Downtown Revitalization, Farmers Markets, and Greek Fest Fun 🇬🇷

Good afternoon, Poughkeepsie. Circle July 10th on your calendar. This is not a rumor, a TikTok theory, or something someone overheard while on line in Stewart’s. It’s happening.

We’re talking big news. Cultural reset kind of news.

McDonald’s is bringing back the snack wrap. You read that right.

In today’s Poughkeepsie Weekly:

• Poughkeepsie Downtown Revitalization

• Farmer’s Markets 🥕

• Poughkeepsie Greek Festival 🇬🇷 

Let’s get to it.

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THE DIGEST

The City of Poughkeepsie was awarded $10 million through New York State’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) to transform and energize the city’s core. Public workshops are now being held to gather community input on how the funds should be used. This is a unique opportunity for residents, business owners, and stakeholders to help shape the future of downtown Poughkeepsie. Learn more.

It’s Farmer’s Market Season! 🍎 

Arlington Farmers Market - Thursdays from 2:00 - 6:00 PM.

Poughkeepsie Waterfront Market - Tuesdays from 2:00 - 6:00 PM.

Stanley Still Park Market - Every Sunday from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

Eastdale Farmers Market - Every First & Third Sunday from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

Join the Greek Festival this Weekend!

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Saturday

7:30 - 9:30 AM: 46th Annual Joseph McDonald / Bill Cruise Memorial Run at Mesier Park.

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Enchanted Gardens: Fairies, Gnomes, & more at Locust Grove.

2:00 PM: The Nightmare Before Christmas at the Bardavon.

2:00 - 4:00 PM: Birdhouse or Stone Workshop at Live Inspired.

3:00 - 4:00 PM: Conversazione in Italiano at Gallery 40.

3:30 - 4:30 PM: Walkway Connections (For Kids) at the Ulster Welcome Center.

5:00 - 7:00 PM: Taco Takedown Eating Contest at the Poughkeepsie Galleria.

6:30 PM: The Nightmare Before Christmas at the Bardavon.

7:00 PM: Brian Scolaro at Laugh It Up Comedy Club.

Sunday

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Enchanted Gardens: Fairies, Gnomes, & more at Locust Grove.

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Fourfolds Market at Stanley Still Park.

1:00 - 3:00 PM: Boat Watercolor Workshop at Live Inspired. 

CIVIL NEWS ⚖️ 

• City of Poughkeepsie Common Council Meeting - June 17th

• Town of Poughkeepsie Town Board Meeting - June 18th

WEATHER 

Saturday

63 🌡️ 74 | 🌧️ 

Sunday

59 🌡️ 75 | ☁️ 

Monday

60 🌡️ 73 | 🌧️

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