Activities/Events in Westport & Wadhams

Upcoming in Westport:

SCHOOL CALENDAR – Westport Central School.

WESTPORT TOWN – town board, committee meetings, and info

WESTPORT LIBRARY Variety of programs, discussions, lectures, book club, movies.

WADHAMS LIBRARY Book Club noon first Sunday each month, see web for details.

MOVIES, top rated films, Saturday evenings, local venues

Looking forward to 2013.

INDEPENDENCE DAY Fireworks – Celebrate your Independence in Westport!
2013 Events planned for Saturday July 6. Vendors, Street Dance, Food; Parade 5 pm
Fireworks 9:30 pm over the lake.

ESSEX COUNTY FAIR - Agriculture & Food Exhibits, rides, shows and more. The 2013, 165th Essex County Fair will be held July 31 through August 4.

SUMMER CONCERTS Free concerts in Westport’s Ballard Park. 7 pm. Check back for 2013 schedule, which is dependent on renewal of funding.
Events in 2012 included:
The Jamcrackers; Dynamic trio with special appearance by Irish Step Dancer Griffin Wilkins. Sponsored by Westport Marina
Root Glen- Alternative rock band specializing in upbeat, funk-tinged rock songs.
Sponsored by Weichert Realty
Atlantic Crossing- A four member Folk Group performing Scottish, English and Quebecois music with original songs about Lake Champlain region. Special appearance by Irish Step Dancer Griffin Wilkins. Sponsored by Westport Marina.
Meadowmount Quartets Classical
Sharkespeare in the Park – “As You Like It” Depot Theatre Apprentice Program.
Arm of the Sea-THE REJUVENARY RIVER CIRCUS A brand new puppet-music-picture show of fire-breathing joy and rip-roaring beauty.
Sponsored by Westport Chamber of Commerce and Area Businesses.
Taylor Haskins and Friends – Electric Acoustic Guitar Jazz.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT – Live bands weekends at the Galley Restaurant and Normandie Resort and The Westport Hotel & Tavern. Seasonal

SPIRIT OF PLACE – Plein Air Art Activites. Watch artists outdoors July 7 in Ballard Park; Studio Tour July 13,14; Auction, Art show July 18 – Heritage Houe

MEADOWMOUNT SCHOOL Concerts Wednesday, Friday, Saturday summer evenings
(518) 962-2400.

GOLF TOURNAMENTS – at championship Westport golf course. Check web for events.

Tanneberger Memorial Tournament early June. See web for schedule.

Doris C. Forcier Memorial Golf Tournament June 28, 1 PM
18 holes with cart, cash & gift prizes, 4 person scramble, buffet dinner.
Benefit: High Peaks Hospice & Palliative Care

CHILDREN’S THEATRE August, Junior and “Senior” shows. Check website for 2013

WESTPORT SAILING REGATTA - Race or watch from marina docks. August 3, 2013

POLO GAMES - Adirondack Polo Club home in Westport – check web for schedule.

REGIONAL EVENTS CALENDAR – Events throughout region. Enter your own events.

PARK EVENTS - Ballard Park: concerts, theater, arts on lawn. Details on website.

Westport Museum – New museum and photo gallery

Things to Do Here

Boating
Hiking
Bicycling
Arts & Entertainment