Top summer festivals and events in Orange County
Multi-Day Events
Warwick Fire Department Carnival | June 24 – 27
Veterans Memorial Park, 29 Forester Ave., Warwick, NY.
Annual community carnival hosted by the Warwick Fire Department featuring carnival rides games, and food vendors, with proceeds supporting the department’s volunteer firefighting operations. Fireworks finale scheduled for June 27, with a rain date of June 28. Cash only. Admission by donation. 6 – 10 p.m. June 24–26; 6 – 10:30 p.m. June 27.
Woodbury Liberty Celebration Series | June 6 – July 4
Multiple locations throughout Woodbury, including Sweet Clover Farm, The Rez at Earl Reservoir and John P. Burke Memorial Pool
Month-long community celebration commemorating America’s 250th anniversary with a series of events including farmers markets, live music, community gatherings, a plein air art event, pool grand opening, and a Fourth of July finale featuring fireworks, barbecue and family activities. Visit discoverwoodburyny.com or townofwoodburyny.gov. Free admission.
Goshen Historic Track Grand Circuit Racing | July 3 – 5
Goshen Historic Track, 44 Park Place, Goshen, NY.
Three-day harness racing event featuring New York County Fair Races, NY Sire Stakes competition, Landmark Stakes races, the C.K.G. Billings Trot and Hall of Fame Trot, attracting top horses, drivers and racing enthusiasts during Goshen’s Great American Weekend. Visit www.goshenhistorictrack.com. Admission required. Gates open at 11 a.m.; post time 1 p.m.
Great American Weekend | July 4 – 5
Village of Goshen, centered around the First Presbyterian Church, 33 Park Place, Goshen, NY.
Annual Independence Day weekend festival featuring more than 150 craft vendors, artisan goods, local businesses, live music, food vendors, children’s activities, face painting, demonstrations and community exhibits throughout the historic village center. Visit goshennychamber.com/great-american-weekend. Free admission. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Orange County Fair | July 23 – August 2
Orange County Fairgrounds, 239 Wisner Ave., Middletown, NY.
Annual County fair featuring carnival rides, live music, grandstand shows, food vendors, a petting zoo, circus performances, thrill shows, demolition derby, and fireworks. Admission required. Open daily.
Cash & Country Festival and NY Whisky Weekend | August 1 – 2
Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery, 114 Little York Road, Warwick, NY
Two-day summer music and spirits festival celebrating the music of Johnny Cash and country music with live music, food, and craft beverages. Concurrent with New York Whisky Weekend, showcasing tastings and samples from New York distilleries, specialty cocktails and opportunities to meet local spirit makers. Visit www.wvwinery.com. Admission required. 12– 5 p.m.
Hudson Valley Film Festival | August 18 – 20
Warwick Drive-In Theater, 5 Warwick Turnpike, Warwick, NY
Three-night independent film festival showcasing a curated selection of short films from emerging and established filmmakers, and features live music, vendors, art installations, photo opportunities, awards presentations and nightly pre-parties celebrating independent film and creative arts. Visit www.hudsonvalleyfilmfest.com. Admission required. Festival activities begin in the late afternoon; film screenings begin at dusk.
Grateful Dead Tribute Festival | August 29 – 30
Warwick Valley Winery and Distillery, 114 Little York Rd, Warwick, NY.
Weekend tribute concert featuring live performances celebrating the music of the Grateful Dead with food and beverage offerings and a relaxed outdoor festival setting. Visit www.wvwinery.com. Ticketed. 12 – 5 p.m.
Friday, June 19
Warwick Juneteenth Festival | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Stanley Deming Park, Warwick, NY
Juneteenth celebration hosted by Union African Methodist Episcopal Church & the African and Caribbean Community of Orange County featuring music, poetry, dance, art, and food. Visit www.warwickjuneteenthfestival.com.
Thursday, July 2
Food Truck & Fireworks Festival | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Riverside Park, 4th St., Port Jervis, NY
Independence Day celebration featuring over 25 food trucks, live music, family activities and a fireworks display over Point Peter. Visit www.pjfoodtruckfireworks.org. Admission required. 5 – 10 p.m.
Warwick Food Truck Festival | 4 – 9 p.m.
Mountain Lake Park, 46 Bowen Road, Warwick, NY.
Community festival featuring food trucks, live music, beverages and family-friendly activities, with proceeds benefiting local charitable organizations. Visit www.warwickfoodtruckfestival.com. Admission required.
