Vision of Wallkill’s 7th Annual Weekend of Wallkill (WOW) on September 23 and 24 will be a family-friendly festival to celebrate the Shawangunk community and welcome all Hudson Valley neighbors to the turning of the season. Evoking a “magical” tone to this festival, the two days of WOW will showcase creative displays and neighborly competition in various games and contests.
Vision of Wallkill’s 7th Annual Weekend of Wallkill (WOW) on September 23 and 24 will be a family-friendly festival to celebrate the Shawangunk community and welcome all Hudson Valley neighbors to the turning of the season. Evoking a “magical” tone to this festival, the two days of WOW will showcase creative displays and neighborly competition in various games and contests.
The Lego Sculpture Building and Contest will kick off at the Wallkill Public Library on September 23 at 5:00 pm, followed by the Harvest Egg Hunt for children. The exhibition of the “Beauty of Wallkill” Art Show will open at 5:30 pm in the lobby of the Shawangunk Town Hall. All lay and professional artisans are welcome to submit their paintings, photographs, and other works of art. The Plein Air art pieces will also be on display for viewing before Saturday’s Silent Auction. (Learn more about the artists here. ) Friday evening will culminate with a yoga session and refreshments for yoga participants and artisans and viewers of the Art Show in the Town Hall lobby. Health and fitness enthusiasts are also encouraged to take part in the 30-Day Step Challenge with two date options to start logging the steps.
The Weekend of Wallkill is free to the public. The celebration continues Saturday, September 24 with a “Wizard Academy” show, the Plein Air Silent Art Auction, a scavenger hunt, contests, Touch A Truck, games including Team Trivia and Remote-Control Car Race, along with a variety of booths and food vendors for everyone to shop, eat, participate or watch. Children of all ages are encouraged to wear their wizardly or magical costumes. Bakers and floral enthusiasts can also take prizes at the Apple Pie Baking and Floral Centerpiece Contests. The public is invited to stroll through the hamlet visiting Golden Rule Thrift Shop and the Quilt Show at the Wallkill Reformed Church.
If you are a Food truck or Vendor, complete and submit your application to St. Patrick's Parade Committee.
2022 WOW Food Truck Application.pdf
2022 WOW Vendor Application.pdf
Contest rules, applications, and a full list of WOW events and other upcoming events will be available here or VOW's Facebook page. If you have any questions, call/text 845-527-6230.
WOW 2022 Activity Schedule Final 9-13-2022.pdf
WOW 2022 Apple Pie Baking Contest Rules + Entry Form.pdf
Dog Costume Contest Entry 2022.pdf
Floral Centerpiece Contest Entry form 2022.pdf
Lego Contest Entry Form 2022.pdf
Step Challenge Flyer 2022 hlf pg final.pdf