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Hangin’ with the buds

Celebrate spring with 20 events in and around Ulster County

by Zac Shaw
April 19, 2025
in Community, Entertainment
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Sat. 4/19 • 10am-5pm

Zoo Opening Day

Bailiwick Animal Park, 118 Castle Road, Catskill.

Nestled at the foot of the Catskill Mountains, this animal park offers an opportunity to explore over 40 exhibits of domestic and exotic animals, many of which are rescues. Wander through scenic grounds, enjoy educational shows, and get up close with animals in the petting and feeding areas. The park, located on a picturesque 300-acre ranch, also features playgrounds, picnic areas, and daily guided mountain tours on horseback.

Sat. 4/19 • 11am-5:15pm

Boozy Adult Egg Hunt

Robibero Winery, 714 Albany Post Road, New Paltz.

Adult egg hunts are a growing trend, especially among our region’s vast tracts of farmland which make for perfect hunting grounds. Robibero Winery is getting in on the fun with a 21-and-up search for 500 eggs packed with prizes like wine, beer tastings, grape-stomping tickets and other surprises. Rain or shine, BYO basket.

Thu. 4/24 • 6pm

Blossom Cider Pairing Dinner

Angry Orchard, 2241 Albany Post Rd., Walden.

Blossom season in an apple orchard is a breathtaking spectacle of delicate white and pink flowers bursting into bloom, filling the air with a sweet, fresh scent and a sense of renewal as the trees begin their transformation into a fruitful harvest. What better setting for a cider pairing dinner at one of the most popular cideries in the entire country? Each of the four meal courses will be paired with an Angry Orchard original.

Fri. 4/25 • 9:30pm

Spring Fever Sirens

Colony, 22 Rock City Road, Woodstock.

See beauty in bloom at a high-energy night of burlesque and cabaret in an intimate setting. Combining burlesque, sideshow acts, pole arts, liquid motion, and live music, the 18-and-up event showcases a sizzling lineup of a half-dozen talented performers.

Sat. 4/26-Sun. 5/11 • 10am-6pm

Hudson Valley Tulip Festival

Kelder’s Farm, 5755 Route 209, Kerhonkson.

A magical, kaleidoscopic display of 600,000 tulips blooming over ten acres awaits visitors to Kelder’s Farm this spring. The farm is beloved by both locals and tourists for its plethora of family-friendly outdoor activities, delicious food, and majestic views that beg to be shared. Peak tulip bloom gives peak fall a run for its photogenic money. Check keldersfarm.com for official dates, as tulips are a very weather-dependent crop and bloom on their own schedule.

March of the Fairies 2024. (Photo by Phyllis McCabe)

Sat. 4/26 • 11am-3pm

March O’ the Faeries

Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall St., Kingston.

What could be more “spring” than a faerie party? This family- and fae-friendly event presented by the Circle Creative Collective and the impressively named Society for Creative Anachronism is an annual favorite. The festivities include live music, storytelling, a trash-to-treasure hunt and refreshments – but the main events are the Faerie Queen and Court parade and the Fae Folk houses exhibit, in both of which visitors can participate. Cosplay is encouraged, but no worries if you show up as a normal human. There will also be crafting of crowns, wands and wings to set your imagination into flight.

Sat. 4/26 & Sun. 4/27 • 11am-5pm

Earth Day at the Wineries

Multiple locations.

Earth Day at the Wineries brings together 15 regional wine producers from Pine Bush to Montgomery and in between. At each location, visitors will enjoy small bites paired with wine tastings, poured into a souvenir Shawangunk Wine Trail tasting glass. The first 300 attendees will also get an herb seedling. There are three itineraries to choose from depending on the region you’d like to focus on – don’t worry, you’re not drinking 15 glasses of wine in a day. But you’ll probably get buzzed – which is why it’s so cool the organizers made a special designated driver package for the selfless hero of the day.

Fri. 5/2 • noon, Sat. 5/3 & Sun. 5/4 • 8am

Rhinebeck Antique Car Show & Swap Meet

Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6636 Route 9, Rhinebeck.

Get revved and ready for a massive meetup of motors in one of the Northeast’s grandest car shows. Folks come to this event from all over to view prime specimens of antique cars of every imaginable make and model, including customs. For true gearheads, there are 60 antique and classic classes and 30 awards to be given out. A weekend-long swap meet accelerates the fun.

Fri. 5/2 • 4-7pm

Spring Book Fair for Grown-Ups

Rose Hill Farm, 19 Rose Hill, Red Hook.

Oblong Books and Rose Hill Farm are teaming up for their first-ever grown-up book fair, a nostalgic throwback to childhood Scholastic fairs — this time with drinks, food pop-ups, and zero bedtime. Browse curated book tables, scoop up whimsical stickers, sip craft beverages from the taproom, and enjoy eats from Oh My! Gyro and Supreme Soft Serve. All ticket proceeds benefit the American Booksellers for Free Expression (ABFE).

Sat. 5/3 • 2pm

29th Annual Spring Wassail

Stone Ridge Orchard, 3012 Route 213, Stone Ridge.

Stone Ridge Orchard’s 29th Annual Spring Wassail blends ancient Celtic tradition with vibrant celebration as guests sing to the apple trees to encourage a fruitful harvest. Hosted by Hudson Valley Farmhouse Cider, the event features artisanal food and cider. Tastings — including new single varietals and infusions — alongside live Balkan and Romani folk music, traditional dancing, and a festive spirit welcoming the spring season.

First Sundays, Apr. to Nov. • 9am-4pm

Red Owl Flea Market

Red Owl Collective, 25 Cornell St., Kingston.

