Please note that Thurman town hall and Veterans’ Memorial Field are located at 311 Athol Road, Athol, NY 12810. The town hall is wheelchair accessible, as is the field. While bus groups are welcomed at most of our events, it is strongly advised that organizers prearrange. Guests should bring chairs or blankets to Veterans’ Memorial Field. All telephone numbers are in the 518 area code unless noted otherwise. See additional notes at bottom of list, please.

Monday Night Concert Schedule   Saturday Night Movie Schedule

Friday - July 30^th –  Sunday, August 1^st ~ Fiction Among Friends Adirondack Mountain Writers’ Retreat, Camp Dippikill, 656 Dippikill Rd., Thurman. www.FictionAmongFriends.com, 518-623-9305. Irene Sherlock guides ten writers toward publication with workshops, readings, consultations. Remote but accessible setting. Commute/live in. Register early.

Tuesday, August 3^rd  ~ “Every Switch, Every Siding, Every Station: A Historical Geography of the D&H Adirondack Branch,” Thurman town hall 311 Athol Rd., Athol. 7 p.m. Free. www.Thurman-NY.com or 518-623-9305. an illustrated program and booksigning by Michael Kudish author of Railroads of the Adirondacks: A History. Hosted by John Thurman Historical Society. Wheelchair Accessible

Wednesday, August 4^th ~ Thurman Station Farmers’ Market Booksigning with Michael Kudish, 3-5 p.m. 815 NYS route 418, Thurman. 3 – 6 p.m. Free. 518-623-9718, Farmers Market Info... Author of Railroads of the Adirondacks: A History, and Where Did the Tracks Go: Following Railroad Grades in the Adirondacks. Vegetables, eggs, baked goods, maple products, handmade Adirondack items.

Wednesday, September 1^st ~ Back to School Blast at Thurman Station Farmers’ Market, 815 NYS route 418, Thurman. 3 – 6 p.m. Free. 518-623-9718, Free. 518-623-9718, Farmers Market Info... Prizes, special activities. Vegetables, eggs, baked goods, maple products, handmade Adirondack items.

Tuesday, September 7^th ~ “Ask the Authors About the New History of Warren County” authors Martha Strodel and others from Warren County Historical Society. Thurman town hall. 7 p.m. Free. info@Thurman-NY.com or 518-623-9305. John Thurman Historical Society hosts. Booksigning, refreshments.

Saturday, September 11^th ~ 14^th Annual Fiddlers’ Jamboree, Thurman town hall, Veterans’ Memorial Field, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. $10. Schedule at Fiddler's Jamboree Info... 518-623-9961. Fire Company breakfast. Bluegrass and fiddle music all day; open mic, dancing, food, field picking. Bring a chair. Rain/shine. Hosted by John Thurman Historical Society.

Sunday, September 12^th ~ 14^th Annual Fiddlers’ Jamboree. Veterans’ Memorial Field, noon- 8 p.m. Donation.  info@Thurman-NY.com or 518-623-9961. Bring chair for old-fashioned gospel music all afternoon to early evening, and Singspiration singalong, rain/shine. Hosted by John Thurman Historical Society.

Saturday, September  18^th ~ Tour Thurman: A Guided Jaunt into Homes and History. Thurman town hall, 11:45 a.m.- 4 p.m. $13-$20.  www.Thurman-NY.com or 518-623-2505. Narrated tour by bus ($13); luncheon ($7). In-depth visits at four sites. Pre-register. John Thurman Historical Society.

Saturday, September 18th ~ S.A.F.E. ATV Poker Run.   270 Buyce Cross Rd., Thurman. 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Admission - TBA.  Contact Bob Towne, 518-792-9472  or towneeeee@roadrunner.com   The Southern Adirondack Four-Wheeling Enthusiasts (S.A.F.E.) invites those ATV riders 18 and above to bring their own insured/registered ATV for this outdoor adventure.  

Tuesday, October 5^th ~ Veterans’ Appreciation Night, “A Salute to Veterans of all Wars,” presented by Don Fangboner. Thurman town hall, 311 Athol Rd., Athol, 5:30 p.m. Free. www.Thurman-NY.com or 518-623-2007. Dinner and program, sharing of memories; memorabilia displayed. The John Thurman Historical Society. Wheelchair Accessible.

October 9^th ~ Nettle Meadow Goat Farm Open House, 484 S. Johnsburg Rd., Thurman. Saturday only, noon – 4 p.m. Free. 518-623-9718, www.nettlemeadow.com.  Tour the historic farm, visit animals, sample goat cheese delicacies and shop for gourmet cheeses; special activities.

October 9^th – 10^th ~  Thurman Fall Farm Tour, all over Athol/Thurman 10:00 a.m. - 4 p.m., free; 518-623-9718, Fall Farm Tour Info... Visit farms all over Thurman. See farm animals, visit sugar houses, sugar bush, tour a tree farm, and enjoy demonstrations and special activities at the sites. 9 a.m. Pancake breakfast at Valley Road Maple Farm. Free locator maps in area and online, family fun. 

October 13^th ~ A “Spooktacular” Thurman Station Farmers’ Market, 815 NYS route 418, Thurman. 3 – 6 p.m. Free. 518-623-9718, Farmers Market Info...  Prizes, special Halloween activities. Vegetables, eggs, baked goods, maple products, handmade Adirondack items. Last market of the season.

Saturday, October 23^rd ~ Thurman Youth Halloween Party. Town Hall, 311 Athol Rd, Athol. 1 – 3 p.m. Free.  www.Thurman-NY.com or 518-623- 9961. Costume competition, games and food. Community contributions of treats welcomed. Parents please accompany children.

Saturday, November 27^th ~ Country Christmas Bazaar, Town Hall, 9 a.m.– 3 p.m. Free.  www.Thurman-NY.com or 518-623- 9961. An amazing array of hand‑crafted items made by local artisans. Door prizes. Food available. Sale benefits Christmas Basket Fund.

Saturday, December 11^th ~Thurman Youth Christmas Party & Community Tree Trimming.  Thurman Town Hall, 1 – 3 p.m., kids; 3 – 5 p.m., community. Free.  www.Thurman-NY.com or 518-623- 9961.  Visit from  Santa, gifts, refreshments, ages infant to 12 with parents,  followed by tree-trimming and sing-along for all ages.

Come find us!

To attend events at Thurman Town Hall or Veterans’ Memorial Field: from Northway exit 23 (Warrensburg), proceed north on Rt. 9, left on Rt. 418, over and along and back over the river for 3.5 miles to Athol Road on the right. Take Athol Road to Thurman Town Hall (311 Athol Road) and Veterans’ Memorial Field. From The Glen, leave NYS Route 28 at The Glen Lodge & Market, following Glen-Athol Road about 6 miles to the second stop sign. Turn left (Athol Road) and find Town Hall and Veterans’ Memorial Field on your right in less than half a mile.

Where to stay...

Come stay in Thurman, be it at a cozy B&B or a scenic campground. Review your options in the Thurman business directory.

Please confirm...

Event information may change. For updated information, please use the information email address or phone number.

THURMAN EVENTS are published online using Warren County Occupancy Tax funds. This list of events is sent to area motels, Warren Country Tourism, and numerous publications, as well as the town web site. It is compiled by Perky Granger. To correct an event or add one, email us Info@thurman-ny.com.