The Festivals Have Started :: Retail Therapy Guide 6/7/2024

Saturday is the best day! Beacon's City Wide Yard Sale! What will you find? This church has a Cookie Sale for you. Find the official list of Yard Sale's here, but know that other yards are popping up also. These types of community-wide events help make Beacon what it is because as you venture out of your comfort zone and into other people's yards, you will cross over into new relationships. No matter how upside-down. Also this weekend is the Beacon Sloop Club's annual Strawberry Festival! This is the first of three harvest-inspired events held down at the Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park. These are the Beacon Sloop Club's biggest fundraisers. Get there early for their famous homemade whipped cream for the strawberry shortcakes. A Little Beacon Blog will be there face painting! Come find our table and bring your spirit animal for us to paint onto your cheek or hand.                                           THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE 2nd Annual Beacon Litfest Days: Friday, June 7, 2024 (Opening Event) Saturday, June 8, 2024 (Main Program) Sunday, June 9, 2024 (Workshops) Program, Saturday, June 8, 2024 Time: 1-6pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St, Beacon, NY Information > City Wide Yard Sale Day: Saturday, June 8, 2024 Time: 9:00am-3:00pm Location: Beacon, NY Register your Yard Sale by June 5, 2024! Information >   K-8 Art Fest & Expo Day: Saturday, June 8, 2024 (Dia:Beacon K-8 Arrt Show is from 2-4pm in the Learning Lab) Time: 10am-1pm Location: Rombout Middle School Cafeteria, Beacon, NY Celebrate K-8 Art in the Beacon City School District! View student artwork on display and engage in interactive galleries and art activity stations. Open to public - a family & community event. Rainbow Storytime Day: Saturday, June 8, 2024 Time: 10:30am Location: Beacon Library Ages 0-9 with caregiver, siblings welcome; ages 10-18 may attend without a parent. Featuring the fabulous Katarina Mirage as we celebrate Pride Month. Get ready for magical storytelling experience filled with love, acceptance, and fun. Katarina will delight children and families with captivating stories that celebrate diversity, inclusion, and the importance of being true to yourself. Come dressed in your most colorful attire and get ready to sparkle and shine! Don't miss this special event that celebrates love in all its beautiful colors.  Information > Hudson Valley Taco Fest Day: Saturrday, June 8, 2024 Time: 1-6pm Location: City of Newburgh Waterfront Trail, Washington Street, Newburgh. NY  Join us at the City of Newburgh Waterfront Trail for a day filled with delicious tacos, live music, and fun activities. Get ready to indulge in a variety of mouthwatering tacos while sipping on the best Margaritas this side of the Hudson River. Dance the day away with Rockarita, the ultimate Jimmy Buffet and Bob Marley band! Shop from local vendors while enjoying the beautiful views of the waterfront. Information > Beacon Sloop Club’s Strawberry Festival Day: Sunday, June 9, 2024 Time: 12pm-5pm Location: Pete And Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park, Beacon, NY It’s strawberry time in the Hudson Valley! Come on down to the Beacon Sloop Club’s beloved and much-anticipated annual Strawberry Festival for a fun, family-friendly event on the shores of the majestic Hudson River. All are welcome! Grab a fork and dig into the best strawberry shortcake you can imagine, made with fresh-picked strawberries, homemade biscuits and real whipped cream. Sample other delicious treats, such as fresh strawberry smoothies and freshly made chocolate covered strawberries, among others. Cold Spring Farmer's Market Saturdays @ Boscobell from 8:30am - 2pm Beacon Farmer's Market! Sundays from 10am-3pm at 223 Main Street Beacon Flea Market! Every Fair Weather Sunday from 8am-3pm at Henry Street (behind the Post Office). Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week! Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, click here for more info >       HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Website > Is there anything better than homemade ice cream?? Five Pennies is located inside the HV Food Hall (takeout window too!) serving up delicious ice cream Wednesday-Saturday from 1pm-8pm. Stop in and check out 130 flavors! