Hudson Valley Events

36th Annual International Festival |Friday August 29 - Sunday 31, 2025 | 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Fireworks Sunday at 9:00 PM) | FREE | FAMILY FRIENDLY | Celebrate global culture and community at Newburgh's premier multicultural festival running over Labor Day Weekend. Experience diverse food vendors, live music and dance performances from around the world, cultural exhibits, games, and rides. Festival concludes Sunday with a spectacular fireworks finale at 9:00 PM. | Delano-Hitch Park, 401 Washington St, Newburgh | https://www.cityofnewburgh-ny.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1388

Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival | Sunday, August 31, 2025 | 5:30 AM | FAMILY FRIENDLY | Experience the magic of dozens of colorful hot-air balloons rising against the dawn sky at this spectacular festival. Watch from designated picnic areas as balloons fill the morning air, then return in the evening for the enchanting "moon glow" illumination display followed by fireworks. | Tymor Park, 8 Tymor Park Rd, Lagrangeville | https://unionvaleny.myrec.com/info/default.aspx

2025 Columbia County Fair | Wednesday August 27 - Monday September 1, 2025 | Daily Hours Vary | FAMILY FRIENDLY | Six days of classic county fair fun featuring thrilling carnival rides, live entertainment, circus acts, rodeos, and demolition derbies. Compete in singing contests, eating contests, livestock shows, and the popular "Columbia County's Got Talent" competition. Free parking available. | Columbia County Fairgrounds, 182 Hudson Avenue, Chatham | Columbiafair.com

Josh Johnson: The Flowers Tour | Saturday, August 30 - Monday, September 1, 2025 | Show Times Vary | $42 - $52 | 21+ ONLY | Emmy-nominated comedian and Daily Show correspondent brings his popular stand-up tour to Albany's Funny Bone. Johnson, called "the funniest guy on the internet" by WIRED, has over 7 million social media followers and releases weekly comedy content on YouTube with over 340 million views. Full bar and dinner menu available during show. Valid ID required for entry. | Funny Bone Comedy Club, 1 Crossgates Mall Rd #K-206, Albany | https://albany.funnybone.com/events/category/series/josh-johnson-the-flowers-tour/funny-bone-comedy-club-2/

Downtown Summer Sizzle Concert Series @ Ruby Dee Park | Saturday, August 30, 2025 | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE | FAMILY FRIENDLY | The final concert of the Downtown Summer Sizzle series! Join us for the season finale of free outdoor concerts that have been running every Saturday since June 7th. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy live music in the heart of downtown New Rochelle. This beloved summer series wraps up with a celebration of music under the stars at the beautiful Ruby Dee Park Library Green. | Ruby Dee Park Library Green, 1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle | https://www.newrochelleny.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=6853

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