Carnivals, concerts, live performances and more

With a weekend brimming with entertainment, immerse yourself in a kaleidoscope of music and fun, from Cinco de Mayo festivities to eclectic mixes of live music and family-friendly activities.

Saturday, May 4

Blue Arrow Farm (86 Glenwood Rd., Pine Island) kicks off the festivities at 1 p.m. with their spring carnival, offering family fun galore. Tickets for this celebration can be purchased at bluearrowfarm.com.

At 2 p.m., catch Tim O’Donohugh at Warwick Valley Winery, Distillery & Orchard (114 Little York Rd., Warwick) and Carolyn Weller at Apple Dave’s (82 Four Corners Rd., Warwick), showcasing her wide-ranging vocals. As evening falls, the party scene heats up with Blue Arrow Farm’s Cinco de Mayo Dance Party featuring DJ Suda-k and El Cruce at 6 p.m. Tickets for this night of fun can also be purchased on Blue Arrow’s website.

Meanwhile, Orange County Distillery at Brown Barn Farms (286 Maple Ave., New Hampton) hosts Infrequent Fridays, blending jazz, soul, funk, reggae, and rock at 6 p.m. Pine Island Tap House (682 County Rd 1 Suite B, Pine Island) taps into nostalgia with the Ladies of the ‘80s at 6:30 p.m.

The night continues with live music at various venues at 7 p.m., including Tee Vee Allstars at Cove Castle Restaurant (13 Castle Ct., Greenwood Lake) and Judith Tulloch at Last Whisky Bar (45 Woodlands Way, Warwick). Theater enthusiasts can catch Steel Magnolias presented by Greenwood Lake Theater (46 Bowen Rd., Greenwood Lake) at 7 p.m., while Pennings Farm Market (161 Route 94 S., Warwick) hosts Hillbilly Parade for some country tunes at 8 p.m. The iconic Glenn Miller Orchestra at Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center (1351 Kings Hwy., Sugar Loaf) will deliver a captivating performance starting at 8 p.m., tickets for this show can be purchased at sugarloaftix.com.

Cap off the evening at 8:30 p.m. with classic rock tunes by County One at Barrel 28 (28 N Main St., Florida) and 90s modern rock alternative by No Promises at Mattingly’s Tavern (16 N Main St., Florida) at 9 p.m.

Sunday, May 5

Blue Arrow Farm wraps up its spring carnival festivities, inviting families for a final day of fun. At 2 p.m., Pine Island Tap House hosts The Harrisons, offering an eclectic blend of cover tunes, while Vinyl Tap takes over Tin Barn Brewing (62 Kings Hwy Bypass, Chester) for a lively Cinco de Mayo bash.

Wood Hippie sets the acoustic ambiance at Warwick Valley Winery with their Americana melodies at 2 p.m.

Pennings Farm Cidery (4 Warwick Turnpike, Warwick) welcomes BsKi at 2 p.m. for an afternoon of musical delight and Clearview Vineyard (35 Clearview Ln., Warwick) serenades visitors with classic rock and one-hit wonders courtesy of The Hip Replacements. At 3 p.m., Mattingly’s Tavern features the acoustic selections of Michael Holmes and Terry McDonough, while Last Whisky Bar hosts the Missyping trio. D’Boathaus (322 Lakeside Rd., Hewitt, NJ) concludes the evening at 4 p.m. with Mike & Krissie, delivering a blend of pop and rock tunes to unwind the weekend.

Wednesday, May 8

Wednesday ignites with excitement at Blue Arrow Farm, where Hot Rod Cruise Night and the Summer Concert Series, hosted by Danny C, promises an electrifying evening. The Updown Getdowns take the stage for a non-stop dance party that will have attendees grooving all night long!

Thursday, May 9

Thursday invites music lovers to unwind at Last Whisky Bar as Stereo Mike’s performance at 7 p.m. sets the perfect ambiance for the evening.

Friday, May 10

Clearview Vineyard kicks off the evening at 5 p.m. with Nailed Shutt, offering jam-based tunes to set the mood. Folk rock enthusiasts can head to Tin Barn at 6 p.m. for an unforgettable performance by Owls & Lions. Double S Smokehouse (49 Oakland Ave., Warwick) invites guests to enjoy Gerry Arias’s musical stylings starting at 6 p.m. At 7 p.m., Cove Castle comes alive with the infectious energy of the OCD band, while Pine Island Tap House offers a unique twist with musical bingo, challenging patrons to test their musical IQ.

Pennings Farm Market hosts Missyping’s performance at 7 p.m., while Last Whisky Bar rocks out with the Norton Smull Band, delivering blues rock and country melodies. For fans of Queen, Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center presents Almost Queen: A Tribute to Queen at 8 p.m., for an authentic experience reminiscent of the legendary band themselves. Tickets can be purchased at sugarloaftix.com.

Meanwhile, DJ Matt sets the stage for a Friday Night Dance Party at Barrel 28 at 8:30 p.m., ensuring a night of non-stop grooving.