ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY - COMMUNITY EVENTS

Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty is proud to continue its seasonal tradition of compiling community events and celebrations throughout Westchester and the Hudson Valley, including this year's collection of summer events. If you would like to suggest events for inclusion in the fall or winter guides, please email your event and contact information to: catherine.cosme@randrealty.com

ROCKLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY EVENTS

Congers, September thru November 8, 10-4 PM -Farmstand. Pick your own apples and pumpkins at Dr. Davies Farm on Route 304. Hay rides. Farm market and picnic fields are also available. (845) 268-7020.

Nyack, On-going thru November 25, 8:30-2 p.m. - Thursdays -Farmers' Market will be back for its 8th big season at Main&Ceder Streets. Locally grown fruits, veggies, flowers, herbs, specialty food items plus special events & more. (845) 353-222

Spring Valley, On-going thru November 8, 8-5p.m. - Wednesdays -Village of Spring Valley Farmer's Market - Shop for farm fresh foods, grown and produced locally in the Hudson River Valley; Rain or shine; Free; Route 45&Church Street, Spring Valley; Parking lot below Post Office. (914) 923-4837. www.rockland.org

Stony Point, September thru November 1, Wed-Sat 10-4:30 PM, Sun 12-4:30 PM

Battlefield State Historic Site&Stony Point Lighthouse offer military and lighthouse exhibits in the museum, self guided outdoor sign walking tour of the battlefield, musket and cannon firing, camp-life and cooking demonstrations on weekends by staff members in period dress. Admission $5. (845) 786-2521.

Suffern, September 5, 6 - The Suffern Music and Arts Festival will be a 2-day event. Musicians will play in 6 stages throughout town including at the Lafayette Theater. There will be an Arts Walk curetted by Spencer Tunick as well as local and African Arts. www.suffernmusicandartsfestival.com , www.smaf2009.com

Piermont, On-going thru December 16, 11-3p.m. - Sundays -Village of Piermont Farmer's Market. Shop for farm fresh foods, grown and produced locally in the Hudson River Valley; rain or shine; free. Fruits and vegetables, wines, fresh cut flowers, breads and pastries and salsas. M&T Bank lot, Ash Street and Piermont Avenue, Piermont. (914) 923-4837. www.rockland.org

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