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HOLIDAY GATHERING

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Post date November 13, 2019

On December 7th from 1-3 pm the Austerlitz Historical Society will open it’s doors and celebrate the season . The Morey- Devereaux House will be decorated for the holidays with fires lit and refreshments served. As a thank you to all our members and volunteers, we will have a wreath decorating activity (reservations needed) in the Morey-Devereaux house and the Gift Shop will be open, offering a 10% discount to all members and volunteers. Stop by for a visit, decorate a wreath and stroll through our unique gift shop. Reservations for the wreath decorating activity are needed by 11/25/19.

Austerlitz Historical Society- 518-392-1667 or [email protected].

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2019 Autumn in Austerlitz

Post author By admin
Post date October 2, 2019

Saturday September 28th 11-4 pm

Adults-$7.00 Children under 12- Free No pets please

This year’s Autumn in Austerlitz Festival is held on Saturday, September 28th, 11-4 pm. Rain or Shine. Admission is $7 for adults and children under 12 are free. With attendance averaging at well over 750, the event features a wide array of live demonstrations from sheep shearing to butter making, antiques, live music, entertainment for children, unique vendors, silent auction, quilt raffle and a variety of hot and cold foods to satisfy your hunger including our community soup station featuring over 6 home made soups.

During the summer, we start listing our Crafters, Food Vendors and Entertainers who will be participating in the year’s festival. Please check back for updates. If you’d like to see the vendors that have been at past Autumn in Austerlitz Festivals, please visit our archives page by clicking HERE

Autumn in Austerlitz began in 1997 as a home grown festival to raise money for the Austerlitz Historical Society to expand their educational programs.

Vendor space for our 2019 festival is now OPEN. If you are interested in applying to become a vendor please contact us by email at [email protected] or by calling 518-392-0062.

Following is a list of our 2019 participants as of 9/10/19:

Crafters and Vendors:

Liz Hamann-Studio Potter
Bonnie White Folk Art, Canaan, NY
Buddy’s Buck Horn’s Creations,Tivoli NY
BH Upcycled Designs, Bristol, CT
Moonfaerie Designs, Willington,CT
The 19th Century Tinsmith – Ballston Lake, NY
A&R Maben Woodcarvings, Acra,NY
Shaker Reproductions & Wood Turnings – Stephentown, NY
Pamela Dalton,Scherenschnitte, Harlemville,NY
Joy Newton, West Granby,CT
Ton Kenny Wood Bowls, Chatham,NY
Ballston Spa Apiaries, Ballston Lake,NY
Fly Tyer – Bill Newcomb, Hillsdale, NY
Antiques At 7 Oaks- Judy Yaroschuck- Nassau, NY
O’Boys Soap Company, LLC – North Chatham, NY
Carolines Scottish Bakery, North Adams, MA
Pond View Woodworking, Freehold, NY
Little Em’s Diaper Cakes and More, Red Hook , NY
Quilting by Diane Lill and Margie Quinn, Canaan and Austerlitz, NY
Glass by Gail-Gail Chamberlain, Valatie, NY
R oot and Tuber Works, Spencertown,NY
Jacqueline Rogers,Children’s Book author and Illustrator
Hudson Valley Fiber Arts, Pine Plains, NY
Sandy’s Crafts and More, Austerlitz,NY
Olde Chatham Kettle Corn, Chatham,NY
Lady and the Thread, Kinderhook, NY
Looming Madness, Mahopac, NY
Country Primitives, E. Chatham, NY
Beaver Mills Antiques, Valatie, NY
Salt and Stone Pottery, Clark Mills, NY
The Austerlitz Volunteer Fire Company’s BBQ

Children’s Area
Bubble blowing
Pumpkin Carving
Magic Show-In the Music Tent
Corn Husk Doll Making
Corn Kernel play area
Wanda Halton’s -Crafting with Natural Materials.

Special Exhibitors/Demonstrations:

NEW – Ed Simonson and Friends-OLD MACHINES
NEW- Antique Tractors
NEW- Windsor Chair Making with John Porritt
Wild Goose Chase NE, New Lebanon, NY
Wanda Halten – Heritage Poultry Breeds, Canaan, NY
Berkshire Hills and Dales Spinning Guild – Lee, MA
Blacksmithing in the Forge
Tin Smith-Walter Fleming-Ballston Lake, NY
Cider Making

Entertainment:
Guitar, Vocals and more from Howard Lieberman
Omer Black- Magician

NEW –
FOR YOUR LISTENING AND DANCING PLEASURE
THE KITCHEN KAYLIE BAND
An eclectic mix of Old English music.
1:30-4:00

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A Great Loss for the Austerlitz Historical Society

Post author By admin
Post date July 1, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Herron, one of the original founders of the Austerlitz Historical Society. Bob continued to be an active member and strong presence in all aspects of the society. He will be sorely missed.

A Memorial Service will be held on August 17th at 12:30 pm, on the grounds of the Austerlitz Historical Society.

