ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (Nov. 17, 2022) – Orange County, N.Y., is the ideal Thanksgiving Weekend destination to prepare for your feast at home, celebrate afterward and to finish with a family 5K Turkey Trot to burn off the sumptuous T-day meal and leftovers.
“Orange County, N.Y., is the perfect place to celebrate or get ready for Thanksgiving!” said Orange County Tourism & Film Director Amanda Dana. “Make this autumn paradise a must-do part of your celebration and you’re sure to enjoy a Thanksgiving weekend you will long remember.”
Below are some Thanksgiving-related events in Orange County, N.Y.
Thanksgiving Centerpiece Making Class at Winding Hills Golf Club: The Venue at Winding Hills, Montgomery; Join the annual class hosted by De Ja Vu and the Venue at Winding Hills to create a centerpiece that will liven up any Thanksgiving table, whether you’re hosting or visiting loved ones. It takes place Nov. 20, noon – 3 p.m. The $70-per-person cost includes supplies – and lunch! Cash bar also is available.
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Friendsgiving at Drowned Lands Brewery, 251 State School Road, Warwick: Drowned Lands Brewery’s twist on modern tradition is to share their taps with some of their favorite brewers. Nov. 23, 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Come raise a glass and taste the craft in beers by the Drowned Lands crew as well as by their friends and fellow brewers.
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Thanksgiving Eve at Tin Barn Brewing, 62 Kings Highway Bypass, Sugar Loaf: Come for a night-before-T-Day party, featuring live music from the Orange County-based band Hudson Blue. Nov. 23, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
https://orangetourism.org/events/the-georgia-5-black-friday-80s-dance-party-tin-barn-brewing/
Black Dirt Friday at Drowned Lands Brewery, 251 State School Road, Warwick: The brewery hosts its version of the traditional Black Friday shopping day with special prices and deals on beer and merchandise. Nov. 25, 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
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Family 5K Turkey Trot at Smith’s Clove Park, 133 Smith St., Monroe: The 31st annual Turkey Trot begins at 9 a.m. Sat., Nov. 26, in Smith’s Clove Park. Run or walk the 5K course through downtown Monroe, then along a scenic wooded stretch back to the park for an awards ceremony, a light snack and refreshments. Registration is 7:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. the day of the race. The cost is $25 per adults, $15 for students and $50 for a family of one adult with two or more children. (Lower costs for applications postmarked by Nov. 18.) Active military personnel participate free.
https://orangetourism.org/events/family-5k-turkey-trot-smiths-clove-park/
About Orange County Tourism & Film
Orange County Tourism & Film, based in Goshen, N.Y., is the county’s tourism headquarters and a participant in the I LOVE NY program. A comprehensive listing of area attractions, lodging, and events can be found at www.OrangeTourism.org. Additionally, a fun, free, 56-page travel guide is available for digital download at orangetourism.org/travel-guide/.
