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:

    • • • Edna St. Vincent Millay Society – Austerlitz, NY
        • Art School of Columbia County – Ghent, NY
        • Master Gardeners – Cornell Cooperative Extension Columbia & Greene Counties – Hudson, NY

    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

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!

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

 

 

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

 

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!

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

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 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

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:

• The Mac-Haydn Theatre, Inc. – Chatham, NY
• Master Gardeners – Hudson, NY
• Edna St. Vincent Millay Society – Austerlitz, NY
• Wild Things Preserve – Palenville, NY
• Great Barrington Rudolph Steiner School – Great Barrington, MA
• Martin Van Buren National Historic Site – Kinderhook, NY
• Friends of The Tracy – Chatham, NY

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

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

 

 

 

2015 Festival Information

The Blueberry Festival is held the last Sunday in July – this year the 16th Annual Festival will take place on Sunday, July 26th 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!

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 years’ 16th Annual Blueberry Festival.  Our insurance does not allow them to be brought into the festival.

 

FESTIVAL ADMISSION

Adults $6.00
Children under 12 free

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

 

2015 Exhibitors

As of 7/24/15, 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
• Shaker Reproductions & Wooden Ware, Quilts – Donna Mullet – Stephentown, NY
• Pamela Dalton, Scherenschnitte – Ghent, NY
• Tatted Webs – Gorham, ME
• Grant House Press – East Chatham, NY
• The 19th Century Tinsmith – Walter Fleming – Ballston Lake, NY
• Sue Anderson – Concord Farm Studio – East Chatham, NY
• Stanton Home Weavers – Great Barrington, MA
• The Farmstead – Hope Davis – Leverett, MA
• Handmade by Andrew Jack – Worthington, MA
• Rag Hill Farm – Colrain, MA
• Salt and Stone Pottery Co. – Noel H. Strobino – Clark Mills, NY
• William & Peggy Holland Watercolors – Spencertown, NY
• Fine Furniture By Hand – Boyd A. Hutchison – Sheffield, MA
• All Woodwork – Jeffrey R. All – Spencertown, NY
• Antiques at Seven Oaks – Goose Down – Nassau, NY
• J&C Antiques – Joseph & Constance Mondel – Spencertown, NY
• Shaari Horowitz – Painted & Gilded Wood Bowls – Sharon, CT

 

As of 7/24/15, the Market Vendors participating this year are:

• Saratoga Peanut Butter Co. – Saratoga Springs, NY
• Ballston Lake Apiaries – Richard Green – Ballston Lake, NY
• Pamper Thyme – Catskill, NY
• Maple Leaf Sugaring LLC – Ghent, NY
• Beth’s Farm Kitchen LLC – Stuyvesant Falls, NY
• Dancing Bare Soap – Plainfield, MA
• Frances Culley: Root & Tuber Works – Beeswax Candles – Spencertown, NY

 

As of 7/24/15, the Non-Profit Organizations  participating this year are:

• Edna St. Vincent Millay Society at Steepletop – Austerlitz, NY
• Berkshire Hills & Dales Spinners Guild – Washington, MA
• Wild Things Preserve – Palenville, NY
• Master Gardener Program – Hudson, NY
• Mac-Haydn Theatre – Chatham, NY

 

2015 Entertainment

As of 7/24/15, the Entertainers & Musicians participating this year are:

• Roger The Jester – Tricks and treats for young and old alike, a smile on your face and a laugh in your belly!!
• Berkshire Ramblers – Folk Songs of the “Old Style”
• Kitchen Kaylie Band – Chatham, NY
• NeuBop Monsemble – Howard Lieberman – Hillsdale, NY

 

As of 7/24/15, the Special Exhibitors/Demonstrators participating this year are:

• 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
• Wanda Halten: Heirloom Poultry – See and Learn About Heritage Chicken Breed, Ducks & Jungle Fowl
• Frances Culley: Root & Tuber Works – Wool—Hand-Spinning Demonstrations

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

 

2014 Festival Information

The Blueberry Festival was held the last Sunday in July – this year the 15th Annual Festival was held Sunday, July 27, 2014 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!

