Music, rides, animals, fireworks, hot air balloons, culture and more are in store for you this summer in and near Westchester County. Some of these family-friendly events are a bit of a drive, but they are worth it! Children can enjoy cotton candy, face painting, the thrill of winning a classic carnival game, live shows, competitions, and many other experiences that we loved when we were a kid (and still do). Don't forget to check the weather as not all events are rain or shine. Enjoy!
For a full listing of upcoming events, or to add one of your own, visit our free Community Calendar.
For a full listing of upcoming events, or to add one of your own, visit our free Community Calendar.
County Fairs
Orange County Fair
Thu Jul 18th - Sun 28th
239 Wisner Ave, Middletown, NY
For over 100 years, the Orange County Fair has been entertaining families in the Hudson Valley and beyond. Featuring family entertainment, local and national music, racing and auto events, amusement rides, delicious fair food, rides and more. Check out the lion and tiger show.
48th Annual Putnam County 4-H Fair
Fri Jul 26th - Sun 28th
Putnam County Veteran Memorial Park, 201 Gipsy Trail Rd, Carmel Hamlet, NY
Hello free admission and parking! Animals, country living auction, food, entertainment, games, activities, exhibits, horse show, country pig roast and chicken BBQ, touch a truck and more. This fair is not a carnival with rides. Rain or Shine!
Ulster County Fair
Tue Jul 30th - Sun Aug 4th
249 Libertyville Rd, New Paltz, NY
Since 1886, this county fair has been a family event promoting local agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry and good, old-fashioned fun. Admission includes all entertainment, concerts, shows, parking and exhibits. Don't miss the kids daily shows on the small stage. Entertainment includes Amazing Patent Medicine and Magic Show, Robinson’s Racing Pigs, Two by two petting zoo, garden tractor pull, fireworks (Wednesday Evening at Dusk) and more.
Dutchess County Fair
Tue Aug 20th - Sun 25th
Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6636 U.S. 9, Rhinebeck, NY
This is a big one, hosting approximately half a million people per year, and is the second largest county Fair in New York State. It will feature areas like Agriculture, Horticulture, Turn-of-the-Century Treasures, Working Blacksmith Shop & Gas Powered Engine Show, Pleasant Valley Historic Train Station, rides and much more. And tons of classic carnival food, rides and games.
179th Columbia County Fair
Wed Aug 28th - Mon Sep 2nd
182 Hudson Ave, Chatham, NY
All of your fair favorites as well as new entertainment including truck pulling, painted pony rodeo, firefighters parade, musical performances and more. Competitions cover a wide range of interests including livestock, talent, beverage making, domestic arts & crafts, antique tractors, quilts, produce, sunflowers, scarecrows, school work, photography, school girl queen, flowers, scouting, wool, watermelon & ice cream eating, 4-H and Grange.
Westchester County Hot Air Balloon Festival & Victory Cup Polo Match
Fri Aug 30th - Sat 31st
Westchester Community College, 75 Grasslands Rd, Valhalla, NY
Westchester County's Only Hot Air Balloon Festival & Polo Match. Enjoy seeing the majestic horses, polo, dozens of food and alcohol partners, and beautiful hot air balloons! The Victory Cup has grown to be one of the largest equestrian events in the United States. Children and pets welcome. Purchase tickets in advance.
Thu Jul 18th - Sun 28th
239 Wisner Ave, Middletown, NY
For over 100 years, the Orange County Fair has been entertaining families in the Hudson Valley and beyond. Featuring family entertainment, local and national music, racing and auto events, amusement rides, delicious fair food, rides and more. Check out the lion and tiger show.
48th Annual Putnam County 4-H Fair
Fri Jul 26th - Sun 28th
Putnam County Veteran Memorial Park, 201 Gipsy Trail Rd, Carmel Hamlet, NY
Hello free admission and parking! Animals, country living auction, food, entertainment, games, activities, exhibits, horse show, country pig roast and chicken BBQ, touch a truck and more. This fair is not a carnival with rides. Rain or Shine!
Ulster County Fair
Tue Jul 30th - Sun Aug 4th
249 Libertyville Rd, New Paltz, NY
Since 1886, this county fair has been a family event promoting local agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry and good, old-fashioned fun. Admission includes all entertainment, concerts, shows, parking and exhibits. Don't miss the kids daily shows on the small stage. Entertainment includes Amazing Patent Medicine and Magic Show, Robinson’s Racing Pigs, Two by two petting zoo, garden tractor pull, fireworks (Wednesday Evening at Dusk) and more.
