Continue to celebrate summer at the Rhythm on the River Summer Concert Series at Popp Memorial Park on Thursday July 28 with Oxford Station Band. This talented group performs folk rock, classic country and Americana. Gather with friends and families for a night of music, dancing, and fun. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic basket for a special night under the stars. The concert series continues consecutive Thursday evenings with the following bands:
July 28 - Oxford Station
August 4 - Vito Petroccitto & Little Rock
August 11 - Soul Purpose
All concerts begin at 7 p.m. and are free.
Vision of Wallkill will put on a “magical” 7th Annual Weekend of Wallkill on September 23 and 24. These two days will celebrate with fun and family-friendly events for the entire community to enjoy. The Lego Sculpture Building and Contest will kick off at the Wallkill Public Library on September 23 at 5 p.m., followed by the Fall Egg Hunt for children. The exhibition of the “Beauty of Wallkill” Art Show will open at 5:30 p.m. in the lobby of the Shawangunk Town Hall. All lay and professional artisans are welcome to submit their paintings, photographs, and other works of art. The Plein Air art pieces will also be on display for viewing before Saturday’s Silent Auction. Friday evening will culminate with a yoga session and refreshments for yoga participants and artisans and viewers of the Art Show in the Town Hall lobby. More information on submitting applications and contest rules will be available on VOW’s website and Facebook page in August.
The Weekend of Wallkill celebration continues on Saturday, September 24 with a “Wizard Academy” show, the Plein Air Silent Art Auction, a scavenger hunt, contests, games including Team Trivia and Remote-Control Car Race, along with a variety of booths and food vendors for everyone to shop, eat, participate or watch. Children of all ages are encouraged to wear their wizardly or magical costumes.
Bakers and floral enthusiasts can also take prizes at the Apple Pie Baking Contest and Floral Centerpiece Contest. The public is also invited to stroll through the hamlet visiting Golden Rule Thrift Shop and the Quilt Show at the Wallkill Reformed Church.
Contest rules, applications and a full list of WOW events and other upcoming events will be available on VOW’s website at www.visionofwallkill.com or Facebook page. If you have any questions or are interested in becoming a vendor at WOW, call/text 845-527-6230.