FESTIVAL ADMISSION

Adults $6.00
Children under 12 free

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

2014 Exhibitors

Our list of Crafters and Artisans that participated in this year’s festival were:

• Justamere Tree Farm – Worthington, MA
• Bonnie White Folk Art – Canaan, NY
• Shaker Reproductions & Woodturnings – Donna Mullet – Stephentown, NY
• The Farmstead – Hope Ann Davis – Leverett, MA
• Naturally Inspired Baskets – Salisbury, VT
• Haydenville Broomworks – Haydenville, MA
• Berkshire Hills & Dales Spinning Guild – Michele Beemer – Washington, MA
• Diane Louise Paul – Leather Artisan & Designer – North Hampton, NH
• Joseph Duclos, Cabinetmaker – Delmar, NY
• Grant House Press – East Chatham, NY
• Joy of the Journey Farm, LLC – Greenfield Center, NY
• Ulrike Grannis – Bookbinding & Paper Marbling – Chatham, NY
• Scherenschnitte – Ghent, NY
• Salt & Stone Pottery – Noel Strobino – Clark Mills, NY
• Woven Together/Barbara Dull – Gaylordsville, CT
• Dancing Bare Soap LLC – Plainfield, MA
• Jana Laiz, Author – Pittsfield, MA
• Stanton Home Weavers – Great Barrington, MA
• Shaari Horowitz – Painted & Gilded Wood Bowls – Sharon, CT
• Pioneer Weave – Essex, NY
• Stephen Earp Redware – Shelburne Falls, MA
• Boyd A. Hutchison – Fine Woodworking – Sheffield, MA
• 19th Century Tinsmith – Walter Fleming – Ballston Lake, NY
• Rag Hill Farm

Our list of Artists and Antique Dealers that participated this year were:

• William & Peggy Holland Watercolors – Spencertown, NY
• J&C Antiques – Spencertown, NY

Our list of Market Vendors that participated this year were:

• Saratoga Peanut Butter Co. – Saratoga Springs, NY
• Pamper Thyme – Catskill, NY
• Beth’s Farm Kitchen – Stuyvesant Falls, NY
• Ballston Lake Apiaries – Honey – Ballston Lake, NY
• Maple Leaf Sugaring LLC – Maple Sugar Cotton Candy – Ghent, NY
• Sauerkraut Seth’s –  Hillsdale, NY

Our list of Non-Profit Organizations that participated this year were:

• The Mac-Haydn Theatre, Inc. – Chatham, NY
• Edna St. Vincent Millay Society at Steepletop – Austerlitz, NY

 

2014 Entertainment

Our list of Entertainers that participated this year were:

• Cathy Grier aka NYCSubwayGirl – Our Sound Engineer and Entertainment Coordinator
• Roger The Jester – Tricks and treats for young and old alike, a smile on your face and a laugh in your belly!!
• Gary Green and Big Caboose – Country classics, blues and swing styled music. Inviting foot stomping, hand clapping fun.
• Berkshire Ramblers – Folk Songs of the “Old Style”
• Hudson Buskers/Bluebottle Jugband – Bluegrass inflected old-timey swing.

Our list of Special Exhibitors/Demonstrations that participated this year were:

• Scott Lent: Blacksmithing Demonstrations in the AHS Forge
• Fred DePaul: Sheepshearing by Hand – Demonstrations & Commentary
• Author Jana Laiz: Readings From Her Award-Winning Books
• Frances Culley: Root & Tuber Works – Wool—Hand-Spinning Demonstrations
• Birds of Prey – Trish Marki – The Wildlife Institute of Eastern NY: Performances at 11:00 and 1:00 pm
• Wanda Halten: Heritage Chickens – See and Learn About Heritage Chicken Breeds

 

2013 Blueberry Festival

The 2013 Blueberry Festival was held on Sunday July 28th (always the last Sunday in July) on the beautiful grounds of Old Austerlitz – Home of the Austerlitz Historical Society.