Famed Columbia County Auctioneer, Preservationist and Philanthropist Dies

Robert Herron (August 3, 1927—June 29, 2019)

Known by many as the “Mayor of Austerlitz,” Robert Herron of Austerlitz, NY died on Saturday, June 29^th, 2019 at the age of 91. A life-long resident of Austerlitz and well-known expert on American antiques, auctioneer and local philanthropist, Robert “Bob” Herron was born on August 3^rd, 1927 to Mary Varney—a descendant of an old New England family which settled in Austerlitz by the end of the eighteenth century—and William C. Herron, whose family moved to Austerlitz in the mid-nineteenth century.

A veteran of the U.S. Navy who later attended the University of Denver, “Bob” Herron began collecting early American furniture as a young boy and later ran a highly-successful auction house. One of the premier auctioneers in New England, in 1997 the New York Times wrote that Herron had found “one of the few major discoveries of the year”—an important collection of early American furniture which brought antique dealers and connoisseurs from across the country to the small hamlet of Austerlitz.

Continuing his family’s long tradition of serving the community and fostering its civic life, Herron and his good friend, Richard Mugler, Jr., were responsible for the preservation of the local schoolhouse, the Austerlitz Church, a number of houses in the hamlet and the establishment of the Austerlitz Historical Society. A generous benefactor, Herron donated both funds and land to the Historical Society, which now boasts a collection of late 18^th and early 19^th century buildings and a local history collection. In 1987, the New York Times—along with a number of other media outlets—reported on the restoration of his early house.

“Bob” also made substantial donations to community organizations, most recently to the Columbia County Land Conservancy and for the building of the hamlet’s new firehouse.

Known for his keen eye, “sharp as a tack” mind, and unfailing wit up to his death, Herron will be missed by his family, friends, neighbors and colleagues and the many volunteers he recruited in his life-long quest to preserve the best of this country’s and Columbia County’s history.

He is preceeded in death by his brother, William Lee Herron (1922-2007), and survived by his nieces Ruth Horak, Janet DeMonaco, Janet’s husband Louis, and his nephew William Jr.’s widow Cheryl.

A memorial service will be held on the grounds of the Austerlitz Historical Society, at a time to be determined this summer. For further information, please check the historical society’s web site www.oldausterlitz.org or call 518-392-0062.

Memorial Donations may be made out to the Austerlitz Historical Society or the Austerlitz Cemetery (please indicate your preference), and sent to :

The Austerlitz Historical Society-PO Box 144- Austerlitz, NY 12017

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Gift Shop Opens at Old Austerlitz

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Post date September 5, 2018

Jeff Harris, neighbor and member of the historical society proposed the creation of a permanent gift shop to be located in the Harvey House. Jeff a designer, offered to undertake the entire project. All revenue would go back to the historical society. From inception to its finished state, Jeff has filled the shop with a creative mix of the new and the old, including the work of local artist and crafters. A store to delight the young and not so young.

Hours: Closed for the 2019/2020 Fall and Winter season. Will be open during Autumn in Austerlitz on September 28th and on December 7th when the Morey-Devereaux will have an open house from 1-3.

Past Autumn In Austerlitz Festivals

2018 Autumn in Austerlitz

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Post date September 5, 2018

Join us on Sunday, Oct 7th!

The Autumn in Austerlitz Festival is held on the Sunday before Columbus Day. This year’s 22nd Annual Festival is scheduled for Sunday October 7th, 2018 from 11am – 4pm. Rain or Shine. Admission is $7 for adults and children under 12 are free. With attendance averaging at well over 750, the event features a wide array of live demonstrations from sheep shearing to butter making, antiques, live music, entertainment for children, unique vendors, silent auction, quilt raffle and a variety of hot and cold foods to satisfy your hunger including our community soup station featuring over 6 home made soups.

Vendor space for our 2018 festival is now OPEN. If you are interested in applying to become an exhibitor for this year’s festival, please read the important information by clicking HERE. We do not accept applications by phone.

Our program is subject to change at the discretion of our Festival Committee.

Autumn in Austerlitz began in 1997 as a home grown festival to raise money for the Austerlitz Historical Society and the society’s ambitious project: to create a living history museum in the town of Austerlitz which would depict life in the 1830s, and a center for historical investigation for Austerlitz Town History.

Following is a list of our 2018 participants as of 9/21/18:

