Events in 2022
Weekends in May and June: Fairy House Hunt
Search the nooks and crannies of the Locust Grove grounds to find 30 hidden fairy houses on an enchanted walk. Check out some old favorites, as well as houses created new this year! We'll supply a map and instructions, you should bring your imagination (costumes and fairy wings encouraged). Kids under 4 are free, tickets required for everyone else. Make sure to purchase tickets in advance! 10am - 3pm, $10/person
Thanks to our sponsors: Buff City Soap, Accuprint & Accutax
Wednesday June 1: Garden Gathering - Peonies
It’s peony time! Learn the history of herbaceous perennial peonies! These deer resistant perennials have been blooming at Locust Grove for over 100 years. Perhaps you have some in your garden, too? Learn how to care for them and the conditions needed for growing them, and trouble-shoot peony problems. Learn tricks for making long lasting beautiful arrangements with peonies. We will provide the tools. Wear comfortable gardening gear and BYO gloves, water, snacks, and your own vase to create your own arrangement to take home. 5:30-7PM. $50/person, Limited to 10 participants.
845-454-4500 for tickets, rain date Wednesday June 8th.
Thursday June 9: Sunset Sensations Wine and Food Event
Come to Locust Grove and enjoy a magnificent Hudson River Sunset while sipping fine wines paired with culinary creations! Hors d’oeuvres are inspired by heirloom vegetables from the Estate kitchen gardens. Visitors are also treated to cooking demonstrations by our featured chef, Christina Pierantozzi of Sabatozzi's Fine Catering, expert wine pairing presentations, and garden tours with Claire Davis, Director of Horticulture. $30/person, 5:30-7:30pm . 845-454-4500 for tickets, or click here to purchase tickets on-line.
Thanks to our sponsors: Hudson Valley Food and Wine Fest and Hudson Valley Credit Union
June 25 and 26: Great Estates Landscape and Garden Weekend
Enjoy a Spring Garden Spotlight with Director of Horticulture Claire Davis on Saturday June 25th at 10:30am. You'll learn more about the heirloom flower and kitchen gardens, with a focus on what's currently in bloom!
On Sunday June 26th at 10:30am join Director Ken Snodgrass for a Guided Walk on our historic carriage roads. You'll have a chance to learn more about the three historic estates that were united to form today's Locust Grove, and view rarely-seen historic photos! Wear sturdy shoes and be prepared for a walk of about a mile.
Each tour is $15, Patron Level members and above are free! Book tours by calling 845.454.4500 between 10am and 5pm.
Sunday July 10: Antique Car Show
Locust Grove's shady grounds will once again host more than 500 antique and classic cars! Enjoy vehicles from near and far, stationed throughout the elegant gardens. Prizes available in multiple categories, judged by the Hudson Valley Auto Enthusiasts. Breakfast and lunch available in the museum pavilion, along with music throughout the day. $10/person, kids under 4 are free. Cash only at the door. Arrive by 2pm for the best viewing
Link to car registration form here!
Thursday July 14: Sunset Sensations Wine and Food Event
Come to Locust Grove and enjoy a magnificent Hudson River Sunset while sipping fine wines paired with culinary creations! Hors d’oeuvres are inspired by heirloom vegetables from the Estate kitchen gardens. Visitors are also treated to cooking demonstrations by our featured chef, Mike Polasek of Simply Gourmet Events, expert wine pairing presentations, and garden tours with Claire Davis, Director of Horticulture. $30/person, 5:30-7:30pm. 845-454-4500 for tickets, or click here to purchase tickets on-line.
Thanks to our sponsors: Hudson Valley Food and Wine Fest and Hudson Valley Credit Union
Sunday July 24: Belongalong Musical Experience
Belongalong with inventor, composer, writer, director and 30 year Blue Man Group composer and performer Christopher Bowen on a one of a kind, multi -sensory, conversational, music and sound journey. “Play” the Belongalong instruments, wooden resonating boxes like blank canvases of sound, specially designed to give voice when held close to the participants’ bodies. Invisibly connected, completely mobile resonators enable participants to engage in guided collaborative expression and communication with each other and the environment. Performance will be in the garden if the weather is fair, and indoors if it rains. 1pm - 3pm. $20/person. 845-454-4500 for tickets.
