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Thurman Events 2010
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
Saturday, March 13th
~ Annual Maple Sugar Party. Town Hall. 4 p.m.
– till all are served. $10 adults, $5 for kids 6-11. 5
and under free. 518-623-2909,
Maple Weekends Info...
. Entertainment by local musicians and an all-you-can
eat buffet with old-fashioned jackwax, all to benefit
the American Cancer Society. Residents who can
contribute covered dishes are asked to call Helen at the
above number. Saturday, Sunday, March 13th
– 14th ~ Thurman Maple Weekend.
All over Athol/Thurman. Pancake breakfast, 9 a.m. at
Valley Road Maple Farm. Tours 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free,
except breakfasts & purchases. Follow signs: tours of
sugarhouses and sugarbushes. Demos: tapping, boiling;
browsing, sampling, family fun 518-623-9718,
Maple Weekends Info.....
Maps in area and online.
Saturday, Sunday, March 20th
– 21st ~ New York State Maple
Weekend. All over Athol/Thurman. Pancake
breakfast, 9 a.m. at Valley Road Maple Farm. Tours 10
a.m. – 4 p.m. Free, except breakfasts & purchases.
Follow signs: tours of sugarhouses and sugarbushes.
Demos: tapping, boiling; browsing, sampling, family fun
518-623-9718,
Maple Weekends Info.....
Maps in area and online.
Saturday, Sunday, March
27th – 28th ~ New
York State Maple Weekend. All over
Athol/Thurman. Pancake breakfast, 9 a.m. at Valley Road
Maple Farm. Tours 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free, except
breakfasts & purchases. Follow signs: tours of
sugarhouses and sugarbushes. Demos: tapping, boiling;
browsing, sampling, family fun 518-623-9718,
Maple Weekends Info.....
Maps in area and online.
Saturday, April 3rd ~
Thurman Easter Party -
Egg Hunt.Thurman town hall, 1 – 3 p.m. Free. 518-623-9961,
www.Thurman-NY.com.
Children color eggs and make bags to collect
treat-filled eggs. Parents please accompany children.
Tuesday, April 6th ~
“Artists of the North Woods,” Thurman town hall,
7 p.m. Free.
www.Thurman-NY.com or
518-494-3215.Back by popular demand, storyteller
Milda Burns tells about Adirondack connections of Edward
Buyck (whose portrait of FDR hangs at Hyde Park) and
Winslow Homer, Refreshments. Hosted by John Thurman
Historical Society hosts.
Tuesday, May 4th ~
“Tales from Thurman – This ‘n’ That,” Thurman
town hall, 7 p.m. Free.
www.Thurman-NY.com or
518-623-9305. David C. Newkirk entertains with
his humorous tales of bygone days in this mountain town.
Refreshments. Hosted by John Thurman Historical Society.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, May 14th,
15th and 16th - Thurman Townwide
Sale, all over Thurman. 9 a.m. till the sellers
drop. Free. 518- 623-2580 or
Garage Sale Info...
. Detailed map packets available at sales nearest edges
of town and online will guide you to old-fashioned yard
sales and friendly people, rain/shine. Tuesday, June 1st ~ “The
American Series Born Grave-Side in Warren County,” Thurman town hall, 7 p.m. Free.
www.gloriawaldronhukle.com
or 518-623-9305. Historical
novelist Gloria Waldron Hukle tells how research led her
to Adirondack ancestors. Booksigning, refreshments. Hosted by John Thurman Historical Society hosts.
Wednesday, June 2nd ~
Season Opening Celebration of Thurman Station Farmers’
Market, 815 NYS route 418. 3 – 6 p.m. Free
admission. 518-623-9718,
Farmers Market Info....
Live entertainment by “Steph’s Ride.” Special
activities, prizes. Vegetables, eggs, baked goods, maple
products, handmade Adirondack items. Market continues
every Wednesday through October 13th. Other
special events at the market (as noted below).
Saturday, June 5th ~
Historic Gravestone Repair Workshop – sponsored by
Cemetery Committee, begins at town hall, 9 a.m., moves
to Pendell Hollow Cemetery. A participation fee will be
charged (TBA). Call Evie Wood, 623-2505, to register or
ask questions.
Wednesday, June 9th ~
Thurman Station Farmers’ Market Welcomes Americade –
815 NYS route 418. 3 – 6 p.m. Free admission.
518-623-9718,
Farmers Market Info....
Live entertainment. Special activities, prizes.
Vegetables, eggs, baked goods, maple products, handmade
Adirondack items.
Saturday, July 3rd ~
Movies on the Hill, family films shown under the
pavilion at Veterans’ Memorial Field, rain or shine, at
7 p.m., begin this week. Free. 518-623-9649,
Movies on the Hill Info...
. Bring a chair or blanket. Enjoy a picnic on the lawn
during the movie. Food available, playground adjacent.
Movie schedule to be posted here by summertime. Monday, July 5th ~
Concerts in the Park, free concerts by area artist
presented under the pavilion at Veterans’ Memorial
Field, rain or shine, at 7 p.m., begin this week.
518-623-9649. Smokey Greene kicks off the series,
and a FIREWORKS display follows this first
concert, at about 9 p.m. Don’t miss it. Concerts
continue every Monday through
July and August, 7 p.m. Bring a
blanket or chair. See complete concert listing on this
site. Tuesday, July 6th ~ “Around
Warrensburg: An
Illustrated Talk,” Thurman town hall. 7 p.m.
Free. 623-9305. program
and booksigning by author John T. Hastings. By
John Thurman Historical Society. Wednesday, July 7th ~
Heritage Day at Thurman Station Farmers’ Market –
815 NYS route 418, Thurman. 3 – 6 p.m. Free admission.
518-623-9718,
Farmers Market Info....
Heritage arts demonstrations, traditional music. Special
activities, prizes. Vegetables, eggs, baked goods, maple
products, handmade Adirondack items.
Wednesday, July 14th
~ Christmas at Thurman Station Farmers’ Market, 815
NYS route 418, Thurman. 3 – 6 p.m. Free. 518-623-9718,
Farmers Market Info....
Prizes, Santa and his elf on hand to greet kids of all
ages. Gift basket specials. Vegetables, eggs, baked
goods, maple products, handmade Adirondack items. Friday - July 30th –
Sunday, August 1st ~ 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 3rd
~ “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 4th
~ 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 1st
~ 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 7th
~ “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 11th
~ 14th 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 12th
~ 14th 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 18th
~ 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 5th ~ 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 9th ~ 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 9th – 10th
~ 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 13th ~ 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 23rd ~ 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 27th
~ 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 11th ~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. |