Crafters and Vendors:
Bonnie White Folk Art, Canaan, NY
Hands To Work Textiles, Shelburne Falls, MA
BH Upcycled Designs, Bristol, CT
The 19th Century Tinsmith – Walter Fleming, Ballston Lake, NY
Burl Busters: Fine Wood Works-Richard Light/Theresa Abe, Austerlitz,NY
Country Primitives -Cassie Schneider, Las Vegas, NV
Shaker Reproductions & Wood Turnings – Donna & Ed Mullet, Stephentown, NY
Stonecreek Candles – Kathleen Williams, Great Barrington, MA
Salt and Stone Pottery- Noel & Susan Strobino
Wooly Spruce Farmstead – Chatham, NY
Pamela Dalton,Scherenschnitte, Harlemville,NY
Joy Newton, West Granby,CT
Hudson Valley Fiber Arts, Pine Plains,NY
Ton Kenny Wood Bowls, Chatham,NY
Fly Tyer – Bill Newcomb, Hillsdale, NY
Antiques At 7 Oaks- Judy Yaroschuck- Nassau, NY
William & Peggy Holland Watercolors – Spencertown, NY
Sandy’s Soaps – East Nassau, NY
O’Boys Soap Company, LLC – North Chatham, NY
Lady and the Thread – Kinderhook, NY
Taconic Brass, Spencertown, NY
Carolines Scottish Bakery, North Adams, MA
Grant House Press – East Chatham, NY
Quilting by Diane Lill and Margie Quinn, Canaan and Austerlitz, NY
18th, 19th & 20th Century Prints – Sam Skinner, Ghent, NY
Glass by Gail-Gail Chamberlain, Valatie, NY

Farmers’ Market and Food Vendors:
Ballston Lake Apiaries – Rick Green, Ballston Lake, NY
The Farm at Miller’s Crossing, Hudson, NY
olde Chatham Kettle Corn – Lisa Tuthill, Chatham,NY
Schober Farm-Hans Schober-Pasture Raised Beef

Tasting Area: Distillers, Vintners, Brewers and Cider-makers:
Hudson-Chatham Winery, Ghent, NY
Yankee Distillers, Clifton Park, NY

Non-Profit Organizations:
St. Peter’s Church, Spencertown, NY
Berkshire Hills and Dales Spinning Guild – Lee, MA

Special Exhibitors/Demonstrations:

Sheep Shearing by Fred DePaul, Plymouth, VT (demonstrations with ongoing commentary)
Wild Goose Chase NE, New Lebanon, NY
Tony Cashen and Friends – Cider Press
Wanda Halten – Heritage Poultry Breeds, Canaan, NY
Berkshire Hills and Dales Spinning Guild – Lee, MA
Jake Kuhnen & Friends – Blacksmithing in the Forge
Fly Tying by Bill Newcomb-Hillsdale, NY
Tin Smith-Walter Fleming-Ballston Lake, NY

Entertainment:
Rick and Marilyn, Hudson, NY – Fine Guitar & Vocals!
Howard Lieberman, Hillsdale,NY – Fine Guitar & Vocals!

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2018 Blueberry Festival

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Post date June 10, 2018

The 19th Annual Blueberry Festival

Sunday July 29th 9:00-4:00

Rain or Shine-No Pets Please

This ever-popular event features early 19th Century craft demonstrations and wares, antiques, live music and entertainment, magic act, activities for children, animals, birds of prey, sheep-shearing, plus many unique and highly talented craft vendors, artisans and a special fiber art area. There will be blueberries galore and a blueberry pancake breakfast, in addition to a wide selection of tasty food items and baked goods. (Please note that there is an additional charge for both adults and children for the pancake breakfast.) [No pets, please!]

Blueberry Pancake Breakfast – 9am until 11:30am
(additional charge separate from admission)
Adults – $8.00
Children under 12 – $4

2018 Exhibitors

As of 7/19/18, the Artisans, Crafters, Artists and Antique Dealers participating in this year’s festival are:

- - - - Fly Tyer – William Newcomb – Hillsdale, NY,
      - Salt and Stone Pottery Co. – Noel H. Strobino – Clark Mills, NY
      - Justamere Tree Farm – Worthington, MA
      - William & Peggy Holland Watercolors – Spencertown, NY
      - The 19th Century Tinsmith – Walter Fleming – Ballston Lake, NY
      - K. Steven Earp – Redware – Shelburne Falls, MA </l
      - Joyce Flower Baskets – Valatie, NY
      - Shaker Reproductions and Wood Turnings – Donna Mullet – Stephentown, NY
      - Justamere Tree Farm – Worthington, MA
      - Zinn Brilliant -Cooperstown, NY
      - Bonnie White Folk Art -Cannan, NY
      - Diane Louise PaulHand Crafted Leather & Repair -North Hampton, MA
      As of 7/19/18, the Fiber Arts Vendors and Demonstrators participating in this year’s festival are:
- - - - Wooly Spruce Farmstead – Chatham, NY
      - Hands to Work Textiles, Shelburne Falls, MA
      - Rag Hill Farm, Shelburne Falls, MA
      - Joy Newton Designs, Granby,CT
      - Hudson Valley Fiber Arts, Pine Plains, NY
      - Quilting by Margy Quinn – Austerlitz, NY
      - Looming Madness – Mahopac, NY
      - Berkshire Hills & Dales Spinners Guild
      - Heritage Artisans-Chatham, NY
  As of 7/19/18, the Market Vendors participating this year are:
  - - - Saratoga Peanut Butter Co. – Saratoga Springs, NY
        