Dutchess County Fair
Tue Aug 20th - Sun 25th
Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6636 U.S. 9, Rhinebeck, NY
This is a big one, hosting approximately half a million people per year, and is the second largest county Fair in New York State. It will feature areas like Agriculture, Horticulture, Turn-of-the-Century Treasures, Working Blacksmith Shop & Gas Powered Engine Show, Pleasant Valley Historic Train Station, rides and much more. And tons of classic carnival food, rides and games.
179th Columbia County Fair
Wed Aug 28th - Mon Sep 2nd
182 Hudson Ave, Chatham, NY
All of your fair favorites as well as new entertainment including truck pulling, painted pony rodeo, firefighters parade, musical performances and more. Competitions cover a wide range of interests including livestock, talent, beverage making, domestic arts & crafts, antique tractors, quilts, produce, sunflowers, scarecrows, school work, photography, school girl queen, flowers, scouting, wool, watermelon & ice cream eating, 4-H and Grange.
Westchester County Hot Air Balloon Festival & Victory Cup Polo Match
Fri Aug 30th - Sat 31st
Westchester Community College, 75 Grasslands Rd, Valhalla, NY
Westchester County's Only Hot Air Balloon Festival & Polo Match. Enjoy seeing the majestic horses, polo, dozens of food and alcohol partners, and beautiful hot air balloons! The Victory Cup has grown to be one of the largest equestrian events in the United States. Children and pets welcome. Purchase tickets in advance.
Westchester County Parks Cultural Festivals
Experience an exciting variety of cultures from around the world this summer at Westchester County Parks' Cultural Heritage Celebrations. Festivals will be held rain or shine. Seating is informal so bring blankets or folding chairs for seating on the lawn. Remaining festivals for 2019 include:
Hispanic Italian Festival
Sun Jul 21st 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Kensico Dam Plaza, 1 Bronx River Parkway Rd,, Valhalla, NY
Arab-American Heritage Festival
Sun Jul 21st 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Ridge Road Park, 287 Ridge Rd, Hartsdale, NY
Irish-American Heritage Festival
Sun Jul 28th 1:00pm - 5:30pm
Ridge Road Park, 287 Ridge Rd, Hartsdale, NY
Heritage of India Festival
Sun Aug 4th 12:30pm - 6:30pm
Kensico Dam Plaza, 1 Bronx River Parkway Rd,, Valhalla, NY
Hispanic Italian Festival
Sun Jul 21st 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Kensico Dam Plaza, 1 Bronx River Parkway Rd,, Valhalla, NY
Arab-American Heritage Festival
Sun Jul 21st 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Ridge Road Park, 287 Ridge Rd, Hartsdale, NY
Irish-American Heritage Festival
Sun Jul 28th 1:00pm - 5:30pm
Ridge Road Park, 287 Ridge Rd, Hartsdale, NY
Heritage of India Festival
Sun Aug 4th 12:30pm - 6:30pm
Kensico Dam Plaza, 1 Bronx River Parkway Rd,, Valhalla, NY
Other Fairs & Festivals
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Italian Feast
Wed Jul 17th - Sun 21st
155 Highland Ave, Verplanck, NY
The longest running Italian Feast in the Hudson Valley, features nightly music, carnival rides and games and craft and retail vendors. And of course, delicious Italian food including pizza, pasta, cannoli, zeppole, and their famous sausage & pepper wedges.
4th Annual Tiki Invasion Luau & Outdoor Movie at Harbor Island Park
Fri Jul 26th 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Harbor Island Park, 60-98 Harbor Island Park, Mamaroneck, NY
Live band, food trucks, fire dancers, and an outdoor screening of "Finding Nemo" at Mamaroneck's beautiful waterfront Harbor Island Park. This is a family friendly event. Free and open to the public.
Peekskill Summer Sounds Festival 2019
Sat Jul 27th 2:00pm - 10:00pm
Downtown Peekskill
Peekskill’s inaugural Summer Sounds will be one of the Hudson Valley’s premiere summer musical and creative events. It is expected that thousands of people from the tri-state area will attend this free, open-air concert on the streets of historic downtown Peekskill.
