How to enjoy Dutchess County Fair for free (after paying admission)
We give the local’s tips for enjoying the fair without opening your wallet too wide…
Top 5 tips for a fun and budget-friendly Ulster County Fair
Herds of cuddly, captive farm animals, locally-grown produce the size of your head, famous 4-H milkshakes, fresh-squeezed lemonade, vendors selling...
First-ever Borscht Belt Fest takes over Ellenville this weekend
The Borscht Belt was an iconic constellation of holiday resorts and activity camps scattered across Ulster, Sullivan, and Orange counties.
Thanks to excellent venues, Kingston is a wedding mecca
Though it’s not officially designated as such, the Hudson Valley is undoubtedly in the running for wedding capital of New...
Untamed artistry: A brief tour of Kingston’s graffiti galleries
In October 2011, several dozen red goats appeared in Uptown Kingston overnight, spraypainted on the big, blocky, ugly and out-of-place...
Kingston’s new tap room and beer garden was made for locals
Step inside this exciting addition to Midtown Kingston…
How I used AI to plan and manage a garden
As the pandemic swept across the world and lockdowns shuttered the economy, my partner and I, like many others, began...
Avast, ye landlubbers: Pirate Fest docks in Hudson Valley this weekend
In this modern age of cancel culture, it’s nice to know there’s still a place where a wench can be...
Five extreme outdoor activities in the Hudson Valley
In our region, the great outdoors offers countless opportunities for leisure. But what if your idea of fun includes maxing...
New Borscht Belt museum coming to Ellenville
From the 1920s until its slow demise throughout the 50s, 60s and 70s, the Borscht Belt was a swath of...
Hudson Valley roller derby team returns after three years off the rink
The Misfits are back and ready to bruise…
Franklin-gate: Kingston’s favorite cow injured, will leave zoo embroiled in major controversy
Editor's Note: SquirrelWood Equine Sanctuary in Montgomery has notified us they have "accepted Franklin". Woodstock Farm Sanctuary responded by acknowledging...
High notes: Live music events celebrating 4/20 cannabis holiday in Ulster County
Recreational use of marijuana has been legal for some time in New York, but here in Ulster County we’re still...
See more: Explore the art of photography with two “artist talk” events in Ulster County
Go behind the lens and unravel the creative process behind modern-day photography…
40 fun St. Patrick’s Day events in the Hudson Valley, 2023 edition
Green clothing, shamrocks, leprechauns, pints of Guinness, corned beef sandwiches, tap dancing, bagpipes and kilts… we’d have a hard time...
Every live music event in and around Ulster County, Feb. 22-28
Is it unofficially jazz season? We noticed a sizable increase in jazz music events this week. Apparently, there’s never been...
15 best Super Bowl LVII parties in and around Ulster County
Here are our picks for the fifteen best destinations to celebrate the big game…
Local love: A complete guide to Valentine’s Day 2023 in Ulster County
We gathered every V-day event we could find to bring you the ultimate guide for singles and couples alike…
Hunter Mountain’s ski weekend nightlife is staging a post-pandemic comeback
Ski mountain nightlife returning to Hunter Mountain? We hope…
Four awesome activities to beat winter boredom in Ulster County
Yeah, yeah… we know about winter sports and resorts… What are some off-the-beaten-path ideas for overcoming cabin fever in the...
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