        Root and Tuber Works Beeswax Candles. – Chatham, NY
        
        Bimi’s Cheese Shop – Chatham, NY
        
        Alex’s Garden Studio – Ghent, NY
        
        Dancing Bare Soap – Plainfield, MA
        
        Ballston Lake Apiaries – Richard Green – Ballston Lake, NY
        
        Gail LaBoissiere – Gail LaBoissier – Melrose, NY
        
        Stonecreek Candles – Kathleen Williams – Great Barrington, MA
        
        Rolling Rock Salt – Sheffield, MA
        
        O’Boys Soap Company, LLC – North Chatham, NY
        
        Grant House Press – East Chatham, NY
        
        Maple Leaf Sugaring – Ghent, NY
        
        Davistudio – Spencertown, NY
        
        Left Brain Creations- Schenectady, NY
        
        Bhupdesigns- Bristol, CT
        
        Jana Laiz, Author – S. Egremont, NY
        
        Strudel Z – Hudson, NY
        
        Hay Berry Farm LLC – Hoosick Falls, NY
        
        Jacqueline Rogers Illustration,Ltd. – Chatham , NY
        
        Glass by Gail – Valatie,NY
      - Taconic Brass – Rob Fisch, Spencertown, NY
        
        Shadowbrook Farm – Michael Benson, New Lebanon, NY
        
        Berkshire Puppettree – Bruce Forster & Priscilla Tate,Great Barrington, MA
        
        Great Cape Baking Company – Amenia, NY
        
        Buttons-Past to Present – Oneonta, NY
        
        18th, 19th & 20th Century Prints – Sam Skinner, Ghent, NY
        
        Buddy’s Buck Horns Creations – Tivoli, NY
        
        Mountain Girl Farm – North Adams, MA, NY
  As of 7/19/18, the Non-Profit Organizations participating this year are:
  2018 Entertainers
  
  As of7/19/18, the Entertainers & Musicians participating this year are:
  - - - Marilyn Miller – Guitar and Vocals
        
        The Harlemville Acapella Singers
        
        Omer Black Magician
        
        The JKC Trio
        
        NeuBop Musique – Guitar, Vocals and more from Howard Lieberman
        
        The Berkshire Ramblers – Great Barrington, MA
        
        Roger The Jester
    As of7/19/18, the Special Exhibitors/Demonstrators participating this year are:
    - - David Bolluyt & Scott Lent: Blacksmithing Demonstrations in the AHS Forge
        
        Fred DePaul: Sheepshearing by Hand – Demonstrations & Commentary
        
        Birds of Prey – Trish Marki – The Wildlife Institute of Eastern NY: Performances at 11:00 and 1:00 pm
        
        Berkshire Hills & Dales Spinners Guild: Spinning Demonstrations in the Fiber Arts area
        
        Frances Culley – plus Family & Friends: Wool Spinning & Carding – Spencertown, NY
        
        Lauren Wolff & Colleagues: Quilting Demonstrations
        
        Michelle Parrish: Flax-to-Linen Processing Demonstrations

Past Autumn In Austerlitz Festivals

2017 Autumn in Austerlitz Festival

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Post date November 16, 2017

The Autumn in Austerlitz Festival is held on the Sunday before Columbus Day. This year’s 21st Annual Festival is scheduled for Sunday October 8th, 2017 from 11am – 4pm. Rain or Shine. Admission is $7 for adults and children under 12 are free. With attendance averaging at well over 750, the event features antiques, live music, entertainment for children, many different vendors, silent auction, quilt raffle and a variety of hot and cold foods to satisfy your hunger.

AGAIN THIS YEAR: We are featuring a bountiful Farmers’ Market and tempting Tasting Area. Keep watching for updates!

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Vendor space for our 2017 festival is now OPEN. If you are interested in applying to become an exhibitor for this year’s festival, please read the important information by clicking HERE. We do not accept applications by phone.

Our program is subject to change at the discretion of our Festival Committee.

Click to view a copy of last year’s program: 2016 Autumn in Austerlitz program

During the summer, we start listing our Early American Crafters, Food Vendors and Entertainers who will be participating in the year’s festival. Please check back for updates. If you’d like to see the vendors that have been at past Autumn in Austerlitz Festivals, please visit our archives page by clicking HERE

Following is a list of our 2017 participants as of 9/25/17:

Early American-Inspired Crafts:
Bonnie White Folk Art, Canaan, NY
The 19th Century Tinsmith – Walter Fleming, Ballston Lake, NY
Moonshine Design (Mohair Apparel, Yarns, etc.), Colrain, MA
Shaker Reproductions & Wood Turnings – Donna & Ed Mullet, Stephentown, NY
Rag Hill Farm, Colrain, MA
Pat Rotondo, Chatham, NY
Stonecreek Candles – Kathleen Williams, Great Barrington, MA
Wooly Spruce Farmstead – Chatham, NY
Pamela Dalton,Scherenschnitte, Harlemville,NY
Heritage Artisans-Carolyn duSablon,Chatham, NY
Ton Kenny Wood Bowls, Chatham,NY
Fly Tyer – Bill Newcomb, Hillsdale, NY

