Daily Freeman, August 8, 2017
Advance tickets for the 177th annual Columbia County Fair are now on sale throughout the region for the event scheduled from Aug. 30 through Sept. 4 at the county fairgrounds in Chatham.
Chatham Area News
Below you will find a collection of press articles about the Chatham area. Check back frequently for the latest news.
“Spamalot” ready to spread madness at Mac-Haydn Theatre
The Berkshire Eagle, August 8, 2017
The zany Tony Award-winning musical, “Spamalot,” begins a two-weekend run Thursday at the Mac-Haydn Theatre, 1925 NY Route 203.
Chatham businesses organize ‘Plastic Purge’
Hudson Valley 360, July 5, 2017
Local organizations are banding together to draw attention to the hazards of plastic shopping bags, straws, to-go containers and disposable beverage bottles during the month of July as part of a local initiative called the “Chatham Plastic Purge,” according to organizers.
Columbia County Fair accepting demolition derby entries
Berkshire Eagle, July 10, 2017
More than $1,400 in cash prizes and trophies will be awarded each night to this year’s winners of the 2017 Columbia County Fair Demolition Derby taking place at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, and Thursday, Aug. 31.
Bimi’s Cheese Shop donates picnic tables to the community
IMBY.com, July 6, 2017
Bimi’s Cheese Shop is nearing their 3rd Anniversary in Chatham and the owners, Ellen Waggett and Christopher Landy, wanted to find a way to give back and thank the community for all the support they’ve received.
Free theater tickets for veterans’ children
Berkshire Eagle, July 5, 2017
A grant from Stewart’s Shops’ Holiday Match will allow Mac-Haydn Children’s Theatre to offer free tickets for this summer’s shows to children of military personnel currently serving and veterans.
Scarecrow-making workshop on July 16 at Columbia County Fairgrounds
Kingston Freeman, July 2, 2017
A free scarecrow-making workshop will take place July 16 at the Columbia County Fairgrounds.
Columbia County Agricultural Society offers scholarships for graduating high school seniors
Kingston Freeman, May 2017
The Columbia County Agricultural Society, a nonprofit organization that presents the Columbia County Fair, is launching a college scholarship program for students pursuing a field of study related to agriculture.
Chatham Brewing re-releases Hopfinity IPA, Go Long Session IPA
Brewbound.com, April 2017
Chatham Brewing has re-released the Hopfinity IPA, a citra mosaic IPA, and the Go Long, a session style IPA.
PS21 announces 2017 schedule of events
IMBY.com, April 2017
PS21: Performance Spaces for the 21st Century is happy to announce its 2017 program of music, dance, and live theater under the beautiful saddlespan tent.