The Village of Athens proudly retains elements of its past culture as a bustling port, from the lower historic district’s array of historic architecture to the Athens Cultural Center which continues the tradition of art which began with the Hudson River School over 150 years ago.

We honor our culture, past and present, throughout the year including our pinnacle celebration, the annual Athens Street Festival.

Certainly the greatest street festival on the Hudson River, this year the Village will host the Athens 38th Annual Street Festival to be held on Saturday, July 14, 2012 along Second Street and in the Riverside Park. 

Festivities will begin with a parade for the kids at 10 AM. There will be over 150 different booths offering crafts, unique gift items and specialties. Food and drinks of all kinds will be available: barbecue pulled pork, sausage and pepper, cotton candy, kettle corn and much more.

Three stages will be lit up with live entertainment. Lighthouse tours will be provided all day long and  an antique and classic car show will be provided.

For the kids there will be carnival rides, a magician, a ventriloquist and carriage rides.

Rain or shine the Street Festival will prevail and end with a huge fireworks display.

Be there or be square!

For more information visit www.athensstreetfestival.com