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

See some of the products that our Artisans and Craftspeople create
Click on the arrow over the image to see a slideshow

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The Crafters and Artisans that attended in 2013 were:
19th Century Tinsmith – Walter Fleming – Ballston Lake, NY
Woven Together – Barbara Dull – Gaylordsville, CT
Susan Gallagher Jewelrysmith – Malden Bridge, NY
Justamere Tree Farm – Worthington, MA
Salt & Stone Pottery – Susan & Noel Strobino – Clark Mills, NY
The Farmstead – Hope Ann Davis – Leverett, MA
Polichinelle – Mary Piester – Ghent, NY
Naturally Inspired Baskets – Salisbury, VT
Bonnie White Folk Art – Canaan, NY
Concord Farm Studio – Susan R. Anderson – East Chatham, NY
Scherenschnitte – Ghent, NY
Shaari Horowitz – Painted & Gilded Wood Bowls – Sharon, CT
Pioneer Weave – Essex, NY
American Folkcraft – Painted Post, NY
Rag Hill Farm – Colrain, MA
Ulrike Grannis – Bookbinder – Chatham, NY
Berkshire Hills and Dales Spinning Guild – Michele Beemer – Washington, MA
Stephen Earp Redware – Shelburne Falls, MA
North Plain Farm Weavers – Great Barrington, MA

The Antique Dealers and Artists that attended in 2013 were:
William Holland Watercolors – Spencertown, NY
J & C Antiques – Spencertown, NY

The Market Vendors that attended in 2013 were:
Ballston Lake Apiaries – Ballston Lake, NY
Pamper Thyme – Catskill, NY
Beth’s Farm Kitchen – Stuyvesant Falls, NY

The Non-Profit Organizations that attended in 2013 were:
Edna St. Vincent Millay Society at Steepletop – Austerlitz, NY
The Mac-Haydn Theatre, Inc. – Chatham, NY

The Entertainers that performed in 2013 were:
Cathy Grier aka NYCSubwayGirl – Our Sound Engineer and Entertainment Coordinator
Ampersand – traditional American songs and tunes with rich vocal harmonies backed by guitar, hammered dulcimer, mandolin, fiddle, banjo and bass
Roger The Jester – Tricks and treats for young and old alike, a smile on your face and a laugh in your belly!!
Gary Green and Big Caboose – Country classics, blues and swing styled music. Inviting foot stomping, hand clapping
fun.
Berkshire Ramblers – Folk Songs of the “Old Style”
Hudson Buskers/Bluebottle Jugband – Bluegrass inflected old-timey swing.
Birds of Prey – Trish Marki – The Wildlife Institute of Eastern NY: Performances at 11:00 and 1:00 pm
Blue Star Farm – Petting Zoo – Andrea Nussinow – – dwarf goat, mini horse, mini donkey, bunnies, ducklings and more

A Special Thank You to our 2013 Underwriters who contributed to the success of our event!

1794 Heritage Circle Level – $1000
Robert & Luise Kleinberg
Norma Edsall
Alice Corbin
Suzanne Mugler
Anthony & Gail Cashen

Historian Level – $500
Joseph & Connie Mondel
Robert & Barbara Willner
Robert Herron

Benefactor Level – $250
Alice & Edwin Leason
Michael Rebic & Jeff Harris
John & Denise Dunne
Rebecca Greer
Aari Ludvigsen & Barbara Gaines

Supporter Level – $100
Ellen G. Scott
Donna & Joseph Santoro

General Support
Walter Smythe@

Corporate Underwriters – Advertising Support
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Corporate Underwriters – Diamond Support – $1500
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Corporate Underwriters – Platinum Support – $1000
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Corporate Underwriters – Gold Support – $500
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Corporate Underwriters – Silver Support – $250
The Lofgren Agency
Herrington’s
Dells’ Plumbing, Heating & A/C, Inc.

Corporate Underwriters – Bronze Support – $100
Valley Energy
Kinderhook Bank
Countryside Dental

Corporate Underwriters – Other Support
Kleeber Agency Insurance

Logistic Support for our Cavalry Camp

2012 Blueberry Festival

The 2012 Blueberry Festival was held on Sunday July 29th (always the last Sunday in July) on the beautiful grounds of Old Austerlitz – Home of the Austerlitz Historical Society.

Here is a clip from the 2012 Blueberry Festival provided by NYCSubway Girl – Cathy Grier

 

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

See some of the products that our Artisans and Craftspeople create
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Our Crafters and Artisans that participated were:
Shaari Horowitz – Painted & Gilded Wood Bowls – Sharon, CT
Pioneer Weave – Essex, NY
Stenciling by Michele – Hollis, NH
Dolls by Donna and Shaker Reproductions and Wood Turning – Stephentown, NY
American Folkcraft – Painted Post, NY
Naturally Inspired Baskets – Salisbury, VT
19th Century Tinsmith – Walter Fleming – Ballston Lake, NY
Bonnie White Folk Art – Canaan, NY
Woven Together – Barbara Dull – Gaylordsville, CT
Susan Gallagher Jewelrysmith – Malden Bridge, NY
Justamere Tree Farm – Worthington, MA
Salt & Stone Pottery – Susan & Noel Strobino – Clark Mills, NY
Concord Farm Studio – Susan R. Anderson – East Chatham, NY
Scherenschnitte – Ghent, NY
The Farmstead – Hope Ann Davis – Leverett, MA
Small Oak Press and Bindery – Ghent, NY

