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Pictures from Chatham Summerfest 2017

Chatham’s 41st Annual Summerfest took place this past Saturday. The annual street fair featured performers, artists, vendors, and food trucks. It was a great day, even with the ominous afternoon storm that rolled through town.

Here are some pictures that I took on Saturday:

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A History Mystery Case from Lebanon Valley Historical Society

The Lebanon Valley Historical Society has a “history mystery” that they would like our help with. The society is trying to determine where the house in the picture below is located.

Apparently the house was shown on a couple of H. M. Gillet’s postcards from the early 20th Century. The Historical Society believes that it is still standing, but may no longer have the entire elaborate porch. They say to look for the square widow’s watch on the top, which should help identify the house.

If you think you know where in Columbia County, NY, this house is, tell the Historical Society by leaving a comment under the house’s pictures on their FaceBook page.

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Hudson Valley Hot Air Balloon Festival 2017

The Hudson Valley Hot Air Balloon Festival will be happening this weekend. The event is hosted by the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce, and will feature 25 balloons, launching at scheduled times from Barton Orchards in Poughquag. Anyone that is not interested in taking flight can enjoy the festival taking place on the ground. The festival will include live music, a Bakery, Tap Room, & Farmer’s Market, Concessions, Food Trucks and other vendors.

DATE/TIME:
July 7 – 9, 2017
Launches will take place at 6:00 pm on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; and Saturday & Sunday mornings at 6:00 am.
The Festival runs Friday, 10am-10pm; Saturday, 5am gates open.

ADMISSION:
Admission to watch morning launches is free until 10am. On Saturday tickets are $10/advance, $12/gate, and $17.95 weekend passes accepted. Sunday, it’s $5 at gate.

Hot-Air Balloon Rides:
Morning Launch – $225 per person
Afternoon Launch – $250 per person
Rides are limited and completely weather dependent. Visit www.dcrcoc.org/balloonrides to purchase tickets.

LOCATION:
Barton Orchards
63 Apple Tree Lane
Poughquag, NY

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Jeff McKinney is a Realtor in Columbia County, NY. Connect with him on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Pinterest.

Chatham Summerfest 2017

Chatham’s 41st Annual Summerfest is this Saturday. Chatham Summerfest is a street fair that regularly draws hundreds of visitors and showcases many varied local organizations as well as performers, artists, vendors, and food trucks. The day also includes activities and programs. All events are free and will take place along Main Street, Park Row, and Hudson Avenue. In addition to the popular sidewalk sale and Artisan Faire, three stages throughout the village will accommodate a variety of entertainers.

Check out visitchathamny.com/chatham-summerfest for the full schedule and lists of participating restaurants, food trucks, and businesses.

DATE/TIME:
July 8, 2017, from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

LOCATION:
Main Street, Park Row, and Hudson Avenue in Chatham, NY

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Jeff McKinney is a Realtor in Columbia County, NY. Connect with him on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Pinterest.

Block Party: LEGOs in the Library, July 6

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The New Lebanon Library is hosting it’s monthly LEGO Club. The library will provide the LEGOs, so all kids need to bring is their imaginations. After each build, kids will have a chance to check out each other’s creations and the library will display the completed construction sets.