Family Friendly Barton Orchards Hosts First HV Balloon Festival Family Friendly Barton Orchards Hosts First HV Balloon Festival
Family Friendly Barton Orchards Hosts First HV Balloon Festival POUGHQUAG, N.Y. - Barton Orchards in Poughquag is the site for just about all 2016 Hudson Valley Hot Air Balloon Festival events this weekend, and most people we caught up with seemed to like the new venue because of its family-friendly atmosphere. In recent years the festival launches have been held on the shores of the Hudson in Poughkeepsie. Last year near Shadow's on the Hudson, and prior years at the Hudson River Rowing Association Boathouse. The weekend's first mass launch, scheduled for Friday afternoon, was canceled due to weather, but mass launches were also planned for 6 a.m. and …
Weather Keeps Balloons Grounded On First Night Of Dutchess Festival Weather Keeps Balloons Grounded On First Night Of Dutchess Festival
Weather Keeps Balloons Grounded On First Night Of Dutchess Festival POUGHQUAG, N.Y. - Bad weather put a damper on the first day of the Hudson Valley Hot Air Balloon Festival Friday evening, as the weekend's first mass launch had to be scrubbed due to wind and rain. There were a lot of disappointed faces around Barton Orchards after it became apparent that the launches were not going to take place. Some people, those from the area, can come back to try to see a launch Saturday or Sunday. But some came from hours away to see the mass launch, and won't be able to make it back. Still, Barton Orchards had plenty of activities going on - including fireworks aft…
Third Eye Blind Opening Act For Dutchess County Fair Third Eye Blind Opening Act For Dutchess County Fair
Third Eye Blind Opening Act For Dutchess County Fair RHINEBECK, N.Y. -- Opening night of the Dutchess County Fair, on Tuesday, Aug. 23, will feature Third Eye Blind -- and advance discount combo tickets are available now. The band, formed in 1993, has produced five albums, beginning with "Third Eye Blind" in 1997, which went platinum six times. You can buy advance tickets here, for ride tickets, combo tickets for both concert and gate admission, just the concert, or just gate admission. The fair draws nearly half a million people each year and is the second largest county fair in the state, organizers note. For more information abo…
Have You Read 'River Road'? Author Coming To Red Hook Have You Read 'River Road'? Author Coming To Red Hook
Have You Read 'River Road'? Author Coming To Red Hook RED HOOK, N.Y. -- "River Road " author Carol Goodman will be at the Enchanted Cafe Wednesday, July 13 in Red Hook to talk about her book.This free event of the Red Hook Public Library is open to the public. The author visit is at 6 p.m. at Enchanted Cafe, 7484 S Broadway, Red Hook, N.Y.
Ottaway Film Center Presents 'The Leopard' Ottaway Film Center Presents 'The Leopard'
Ottaway Film Center Presents 'The Leopard' ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- The Jim Ottaway Jr. Film Center will host a screening of "The Leopard" on Thursday, Aug. 4.  Based on on Giuseppe di Lampedusa's novel, Luchino Visconti's film follows an aristocratic family and their adaptation to Italy's unification under Garibaldi.  "The Leopard" stars Burt Lancaster, Alain Delon and Claudia Cardinale. Tickets are $10. The screening begins at 7 p.m.  Click here to reserve tickets online.  The Ottaway Film Center is at 55 Blithewood Ave. 
