Sep 29, 2007 Saturday (print)

AMERICAN MUSEUM OF FIREFIGHTING  Open daily  9 am to 4:30 pm

HUDSON FARMER'S MARKET Open every Saturday May 12 through November 17. 9 am to 1 pm Sixth & Columbia Streets.

Theater Productions / Plays / Musicals

Almost, Maine – The Theater Barn, 654 Route 20, New Lebanon; 9/28-29 8pm, 9/30 2pm; 794-8989 or www.theaterbarn.com

Cook Offs / Food Festivals

2nd Annual Columbia-Greene Chili Cookoff and Riverfront Fair – Your tastebuds will be tickled RED at this Cross-County Chili Cookoff Competition between Columbia and Greene Counties, featuring the best of our local farmer’s markets and a delightful “ferry” shuttle between the Hudson Waterfront Park and Catskill Point; info@mexrad.com

Auto Shows / Boat Shows / Other Shows

Mopars @ The Valley/Drag Racing, Car Show & Huge Swap Meet – Lebanon Valley Dragway, 1746 Route 20, W Lebanon; 794-7130 or www.dragway.com

Runs / Walks / Bikes

Olana’s Fall 5K produced in collaboration with the Onteora Runners Club – Olana State Historic Site, 5720 Route 9G, south of Hudson; 10am, Kids’ Run at 9:30am; registration required; 828-0135 or www.olana.org

Seasonal / Historic Festivals / Fairs

8th Annual Hudson River Valley Ramble – Two weekends of more than 100 guided walks, hikes, paddles, bike tours, river explorations and cultural events throughout the 10-county Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area; 800-453-6665 or www.hudsonrivervalley.com/ramble