Farmers’ Market and Food Vendors:
Ballston Lake Apiaries – Rick Green, Ballston Lake, NY
The Farm at Miller’s Crossing, Hudson, NY
Hawk’s Roost Farm – Betsy Kelly, East Chatham, NY ( jams,jellies,meats, and more)
Schober Farms – Hans Schober, Hillsdale, NY (pasture raised beef)
Olde Chatham Kettle Corn – Lisa Tuthill, Chatham,NY
Jacuterie, Ancramdale, NY

Tasting Area: Distillers, Vintners, Brewers and Cider-makers:

Hudson-Chatham Winery, Ghent, NY
Yankee Distillers, Clifton Park, NY

Additional Vendors:
William & Peggy Holland Watercolors – Spencertown, NY
Clover Reach Massage (Handmade Therapeutic Corn Bags) – Hudson, NY
Antiques at Seven Oaks – Jerry & Judy Yaroschuck, Nassau, NY
Sandy’s Soaps – East Nassau, NY
O’Boys Soap Company, LLC – North Chatham, NY
Lady and the Thread – Kinderhook, NY
Taconic Brass, Spencertown, NY
Grant House Press – East Chatham, NY
Quilting by Diane Lill and Margie Quinn, Canaan and Austerlitz, NY
18th, 19th & 20th Century Prints – Sam Skinner, Ghent, NY
Natureworks – Mariah Auman, Canaan, NY
Pine Tree Crafts- Robert Gardinier, Ghent, NY

Non-Profit Organizations:
Columbia-Greene Humane Society, Hudson, NY
St. Peter’s Church, Spencertown, NY

Special Exhibitors/Demonstrations:

Entertainment:
Rick and Marilyn, Hudson, NY – Fine Guitar & Vocals!
Joe Adee, Austerlitz, NY – Guitar, Vocals & Harmonica
Howard Lieberman, Hillsdale,NY – Fine Guitar & Vocals!

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2017 BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL – July 30th

Post author By admin
Post date August 23, 2017

RAIN OR SHINE! WE OPEN AT 9.

Want to see what you missed at past Blueberry Festivals? Check out our Archives page.

Click HERE to see a copy of this year’s 2017 Blueberry Program

2017 Festival Information

The Blueberry Festival is held the last Sunday in July – this year the 18th Annual Festival will take place on Sunday, July 30th on the grounds of Old Austerlitz from 9am-4pm. The event is always held RAIN or SHINE.
Early 19th century craft demonstrations & wares, live music and of course – lots of blueberries!

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We ask you to leave your pet safely at home so that you can fully enjoy all of the festivities we have going on throughout the day for this year’s 18th Annual Blueberry Festival.

FESTIVAL ADMISSION

Adults $7.00
Children under 12 free

The event features early 19th Century craft demonstrations and wares, antiques, gift shop, animals, live music and entertainment for children, many different vendors and a variety of foods to feed the masses.

NEW! NEW! NEW!

We are introducing a SPECIAL “area” this year, with a focus on Wool, Linen & Other Natural Fibers (including handmade arts, crafts, yarn goods, fabrics, dyes, and possibly tools, books, etc.). It’s like a Mini-Fiber Festival within the Blueberry Festival itself!

AGAIN this year…

a Silent Auction, with many beautiful antiques, plus intriguing collectibles and ephemera items.

As always, there are blueberries galore and a blueberry pancake breakfast.

Blueberry Pancake Breakfast – 9am until 11:30am
(additional charge separate from admission)
Adults – $8.00
Children under 12 – $4

A Sample of the items created by our 2015 Crafters & Artisans

FINAL 2017 Exhibitors

As of 7/20/17, the Artisans, Crafters, Artists and Antique Dealers participating in this year’s festival are:

- - Justamere Tree Farm – Worthington, MA
  - Bonnie White Folk Art – Canaan, NY
  - Antiques at Seven Oaks – Nassau, NY
  - Fly Tyer – William Newcomb – Hillsdale, NY
  - The Farmstead – Hugh & Hope Davis – Leverett, MA
  - Salt and Stone Pottery Co. – Noel H. Strobino – Clark Mills, NY
  - William & Peggy Holland Watercolors – Spencertown, NY
  - The 19th Century Tinsmith – Walter Fleming – Ballston Lake, NY
  - K. William Kautz – American Folkart – Weston, VT
  - Sue Anderson/Concord Farm Studio – East Chatham, NY
  - Bark Baskets by J. Lee – Plainfield, MA
  - Polichinelle – Mary Piester – Ghent, NY
  - Joyce Flower Baskets – Valatie, NY
  - Shaker Reproductions and Wood Turnings – Donna Mullet – Stephentown, NY

As of 7/20/17, the Fiber Arts Vendors and Demonstrators participating in this year’s festival are:

- - Wooly Spruce Farmstead – Chatham, NY
  - Hudson Valley Fiber Arts – Pine Plains, NY
  - Carapace Farm Puppetry (using traditionally made felt & plant dyes) – Nassau, NY
  - Under Mountain Weavers – Salisbury, CT
  - Rag Hill Farm – Colrain, MA
  - Moonshine Design at Keldaby – Colrain, MA
  - Hands to Work Textiles, Shelburne Falls, MA
  - Winterberry Farm, Colrain, MA
  - Quilting by Margy Quinn – Austerlitz, NY
  - Berkshire Hills & Dales Spinners Guild

As of 7/20/17, the Market Vendors participating this year are:

- - Saratoga Peanut Butter Co. – Saratoga Springs, NY
  - Dancing Bare Soap – Plainfield, MA
  - Ballston Lake Apiaries – Richard Green – Ballston Lake, NY
  - Stonecreek Candles – Kathleen Williams – Great Barrington, MA
  - Rolling Rock Salt – Sheffield, MA
  - O’Boys Soap Company, LLC – North Chatham, NY
  - Grant House Press – East Chatham, NY
  - Maple Leaf Sugaring – Ghent, NY
  - Jana Laiz, Author – S. Egremont, NY
  - Strudel Z – Hudson, NY
  - Hay Berry Farm LLC – Hoosick Falls, NY
  - Sauerkraut Seth’s – Seth Travins, Hillsdale, NY
  - Taconic Brass – Rob Fisch, Spencertown, NY
  - Berkshire Puppettree – Bruce Forster & Priscilla Tate,Great Barrington, MA
  - Great Cape Baking Company – Amenia, NY
  - 18th, 19th & 20th Century Prints – Sam Skinner, Ghent, NY
  - Caroline’s Scottish Shortbread – Caroline Cook, North Adams, MA

As of 7/20/17, the Non-Profit Organizations participating this year are:

- - Edna St. Vincent Millay Society – Austerlitz, NY
  - Martin Van Buren National Historic Site – Kinderhook, NY
  - Art School of Columbia County – Ghent, NY
  - Master Gardeners – Cornell Cooperative Extension Columbia & Greene Counties – Hudson, NY
  - Wild Things Preserve – Exotic/Unusual Rescue Animals & Animal Education
  - Friends of the Tracy Inc. – Chatham, NY

2017 Entertainers

As of 7/20/17, the Entertainers & Musicians participating this year are:

- - Marilyn Miller – Guitar and Vocals
  - Howard L – Guitar, Vocals and more from Howard Lieberman
  - The Berkshire Ramblers – Great Barrington, MA
  - Moonshine Holler – Duets by Paula Bradley & Bill Dillof – Lee, MA
  - The Harlemville Acapella Singers

As of 7/20/17, the Special Exhibitors/Demonstrators participating this year are:

- - Jake Kuhnen & Scott Lent: Blacksmithing Demonstrations in the AHS Forge
  - Fred DePaul: Sheepshearing by Hand – Demonstrations & Commentary
  - Roger The Jester – Tricks and treats for young and old alike, a smile on your face and a laugh in your belly!
  - Birds of Prey – Trish Marki – The Wildlife Institute of Eastern NY: Performances at 11:00 and 1:00 pm
  - Berkshire Hills & Dales Spinners Guild: Spinning Demonstrations in the Fiber Arts area
  - Frances Culley – plus Family & Friends: Wool Spinning & Carding – Spencertown, NY
  - Lauren Wolff & Colleagues: Quilting Demonstrations
  - Michelle Parrish: Flax-to-Linen Processing Demonstrations

Past Autumn In Austerlitz Festivals

2016 Autumn in Austerlitz Festival

Post author By admin
Post date October 28, 2016

The Autumn in Austerlitz Festival is held on the Sunday before Columbus Day. This year’s 20th Annual Festival is scheduled for Sunday October 9th, 2016 from 11am – 4pm. Rain or Shine. Admission is $7 for adults and children under 12 are free. With attendance averaging at well over 750, the event features volunteers dressed in early 1830’s costumes, antiques, live music, entertainment for children, many different vendors, silent auction, quilt raffle and a variety of hot and cold foods to satisfy your hunger.

NEW THIS YEAR: We are featuring a bountiful Farmers’ Market and tempting Tasting Area. Keep watching for updates!

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Vendor space for our 2016 festival is now OPEN. If you are interested in applying to become an exhibitor for this year’s festival, please read the important information by clicking HERE. We do not accept applications by phone.

Our program is subject to change at the discretion of our Festival Committee.