Our Antique Dealers that participated were:
J and C Antiques – Spencertown, NY
Trudi Roth – East Chatham, NY
Steven Tiger Hillsdale Antiques and Collectibles – Hillsdale, NY
George “Gerry” Francis – South Egremont, MA
William Holland Watercolors – Spencertown, NY

Our Market Vendors that participated were:
Ballston Lake Apiaries – Ballston Lake, NY
Beth’s Farm Kitchen LLC – Stuyvesant Falls, NY
Shepherd’s Garden – Germantown, NY

Our Non-Profit Organizations that participated were:
Edna St. Vincent Millay Society at Steepletop – Austerlitz, NY
Hawthorne Valley Association – Ghent, NY

Our Entertainers that performed were:
Cathy Grier aka NYCSubwayGirl – Our Sound Engineer and Entertainment Coordinator –
Ampersand – Traditional American songs and tunes with rich vocal harmonies
Roger the Jester – Tricks and treats for young and old alike
Moonshine Holler – Old time Appalachian duet
Gary Green and The Big Caboose – Country classics, blues and swing styled music
Berkshire Ramblers – Folk Songs of the “Old Style”
Hudson Buskers/Bluebottle Jugband – Bluegrass inflected old-timey swing
Trish Marki Birds Of Prey – The Wildlife Institute of Eastern NY
Andrea Nussinow – Blue Star Farm – Petting Zoo

Our underwriters that supported this years’ festival were:
Lowell & Jan Steinbrenner
Rebecca Greer
Robert Herron
Sue Mugler
Alice Corbin
Norma Edsall
Richard Light
Robert & Barbara Willner
Joseph & Constance Mondel
Jerry Croghan & Louis Hedgecock
Metz-Wood Harder, Insurance
Kleeber Insurance Services
The Lofgren Agency
Triplex Cinema (slide show advertising)
The Beacon Cinema (slide show advertising)
Chatham Wine & Liquor
Herrington’s
Old Ghent Realty, Inc.
The National Union Bank of Kinderhook
Domaney’s Liquors & Fine Wines

2011 Blueberry Festival

The 2011 Blueberry Festival was held on Sunday July 31st (always the last Sunday in July) on the beautiful grounds of Old Austerlitz – Home of the Austerlitz Historical Society.

Here is a clip from the 2011 Blueberry Festival provided by NYCSubway Girl – Cathy Grier

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

See some of the products that our Artisans and Craftspeople create
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The Crafters and Artisans that participated in 2011 were:
Salt and Stone Pottery Co.
Stenciling by Michele
Bonnie White Folk Art
Justamere Tree Farm
Shaari Horowitz Hand Painted and Gilded Wood Bowls
Shaker Wood Turnings and Shaker Doll Reproductions
Pioneer Weave
Woven Together
Diane Louise Paul Handcrafted Leather & Repair
Rag Hill Farm
Naturally Inspired
The 19th Century Tinsmith
Polichinelle
Scherenschnitte
Brendan Murphy, Windsor Chairs
The Honeybee Press
Sue Anderson, Concord Farm Studio

The Antique & Art Exhibitors that participated were:
Steven Tiger Antiques
J&C Antiques
Trudi Roth
Watercolors by William Holland
Steve Fales

The Market Vendors that participated were:
Ballston Spa Apiaries*
Beth’s Farm Kitchen
Robbie’s Cookies (For Adults). LLC
Saratoga Peanut Butter Company
Shepherd’s Garden
Aleebird

The Entertainers that participated were:
Cathy Grier – aka NYCSubwayGirl
Ampersand
Berkshire Ramblers
Roger the Jester
Gary Green and Enrico Scull
Moonshine Holler
Brian Robinson Birds of Prey
Children’s Farm Experience with Wanda Halten

