March Happenings around Cambridge, NY March Happenings around Cambridge, NY

We enter into the spring the most delicious way possible with natures own liquid gold - Pure NY Maple Syrup and the Upper Hudson Maple Producers Open House weekends. This self-guided tour is free and open to the public.

While you're traveling through the area you will notice the farmers preparing their fields for crops - reminding us that our Farmers' Markets, U-Picks and roadside stands will be opening soon.

Spring is also a great time to explore our open spaces - try a trail on the quiet side of Lake George; cast a line on the legendary Batten Kill or Mettowee rivers. Our performing arts centers and historic sites are putting together an amazing variety of entertainment options - don't miss Music From Salem or the Footlighters performances in March.

Whether you're a local or a visitor, take the time to step outside and experience beautiful Washington County.

March Happenings Calendar:

Tour of the Battenkill Kick-off Events: Browns Brewery - Troy, NY is producing a signature Amber Ale for the Tour of the Battenkill.

March 17, 2010 - 6 pm: Come the Cambridge Hotel on St. Patty's Day wear green and give it a taste.

March 19, 2010 - 6.30 pm: One One One will launch the Beer on Friday evening, Step Up Stairs @ 111 and take in local artist Leslie Peck's beautiful art - sign up to marshal for the tour, have dinner and cheer the largest cycling race in WORLD - right here in Southern Washington County NY.

March 21, 2010 - Spring Preview Ride: For information about all the upcoming rides visit www.tourofthebattenill.com

Maple Sugar Weekends - March 21-22 & 27-28 10am - 4pm each day

March madness has an entirely different meaning in Washington County. For the Maple Producers in Washington County the cool nights and warm day's produce "liquid gold" maple sap and from this sap comes pure maple syrup and a variety of other delicious products. Follow the trail from Cambridge, NY and indulge in a pancake feast at Mapleland Farm, Dry Brook Sugar House (both in Salem), Rathbuns in Granville or Pompancuk in Cambridge. You can tour the Sugar Shacks, see the trees being tapped, sample the rich taste of pure New York maple syrup, and enjoy a pancake breakfast, all while touring beautiful Washington County. Consider coming for the weekend and staying in one of the regions Inn's, Hotels or Bed and Breakfasts. A great weekend with the kids!! Or not!


Just north of Cambridge, NY, the Battenkill Valley Creamery is the only fluid milk producer in Washington, Warren and Saratoga County - this means the milk in their bottles comes from their cows.

The Creamery has partnered with the Tour of the Battenkill to produce a specially-designed race-label quart commemorative bottle of chocolate milk. A recent study, published in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, shows that chocolate milk may be as good - or better - than sports drinks at helping athletes recover from strenuous exercise.

If you have not yet sampled Battenkill Creamery's chocolate milk, you are in for a treat.


Music From Salem - Saturday March 27th at 4pm

Music from Salem invites you to a Viennese Kaffeehaus at the Rice Mansion, Cambridge, NY.

Enjoy Viennese torten, kaffeeschokolade, coffee, tea - and chamber music! Music from Salem artistic directors, colleagues, and graduate students from U-Mass Amherst and The Boston Conservatory will sight-read Mozart quartets and other goodies in this cozy, casual mini-fundraiser. You can even bring your own sheet music from the classical period (for up to 6 strings) for us to play. Guaranteed to fend off end-of-winter chill and damp! $25 donation. For reservations call MfS: 518.232.2347

Concert at Hubbard Hall, Sunday March 28th, 2pm
Concert Admission: Pay what you can, so everyone can attend! (Suggested amount: $20)

An extravaganza featuring Music from Salem artistic directors, students and colleagues. For reservations call Hubbard Hall: 518.677.2495 www.hubbardhall.org for more info on Music from Salem events visit: www.musicfromsalem.org



Historic Salem Courthouse - March 26 & 27 @ 7 pm; 28 @ 2 pm Steel Magnolias:

the Footlighters are staging a production of Robert Harling's poignant play about the bonds of friendship - Steel Magnolias, at the Courthouse Community Center in Salem. Tickets are available at the Courthouse and may be reserved by calling 518-854-7053. www.salemcourthouse.org



We look forward to Welcoming you to Washington County www.washingtonnycounty.com

The Cambridge Buzz appreciates Washington County Tourism and the Towns and Villages of the Battenkill Valley (TVOVB) for helping us keep you informed about events in and around Cambridge, NY and Southern Washington County. This service is due in part from a grant awarded by the Arts and Business Council of New York.
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