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).
We end our 2024 season with a bang – come help us raise a model barn to learn how post & beam buildings like Old Fort Johnson are built. Barn raisings begin at 11:30 and 2:30. We’ll also be making fresh apple cider and baking goodies in the outdoor bake oven all day long. Admission is by donation – all the money raised today will go towards our match for a grant to replace our roof next year.
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: 20%
Brilliance: Dull to average as more color emerges
Predominating colors: Greens with pops of orange and reds developing
Rating: Beginning with a lot more brilliant and beautiful colors to come
Green is still predominant with more orange and yellow showing through.
Enjoy a night of music and dancing! Friday night at the Elk’s Lodge in Amsterdam, Grand Central Station (opens in a new tab) will perform; wings and craft brews will be available to purchase.
Saturday features A Taste of History, the Garden Bug Fall Festival, Family Fun Day, the Friends of Sanford Stud Farm Open House and so much more (opens in a new tab) .
The annual Garden Bug Fall Festival (opens in a new tab) will have a variety of agricultural products and fall decor available for purchase: mums, pumpkins, indian corn, bows, hay bales, corn stalks, and more. Vendors and crafters will be on hand both Saturday and Sunday. Music, bounce house, cider donuts, wagon rides, car cruise-in (Saturday only beginning at noon), food and gifts are all available.
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