Sep 1, 2007 Saturday - Sep 30, 2007 Sunday (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

Elliot, A Soldier’s Fugue – Stageworks/Hudson, 41 Cross Street, Hudson; 8/29-30 7:30pm, 8/31-9/1 8pm, 9/2 2pm; 822-9667 or www.stageworkshudson.org

The Music Man – The Mac-Haydn Theatre, 1925 Route 203, Chatham Village; 8/29 2 & 8pm, 8/30-31 8pm, 9/1 5 & 8:30pm, 9/2 2 & 7pm; 392-9292 or www.machaydntheatre.org

Seasonal / Historic Festivals / Fairs

Columbia County Fair – Nightly entertainment, daily livestock shows, petting zoo, midway rides, racing pigs, food and vendors; Columbia County Fairgrounds, Route 66, Chatham Village; 8/29 5-11pm, 8/30-9/3 10am-11pm; 392-2121 or www.columbiafair.com

Theater Productions / Plays / Musicals

Little Shop of Horrors – The Theater Barn, 654 Route 20, New Lebanon; 8/30-31 8pm, 9/1 5 & 8:30pm, 9/2 2pm; 794-8989 or www.theaterbarn.com

Music Festivals / Concerts / Cabaret

End-of-the-season CABARET – The Mac-Haydn Theatre, 1925 Route 203, Chatham Village; 392-9292 or www.machaydntheatre.org

Auto Shows / Boat Shows / Other Shows

“Musclepalooza” Muscle Car Drag Racing, Car Show & Huge Swap Meet – Lebanon Valley Dragway, 1746 Route 20, W Lebanon; 794-7130 or www.dragway.com

Theater Productions / Plays / Musicals

Elliot, A Soldier’s Fugue – Stageworks/Hudson, 41 Cross Street, Hudson; 9/5-6 7:30pm, 9/7-8 8pm, 9/9 2pm; 822-9667 or www.stageworkshudson.org

Sporting Events / Racing

Coor’s 200 Weekend/The 358 Modified Race of Kings/Sportsman, Prostocks, Limited Prostocks, Purestocks & 4 Cyl. – Lebanon Valley Speedway, 1746 Route 20, W Lebanon; gates open 3pm, racing 4pm; 794-9606 or www.lebanonvalley.com

Theater Productions / Plays / Musicals

Stones in His Pockets – The Theater Barn, 654 Route 20, New Lebanon; 9/7-8 8pm, 9/9 2pm; 794-8989 or www.theaterbarn.com

Seasonal / Historic Festivals / Fairs

2nd Annual Festival of Books – Celebration of books and reading; Spencertown Academy Arts Center, 790 Route 203, Spencertown; 392-3693 or www.spencertownacademy.org

Lectures / Nature Walks / Tours

Hudson Athens Lighthouse Tour – A chance to visit the lighthouse and experience a magnificent 360 degree view of the Hudson River and Catskill Mountains; tours leave from Hudson Waterfront Park and Athens Riverfront Park in 35 minute intervals; tours will run between 11am-3pm; for information contact the Lighthouse Association at 828-5294 or www.hudsonathenslighthouse.org

Seasonal / Historic Festivals / Fairs

National Park Service Campfire – Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, 1013 Old Post Road (off Rte 9H), Kinderhook; 758-9689 or www.nps.gov/mava

Celtic Festival – Martin H. Glynn Village Square, Church Street, Valatie Village; 758-9806

Theater Productions / Plays / Musicals

Stones in His Pockets – The Theater Barn, 654 Route 20, New Lebanon; 9/14-15 8pm, 9/16 2pm; 794-8989 or www.theaterbarn.com

Seasonal / Historic Festivals / Fairs

2nd Annual Festival of Books – Celebration of books and reading; Spencertown Academy Arts Center, 790 Route 203, Spencertown; 392-3693 or www.spencertownacademy.org

Auctions / Flea Markets / Shopping Events

Catalogued Auction – Stair Galleries, 549 Warren Street, Hudson; 751-1000 or www.stairgalleries.com

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

Music Festivals / Concerts / Cabaret

Jazz Jam – Spencertown Academy Arts Center, 790 Route 203, Spencertown; 8pm; 392-3693 or www.spencertownacademy.org

Theater Productions / Plays / Musicals

Almost, Maine – The Theater Barn, 654 Route 20, New Lebanon; 9/21-22 8pm, 9/23 2pm; 794-8989 or www.theaterbarn.com

Sporting Events / Racing

25th Annual Honoria Livingston McVitty Memorial Croquet Tournament – Preliminary rounds of the annual croquet tournament, one of Clermont’s signature events; Clermont State Historic Site, off Route 9G, Clermont; 9am-5pm; registration required; 537-4240 or www.friendsofclermont.org

Seasonal / Historic Festivals / Fairs

Harvest Day – Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, 1013 Old Post Road (off Rte 9H), Kinderhook; 758-9689 or www.nps.gov/mava

Sporting Events / Racing

Estate Rambles – Croquet finals and other lawn games, picnicking and guided walks about the Livingston estate; Clermont State Historic Site, off Route 9G, Clermont; 12-4pm; 537-4240 or www.friendsofclermont.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

Auctions / Flea Markets / Shopping Events

Exposition Auction – Offering a wide variety of items from estates and collectors ranging from the 18th through 20th centuries including furniture, pottery, porcelain, glass, lighting, Asian works of art, Tribal art, textiles, rugs, sculpture and a large selection of fine art and prints; Stair Galleries, 549 Warren Street, Hudson; 6pm; 751-1000 or www.stairgalleries.com

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; [email protected]

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

Auto Shows / Boat Shows / Other Shows

Capitol Area Rods & NETO Fall Nostalgia Show/Drag Racing, Car Show & Swap Meet – Lebanon Valley Dragway, 1746 Route 20, W Lebanon; 794-7130 or www.dragway.com