Kingston Point Beach, 102-144 Delaware Ave., Kingston.

This is a free family-friendly event where kite enthusiasts of all levels can soar. Bring your own kite or design one on-site, and enjoy the open sand and breezy sky perfect for flying. The festival also features a variety of vendors, live performances, and the MyKingstonKids Play Cafe, offering food, shopping, and entertainment for all. Fresh off their building façade’s cameo in the hit TV show Severance as a fictional business called ‘Great Doors’, Red Owl will be attracting attention for a different reason this spring, summer and fall – their first Sundays flea market is fast becoming a treasured tradition with seekers of vintage and handmade finery. Rain or shine.

Opal Raven, fire dancer.

Sat. 5/10 & 5/11

Hudson Valley Pirate Festival

Ulster County Fairgrounds, 249 Libertyville Rd., New Paltz.

This is a tale of two fantastical festivals. The family-friendly daytime event features a weekend of food and craft vendors, a circus with aerials, jugglers, snake charmers, stilt walkers and belly dancers, and a Mother’s Day brunch with Queen Tatiana and her fairy court. When the sun sets, things get spicy for an 18-and-up array of entertainment including a kilt contest, adult comedy, exotic dance, and a trampoline cleavage contest. Raise the mizzenmast!

Sat. 5/10 • 11am-5pm

11th Annual Kingston Earth Fair

TR Gallo Park, 30 Rondout Landing, Kingston.

This year’s Earth Fair lineup is stacked with talent. Where else can you see renowned musicians like Gail Ann Dorsey and Tom Chapin alongside the puppet mastery of Arm of the Sea Theater and the wacky antics of the Mid-Hudson Juggling Club? These are just a few of the dozens of performing groups that will entertain the eco-conscious crowd at this zero-waste event. Boat tours, kids activities, face painting , free paper shredding, environmental education and an “Earth Day exchange” promise a family-friendly day of fun where it’s easy being green.

Sat. 5/10 & Sun. 5/11 • 10am-5pm

Basilica Farm & Flea’s Spring Market

Basilica Hudson, 110 Front St., Hudson.

Independent makers, farmers, and artisans will converge at this spring market to sell a diverse array of seasonal goods, from spring dresses to vintage garden sets. Enjoy delicious food offerings from local favorites like Swoon, Bonfiglio & Bread, and Rivertown Lodge. It’s a community-centric, classy way to celebrate Mother’s Day weekend.

Sat. 5/17 • 11am-4pm

Hudson Valley Kite Fest

Kingston Point Beach, 102-144 Delaware Ave., Kingston.

This is a free family-friendly event where kite enthusiasts of all levels can soar. Bring your own kite or design one on-site, and enjoy the open sand and breezy sky perfect for flying. The festival also features a variety of vendors, live performances, and the MyKingstonKids Play Cafe, offering food, shopping, and entertainment for all.

Wed. 5/21 • 7pm

Home: A Spring Awakening Sound Journey

Marbletown Multi-Arts, 3588 Main St., Stone Ridge.

Welcome spring’s renewing energy at a sensory healing evening inside the yurt temple at Marbletown Multi-Arts. Guided by sound practitioners Elana Bell and Ben Brown, this immersive experience blends nature-connected practices with deep listening to promote emotional release, nervous system regulation, and creative awakening. Expect sacred sound journeys, poetic ambiance, and a cozy space to lie down, breathe, and reconnect. Bring yoga mats and blankets; chairs are available.

Sat. 5/24 • 10am-4pm & Sun. 5/25 11am-4pm

Spring Antiques at Rhinebeck

Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6636 Route 9, Rhinebeck.

This iconic event features a diverse range of antiques and collectibles, from Oriental rugs and fine jewelry to mid-century design, military antiques, folk art, and much more. Visitors can explore three spacious buildings filled with treasures from various cultures and time periods. The show also includes free parking, sanitized restroom facilities, and delicious offerings from food trucks.

May 25-27 • 10am

Woodstock-New Paltz Arts & Crafts Fair

Ulster County Fairgrounds, 249 Libertyville Road, New Paltz.

The Woodstock-New Paltz Art & Crafts Fair, voted one of America’s top art shows, has grown into a highly successful event, attracting talented artists and craftspeople from across the country. Since 1981, the fair has been a popular family-run, community-focused event with demonstrations, handmade art, and unique crafts. A second fair is held Labor Day weekend if you happen to miss this one.

June 20-22

Belleayre Mountain Jam

Belleayre Mountain, 181 Galli Curci Road, Highmount.

After a six-year hiatus, the Northeast’s premier rock and camping music festival will make its triumphant return to Belleayre Mountain. The festival will feature headliners Khruangbin, Mt. Joy, and Goose, with additional performances by Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Trampled by Turtles, Michael Franti & Spearhead, and many others. There isn’t enough peanut butter in the whole Hudson Valley to match the amount of jam that will be spread at this event.

Sat. Jun. 21 & Sun. June 22 • 11am-8pm

Rosè All Day Party

Benmarl Winery, 156 Highland Ave., Marlboro.

Our spring event guide naturally ends with a summer kickoff event, this one being the first of what Benmarl Winery hopes will become an annual tradition. Usher in the summer with a variety of refreshing rosé drinks, live music, and fun activities like flower bouquet-making, permanent jewelry, face painting, and a dessert vendor. With live entertainment from DJ Culture Ramo, The Carrie Zazz Band, and more, plus food options like brick oven pizza and BBQ, this first annual party has all the hallmarks of catching on.

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