the crowd entertained and engaged until their set wraps up at 4 PM.
Preceding them, Northern Borne will be kicking off the festivities from 10AM to 1PM. Then, closing out the day from 4 PM to 7 PM, Black Mountain Symphony will bring the festival to a high-energy finish!
Bring your family and friends for a day of great music, historic charm, and community spirit!
Admission: $10 per adult (no additional discounts) Free for anyone under 18 (minors must be accompanied by an adult)
Don’t miss this beloved fall tradition, we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Celebrate Autumn at the Old Stone Fort – October 4th!
Join us for the 3rd Annual Fall Festival hosted by the Schoharie County Historical Society at the Old Stone Fort Museum Complex on October 4th! Enjoy a day filled with live music, local flavor, and festive fall fun in a historic setting.
Kicking off the festivities at 10 AM, Northern Borne will bring their signature blend of bluegrass, folk, blues, and jam-band energy to the stage until 1 PM. Formed by Sarah Babushkin (guitar, lead vocals) and John Wensley (banjo, dobro), Northern Borne crafts songs rooted in local stories and traditions, delivering heartfelt originals and reimagined classics with edge and soul.
Following them, the Hilltown Ramblers will be performing from 1 PM to 4 PM, keeping the music going with their lively set. Then, closing out the day from 4 PM to 7 PM, Black Mountain Symphony will bring the festival to a high-energy finish!
Bring your family and friends for a day of great music, historic charm, and community spirit!
Admission: $10 per adult (no additional discounts) Free for anyone under 18 (minors must be accompanied by an adult)
Don’t miss this beloved fall tradition, we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Quilt Show at the Schoharie County Fall Festival Hosted by the Peaceable Day Quilt Guild & Schoharie Valley Piecemakers Quilt Guild Old Stone Fort Museum Complex 3rd Annual Schoharie County Fall Festival Saturday, 10 AM – 4 PM (Quilt Show) | Festival: 10 AM – 7 PM Admission to the site is $10 for adults (no other discounts apply), and free for anyone under 18 (minors must be accompanied by an adult).
Join us for a vibrant celebration of community, creativity, and color at the Quilt Show presented by the Peaceable Day Quilt Guild and the Schoharie Valley Piecemakers Quilt Guild! Explore a stunning collection of handcrafted quilts on display across the historic Old Stone Fort Museum Complex, open from 10 AM to 4 PM as part of the 3rd Annual Schoharie County Fall Festival.
While you’re there, enjoy: Live Music All Day • Northern Borne: 10 AM – 1 PM • Hilltown Ramblers: 1 PM – 4 PM • Black Mountain Symphony: 4 PM – 7 PM Craft Vendors (10 AM – 4 PM) Food Trucks & Drinks Tent (Open until 7 PM)
Whether you’re a quilting enthusiast or just looking for a fun fall day out, there’s something for everyone! Come for the quilts, stay for the music, food, and festive atmosphere.
Join us for Fall Festival at the Old Stone Fort! Saturday, October 4 | 10 AM – 7 PM
Celebrate the season with a full day of live music, delicious food, and fun for the whole family! Enjoy performances all day from fan favorites like The Hilltown Ramblers, Northern Borne, and Black Mountain Symphony.
Explore a variety of food trucks, plus alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
From 10 AM to 4 PM, don’t miss the Quilt Show, displayed across the museum complex, and browse the work of talented craft vendors set up in the field near the historic Dutch Barn.
There’s something for everyone – so bring the whole family!
Admission: • $10 for adults (No additional discounts apply). • Free for anyone under 18 (Minors must be accompanied by an adult).
Please join us Saturday July 12th at 2PM for a talk by Nicholas Russell the Founder, Designer, and Timber Framer at Tall Pine Timber Frames as he discusses the architectural and structural heritage of the timber frame design of New World Dutch Barns. Talk is free with suggested donations; all proceeds will go directly to our Dutch Barn Project.
Join Us for Callanan Community Day at Pattersonville Quarry – May 3, 2025!
Get ready for a fun-filled, family-friendly day at Callanan Industries’ Pattersonville Quarry! Bring your friends and family to experience an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at our quarry operations, explore massive heavy equipment, and take a guided tour of our site.
Enjoy FREE food, FREE ice cream, and exciting kids’ activities while discovering the many career and industry opportunities in construction, mining, and materials production.
What to Expect:
• Quarry Tours – See our operations up close!
• Heavy Equipment Showcase – Get an up-close look at powerful machinery.
• Kids’ Activities – Fun for all ages!
• Networking & Industry Insights – Learn about career paths and opportunities.
• Delicious Food & Ice Cream – Enjoy a great day out!
This FREE community event is open to all – just RSVP to let us know you’re coming!
• Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
• Location: Callanan Industries – Pattersonville Quarry `–401 State Highway 5S, Amsterdam NY 12010.
Don’t miss this exciting day of learning, fun, and exploration!
Sweet & Sar Presents: An Intimate Acoustic Night Join us for Sweet & Sar’s very first live music event, featuring three incredible local bands! Our cozy Art and Yoga studio is curating an unforgettable evening with performances by Kate and Dad, The Big Bong Theory, and Home Visitor. Enjoy an eclectic mix of covers and originals that blend folk, anti-folk, punk, grunge, and country vibes. Help us make these talented artists feel right at home as they fill our studio with music and community spirit.
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.
Photo Credit: Jenny Galough courtesy of Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend: 90%
Brilliance: Bright
Predominating colors: Oranges dominate, yellows and reds here and there
Rating: Past Peak
While the foliage is past peak, color is still holding. Wind and rain has knocked down the earlier changes but the last are emerging.
This week brings a variety of activities including Halloween, live music, and more!
The Landis Arboretum (opens in a new tab) is hosting Star Parties (opens in a new tab) on Saturday and Sunday. View the stars and planets in Landis’ dark skies with members of the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers. A variety of telescopes will be set up for viewing the heavens, revealing nebulae, star clusters, galaxies, double stars, planets, and other celestial objects. Guests of all ages are always welcome. Feel free to bring your own telescope. Registration is recommended. Star Parties are cancelled if the skies are mostly cloudy. If in doubt, call Alan French at (518)374-8460. Also visit the Landis Clear Sky Clock at http://www.cleardarksky.com/c/GrgLndsAbNYkey.html (opens in a new tab) .
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Saturday evening, the Glen Conservancy Hall (opens in a new tab) features Guy Davis, Ambassador of the Blues (opens in a new tab) . Guy Davis has spent his musical life carrying his message of the blues around the world, from the Equator to the Arctic Circle his work as an actor, author, and music teacher earmark him as a renaissance man of the blues. Join the fun in the hamlet of Glen for a very special performance by Guy as he shares his favorite songs and stories and brings the Blues to downtown Glen.
