Fall Line up of Events at the ADKX

Blue Mountain Lake, N.Y. – August 22, 2022 – Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake (ADKX) is moving full steam ahead with its roster of events for the fall. Check out these family-friendly festivals and performances planned through the end of the 2022 season.

MOHAWK & ABENAKI ART MARKET
Saturday, August 27 | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
The event is free with museum admission.
Explore the annual Mohawk & Abenaki Art Market showcasing Indigenous artists from New York State and Canada. During this event, you can see the rich cultural heritage of the Mohawk and Abenaki people through traditional and modern adaptations of artwork. Traditional and contemporary art will be available for sale including basketry, painting & drawing, beadwork & quillwork, photography, textiles, pottery, jewelry, and mixed media. Enjoy music with 3/5thz and storytelling with Tonia Galban throughout the day!
For more information visit: www.theadkx.org/event/mohawk-and-abenaki-art-market/

LIVE PERFORMANCE – HIDEAWAY CIRCUS, “STARS ABOVE”
Tuesday, August 30 at 7pm & Wednesday, August 31 at 4pm and 7pm
Stars Above is an outdoor, family-friendly circus show created by Drama Desk nominees and founders of Hideaway Circus, Josh & Lyndsay Aviner. Set to original music and reimagined cover songs, Stars Above is a modern take on the nostalgic small touring circuses from two hundred years ago.

Tickets available online and at the door.

RUSTIC FURNITURE FAIR
September 10 & 11 | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
The event is free with museum admission.
This fair celebrates all styles of rustic creation, presented by more than 30 of today’s artisans and artists who werechosen by the museum for their unique style as expressed in handcrafted furniture, household furnishings, and Adirondack paintings. These rustic craftspeople from the Adirondack region and beyond will converge to display a wide variety of different materials, woodworking techniques, and interpretations of the Adirondack rustic style. Rustic artisans will talk with visitors about their inspirations, materials, and methods, and will have their rustic creations available for purchase.
 
The fair will also feature demonstrations by artisans, live musical performances, and a chance to explore all the museum exhibitions, including Bull Cottage, which is home to some of the museum’s renowned collection of rustic furniture and furnishings.
For more information visit: www.theadkx.org/event/rustic-furniture-fair/2022-09-10/

XPERIENCE FOR ALL – NEW EVENT!
Saturday, September 24 | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
The event and admission to the museum is FREE FOR ALL.
This new event will be a celebration of outdoor recreation and introduction to the broad opportunities for outdoor enjoyment for those who are unfamiliar or not yet comfortable exploring the region’s woods and waterways on their own. The day will feature workshops, games, demonstrations, and presentations, all in the spirit of providing museum visitors a foundation from which they can safely pursue recreation on their own. Demonstrations will cover the basics, such as how to pack a daypack or safely get into a boat. Workshops will include animal and plant identification and accessible campfire cooking. Throughout the day, we will have experienced recreationalists—especially BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities—sharing personal experiences, tips, and pearls of wisdom. Adirondack and North Country/Capital region recreational organizations that serve under-represented and marginalized communities will have tables and displays in an expo area at the event. All programs have been developed with participant accessibility in mind.   
 
The ADKX will welcome regional colleges and universities to this event as a way to introduce students to the region’s remarkable outdoor offerings in an environment that is safe and inclusive. We invite classes and school groups to participate and help make this day a success.
For more information visit: www.theadkx.org/event/xperience-for-all/

FALLFEST
Sunday, October 2 | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
The event is free with museum admission.
This campus-wide celebration of the season will include fall crafts and games, horse-drawn carriage rides, apple pressing and cider tasting, pumpkin painting, and so much more! Enjoy live music and performances throughout the day. FREE admission to ADKX and Fallfest for year-round Adirondack Park residents.
For more information visit: www.theadkx.org/event/fallfest/ 

Additional information about upcoming programs is available on the events page of the ADKX website at www.theadkx.org.
 
About Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake
Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake (ADKX), accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, shares the history and culture of the Adirondack region through interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, and culturally rich collections in more than 24 historic and contemporary buildings on a 121- acre campus in the heart of the Adirondacks. The ADKX offers a broad range of programs and activities including special and permanent exhibitions, the 19,000-square-foot Life in the Adirondacks interactive exhibition, and an outdoor hiking and boating experience on Minnow Pond. ADKX offers daily activities with artisans-in-residence, workshops, lectures, nature walks, family and educational programs, and signature events like the Rustic Furniture Fair, FallFest, and the Adirondack Artisan Festival. The museum is supported in part with donations from the general public, with some general operating support made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature. For additional information, call 518-352-7311 or visit www.theADKX.org.

For more information, please contact:
Tara Murphy,  ADKX Director of Marketing
(518) 352-7311 ext. 182  |   tmurphy@theadkx.org