Events at the Dutchess Fairgrounds
The Dutchess County Fair
August 25 - 30, 2009
For six days each August, the Dutchess Fairgrounds on Route 9 in Rhinebeck plays host to nearly half a million patrons for the Dutchess County Fair. The second largest county fair in New York State is the with big name talents, one of the finest carnivals in the entire country, free shows and attractions. This is a major playground for Dutchess County in the Hudson Valley. View the complete Entertainment Schedule.
Flea Market at Rhinebeck
Sept. 19th (9a - 4p)
Sept. 20th (9a - 3p)
Dutchess County Fairgrounds, May 16-17th kicks off the spring events with the annual Flea Market at Rhinebeck. Giant Indoor / Outdoor Flea Market & Garage Sale. More than 350 vendors. Food court. Rain or shine, no pets. Location is the Dutchess County Fairground in Rhinebeck. Hours: Sat. 9am-4pm & Sun. 9am-3pm. Free admission, and fun for the whole family. Call 845-876-4000 for more information.
Crafts at Rhinebeck
June 20 & 21, 2009
October 3 & 4, 2009
Each June and October, the Dutchess Fairgrounds is the site for the premier arts and crafts shows in the northeast - the Annual Crafts at Rhinebeck Festival. Both shows are juried and attract some of the finest artists from around the world. The June Crafts at Rhinebeck is a "high end" contemporary show, while the fall show has more the flavor of a family festival with a petting zoo and hay rides, as well as crafts. Visit the Crafts at Rhinebeck web site for more information.
4th of July Celebration
July 3rd & 4th, 2009
Friday night: Demolition Derby & Fireworks Show; Saturday: Demolition Derby & Hudson Valley Philharmonic & Fireworks at dusk. Bring your blankets & lawn chairs. Other activities include children's games, Children's Carnival Rides, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Frog Jumping, Homemade Apple Pie, and other great food. (Sorry no outside food or coolers). View Calendar of Events for more information.
Sheep and Wool Family Festival
October 17th & 18th, 2009
Saturday 9AM-6PM
Sunday 10AM-5PM
A true showcase for one of Dutchess County's first (and still viable) industries, the Sheep and Wool Family Festival is now in its 37th year at the fairgrounds. Hundreds of sheep, llamas and alpacas will be on display and competing for ribbons, while craft and fiber artists from around the country present the best wool and sheep related items. Family activities abound with a Halloween Haunted Tunnel, a Hay Maze, horse drawn wagon rides, music, cooking demonstrations, a "Punkin Chuckin" contest and even some Border Collies showing off their shepherding skills. Visit the NYS Sheep and Wool web site to check the schedule, for great fun and a great event! No pets allowed.
Other Events
Previous events have included Hudson Valley Green Fair, Autism Walk & Expo of the Hudson Valley, HRV Antique Auto Asso Car Show & Swap Meet, Rhinebeck Antiques Fair, Cancer Relay for Life, Antique National Motorcycle Meet & Antique Machinery Show, HV Philharmonic & Fireworks, Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival, Good Guys Rod & Custom Car Show, Country Folk Art Show, Rhinebeck Runner Stamp & Paper Arts Festival, HV Gem & Mineral Show, Hudson Valley Outdoor Recreation Expo, The Hudson Valley Pigeon Association, NYS Rural Water Association, and Winter Storage. View Calendar of Events for current events.