Friday, July 3
Washingtonville Food, Fire and Fun Festival | 5 – 10 p.m.
Vern Allen Park, Ahern Boulevard, Washingtonville, NY
Annual Fourth of July celebration featuring a food truck festival, live music, family activities and a fireworks finale honoring the community’s Independence Day festivities. Visit www.washingtonvillenyevents.com. Free admission.
Village of Monroe Independence Day Celebration | 6 – 11 p.m.
Millponds, 7 Stage Road, Monroe, NY
Annual Independence Day celebration featuring vendors, live concert, drone show and fireworks over the Millponds. Visit www.villageofmonroe.org for more information. Free admission. Rain date July 10.
Saturday, July 4
Red, White & 250 Festival | 2 – 9 p.m.
Orange County Government Center, 255 Main St., Goshen, NY.
Celebration honoring America’s 250th anniversary featuring live entertainment, family activities, food vendors, and patriotic programming as part of regional semi-quincentennial events across Orange County. Free admission.
Independence Day 250 at New Windsor Cantonment | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site, 374 Temple Hill Road, New Windsor, NY.
Historic Independence Day commemoration featuring living history demonstrations, colonial reenactments, children’s activities, and interpretive programming at the Revolutionary War site. Visit www.friendsofnewwindsorcantonment.org for more information. Free admission.
Greenwood Lake Fireworks | 9 p.m.
Greenwood Lake Village Park, Windermere Ave. and waterfront viewing areas, Greenwood Lake, NY.
Annual Independence Day fireworks display over Greenwood Lake featuring a lakeside viewing experience from multiple public access points around the village. Free admission.
Saturday, July 11
Warwick Summer Festival | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Railroad Avenue, Railroad Green Park, Warwick, NY.
Community summer festival featuring live entertainment, food vendors, local artisans and family-friendly activities as part of Warwick’s annual SummerFest programming. Visit www.villageofwarwickny.gov. Free admission.
Town of Chester Block Party & Fireworks | 5 – 10 p.m.
Maple Avenue Fields, Maple Avenue, Chester, NY.
Annual town block party featuring food vendors, live music, children’s activities and an evening fireworks display over Maple Avenue Fields. Visit www.villageofchesterny.gov. Free admission.
Saturday, July 18
Freedom Fest | Gates open 2 p.m.
Thomas Bull Memorial Park, 211 State Route 416, Montgomery, NY.
Annual festival featuring live music, food trucks, family activities, and a fireworks and drone show celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. Admission is free. Rain date, July 25.
Sunday, July 26
Dirt’s Kitchen Garden Tour | 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Multiple garden locations throughout Orange County, followed by an after-party at Meadow Blues: 8 Greycourt Ave. Chester, NY
Dirt Magazine’s self-guided tour of local backyard food gardens. Spend the day hopping from one kitchen garden to the next to learn how your neighbors are plotting produce aisles in their backyards. In the evening, join the gardeners and other ticketholders at Meadow Blues for an after-party featuring farm-to-table bites and local brews. Tickets and more details available online at kitchengardentours.com.
Saturday, August 1
New York Air Show in Montgomery | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Orange County Airport, 500 Dunn Road, Montgomery, NY.
Annual air show featuring aerial performances, stunt flying demonstrations, and appearances by world-class jet teams and warbirds. Visit www.airshowny.com. Admission required.
Saturday, August 8
Bella Notte Italiana Festival | 12 – 9 p.m.
Orange Square Park, 1 N. Broome St., Port Jervis, NY.
Annual Italian cultural festival celebrating Italian-American heritage featuring authentic cuisine, live music, cultural performances, artisan vendors and family-friendly activities in downtown Port Jervis. Free admission.
Sunday, August 23
America 250 Community Concert | 4 p.m.
Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center, 231 Creamery Pond Rd, Chester, NY
Patriotic community concert performance by the West Point Band as part of regional America 250 commemorations honoring the 250th anniversary of the United States. Visit band.westpoint.edu/events. Free admission.
Sunday, September 6
Goshen Historic Track County Fair Finals: Gates open 11 a.m.; post time 1 p.m.
Goshen Historic Track, 44 Park Place, Goshen, NY
Harness racing championship event featuring the County Fair Finals at the historic half-mile track, with top drivers competing in seasonal finale races and family-friendly fair atmosphere. Visit www.GoshenHistoricTrack.com. Admission required.