Thursday August 11: Sunset Sensations Wine and Food Event
Come to Locust Grove and enjoy a magnificent Hudson River Sunset while sipping fine wines paired with culinary creations! Hors d’oeuvres are inspired by heirloom vegetables from the Estate kitchen gardens. Visitors are also treated to cooking demonstrations by our featured caterer, Flores Food Group, expert wine pairing presentations, and garden tours with Claire Davis, Director of Horticulture. $30/person, 5:30-7:30pm. 845-454-4500 for tickets, or click here to purchase tickets on-line.
Thanks to our sponsors: Hudson Valley Food and Wine Fest and Hudson Valley Credit Union
Wednesday August 24: Garden Gathering - Kitchen Garden
Join Director of Horticulture Claire Davis and explore Locust Grove's historic kitchen garden. Learn more about the heirloom varieties we grow, organic gardening techniques, and sample a few of our tomato and pepper varieties (depending on what is in season!). $25/person, limit 20 participants. 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM, 845-454-4500 for tickets. Rain date Wednesday August 31
Thursday September 8: Sunset Sensations Wine and Food Event
Come to Locust Grove and enjoy a magnificent Hudson River Sunset while sipping fine wines paired with culinary creations! Hors d’oeuvres are inspired by heirloom vegetables from the Estate kitchen gardens. Visitors are also treated to cooking demonstrations by our featured chef, Ed Kowalski from Lolas Cafe and Catering, expert wine pairing presentations, and garden tours with Claire Davis, Director of Horticulture. $30/person, 5:30-7:30pm. 845-454-4500 for tickets, or click here to purchase tickets on-line.
Thanks to our sponsors: Hudson Valley Food and Wine Fest and Hudson Valley Credit Union
Wednesday September 14: Garden Gathering - Dahlias
Demystify the tale of the tuber and learn tips and tricks to grow these spectacular late season annual bloomers. You will learn the conditions needed for growing them, tips for disease management, troubleshooting problems and tuber removal and winter storage procedures. Then harvest and arrange some stunning blooms and arrange them with other late summer bloomers. We will provide the tools. Wear comfortable garden gear and bring your own water, snacks, and your own vase for an arrangement you can take home. 5:30 - 7pm, $50/person, limited to 10 participants.
Rain date Wednesday September 21, 845-454-4500 for tickets.
September 24 and 25: Great Estates Landscape and Garden Weekend
Enjoy a Fall Frolic Tour with Director of Horticulture Claire Davis on Saturday September 24th at 10:30am. You'll learn more about the heirloom flower and kitchen gardens, with a focus on dahlias and asters, and how we choose what to plant each year.
On Sunday September 25th at 10:30am join Director Ken Snodgrass for a Guided Walk on our historic carriage roads. You'll have a chance to learn more about the three historic estates that were united to form today's Locust Grove, and view rarely-seen historic photos! Wear sturdy shoes and be prepared for a walk of about a mile.
Each tour is $15, Patron Level members and above are free! Book tours by calling 845.454.4500 between 10am and 5pm.
Weekends in October: Harvest Scavenger Hunt
Get in the mood for fall as you search the Locust Grove grounds to find two dozen embellished pumpkins on a kid-friendly walk. Enjoy some old favorites, as well as new pieces created this year! We'll supply a map and instructions, you should bring your imagination (costumes encouraged). Kids under 4 are free, tickets required for everyone else. Make sure to purchase tickets in advance! 10am - 3pm, $10/person
Thanks to our sponsor: Ulster Savings Bank
Thursday October 13: Sunset Sensations Wine and Food Event
Come to Locust Grove and enjoy a magnificent Hudson River Sunset while sipping fine wines paired with culinary creations! Hors d’oeuvres are inspired by heirloom vegetables from the Estate kitchen gardens. Visitors are also treated to cooking demonstrations by our featured chef, Mike Polasek of Simply Gourmet Events, expert wine pairing presentations, and garden tours with Claire Davis, Director of Horticulture. $30/person, 5:30-7:30pm. 845-454-4500 for tickets, or click here to purchase tickets on-line.
