Labor Day weekend will bring live music, art, outdoor activities, and community gatherings to the Catskills, offering residents and visitors several ways to mark the unofficial end of summer.
Observed on the first Monday in September, Labor Day honors the contributions of American workers. The holiday grew out of the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894. This year, it falls on Sept. 7. Here are some events planned for the holiday weekend across The Overlook’s coverage area and nearby communities.
Shandaken
- Music in the Meadow: Lali & The Pops – Sept. 5, 1pm-4pm, Shandaken Inn
- Music in the Meadow: Lex Grey – Sept. 6, 1pm-4pm, Shandaken Inn
Olive
- Book it for the Olive Free Library 5K – Sept. 5, Ashokan Reservoir Promenade
- Olive Day – Car Show Day – Memorial Run – Sept. 12, Davis Park
Woodstock
- Woody Guthrie Labor Day Tribute: “Talkin’ Hard Work” – Sept 6, 7pm-10pm, Colony Woodstock
- Woodstock-New Paltz Art & Crafts Fair – Sept 5-7, 10am-5:30pm, Ulster County Fairgrounds
Saugerties
- Free Sunset Concert, Saugerties Chamber of Commerce – Sept 4, 6:30pm, Dutch Barn at Kiersted House
- Adoption Event, Saugerties Animal Shelter at Sawyer Ice Cream – Sept 5, 11am-2pm
Hurley
- No events, but Hurley Heritage Society Museum will be open on Sept. 7.
Hunter
- Author talk with journalist Marguerite Holloway, discussing her new book, “Talk to the Trees.” Sept 6, 5 pm, Mountain Top Arboretum
Windham
- Pottery Festival at Sugar Maples in Maplecrest, Sept. 5-6
- Windham Chamber of Commerce hosts a concert at CD Lane Park in Maplecrest, 6 pm, Sept. 4. Benefiting Windham’s VFW Post 1545. Performance by Americana band The Luster Kings.