Go Up, Up, And Away At Hudson Valley Hot Air Balloon Festival Go Up, Up, And Away At Hudson Valley Hot Air Balloon Festival
Go Up, Up, And Away At Hudson Valley Hot Air Balloon Festival POUGHQUAG, N.Y. -- The Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival will be on July 8 to 10.Those who purchase tickets by Friday, July 1 will save $2 on the cost of admission to Barton Orchards. With about 125 launches between Friday and Sunday, the festival also features activities happening all weekend at 63 Apple Tree Ln. in Poughquag. Two balloons will also be at Migliorelli Farm at 245 Guski Road in Red Hook on Friday and Saturday evenings.  For more event information, click here.  Admission to the morning's mass launches on Saturday and Sunday is free and the gates will open at 5 a.m. Admis…
Balloons Take Flight Over County In Annual Aerial Celebration Balloons Take Flight Over County In Annual Aerial Celebration
Balloons Take Flight Over County In Annual Aerial Celebration DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Hot-air balloons will once again float over Dutchess County this weekend on July 8, 9 and 10 as the Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival takes flight from Barton Orchards in Poughquag. With nearly 125 scheduled balloon launches between Friday and Sunday, fireworks, an expanded Moon Glow, helicopter rides from Independent Helicopters, children’s activities, food trucks and vendors, a tap room, bakery and farmer’s market, fire pits, live music and so much more, this year's festival aims to be one for the ages. "We couldn’t pull off a festival of this magnitude …
Summer Garden Party Arrives In Rhinebeck Saturday Summer Garden Party Arrives In Rhinebeck Saturday
Summer Garden Party Arrives In Rhinebeck Saturday RHINEBECK, N.Y. -- Rhinebeck's Wilderstein historic site -- the mansion last inhabited by a cousin and confidante of FDR -- will be having its Summer Garden Party on Saturday, July 9.The party will include cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, tours of the mansion, live music, a silent auction and more. Tickets are $125. Call 845-876-4818 for tickets and more information. This annual fundraiser will honoring longtime supporters Frank and Martha Reardon, as well as celebrating the restoration of the Wilderstein potting shed. The evening will begin at 5 p.m. The historic site is located at 330 Morton Rd…
Taste Brew On Red Hook Tavern Tour Stop Taste Brew On Red Hook Tavern Tour Stop
Taste Brew On Red Hook Tavern Tour Stop RED HOOK, N.Y. -- The Elmendorph Inn in Red Hook is the next stop on the Dutchess County Historic Tavern Trail tour Friday, July 8.The historic inn will host a tasting of local brews, booze and beverages, and hors d'oeuvres. This Tavern Trail brings history and local cuisine together, while introducing visitors to iconic places such as the Elmendorph, which is the oldest building in Red Hook. Each stop features a brief portrait of the site’s history.  There will be tastings by Hudson Valley Distillery, From the Ground Brewery and Tousey Winery.  Also, Tost will offer a locally made, non-a…
Hyde Park Celebrates July 4 Hyde Park Celebrates July 4
Hyde Park Celebrates July 4 HYDE PARK, N.Y. -- Hyde Park celebrated July 4th with a parade.Spectators watched the festive event, with such participants as members of the local historical society riding in a red sports car.
Emergency Responders Celebrated In Dutchess Emergency Responders Celebrated In Dutchess
Emergency Responders Celebrated In Dutchess POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. - They're the people no one wants to see. But when you need them, you'll be really glad they're around. Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics were on hand at Saturday night's Independence Day celebration in Poughkeepsie, and while they were hoping for a quiet night and a few laughs, they said that rarely proves to be the case. "We provide standby coverage for the patrons, for the fireworks, the carnival," Peter Schinella, Assistant Director of Field Operations for Mobile Life Support Services, Inc., told Daily Voice. "There are a lot of people on t…
East Fishkill Lights Up Night Sky With Fourth Of July Fireworks East Fishkill Lights Up Night Sky With Fourth Of July Fireworks
East Fishkill Lights Up Night Sky With Fourth Of July Fireworks EAST FISHKILL, N.Y. - East Fishkill residents rang in the Fourth of July with a celebration capped by a fireworks display Sunday night at the East Fishkill Rec. Ballfields were filled with kids and adults playing, the playground was packed with happy kids, and families and friends relaxed with picnic baskets and blankets on the lawns while waiting for the fireworks. For the 28th consecutive year, popular oldies band Adam and the Newhearts returned to entertain a large and appreciative crowd at the park pavilion. Check out the video to see highlights, and the finale, of the fireworks displa…