The Non-Profit Organizations that participated were:
Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners
Millay at Steepletop
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The Blueberry Placemat Advertisers were:
J&C Antiques
Nancy & George Guadiane, Estate Buyers
East Chatham Wines & Spirits
Austerlitz Plumbing & Heating
Madsen Overhead Doors
Chatham Wine & Liquor
Al Silvernale Carpentry
VanAlstyne Bros. Painting
Gabel Real Estate
Shed Man Inc.
Johnnie Walker Insurance
John Porritt
Davistudio
Vantagepoint Realty
Hawthorne Valley Association

The Underwriters and Sponsors for 2011 were:

Gerald & Mary DeBona
Norma Edsall
Miss Alice Corbin
Sue Alsop Mugler
Rebecca Greer
Lawrence Greitzer & Valerie Curry, MDs
Kleeber Insurance Services
Bill & Scotti Tomson
The Lofgren Agency
Berkshire Homestyle Magazine
The Beacon Cinema – Pittsfield MA
The Triplex Theater – Great Barrington MA
Robert & Barbara Willner
Robert Herron
Elizabeth Rundell
Robert & Louise Kleinberg
Herrington’s
Kinderhook Bank
Metz Wood Harder Insurance
Chatham Wine & Liquor
Constance & Joseph Mondel
Barbara Gaines & Aari Ludvigsen
Columbia County Tourism
Lynn O’Connell
Lowell & Jan Steinbrenner
Countryside Dental – Dr. Riccobono
Louis Hedgecock & Jerry Croghan
John & Denise Dunne
Lynne Haydn

2010 Blueberry Festival

The 2010 Blueberry Festival was held on Sunday July 31st (always the last Sunday in July) on the beautiful grounds of Old Austerlitz – Home of the Austerlitz Historical Society.

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

See some of the products that our Artisans and Craftspeople create
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Our Artisans and Craftspeople that participated were:

Pamela Dalton Scherenschnitte – Ghent, NY
Naturally Inspired Handwoven Baskets – Salisbury, VT
Shaker Reproductions and Wood Turnings – Stephentown, NY
Shaari Horowitz and Alistair Jones – Sharon, CT
Justamere Tree Farm – Worthington, MA
Salt and Stone Pottery Co. – Clark Mills, NY
Pioneer Weave – Essex, NY
Walter Fleming Tinsmith – Ballston Lake, NY
Hudson Valley Vernacular Architecture – Selkirk, NY
Bonnie White Folk Art – Canaan, NY
Stephen Earp Redware – Shelburne Falls, MA
The Berlin Limner – Berlin, NY
Stenciling by Michele – Hollis, NH
K. William Kautz American Folk Art – Hartland, VT
Annie Hayes Rugs – Delhi, NY
Mary Ellen Piester – Polichinelle – Ghent, NY
The Clockworks – Schenectady, NY
Sue Anderson – East Chatham, NY
East Knoll Pottery – Torrington, CT

Our Antique & Art Exhibitors that participated were:
Watercolors by William Holland – Spencertown, NY
Steven Tiger Antiques, Collectibles and Curiosities – Hillsdale, NY
J&C Antiques – Spencertown, NY
Trudi Roth Antiques – East Chatham, NY
Stephen Fales – Collectors Crossroads – Chatham, NY
Eliza Woodward – Ghent, NY

Our Market Vendors that participated were:
Robbie’s Cookies (For Adults), LLC – Ravena, NY
Ballston Lake Apiaries – Ballston Lake, NY
Shepherd’s Garden – Germantown, NY
Beth’s Farm Kitchen – Stuyvesant, NY

Our Entertainers were:

Musicians
Cathy Grier
Ampersand: Traditional American Music
Berkshire Ramblers: Folk Songs of the “Old Style”
Gary Green and The Big Caboose: country classics, blues and swing styled music
The BlueBottle JugGrass Band featuring The Big Caboose

Magicians/Clowns
Roger The Jester: Zany magic, juggling and fun, kid based magic and fun

Animals/Birders
Bill Robinson: Birds of Prey
Oxen Demonstration – Ralph & Judy Hartzel
Petting Zoo – 1pm to 4pm

Our Non-Profit  Exhibitors were:
Northern Columbia County Rotary – Shelter Box
Chatham Village Historical Society

