Easter egg hunt at Love Apple Farm, Friday April 19, 10–11:30 a.m.

Columbia County Happenings April 19-21

  • Jeffrey McKinney
  • April 18, 2019

Through our ongoing collaboration with Columbia County Current, we love looking back at the seasonal events that bring our community together. April 2019 was a busy month for families, volunteers, and racing fans alike across the Hudson Valley.

Family Fun: Easter Egg Hunt at Love Apple Farm

Ghent's favorite destination, Love Apple Farm, kicked off the holiday weekend with a community Easter Egg Hunt. The morning included a visit to the free petting zoo, the playground, and plenty of prizes for the kids.

  • Location: 1421 State Route 9H, Ghent, NY 12075

Community Service: Earth Day at Schor Conservation Area

Volunteers joined the Columbia Land Conservancy at the Schor Conservation Area in East Chatham for a day of environmental stewardship. The team worked hard to remove invasive species, improve local trails, and keep our natural spaces pristine.

  • Location: 58 Shore View Drive, East Chatham, NY 12060

High Octane Action: Lebanon Valley Speedway Season Opening

The Lebanon Valley Speedway celebrated its 67th Grand Season Opening in West Lebanon. The night featured the high-stakes $5,000-to-win Berkshire Bank Modified Event, bringing racing enthusiasts from all over the region to the Valley.

  • Location: 1746 US Route 20, West Lebanon, NY 12195

Craft & Culinary: Waffle Brunch at Olde York Farm

In Claverack, Olde York Farm Distillery & Cooperage hosted a unique Sweet & Savory Waffle Brunch featuring Sweetbakes Cafe. The family-friendly event combined an adult cocktail menu (featuring their signature Cacao Maple Vodka) with a distillery-wide Easter Egg Hunt for the children.

  • Location: 284 State Route 23, Claverack, NY 12513


About Columbia County Current

Columbia County Current is a blog dedicated to all things in, around, and occasionally, way beyond Columbia County, NY. For more local happenings, news, and events, visit ColumbiaCountyCurrent.com.

Three colorful stock cars numbered 315, 8, and 7 race side by side on a dirt track.
Autumn foliage frames a rocky overlook with wooded hills beneath a dramatic cloudy sky.
Easter dessert topped with a green bunny-shaped marshmallow and pastel candy eggs.

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