From cotton candy to farm fresh cuisine
GOSHEN Hers a summary of upcoming events in Orange County, thanks to folks at www.OrangeTourism.org:
The Orange County Family Fair Look for the huge Ferris wheel lighting up Middletowns sky from Wednesday through Sunday from Friday, July 13, through Sunday, July 29,. Take in the sweet aroma of cotton candy and relish a famous Bob Maxwells Walkaway-Sundae as you explore the midway bustling with live entertainment, rides, and games. Check out the 4-H exhibits, displays of handmade quilts, crafts, canned goods and flowers. Who do you think deserves a blue ribbon? Experience an old-fashioned Demolition Derby on two Sundays, July 15 and July 29 with a combination Fair and Speedway Ticket.
Arrow Park Lake & Lodge in Monroe
Get a gander at this gorgeous, relaxing getaway when you pick up tickets to their all-you-can-eat beef tenderloin beefsteak banquet and rock & roll show featuring the Texas-based musical guest, Shurman, on Saturday and Sunday, July 14 and 15.
Or, catch the Bottle Rockets concert at their park pavilion on Friday night, July 27.
No doubt, youll want to go back for some more R&R to swim at the lake and spend a few nights at their restored 1909 Arts & Crafts-style lodge.
Newburgh Brewing Company Grown-ups can sample another type of tasty ice cream treat at the newly opened Newburgh Brewing Company in the fabulously restored 1850s box factory building nestled above the Newburgh Waterfront and Washingtons Headquarters State Historic Site. Their Newburgh Brown Ale Float made with chocolate ice cream, shaved Mexican-style chocolate and caramel malt syrup drizzle is the perfect accompaniment to their delicious Tap Room menu based on local ingredients.
Stop by Friday evenings from 5 to 11 p.m., Saturdays from noon to 8 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. During the summer, catch live music in this spacious venue on Fridays from 9 p.m. to closing.
Port Jervis Arts Walk Its a free outdoor festival with more than 100 participating artists, food vendors and musicians from the tri-state area lining the streets of this historic river city from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 21. At dark, the family can stretch out on a blanket on Front Street for the film screening of ET on a 40-by-20-foot inflatable screen. Stay an extra day or two and conjure up your inner Huckleberry Finn with a rafting trip on the beautiful Delaware River.
For a different perspective, take a drive on the Upper Delaware Scenic Byway (Route (97). Just a few miles north of Port Jervis, discover why the winding snakelike turns of Hawks Nest are so popular in car commercials. Enjoy the ride, then, head back to Port Jervis for a treat at the restored 1950s ice cream parlor, Riverside Creamery. Those delightful old-fashioned egg cremes and ice cream sodas youve been craving are on the five-page dessert menu.
Bounty of the Hudson at the Applewood Winery
Treat your taste buds to a wide array of Hudson Valley-sourced wines, foods, and artisan cheeses at the annual Bounty of the Hudson. Live music and the ambiance at Applewood Winery, this years hosting venue, promise to make this delightful vineyard-farm-to-table experience a culinary highlight of the summer. Buy one-day tickets on-line for this annual feast happening in the Warwick countryside on both Saturday, July 28, and Sunday, July 29, from noon to 5 p.m.
Applewood Winery is just a short trip to Sugar Loaf Arts and Crafts Village where Bertoni Gallery is featuring its eighth annual Sundays in July Free Music Festival. Settle down at their unique sculpture garden and savor the sounds of the areas best local musicians every Sunday afternoon through July 29.
Essential information Find a complete list of attractions, lodging, and events at www.OrangeTourism.org.
Orange County Family Fair, Middletown
www.orangecountyfair.com 845-343-4826
Bounty of the Hudson, Warwick www.shawangunkwinetrail.com 845-256-8456
8th Annual Sundays in July Free Music Festival
www.bertonigallery.com 845-469-0993
Port Jervis Art Walk, Port Jervis
www.info@tristatechamber.org 845-856-6694
Riverside Creamery, Port Jervis
www.portjervisny.com 845-856-8560
Newburgh Brewing Company, Newburgh
www.newburghbrewing.com 845-569-2337
Arrow Park Lake & Lodge, Monroe
www.arrowparkny.com 845-783-2044