Our Blueberry Placemat Advertisers were”
Al Silvernale Carpentry
Donnas Lawns & More Inc
Gabel Real Estate
J&C Mondel
Melinda’s Consignments
Concepts in Comfort
Chatham Wine and Spirits
Spencertown Country Store
Madsen Overhead Doors
Chatham Properties
Johnson Newspaper Corporation
Gillespie Automotive
D&J Small Engine Repair
Jordan Tree Service
Davistudio
Butternut Creek Farm
Johnnie Walker Insurance
Shaker Meadows
Austerlitz Plumbing & Heating
East Chatham Wine & Spirits
The Shed Man
Technology 4 All, Inc.
Newton Hook Farm
Hawthorne Valley Association

Our Underwriters and Sponsors were:
Technology 4 All, Inc.
Chatham Wine and Liquor
Herrington’s
Metz Wood Harder Insurance
Kleeber Insurance Services
Connie and Joseph Mondel
Sue Mugler
Kinderhook Bank
The Lofgren Agency
Rebecca Greer
Norma Edsall
Alice Corbin
Mary and Jerry DeBona
Countryside Dental
Robert Herron
Charles and Joanne Knauss
John and Denise Dunne
Columbia County Tourism
Columbia Tent Rentals
Jam Graphics
Side Hill Music
Stewart’s Shops

Click here to read about our Blueberry Recipe Contest.

The Blueberry Festival is always held the last Sunday in July – this year the Festival was held on Sunday, July 27, 2008 on the grounds of Old Austerlitz from 9am-4pm.

Early 19th century craft demonstrations & wares, live music and of course – lots of blueberries!

Adults $6.00
Children under 12 free

The event will feature early 19th Century craft demonstrations and wares, antiques, live music and entertainment for children, many different vendors and a variety of foods to feed the masses. There will be blueberries galore, a blueberry recipe contest, and a blueberry pancake breakfast (please note that there is an additional charge for both adults and children).

Blueberry Pancake Breakfast
Adults $6.00
Children $3.00

We all love our pets … but due to insurance concerns we ask that you make arrangements for attending the Blueberry Festival without your pet. Thank you for your consideration in this regard.

2008 Artisans and Craftspeople
Annie Hayes Rugs, Annie Hayes, Delhi NY
Bonnie White Paintings, Bonnie White, Canaan NY
D. Keegan, Denise Carpenter,
Daul Folk Art, Susan Daul, Matthews NC
Hearts and Stars Forever, Marty Minch, Claverack NY
Horowitz Painted Wooden Bowls, Shaari Horowitz, Sharon CT
Jeffrey Andrews Antiques, Jeffrey Andrews, Salisbury VT
Justamere Tree Farm, JP Welch, Worthington MA
K. William Kautz American Folk Art, K. William Kautz, Hartland VT
Kate Adams Fine Miniature Quilts, Kate Adams, Kennebunkport ME
Pioneer Weave Studios, Mary Beth Correy, Essex NY
Polochinelle, MaryEllen Piester, Ghent NY
Salt and Stone, Noel and Susan Strobino, Clark Mills NY
Scherenschnitte, Pamela Dalton, Ghent NY
Tavern Signs, Ray and Theresa Podeszwa,
Vaillancourt Folk Art, Gary and Judy Vaillancourt,
Walter Fleming Tinsmith, Walter Fleming, Ballston Lake NY
Wooden Images, Tim and Diane Jumper, Hingham MA

2008 Antique Exhibitors
Eliza Woodward, New York NY
J&C Antiques, Spencertown NY
Signed Correctly, Claverack NY
Stephen Fales Antiques, Spencertown NY
Steve Tiger
Welcome Home Antiques, Chatham NY
William Holland, Spencertown NY

2008 Vendors
Ballston Lake Apiaries, Rick Green, Ballston Lake NY
Beth’s Farm Kitchen, Elizabeth Linskey, Stuyvesant Falls NY
Hudson Valley Vernacular Architecture, Alvin Sheffer, Germantown NY
Shephard’s Garden, Carol Livallera,

2008 Business Sponsors
Chatham Properties
Chatham Wines
Columbia Tent Rentals
Countryside Dental
Embers Sausages
Golub Foundation
The Hudson River Tractor Company, LLC
Jam Graphics
Metzwood Harder
National Union Bank of Kinderhook
Old Ghent Realty
R.H. Van Alstyne Jewelers
SideHill Music
Stewarts Shops
Technology 4 All
Vie de France