Summer Fairs and Festivals to Check Out in Westchester and the Hudson Valley

Summer fairs and festivals in Westchester and the Hudson Valley offer an abundance of ways to party al fresco this summer. While outdoor fun can reliably be found at area beaches or campgrounds, the region's staged outdoor entertainment options are wide-ranging, including picnic-blanket music festivals and cultural-heritage feasts. There are also longstanding agricultural fairs that offer everything from carnival rides to racing pigs. Below, we’ve gathered 20 summer festivals worth adding to your calendar.
Many of the great local festivals are back after being on hiatus since 2019, including the Pleasantville Music Festival, Fol de Rol County Fair, and the Hudson Valley Hot Air Balloon Festival. Also back this year is the Ukrainian Heritage Festival, where proceeds benefit Ukrainian relief organizations.
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Summer Fairs and Festivals in Westchester and the Hudson Valley in June 2022
Summer Fairs and Festivals in Westchester and the Hudson Valley in July 2022
Summer Fairs and Festivals in Westchester and the Hudson Valley in August 2022
Places featured in this article:
Wampus Brook Park
Donahue Park
Beacon Sloop Club and Riverfront Park
St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts
Parkway Field
Orange County Fairgrounds
Seed Song Farm
Beacon Riverfront Park
Dutchess County Fairgrounds
Fairgrounds
Tymor Park
Ulster County Fairgrounds