With a crisp in the air and beautiful fall foliage hanging off the trees, the Fourth Annual Walktoberfest Farmers and Makers Market brings a curated selection of the Hudson Valley’s finest producers – farms, distilleries, breweries, wineries, restaurants, artists, artisans, and more – to the Hudson Valley Rail Trail and west approach to Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park.

ALL VENDORS ARE ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE WALKWAY IN HIGHLAND.

More than 190 vendors will be onsite to exhibit and share their products, allowing participants to support several local agribusinesses and artisans in one location.

Samples of wine, beer, and spirits from more than 25 local purveyors (21+ only) is included with general admission.

A designated children’s activity area, live music and entertainment, plus dozens of lifestyle vendors makes this an event for the whole family to enjoy.

Keep scrolling to learn more about all the fun!

General admission tickets are available now for only $5 per person. Children under 12 and Walkway Over the Hudson Members receive free admission!

All proceeds from Walktoberfest benefit the Friends of the Walkway nonprofit organization.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

7th 7eam - renowned Hudson Valley band performing on SATURDAY. 7he 7eam is a rap, rock, and pop band from New York. Formed in 2016 by Big Bad Baragon, 7he 7eam has made its mark mostly on the live circuit, having performed at a wide variety of events including college parties, fashion shows, and fundraisers. Influenced by artists such as The Beatles, Lil Wayne, Lupe Fiasco, and Big Daddy Kane, 7he 7eam features a unique blend of musical styles. Sporting matching outfits and instruments on stage, 7he 7eam branched out into fashion and sells their merchandise at shows and online.

Music for Humanity - More music means more connections and more connections means a better world for all of us. Music for Humanity’s mission is to spread more music throughout the world by “planting” music seeds. Locally we do that by presenting the monthly Music for Humanity Free Performance Night. Nationally and globally we do it by offering scholarships to young aspiring musicians who need financial help to continue their formal education, as a music major, at any accredited college or university in the United States. Those musicians become, in essence, ambassadors for Music for Humanity. Our current mission is offering music education scholarships. We raise money for our scholarships through Concerts, Free Performance Nights and Tax-Deductible Donations. Visit our booth for a great raffle!

Tiny Bubbles Ukulele - One of the most dynamic Hudson Valley entertainers is now available at Mayfest to bring a fun and fantastic presentation to you and your event and venue. Great songs. Great music. Great FUN! Gia and her family live in the Hudson Valley. It’s ukulele like you’ve never heard it! It is bright and contemporary with current songs for her audience to join in with and expand the fun. People of all ages will enjoy and participate in Gia’s show.

Trivia Break - Popular DJ for any event with a little trivia break thrown in. Trivia Break is a team trivia game. We’re the toughest yet most fun trivia game you’ve ever played! You’ll get to mix your smarts, strategy and knowledge. Our trivia topics cover it all from Popular Culture to Movies to Music to Sports to TV, History and more!

AUTHORS, ARTS, & ENTERTAINMENT

7th 7eam - renowned Hudson Valley band performing on SATURDAY. 7he 7eam is a rap, rock, and pop band from New York. Formed in 2016 by Big Bad Baragon, 7he 7eam has made its mark mostly on the live circuit, having performed at a wide variety of events including college parties, fashion shows, and fundraisers. Influenced by artists such as The Beatles, Lil Wayne, Lupe Fiasco, and Big Daddy Kane, 7he 7eam features a unique blend of musical styles. Sporting matching outfits and instruments on stage, 7he 7eam branched out into fashion and sells their merchandise at shows and online.

Billy Barrett, Blacksmith - Blacksmith demoes, knifemaker and weapons fashioner. Interactive Educational Entertainment, bringing history to life through blacksmithing.

C.L. Schneider, Fantasy Book Author - For fans of Supernatural, Jessica Jones, and The Dresden Files... Meet Dahlia Nite: a shapeshifting creature-hunter from a parallel world ruled by dragons! Schneider's debut novel was The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price, the first book in her epic fantasy trilogy. All of her books are page-turning tales of prejudice, betrayal, secrets, and lies.

David Levine, Local History Book Author - The Hudson Valley: The First 250 Million Years chronicles the Valley’s rich and fascinating history and charms. Often funny, sometimes personal, always entertaining, this collection of essays offers a unique look at the Hudson Valley’s most important and interesting people, places, and events.

Draw with the Hollicks - We are Lauren & Michael Hollick, two artists and art educators in the Hudson Valley, New York Many things inspired us to design these casual sketching meetups. As we've been using our sketchbooks at our favorite places, dozens of people would come over to us to see what we are drawing, to ask questions, and to become inspired themselves. We started ripping pages out of our sketchbooks and passing out pencils and inviting interested artists of all ages to draw with us, even using electronic translators to converse in other languages! Proud to be part of the Walkway Over the Hudson events!

