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Autumn in Austerlitz 2010


The Autumn in Austerlitz Festival is held on the Sunday before Columbus Day.  This years Festival is scheduled for Sunday October 10th, 2010 from 11am - 4pm.  Rain or Shine

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Blueberry Festival 2010

The Blueberry Festival is always held the last Sunday in July - this year the Festival will be held Sunday, July 25, 2010 on the grounds of Old Austerlitz from 9am-4pm.

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

Want to see what you missed at last years Blueberry Festival?
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FESTIVAL ADMISSION

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 and a blueberry pancake breakfast. (please note that there is an additional charge for both adults and children).

Blueberry Pancake Breakfast - 9am until 11:30am

(additional charge separate from admission)
Adults $6.00
Children under 12 $3.00


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.

2010 Artisans and Craftspeople as of July 18th, 2010
We are currently not accepting any other vendors for this year.  We are full.  Thank you for your interest

See some of the products the our Artisans and Craftspeople create
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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

2010 Antique & Art Exhibitors as of July 18th
We are currently not accepting any other vendors for this year.  We are full.  Thank you for your interest
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

2010 Vendors as of July 18th
We are currently not accepting any other vendors for this year.  We are full.  Thank you for your interest
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

2010 Entertainment as of July 18th


View our printable entertainment schedule by clicking HERE


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

Non-Profit Displays as of July 18th
Northern Columbia County Rotary - Shelter Box
Chatham Village Historical Society

Our Blueberry Placemat Advertisers as of July 18th
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

A special thank you to this years Underwriters and Sponsors that help make this event possible.  Their generosity is greatly appreciated.
2010 Underwriters and Sponsors as of July 18th, 2010
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

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