Click to view a copy of last year’s program: 2015 Autumn in Austerlitz program

Following is a list of our 2016 participants:

updated as of 10/7

Early American-Inspired Crafts:
Bonnie White Folk Art, Canaan, NY
The 19th Century Tinsmith – Walter Fleming, Ballston Lake, NY
Quilts & Quilted Items – Diane Lill, Canaan, NY and Margy Quinn, Austerlitz, NY
Tom Kenny Wood Bowls, Chatham, NY
Fly Tyer – Bill Newcomb, Hillsdale, NY
Barn Again Creations, Hudson, NY
All Woodwork – Jeffrey All, Spencertown, NY
On the Bend (Jewelry Metalsmithing), Hannacroix, NY
Grant House Press, East Chatham, NY
Moonshine Design (Mohair Apparel, Yarns, etc.), Colrain, MA
David Jaicks – Woodworking, Great Barrington, MA
Shaker Reproductions & Wood Turnings – Donna & Ed Mullet, Stephentown, NY
The Farmstead – Hugh & Hope Ann Davis, Leverett, MA
Joyce Flower Baskets, Valatie, NY
Rag Hill Farm, Colrain, MA
Salt & Stone Pottery Co. – Noel & Susan Strobino, Clark Mills, NY
Pat Rotondo, Chatham, NY

Farmers’ Market and Food Vendors:
Maple Leaf Sugaring, LLC, Ghent, NY
Four Fat Fowl, Inc., Stephentown, NY
Hay Berry Farm, Hoosick Falls, NY
Ballston Lake Apiaries – Rick Green, Ballston Lake, NY
made by marley jams & jellies – Chatham, NY
Olde Chatham Kettle Corn – Lisa Tuthill, Chatham, NY
The Farm at Miller’s Crossing, Hudson, NY
Jacuterie, Ancramdale, NY
Sauerkraut Seth’s, Hudson, NY
Strudel Z, Hudson, NY
Farfallen Farm, Nassau, NY

Tasting Area: Distillers, Vintners, Brewers and Cider-makers:
Sundog Cider, Chatham, NY
Chatham Brewing, LLC, Chatham, NY
Hudson-Chatham Winery, Ghent, NY
Yankee Distillers, Clifton Park, NY

Additional Vendors:
William & Peggy Holland Watercolors – Spencertown, NY
J & C Antiques – Joseph Mondel, Spencertown, NY
Clover Reach Massage (Handmade Therapeutic Corn Bags) – Hudson, NY
Antiques at Seven Oaks – Jerry & Judy Yaroschuck, Nassau, NY
Sandy’s Soaps – East Nassau, NY
Regina’s Creations – Regina Baeckmann, South Cairo, NY
Jana Laiz – Author – Egremont, MA
Old Log Inn Naturals, Stephentown, NY

Non-Profit Organizations:
The Edna St. Vincent Millay Society, Austerlitz, NY
St. Peter’s Church, Spencertown, NY

Special Exhibitors/Demonstrations:
Wild Goose Chase NE, New Lebanon, NY
Fred DePaul – Sheep Shearing, Plymouth, VT
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, Kinderhook, NY — Cancelled
Wanda Halten – Heritage Poultry Breeds, Canaan, NY
Jake Kuhnen – Blacksmithing in the Forge
Tony Cashen & Friends – Cider Press
Berkshire Hills and Dales Spinning Guild – Lee, MA

Entertainment:
Rick and Marilyn, Hudson, NY – Fine Guitar & Vocals!
Joe Adee, Austerlitz, NY – Guitar, Vocals & Harmonica
Howard Lieberman – NeuBop Monsemble, Hillsdale, NY

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We LOVE pets! However, we do not allow pets to be brought into the festival. Please make arrangements to leave your pets at home. Thank you for your cooperation.

Sponsorship, Advertising and Underwriter opportunities are available for all events. Click HERE to learn more or call 518-392-0062 to inquire.

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RAIN OR SHINE! 2016 Blueberry Festival

Post author By admin
Post date August 1, 2016

RAIN OR SHINE! WE OPEN AT 9. Bring your umbrella and rain coat and enjoy what we have going on! See you at Blueberry Festival.

Want to see what you missed at past Blueberry Festivals? Check out our Archives page.

Click here to see a copy of the 2016 Blueberry Program

2016 Festival Information

The Blueberry Festival is held the last Sunday in July – this year the 17th Annual Festival will take place on Sunday, July 31st on the grounds of Old Austerlitz from 9am-4pm. The event is always held RAIN or SHINE.
Early 19th century craft demonstrations & wares, live music and of course – lots of blueberries!

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We ask you to leave your pet safely at home so that you can fully enjoy all of the festivities we have going on throughout the day for this year’s 17th Annual Blueberry Festival.

FESTIVAL ADMISSION

Adults $7.00
Children under 12 free

NEW this year — a Silent Auction, with many beautiful antiques, plus intriguing collectibles and ephemera items.

As always, there are blueberries galore and a blueberry pancake breakfast.

