JUNE 3 Gilded Sunset Cocktails on the Terrace Staatsburgh State Historic Site, Summer fundraiser. (845) 889-8851. millsmansion.org
JUNE 2—3 EAT, PLAY, GIVE event at Camp Ramapo in Rhinebeck. Friends, families, and alumni will enjoy a weekend of fun activities on this beautiful 250-acre campus. Ropes courses, hiking, boating, crafts, swimming, and much more. Special discount for Dutchess County residents. (845) 876-8409. ramapoforchildren.org Mid-Hudson R/C Annual Spring Fun-Fly Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome. (845) 752-3200. oldrhinebeck.org.
JUNE 8—9 Good Guys Rod & Custom Car Show Cool cars, cool people, good times at Dutchess County Fairgrounds. good-guys.com
JUNE 9 Summer Landscape Days Wilderstein State Historic Site, 8:30am. Join Wilderstein’s landscape volunteers in preparing the site’s gardens and trails for summer. Refreshments will be served. For more information, please call (845) 876-4818. wilderstein.org Winnakee Land Trust Annual Gala presented at Blithewood Manor and Historic Gardens, an exquisite location for a gala like no other to raise money for Winnakee and celebrate the mission and accomplishments of the organization. winnakeelandtrust.org Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome First airshow of the season. (845) 752-3200. oldrhinebeck.org
JUNE 16 Starlight Ball to benefit the NDH Foundation at Dutchess County Fairgrounds. Black-tie dinner dance, with live entertainment. For more information, please call (845) 871-1711. healthquest.org
JUNE 15 —16 AMCA Antique Motorcycle Show & Antique Machinery Show at Dutchess County Fairgrounds rhinebecknationalmeet.com
JUNE 23—24 Rhinebeck Crafts Festival Enjoy great live music, interactive art experiences, craft demonstrations, family activities, gourmet specialty foods, something for everyone and more at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds. artrider.com
Summer Classic Livestock Show 10am–6pm dutchessfair.com
JUNE 29—JULY 22 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck. 8pm Friday and Saturday, 3pm Sunday, Tickets: $27 / $25. centerforperformingarts.com
JUNE 30 History of Flight Airshow Vintage Fly In weekend. Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome. oldrhinebeck.org
JULY JULY 1 World War 1 Air Show Vintage Fly In weekend. Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome. oldrhinebeck.org
JULY 6—8 Rhinebeck Summer Breeze Weekend Join the party and groove all weekend in Rhinebeck! Various venues will have live free music, no cover, no drink minimum. Enjoy the cool summer music vibe in the village. Specials throughout town day and night. rhinebeckchamber.com Hudson Valley Hot Air Balloon Festival 27th Anniversary. A full weekend of activities drawing tens of thousands of visitors from all over the world. Hot-Air Balloon Moon Glow, tether rides, helicopter rides, games, live music, food trucks, activities fun for the whole family. 100 balloon launches daily. Visit drcoc.org/balloonfesthv.org
JULY 7 Summer Celebration at Wilderstein Historic Site. “Old-fashioned-carnival”-themed annual summer party to benefit Wilderstein featuring cocktails, snacks, house tours, silent auction, and more. Please call (845) 876-4818 for tickets and more information. wilderstein.org
JULY 15 British Car Day & World War 1 Airshow a smashing display of classic British cars at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome. oldrhinebeck.org (If you are looking to display your British car please contact Carol at carol@oldrhinebeck.org.)
JULY 19—21 ENY Jr. Holstein Show Dutchess County Fairgrounds. dutchessfair.com
JULY 21 Dutchess Dragon Boat Race and Festival dutchesstourism.com rhinebeckchamber.com
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