Below you will find a collection of press articles about the Chatham area. Check back frequently for the latest news.
Columbia County Fair will run Aug. 30 to Sept. 4
Kingston Daily Freeman, August 21, 2017
The 177th Columbia County fair will take place Aug. 30 through Sept. 4, with entertainment, rides, food, agriculture and exhibits, at the junction of Routes 66 and 203.
Chatham Brewing Releases Oktoberfest Lager
Brewbound.com, August 21, 2017
Oktoberfest is a Marzen style that harkens to its roots of the Bavarian region of Germany. Malt forward, but with the optimal hop bitterness that makes for a truly exceptional balanced beer.
Dance troupe brings ‘One Night Only’ to Chatham
Times Union, August 16, 2017
What would a dance look like if it was less like a performance and more like a sporting event? That’s the question that Monica Bill Barnes set out to explore when she began working on a new piece with her longtime dance partner, Anna Bass, two years ago. The result is “One Night Only,” which has its world premiere Friday at PS21 in Chatham, in a preview showing before its official opening in New York City in two weeks.
Tickets now available for 177th Columbia County Fair Aug. 30 through Sept. 4
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.
“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.