Drawn by Noel Carey - Local artist and crafter from Highland ~ Crafts, paintings, sculptures, all kinds of local handmade art. Follow me on Instagram.

Matthew Silverman - has been a professional writer and editor for over twenty years. He has authored, co-authored and edited numerous publications pertaining to Baseball, Football and sports in general. He has been a lifelong fan of Major League Baseball and the New York Mets in particular, which allows him to convey a genuine perspective of an avid fan while maintaining author objectivity. He lives in High Falls, NY.

Music for Humanity - More music means more connections and more connections means a better world for all of us. Music for Humanity’s mission is to spread more music throughout the world by “planting” music seeds. Locally we do that by presenting the monthly Music for Humanity Free Performance Night. Nationally and globally we do it by offering scholarships to young aspiring musicians who need financial help to continue their formal education, as a music major, at any accredited college or university in the United States. Those musicians become, in essence, ambassadors for Music for Humanity. Our current mission is offering music education scholarships. We raise money for our scholarships through Concerts, Free Performance Nights and Tax-Deductible Donations. Visit our booth for a great raffle!

Patricia Broun - Local artist extraordinaire - Her art can also be found in the Walkway gift shop. Local Hudson Valley landscapes and buildings.

Rose Gennaro Art - Rose is a plein air artist that captures the spirit and essence of a landscape or subject by incorporating natural light, color, and movement into their works. ~ a Hudson Valley-based artist who has a passion for painting the beautiful scenery of the Hudson Valley, skilled with the palette and techniques of the Hudson River School artists of the mid-19th century. This has evolved into a combination of that technique with my more impressionistic style. Original Artwork - Paintings in Oil, Prints (both Canvas and Paper) , Greeting Cards

Tiny Bubbles Ukulele - One of the most dynamic Hudson Valley entertainers is now available at Walktoberfest to bring a fun and fantastic presentation to you and your event and venue. Great songs. Great music. Great FUN! Gia and her family live in the Hudson Valley. It’s ukulele like you’ve never heard it! It is bright and contemporary with current songs for her audience to join in with and expand the fun. People of all ages will enjoy and participate in Gia’s show.

Trivia Break - Popular DJ for any event with a little trivia break thrown in. Trivia Break is a team trivia game. We’re the toughest yet most fun trivia game you’ve ever played! You’ll get to mix your smarts, strategy and knowledge. Our trivia topics cover it all from Popular Culture to Movies to Music to Sports to TV, History and more!

Woodstock Film Festival - SPONSOR - Supporter of the Walkway - visit our booth for merchandise - shirts, posters, hats, coasters. Established in 2000, the Woodstock Film Festival (WFF) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that nurtures and supports emerging and established filmmakers, sharing their creative voices through an annual festival and year-round programming to promote culture, diversity, community, educational opportunities and economic growth. WFF provides innovative mentoring and inspired educational programs benefitting filmmakers, students and diverse audiences, while serving as a powerful cultural and economic engine for New York’s Hudson Valley and beyond. Such efforts have consistently resulted in the festival being hailed as one of the top regional film festivals worldwide.

CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES - BY THE HIGHLAND GATE

Brickhouse Resellers- is one of the largest building brick toy stores the Hudson Valley. Our brick storefront in Highland, New York offers hundreds of pounds of LEGO® pieces to pick through, new, used & discontinued sets and unique LEGO® Minifigures. come visit us at the Children's zone of Walktoberfest and experience our fun building table for all ages alike.

Crazy Over ART on Tour- is a mobile art van that provides a creative environment to encourage and teach art to local communities with limited access to the arts. We aim to promote self-awareness, imagination, hands-on and visual experiences and to expand opportunities within the public. Stop by and enjoy our children's craft for the weekend. Be inspired. Be Creative. selections include: handmade jewelry, tie dyed shirts, and digital art.

Guardian Self Storage - SPONSOR - Reliable, friendly, convenient and affordable. Welcome to Guardian Self Storage, the leading storage solution for homeowners, renters, students and businesses in the Hudson Valley. With 14 convenient locations throughout Dutchess, Orange and Ulster counties, we’ve got the space you need. A big supporter of the Walkway's programs - stop by their booth and say hi - and have some giveaways and crafts for your kids.

Heavenly Body Art - Dazzling handcrafted artistic designs to adorn your mortal parts with immortal arts. Sit down and have Dyani create some magic on your face and body to make Walktoberfest even more spectacular. Henna creations and face painting is a must!

Hudson River Sloop Clearwater - For over 50 years, Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. has been at the forefront of the environmental movement as champion of the Hudson River, working to pass landmark legislation like the Clean Water Act, and providing innovative educational programs, environmental advocacy, and musical celebrations to inspire, educate, and activate millions of people.