Blueberry Pancake Breakfast – 9am until 11:30am
(additional charge separate from admission)
Adults – $7.00
Children under 12 – $3

A Sample of the items created by our 2015 Crafters & Artisans

2016 Exhibitors

As of 7/22/16, the Artisans, Crafters, Artists and Antique Dealers participating in this year’s festival are:

Justamere Tree Farm – Worthington, MA
Bonnie White Folk Art – Canaan, NY
Grant House Press – East Chatham, NY
Wooly Spruce Farmstead – Chatham, NY
Bookbinding & Paper Marbeling – Ulrike Grannis, Chatham, NY
Fly Tying – Bill Newcomb, Hillsdale, NY
Scherenschnitte – Ghent, NY
The 19th Century Tinsmith – Walter Fleming, Ballston Lake, NY
William & Peggy Holland Watercolors, Spencertown, NY
Quilting by Diane Lill and Margy Quinn – Canaan & Austerlitz, NY
Berkshire Hills & Dales Spinners Guild, Washington, MA
Native American Bark Baskets – Plainfield, MA
J & C Antiques – Joe Mondel, Spencertown, NY
Haydenville Broomworks – Haydenville, MA
The Farmstead – Hope & Hugh Davis, Leverett, MA
Rag Hill Farm – Colrain, MA
Salt and Stone Pottery – Clark Mills, NY
Barn Again Creations – Hudson, NY
Stonecreek Candles – Kathleen Williams, Great Barrington, MA
Joyce Flower Baskets – Valatie, NY
JANEL – Loren Brink & Jesse Tran, Spencertown, NY
Catharine Kennedy Engraving – Valatie, NY
Fine Furniture By Hand – Boyd Hutchison, Sheffield, MA

As of 7/22/16, the Market Vendors participating this year are:

Saratoga Peanut Butter Co. – Saratoga Springs, NY
Ballston Lake Apiaries – Richard Green – Ballston Lake, NY
Maple Leaf Sugaring LLC – Ghent, NY
Dancing Bare Soap – Plainfield, MA
Jana Laiz, Author – Egremont, MA
Rolling Rock Farm Sea Salts – Sheffield, MA
Beth’s Farm Kitchen LLC – Stuyvesant Falls, NY
Sauerkraut Seth’s – Seth Travins, Hillsdale, NY
made by marley – Marley Mills, Chatham, NY
Strudel Z – Zeljka Marjanovic, Hudson, NY

As of 7/22/16, the Non-Profit Organizations participating this year are:

2016 Entertainers

As of 7/22/16, the Entertainers & Musicians participating this year are:

Rick Warren & Marilyn Miller – Guitar and Vocals
Joe Adee – Master Emcee! (Joe will also sing and perform on guitar & harmonica)
NeuBop Monsemble – Howard Lieberman on Keyboard & Guitar
The Berkshire Ramblers – Great Barrington, MA

As of 7/22/16, the Special Exhibitors/Demonstrators participating this year are:

Jake Kuhnen & Scott Lent: Blacksmithing Demonstrations in the AHS Forge
Fred DePaul: Sheepshearing by Hand – Demonstrations & Commentary
Birds of Prey – Trish Marki – The Wildlife Institute of Eastern NY: Performances at 11:00 and 1:00 pm
Berkshire Hills & Dales Spinners Guild: Spinning Demonstrations in the Crafts Tent
Roger The Jester – Tricks and treats for young and old alike, a smile on your face and a laugh in your belly!!
Magic! – Omer Black – Prepare to be amazed on Sunday morning!
Heritage Poultry Breeds: Wanda Halten, New Lebanon, NY
Wool Spinning & Carding: The Culley Family, Spencertown, NY

THANK YOU TO OUR UNDERWRITERS AND SUPPORTERS!

Some generous donations came in after our program was printed. We include your names in the list below — with a heart-felt “thank you” to one and all!

Heritage Circle – $1000+
Tony & Gail Cashen
Sue Mugler

Historian – $500+
John & Denise Dunne
Bob Herron
Jane Magee & Paul Bernstein

Benefactor – $250+
Ed Herrington, Inc.
Norma Edsall
Hudson River Tractors
Joe & Connie Mondel
Robert & Barbara Willner

Supporter – $100+
Ron & Kristin Davis
Rebecca Greer
NUBK (National Union Bank of Kinderhook)
Michael Rebic & Jeffrey Harris

Friend – Up to $99
Kleeber Insurance Services

Additional Supporters
Hudson River Tractor
Triplex Cinema
The Beacon Cinema
Stewart’s

Saturday September 28th 11-4 pm

Following is a list of our 2019 participants as of 9/10/19:

Following is a list of our 2018 participants as of 9/21/18:

The 19th Annual Blueberry Festival

Sunday July 29th 9:00-4:00

Rain or Shine-No Pets Please

2018 Exhibitors

2018 Entertainers

Following is a list of our 2017 participants as of 9/25/17:

RAIN OR SHINE! WE OPEN AT 9.

2017 Festival Information

Adults $7.00 Children under 12 free

NEW! NEW! NEW!

AGAIN this year…

FINAL 2017 Exhibitors

2017 Entertainers

Following is a list of our 2016 participants:

RAIN OR SHINE! WE OPEN AT 9. Bring your umbrella and rain coat and enjoy what we have going on! See you at Blueberry Festival.

2016 Festival Information

Adults $7.00 Children under 12 free

2016 Exhibitors

2016 Entertainers

THANK YOU TO OUR UNDERWRITERS AND SUPPORTERS!

Some generous donations came in after our program was printed. We include your names in the list below — with a heart-felt “thank you” to one and all!

Adults $7.00
Children under 12 free

Adults $7.00
Children under 12 free