Muddy Puddles Mess Fest 2019
Sat Aug 3rd 11:00am - 4:00pm
Kiwi Country Day Camp, Union Valley Rd, Carmel Hamlet, NY
Ty Campbell dreamed of jumping in muddy muddles when his cancer was cured, but he never got the chance. In his memory, his parents launched the Muddy Puddles Project to benefit the Ty Louis Campbell Foundation for childhood cancer research. The Mess Fest is a HUGE, fun-filled, annual event that includes all the messy stuff kids love: giant mud pit, ‘slopstacle’ course, pie toss, food fights, splatter paint, beauty tent, swimming/zip lining, water balloons, slime time, climbing walls, paddle boats, water slide, magic shows, laser tag, bounce houses, music, VIP tent for families impacted by cancer. Meet Peppa Pig and brother George.
Sunflower Festival
Sat Aug 10, Sun Aug 11 and Sat Aug 17, Sun Aug 18
Barton Orchards, 63 Apple Tree Ln, Poughquag, NY
Barton Orchards is hosting their first ever Sunflower Festival. They planted 5-acres of sunflowers, consisting of classic yellow sunflowers that will mature to about 5 feet tall, as well as many different varieties. The festival will be an opportunity to relax, get a bite to eat, and enjoy a glass of wine while listening to live music surrounded by our beautiful sunflowers.
New York Renaissance Faire
Sat Aug 17th - Fri Sep 6th
The New York Renaissance Faire, 600 NY-17A, Tuxedo Park, NY
2019 marks the 42nd Anniversary Celebration of the New York Renaissance Faire. Like nothing else on this list, you get to travel back in time to an age of adventure. Join Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth I on a grand visit to a beautiful 16th century English village. Cheer your favorite knight at the Joust Tournament. Meet Robin Hood and his Merry Band. See amazing acrobats, magical fairies, swashbuckling pirates, and more.
HAPPY SUMMER!
Wed Jul 17th - Sun 21st
155 Highland Ave, Verplanck, NY
The longest running Italian Feast in the Hudson Valley, features nightly music, carnival rides and games and craft and retail vendors. And of course, delicious Italian food including pizza, pasta, cannoli, zeppole, and their famous sausage & pepper wedges.
4th Annual Tiki Invasion Luau & Outdoor Movie at Harbor Island Park
Fri Jul 26th 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Harbor Island Park, 60-98 Harbor Island Park, Mamaroneck, NY
Live band, food trucks, fire dancers, and an outdoor screening of "Finding Nemo" at Mamaroneck's beautiful waterfront Harbor Island Park. This is a family friendly event. Free and open to the public.
Peekskill Summer Sounds Festival 2019
Sat Jul 27th 2:00pm - 10:00pm
Downtown Peekskill
Peekskill’s inaugural Summer Sounds will be one of the Hudson Valley’s premiere summer musical and creative events. It is expected that thousands of people from the tri-state area will attend this free, open-air concert on the streets of historic downtown Peekskill.
Muddy Puddles Mess Fest 2019
Sat Aug 3rd 11:00am - 4:00pm
Kiwi Country Day Camp, Union Valley Rd, Carmel Hamlet, NY
Ty Campbell dreamed of jumping in muddy muddles when his cancer was cured, but he never got the chance. In his memory, his parents launched the Muddy Puddles Project to benefit the Ty Louis Campbell Foundation for childhood cancer research. The Mess Fest is a HUGE, fun-filled, annual event that includes all the messy stuff kids love: giant mud pit, ‘slopstacle’ course, pie toss, food fights, splatter paint, beauty tent, swimming/zip lining, water balloons, slime time, climbing walls, paddle boats, water slide, magic shows, laser tag, bounce houses, music, VIP tent for families impacted by cancer. Meet Peppa Pig and brother George.
Sunflower Festival
Sat Aug 10, Sun Aug 11 and Sat Aug 17, Sun Aug 18
Barton Orchards, 63 Apple Tree Ln, Poughquag, NY
Barton Orchards is hosting their first ever Sunflower Festival. They planted 5-acres of sunflowers, consisting of classic yellow sunflowers that will mature to about 5 feet tall, as well as many different varieties. The festival will be an opportunity to relax, get a bite to eat, and enjoy a glass of wine while listening to live music surrounded by our beautiful sunflowers.
New York Renaissance Faire
Sat Aug 17th - Fri Sep 6th
The New York Renaissance Faire, 600 NY-17A, Tuxedo Park, NY
2019 marks the 42nd Anniversary Celebration of the New York Renaissance Faire. Like nothing else on this list, you get to travel back in time to an age of adventure. Join Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth I on a grand visit to a beautiful 16th century English village. Cheer your favorite knight at the Joust Tournament. Meet Robin Hood and his Merry Band. See amazing acrobats, magical fairies, swashbuckling pirates, and more.
HAPPY SUMMER!
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