Hudson Valley Parent is proud to present the winners of this year's Family Adventure Awards. Readers and staff chose the best places in the Hudson Valley and crowned them the best in family adventures.
Here are the best festivals and fairs:
1. 28th Annual Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival
July 12-14, 2019
6636 Rte. 9, Rhinebeck
845-454-1701
BalloonFestHV.com
The Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival is in its 28th year of hosting balloonists and vendors from all over the country. Some of the favorites of this weekend of activities include tether rides, mass balloon launches, hayrides, games, live music, food and drink, children’s activities and more!
Join us for an exciting, action packed event that is inclusive for all. This annual, free, indoor/outdoor event will feature a kids tea party, magic show, workshops, children’s art show, music, performances, games and more. Participate in activities and create lasting memories. Our vendors offer delicious food, entertainment and more!
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3. Hudson Valley Comic Con
May 11-12, 2019
258 Titusville Rd., Poughkeepsie
HVComicCon.com
Hudson Valley Comic Con uses comics and cosplay to promote reading and science to the kids of our community. We attend local events and bring costumed characters for free family photo ops, read to kids, or hand out free comic books. We host a yearly comic book convention that brings over 100 vendors, guests, panels, and more to the Hudson Valley area where we celebrate all types of pop culture.
The 11th annual Millbrook Literary Festival promises to provide a full day of exciting activities for all ages, from toddler to adult. Children’s programs include picture book readings, a musical story, and an illustration workshop. Free fun for the whole family! See our website for a full list of offerings.
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5. Dutchess County Fair
August 20-25, 2019
6636 Rte. 9, Rhinebeck
DutchessFair.com
Over 147 acres of finely manicured grounds create the beautiful setting for thousands of farm animals, agricultural exhibits and horticultural displays. Join us and enjoy first-class entertainment, a marketplace full of over 300 vendors and much more!
6. Orange County Fair
July 18-28, 2019
239 Wisner Ave., Middletown
845-343-4826
OrangeCountyFair.com
For over 100 years, the Orange County Fair has been entertaining families in the Hudson Valley and beyond. Each year, we provide the best in family entertainment, local and national music, racing and auto events and of course amazing amusement rides. See a grandstand show, taste delicious fair food, watch an incredible lion and tiger show or take a spin
on one of our all new rides.
Since 1886, this county fair has been a family event promoting local agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry and good, old-fashioned fun. Admission includes all entertainment, shows, parking and exhibits.
The Sinterklaas Festival draws on the Hudson Valley’s Dutch heritage at an all day, free event that dazzles the community. Children can get involved in the hands-on festivities by making crowns and branches all day. Kids will be in awe of the interactive parade with giant puppets as it strolls through the village. Join us for music, dancing, tightrope walking and even fire juggling!
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