Thanks to our sponsors: Hudson Valley Food and Wine Fest and Hudson Valley Credit Union
Wednesday October 26: Garden Gathering - Fall trees
Have you ever wondered how old the trees are at Locust Grove? Why is a certain tree planted where it is? How we care for and replace trees? Enjoy a gentle autumn walk through the upper level of the estate and learn basic tree identification and how to use some apps on your phone to identify trees in many different places. Dress for the weather, wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring your own water and snacks.
4 PM – 5 PM, $15/person. Limited to 20 people. 845-454-4500 for tickets. Rain date Wednesday November 2nd
Thursday November 10: Sunset Sensations Wine and Food Event
Come to Locust Grove and enjoy a magnificent Hudson River Sunset while sipping fine wines paired with culinary creations! Hors d’oeuvres are inspired by heirloom vegetables from the Estate kitchen gardens. Visitors are also treated to cooking demonstrations by our featured chef, Agnes Devereaux of Agnes Devereaux Catering, expert wine pairing presentations, and garden tours with Claire Davis, Director of Horticulture. $30/person, 5:30-7:30pm. 845-454-4500 for tickets, or click here to purchase tickets on-line.
Thanks to our sponsors: Hudson Valley Food and Wine Fest and Hudson Valley Credit Union
Thanksgiving Weekend: Hudson Valley Artisan Marketplace
Get in the holiday spirit as you shop more than two dozen booth by local artists and artisans. Open 10am - 5pm each day, free and open to the public.
Click here for vendor information.
Thanksgiving Weekend: Holiday Mansion tours
Tour the historic mansion, updated with festive holiday decorations! Enjoy trees festooned with antique ornaments in the Drawing Room and Dining Room, along with special exhibits. Tours last about an hour, $15/person. First tour at 10:15, last tour at 3:15 each day.
Weekends in December: Holiday Mansion tours
Tour the historic mansion, updated with festive holiday decorations! Enjoy trees festooned with antique ornaments in the Drawing Room and Dining Room, along with special exhibits. Tours last about an hour, $15/person. First tour at 10:15, last tour at 3:15 each day.
Thursday December 1: Sunset Sensations Wine and Food Event
Come to Locust Grove and sip fine wines paired with culinary creations! Hors d’oeuvres are inspired by heirloom vegetables from the Estate kitchen gardens. Visitors are also treated to cooking demonstrations by our featured chef, Amy Tung of Valley Home Dining, expert wine pairing presentations, and tours of the historic mansion, decorated for the holidays. $35/person, 5:30-7:30pm. 845-454-4500 for tickets, or click here to purchase tickets on-line.
Thanks to our sponsors: Hudson Valley Food and Wine Fest and Hudson Valley Credit Union
Thursday December 8: Sunset Sensations Wine and Food Event
Come to Locust Grove and sip fine wines paired with culinary creations! Hors d’oeuvres are inspired by heirloom vegetables from the Estate kitchen gardens. Visitors are also treated to cooking demonstrations by our featured chef, Billy Turner from Spice Catering, expert wine pairing presentations, and a tour of the historic mansion, decorated for the holidays. $35/person, 5:30-7:30pm. 845-454-4500 for tickets, or click here to purchase tickets on-line.
Thanks to our sponsors: Hudson Valley Food and Wine Fest and Hudson Valley Credit Union
December 26-31: Holiday Mansion tours
Tour the historic mansion, updated with festive holiday decorations! Enjoy trees festooned with antique ornaments in the Drawing Room and Dining Room, along with special exhibits. Tours last about an hour, $15/person. First tour at 10:15, last tour at 3:15 each day.