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OCTOBER
8, 9 • Founders Day Oktoberfest, A two day celebration of Jeffersonville's German and Swiss Heritage. Main Street Jeffersonville decorated and packed with artisan vendors. Live music all weekend and delicious German and Swiss food and treats served at all 6 Main Street restaurants. Throughout the both days there are tons of activities for families & children: horse and cariage rides, pony rides, bungee trampolines, games & prizes, face painting, inflatables, hair ribbon braiding, alpacas & felting projects, arts & crafts, photo stations, and so much more! We have some of the most entertaining events you could find! BYOB (Build Your Own Boat) Race. Hilarity is bound to ensue when each team takes it's mark at the starting line in the Mill Pond. Gather your strongest friends and sign up for the Tug of War. October 9th opens with a Compound Bow Archery Contest followed by the Grand Parade, the Grand Marshal's include some of Jeffersonville's Founding Families, the Sullivan West Pre-K and K Students Bike, Trike and Scooter their way down Main Street. The Elementary kids paint the town a rainbow of colors in a vibrant Color March, several Sullivan County Fire Departments & floats follow. After the parade there is a bed race competition. Be sure to catch the John Stevens Double Shot Polka Band, a traditional German Polka Band. Don't miss the Hot Dog Eating Contest, and be sure to stick around for one of the most beautiful events, the grand finale Lantern Release. All info, contests, vendor forms are online at JeffersonvilleNY.com/Oktoberfest, JeffFoundersDay@gmail.com, 845-482-5688 or visit our Facebook page, Jeffersonville's Founder's Day Oktoberfest. See ad back cover.
Photos by Brock Lady/Jeffersonville’s Founders Day Oktoberfest
1 • Jeffersonville Lion’s Club will host its annual Charity horse show, Open show hosted by Bridle Hill Farm with English and Western classes for all levels of horse and rider. Spectators are welcome. For more info: Carole Diehl, 845-482-5568; Dr. Joe Nebzydoski, 845-482-3330, or Bridle Hill Farm, bridlehillfarm.com
29 • Delaware Youth Center’s Children’s Costume Parade and Party: Children's costume parade down Main Street. Line up 12:45pm behind the Delaware Free Library and parade begins at 1pm. Games and treats at the youth center following the parade.
1 • 6th Annual Wine Festival, 11-4pm, The Annual Wine Festival at Bethel Woods features specialty foods, hand-crafted products, live music, and sampling from a variety of the region's finest wineries. Tasting Fee with wine glass. Designated Driver discount. 200 Hurd Rd., Bethel, NY. Info: 800-745-3000. bethelwoodscenter.org
29 • Delaware Youth Center’s Adult Halloween Dance: Adult costume party; Live band, prizes for best costumes 8 - 11pm. Bring your own refreshments. All are welcome. For information call 887- 5155. Delaware Youth Center, Callicoon. delawareyouthcenter.org.
1 • Penny Social, Doors open 6:00 p.m. - Calling 8 p.m., benefit of St. Francis RC Church, Youngsville firehouse.
31 • Trunk or Treat in the Backyard Park, 4pm until the treats are gone. Located at the Backyard Park in Jeffersonville. 876 Swiss Hill Road North. Info: villageofjeff@gmail.com. 482-4275.
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • Farming with Kids
Saturdays, 10am - Children do farm chores (activities vary): milking goats, feeding chickens, gathering eggs, grooming horses, etc. $6.00/person. Children under 3 free. Minimum of 5 people. No reservations needed. Apple Pond Farm, 80 Hahn Road, Callicoon Center, NY. 845-482-4764. applepondfarm.com
31 • Halloween Parade & Costume Judging, Jeffersonville Lions Club Annual Halloween Party & Parade 6:30pm. Line-up 6pm on Center Street near Library. March to firehouse, costume judging and refresh- ments. Info: 482-3330 or 482-4661.
8 • Craft Beer Festival
NO VEMBER
Join us for the 4th annual Craft Beer Festival at Bethel Woods. Come quench your thirst with a variety of hops brought to you by breweries from across the region. The Craft Beer Festival will once again present your favorite beers, a variety of specialty foods, beer related crafts, and live music. The festival will be held rain or shine. Everyone MUST BE 21+ years of age to purchase tickets and valid ID is required for admission. 200 Hurd Rd., Bethel, NY. Info: 800- 745-3000. bethelwoodscenter.org
8 • Election Day Soup & Chili Sale
8 • Roast Beef Dinner, Kenoza Lake Fire Dept. at firehouse. 4-7pm.
15 • Organic farming and renewable energy demonstrations, 12-3pm - No reservations needed. Apple Pond Farm, 80 Hahn Road, Callicoon Center, NY.
13 • Pancake Breakfast, Hortonville Volunteer Fire Co., at firehouse. 7-12 Noon.
8 • Narrowsburg Honey Bee Fest
Info: 845-482-4764. applepondfarm.com
Unique assortment of merchandise for holiday shopping. Delaware Community Center, Callicoon, 9-4pm. Info: 887-5634. delawareyouthcenter.org.
a festival in Narrowsburg NY, which promotes awareness, demonstration and education about our declining honey bee population. Dress as bees and march in the parade! facebook.com/HoneyBeeFest
15 • Roast Beef Dinner
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9 • Callicoon Art Walk, showcasing the growing art, music and retail community
in the picturesque hamlet of Callicoon on the Delaware, 12-8pm. facebook.com/callicoonartwalk
8 • Election Day Soup & Bread
4:30-8:30pm, Jeffersonville Fire Dept. at firehouse. Info: 482-4289.
25 • Annual James Dworetsky Memorial Holiday Parade, 7pm, Main Street, Jeffersonville. After parade visit with Santa at Jeffersonville firehouse. To enter a float or participate, call 482-4151.
16 • Chicken BBQ Take-out
Callicoon Center Fire Dept. at firehouse.
29 • 90th Annual Roast Beef Dinner
4:30-9pm, Youngsville Fire Dept. at firehouse.
Kenoza Lake Methodist Church at Kenoza Lake firehouse. 11am until sold out.
Kiwanis Club at Delaware Youth Center, Callicoon.
25-26 • Holiday Craft Fair