Madeline's Dance Academy - We provide opportunities to make positive differences in the lives of our students. Our students have been accepted into fine accredited dance programs, received numerous awards and scholarships and have appeared on world-class stages, in commercials and on film. The art of dance, tumbling, and performance is a great learning adventure and can become the stepping stones to help your child achieve his or her life’s goals no matter what they may be!

Madeline’s Dance Center will be doing dance performance for Walktoberfest during the weekend!

Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum- Vision: a community in which each and every child develops curiosity, confidence and self-worth. We welcome our neighbor to Walktoberfest. Visit us by the Highland Gate of the Walkway - we are bringing lots of free activities for your kids of all ages. With exhibits that focus on early literacy, art, early STEM, health and the local community, the Museum welcomes 80,000 visitors each year and provides an educationally rich environment through which children have the opportunity to develop foundational skills, to engage in purposeful play, and to develop interpersonal connections. MHDM provides early learners impactful and nurturing programs and spaces that help foster imagination, creativity, socialization skills and the ability to understand the world around them..

New Paltz Karate Academy/Traditional Okinawan Karate - Martial arts that benefit growing children in many real-world scenarios. Our instructors will work with your learner to help develop coordination, physical fitness and mental strength. We are offering 2-week trials of classes at our Karate School in New Paltz. We are also offering promotional giveaways and kid's games.

New York Life - Some pretty important people count on you. Life insurance can give you the peace of mind that comes from knowing that they'll have what they need, even if you're not here to give it to them. Visit their booth for a great rafflem free child ID, brochures, and financial materials.

Parrots for Peace - pose for pictures with Merlin and his family of peace Parrots. Parrots for Peace, an educational program, put on by the Parrots for Peace and Gloria Waslyn, (their steward), leave an indelible memory of fun through a first-hand experience meeting and engaging with the avian missionaries for Peace, Sustainability, Green issues, Recycling, Alternative Energy, Compassionate Communications and respect for all life forms

Starlight Studios - SPONSOR - meet your favorite princess throughout the weekend - princess items available - sponsored by The Snooki Shop. LAUNCHING this weekend the Starlight Studios - Super Heroes. Also, meet Thor, Captain America, Dark Panther, Spiderman, Ironman and so much more.

Two by Two Animal Haven - a premiere, traveling animal program whose purpose is to educate the public about animals, their welfare, and conservation. our programs foster kindness and empathy for all living things. conservation through education, let's make a difference.

Wayward Ranch Animal Sanctuary - was founded by three friends who, after working for other rescues for a long time, realized there was something missing from the average rescue model. No animal is perfect, and in the typical shelter system any behavioral concerns an animal had coming in are just exacerbated the longer they are kenneled or caged waiting for a home. Wayward is committed to a different type of rescue experience. We are a unique combination of adoption and sanctuary facility, taking the pressure of euthanasia away from animals who may not be generically adoptable. We also help our animals thrive, rather than deteriorate, as they wait for forever homes using a combination of enrichment and training techniques. Stop by their booth and meet some of their furry friends.

WMC Health - SPONSOR - from prevention to treatment, the physicians, health care staff, and volunteers are here to serve you and your family! Hudson Valley Renegade's Rascal the Raccoon will be onsite all weekend to meet your loved ones and pose for pictures.

World Peace Sanctuary - Walktoberfest is so lucky to have an official Peace Pole from the World Peace Sanctuary onsite. The power of the Message, May Peace Prevail On Earth, lies in its capacity to bring people of various cultures, faith traditions and political ideals together as one united global heart and mind. The May Peace Prevail On Earth movement is a grassroots global movement to inspire, and re-awaken the inherent consciousness of love, peace and harmony which exists in everyone of us. It is a movement to bring inner peace of mind and to foster peace in the world at large.

YMCA - Nurturing youth's potential and care of community. We believe all kids have potential and should have the opportunity to discover who they are, express themselves, and be nurtured in all their possibility. The YMCA is continuing their community mission and bring their bike program to the Walkway - come check out our booth. The YMCA Kingston and Ulster County is a private not-for-profit, community-based organization providing social, health, physical education and recreation services to the residents of Ulster County. YMCA programs includes school-age child care, health enhancement / fitness classes, summer camps, swim lessons for all ages, special scholarship programs for low-income youth and families & physical rehabilitation programs. The YMCA serves all groups from infants to seniors.

This is a rain or shine event.

$5 General Admission

PURCHASE TICKETS

Date: Saturday, October 21 & Sunday, October 22 |  12-5 p.m.

Location: Walkway Over the Hudson & Hudson Valley Rail Trail, Haviland Road, Highland, NY 12528

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