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food. Old Dhaka Coffee House: Coffee shop! Moreish: Serving British classics Five Pennies Creamery: Homemade Ice Cream Follow Hudson Valley Food Hall on Instagram > Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! CARTERS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 424 Main St. In case you missed it... Carters now has a Vegan selection and this delicious quesdailla is part of it! Just when you thought Carters couldn't get any better... PS: Happy Hour is from Monday-Friday PPS: You can book the Carters Restaurant space for a private party and enjoy delicious spreads made by the Carters Crew! Book ahead. Follow Carter's on Instagram > Carters Restaurant & Lounge is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193-195 Main Street, Beacon, NY Spice up the weekend with Beacon Bread's kimchi sandwich! Add some avocado and you've got a gut lovin, protein packed, sandwich for the win! PS! OPEN MIC IS BACK! Every Tuesday weather permitting. In the back patio! PPS: BBC is open everyday 7 days/week! PPPS: Wholesale, special orders, and events/catering available. Follow BBC on Instagram > Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! ZIATUN 244 Main Street, Beacon, NY Watermelon Feta Mint salad is available all summer long... *cue Watermelon Sugar High by Harry Styles*! It is truly the most refreshing and delicious salad to enjoy during this time of the year! Keep cool and nourished. Support your local Palestinian Restaurant PS: Ziatun is open everyday. Monday-Saturday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Follow Ziatun on Instagram > Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you! Feature your business each week in A Little Beacon Blog's Newsletter, Blog pages, and Instagram. People often use this newsletter to tell their friends where to go, and get ideas for themselves on what to order. This is a very hungry guide to put together each week. Learn More & Start Now >     Eggbert’s Free Range Farm @ Cold Spring Farmer's Market Saturday's Website > Instagram > Hello all BBQ Pit Masters!! Eggbert’s Free Range Farm has brisket on sale now through Father’s Day. Order now online with free delivery www.eggbertsfreerangefarm.com or pickup at one of the weekend markets! FARMERS MARKETS: Saturdays: Cold Spring Farmer's Market 10am-1pm Sundays: Beacon Farmer's Market 8:30am - 2pm DELIVERY: Delivering to Cold Spring, Cornwall, New Windsor, Newburgh, Beacon, Fishkill, and Wappingers Falls. Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Feeling BLUE (in the best way) with Theo Eyewear that is available at Luxe Optique! Shop colorful Theo styles to add a pop of color to your everyday style. Need an eye exam? Call & schedule an appointment with their optometrists! (845) 838-2020  Eye doctor appts available here! >  PS: Luxe Optique is hiring! Details below BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Binnacle specializes in used and new literature, poetry, literary nonfiction, political history, art, drama, philosophy, graphic novels, and children's books. Is there a particular title you're interested in? Let them know. If they don't have it, they'd be happy to order it for you. The bookstore is a collaborative endeavor by four partners, who have collectively been writers, editors, musicians, producers, organizers, teachers, filmmakers, and booksellers. If you love books, they welcome you. If you don't, they'll do their best to convince you otherwise. PS have you heard about the Beacon Prison Books Project? See more here > Follow Binnacle on Instagram to keep up with their new reads and to get them right away! Learn More about Binnacle Books > THE STATION 463 Main Street, Beacon The Station is a local cannabis shop situated in a renovated police station in Beacon, NY. Stay tuned to what they will offer with their updates in the shop and for events/opening date by following The Station on Instagram. Follow The Station on Instagram > The Station is a Sponsor, thank you! Feature your business each week in A Little Beacon Blog's Newsletter, Blog pages, and Instagram. Readers love seen the magazine-like spread of what to buy inside of your shops, or if you have special classes or events going on. Learn More & Start Now > Summer Basketball League 2024 Registration Open! Evaluation Dates: Tuesday June 11, Wednesday June 12, Monday June 17 Time: 5:00pm to 9:00pm Registration opens May 2024 Information > Summer Tennis Clinic 2024 Two sessions: August 8/5 – 8/9 and August 8/12 – 8/16 Times: High School Clinic 8:30am to 10:30am & Junior clinic 10:30am to 12:30pm Location: BCSD Highschool Tennis Courts Information > Seniors Chair Yoga Stretch, move and strengthen your body! Gain physical awareness and balance! Reduce stress and have fun. Location: Beacon Recreation Center 25 West Center