Things To Do In Beacon, NY 📅 09/19/2026

Yes…The wait is over…Saigon Pho, the restaurant that is in the former spot of BJ’s Soul Food, has opened. But first, an homage to BJ's founder and former building owner, Barbara Sims, who ran her soul food restaurant for 47 years. READ THIS Slaterpalooza Day: Saturday, September 19th, 2026 Time: 12pm starts. Live Music goes from 1:30-9:30pm Location: Slater Chemical Fire Co., 76 Old Glenham Rd, Fishkill, NY 12524 Slaterpalooza, the Glenham Fire Department’s highly anticipated annual fundraiser for First Responders, Military Members, Veterans, and their Families in times of need, returns for 2026 with a breakout lineup and list of participating sponsors. Musical Lineup: 1:30pm Kevin Cronin 2:30pm Disciples of Rock 3:30pm Colleen Rose & the Thorns 4:30pm N.O. 149 5:30pm Two’s Company 6:30pm Heavy Gauge 7:30pm Paul Byrne & the Breeders 8:30pm Circle 65 The Film Lab at the Yard Presents The Outdoor Micro Film Festival: Beacon Short Film Showcase Day: Sunday, September 20th, 2026 Time: 7:30pm Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon NY  Enjoy a free-to-attend outdoor micro film festival featuring the shorts of Beacon movie makers, plus a screening of 1922’s Nosferatu with @zedstarseven providing the soundtrack. Beer and food available for sale. Got a short film you want to screen? Email labyardfilms@gmail.com Stony Kill's Open Barn Days: Saturdays and Sundays Time: 11am-1pm Step into the barn and experience the Open Barn program. Meet the heritage livestock up close; learn about the important role these unique breeds play in agriculture; and enjoy a fun, hands-on experience for all ages.  SAVE THE DATES Catoberfest Day: Sunday, October 4th, 2026 Time: 2-6pm Location: Hudson Valley Brewery, 7 East Main Street, Beacon NY  Due to Sunday's bad weather forecast, Catoberfest was moved to October 4th. You can support the no-kill, free-range cat sanctuary in Beacon, New York by joining them for an afternoon of craft beer, food, live music and family fun, all to support the fabulous felines of Mid Hudson Animal Aid. Experience music from: - Tony DePaolo’s Electric Gypsies  - The Judith Tulloch Band - Marsh Kings Daughter - The Costellos - Black Coffee Blues Lots of raffle prizes. More information at www.catoberfest.cat Catoberfest Day: Sunday, October 18th, 2026 Time: 12-5pm Location: Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park, Beacon NY Enjoy this annual fundraiser from the Beacon Sloop Club. Pumpkins and Pie will be for sale! Come early to get your food tickets from the Sloop Club, and then enjoy other vendors. A Little Beacon Blog will be there offering face painting sessions. Eggbert’s Free Range Farm Though it may be raining on Sunday, the Beacon Farmer's Market is holding a contest: "Be one of the first 20 people at the Beacon market on Sunday, and win a $5 Gift Certificate to spend on anything at the market." Wednesdays: Cornwall Farmer's Market 11am-5pm Saturdays: Cold Spring Farmer's Market 10am-1pm Saturdays: Pick-Up Pre-Orders Only at Newburgh Farmer's Market Sundays: Beacon Farmer's Market 10am - 2pm Farm Fridge: Shake and Grind, 190 S. Plank Road, Newburgh SHOP ONLINE: Order Online  DELIVERY: 🚚 Free Website >    Instagram > Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor! The Station Dispensary 463 Main Street, Beacon NY This time when we visited The Station Dispensary, we asked for something for our older ladies. Or, ladies in thier late 40s-50s. Right away, the budtender led us to Eaton Botanicals Watermelon Gal Pal. Good for PMS, perimenopause, and any time of the month. Featuring 5mg low-dose THC, CBD to balance the body, Lion’s Mane to clear the mind, chasteberry to regulate hormones, magnolia bark to improve mood, and vitamin B6 to boost serotonin, it helps turn hormonal waves into calm seas. With a refreshing watermelon flavor, Gal Pal lets you feel good and go with the flow. Website >    Instagram > The Station Dispensary is a Sponsor! Features from our Sponsors. Is your business on the menu? CARTER'S RESTAURANT 424 Main Street, Beacon NY On Saturday, September 19th, Rachel Leeya Berkman plays live at Carter's from 4pm-7pm. Don't miss this show, or the other live lineups playing this month! Thursday 9/24/26: Jason Guzman & Van Robinson 7-10pm Saturday 9/26/26: Guys on the Second Floor 7-10pm Instagram > Carter's is a Sponsor! HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon NY Says West Palmetto of this loaded tater tot: "Just like that one aunt you always waited for a Christmas card from.....these Tater Tots are LOADED!" You can order these one way, two ways, or (pictured here) ALL the way. Made with house-made chili, cheese sauce, Jalapeños and onions!  Says the South Carolinian owner: "As always y'all,  #smashresponsibly." Follow HV Food Hall's Chefs: Nami Yum Yum Roosevelt Bar Tara Fusion Cuisine Old Dhaka Coffee House Five Pennies Creamery Palmetto Burger Co. Chakra Bowl Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor! PIGGY BANK 2.0 446 Main Street, Beacon NY It was a late summer Thursday afternoon when A Little Beacon Blog met up with Nicole of Smyle Taxes to enjoy the full crunch, extreme cheese pull mozzarella sticks at the The Piggy Bank 2.0. But we also set out to try the cornbread for the first time, and order something different from the menu. There is a new chef in the kitchen, and that day, the special was Codfish Fish n Chips.  Click to read more > Piggy Bank 2.0 is a Sponsor! ZIATUN BEACON 244 Main Street, Beacon NY The shawarma at Ziatun is slow roasted lamb, and it can be served with a side of Palestina soda. If you do nothing else with your cola addiction, switch to Palestina cola. Instagram > Ziatün is a Sponsor! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193-195 Main Street, Beacon NY Beacon Bread is known for their house-made syrups. Do not pass this up next time you are in. Pictured here is a rich, mocha latte paired with a house-made almond syrup topped with a refreshing coconut cold foam. Open daily. Instagram > Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor! BOOK YOUR EVENT PROMOTION Single purchases of Event Promotions are available, starting at $60/listing. Membership for Deep Discounts on event listings are available. ADVERTISE IN ALBB'S BUSINESS DIRECTORY Free Breakfast Program Day: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Time: 6:30am-8:30am Location: 12 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508 They have a Wish List of food items! If you're in the mood to donate, find the list here. Information > FRIDAYS: Fareground's Free Community Dinner Day/Time: Fridays, 5:30pm-7:30pm Location: First Presbyterian, 50 Liberty Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Information > Volunteer > Donate >

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