Palenville Bicentennial Celebration
July 14-16, 2017
A Friday evening dinner and historic presentation will start the activities as people arrive in town. Saturday, July 15th will be full of fun, family activities for the community and for all those who love Palenville. Sunday, July 16th is open for getting together with friends, for our groups and organizations to hold reunions and for any other creative ways to celebrate 200 years of life at the base of Kaaterskill Clove.
Friday, July 14, 2017
Bicentennial Dinner and Historic Presentation
Saturday, July 15, 2017
Ragamuffins in July Parade - Palenville honors its longtime Halloween tradition by repeating this popular parade in July. Adults can join in, too, with costumes celebrating Palenville's history as a tannery town, artist colony, resort destination and most beautiful spot to live. Rumor has it that Rip Van Winkle himself will wake up to attend and maybe bring all his friends.
Palenville Bicentennial Country Fair - 11am to 5 pm - The "fairgrounds" will be the grassy parking lot across from the RVW Country Club. There will be booths from different Palenville groups hosting an afternoon of old time activities like three-legged races, bean bag throws, face painting, storytelling and more.
Historic Palenville Tour - 11am to 5 pm - Visitors can buy a ticket to ride a shuttle that circles through the hamlet and learn the story of Palenville, touring the locations of historical significance. Each trip lasts about 20 minutes and departs from the Bicentennial Country Fair.
Palenville Bicentennial Concert - Allowing time to eat dinner at our local restaurants, the concert will begin at 6:30pm. A popular band will play outdoors at the Rip Van Winkle Country Club followed by fireworks celebrating Palenville's landmark event.
Palenville Bicentennial Country Fair - 11am to 5 pm - The "fairgrounds" will be the grassy parking lot across from the RVW Country Club. There will be booths from different Palenville groups hosting an afternoon of old time activities like three-legged races, bean bag throws, face painting, storytelling and more.
Historic Palenville Tour - 11am to 5 pm - Visitors can buy a ticket to ride a shuttle that circles through the hamlet and learn the story of Palenville, touring the locations of historical significance. Each trip lasts about 20 minutes and departs from the Bicentennial Country Fair.
Palenville Bicentennial Concert - Allowing time to eat dinner at our local restaurants, the concert will begin at 6:30pm. A popular band will play outdoors at the Rip Van Winkle Country Club followed by fireworks celebrating Palenville's landmark event.
Sunday, July 16, 2017
The second day of activity is for all the groups, friends, families and neighbors who want some time to visit with food and fun. This website can list gatherings and celebrations that are open to the public. Start your event planning now and drop us an email about your plans (donate2Palenville@gmail.com). Our local restaurants would love to help and there may be some local musicians that will be available. It's up to you! Here are some ideas.
Family reunions
Rowena School Reunions
Special Church Services
Organizations, Clubs and Groups Picnics or Cookouts
Memorial Activities and Sing-alongs
Barn Dance
Family reunions
Rowena School Reunions
Special Church Services
Organizations, Clubs and Groups Picnics or Cookouts
Memorial Activities and Sing-alongs
Barn Dance
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