Street, Beacon, NY When: Mondays and Fridays Time: 9-9:45am Price: FREE Dutchess County Office for the Aging Exercise Class The Dutchess County Senior Exercise Program offers workout sessions for senior citizens in an effort to retain balance as well as bone density. Through strength training, seniors can shape their body and lose unwanted inches. Classes are conducted in a circle of 15-20 people using a chair for support and free weights. Location: Beacon Recreation Center 25 West Center Street, Beacon, NY When: Tuesday and Thursday Time: 10am Pre-Registration is Required. Call 845-486-2555 Tai Chi and Qigong Beginner and Advanced levels available. Gentle movements to cultivate your mind and body. Tai Chi and Qigong are easy vitalizing exercises you can learn  to restore and maintain your health. You can practice them regardless of your age or health. The postures and movements are natural, balanced and simple. Location: Beacon Recreation Center 25 West Center Street, Beacon, NY Times: Sunday Beginners 9-10:30am Sunday Advanced 10-30-12pm Thursday Push Hands 9-10:30am More Info > GEMMS Growing and Empowering Myself and My Sisters Inc. Location: Beacon Recreation Center 25 West Center Street, Beacon, NY When: Mondays Times: 6-7pm, Rombout Middle School 7:15-8:15pm Beacon High School gemmsinc.info@gmail.com JUST ADDED TO THE BEAUTY GUIDE! Wellness At Your Home: Wellness At Your Home is dedicated to enhancing your well-being and convenience with a range of health products designed for home use. They offer an array of premium items including traditional saunas, infrared saunas, and hybrid saunas, cold plunges, luxury massage chairs, red light therapy towers, and more. See more here > Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, makeup lessons, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: Click here to advertise in ALBB's Beauty Guide with a picture, logo and weekly promotions that will be featured here and on our Instagram. BEACON DENTAL 1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY (845) 838-3666 At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Beacon Dental is also happy to announce that they now accept Medicare health insurance! Call them for a free cleaning & check-up and refer your family & friends!  Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you!                         KATIE JAMES, INC. You know what they say... new season, new website refresh! Your business is constantly changing and evolving and your website needs to reflect that. Your website is your most solid footprint for people to know what you do and how to buy from you. Social media accounts offer the emotional connection to your brand, and your website needs to reflect that energy. The designers and lead producer, Katie Hellmuth Martin, can guide you through this process and design you a website that both looks stunning, and works well to help people do what you need them to at your website. Learn More & Reach Out > We have spots open! Katie James, Inc. is a Sponsor. Thank you! TIN SHINGLE Alexa B. Wilkinson (they/them) is an independent Photojournalist and a digital media strategist, capturing the Pro-Palestinian movement along with working in the Democratic political marketing world. They have been on the front lines - and in the front seat - of the students protests in New York, in court rooms for City Council Meetings during Ceasefire Resolution pushes, and at a shipping location for Economic Blockade Day on April 15th. They will talk with Tin Shingle's host Katie Hellmuth about their experience, and how they connected. Learn More > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > ANTIQUES Hudson Valley Auctioneers > BEAUTY The Luminous Bride >  Makeup By Jenny Magliano > BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DENTAL Beacon Dental EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  HEALTH AND WELLNESS > MASSAGE River Therapeutic Massage  HISPANIC OWNED BUSINESS See them here > MUSIC Miss Vickies Music PHOTOGRAPHY Megan & Kenneth List Your Business In The Business Directory >  LIST YOUR BUSINESS IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY HIRING: Bagelish Is Looking For Dishwasher/Food Prep Help Get details > HIRING: The Dutchess Inn & Spa Is Looking For Front Desk Associates, Massage Therapists, Housekeeping, Maintenance, Landscape & Events Get Details > HIRING: Luxe Optique Is Looking For An Optometrist Get Details > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings >  Got your running shoes on? We have a list of 5K races coming up for 2024! 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