The Peaceful Valley Bluegrass Festival in Shinhopple is in its 18th year, with four days of bluegrass music scheduled today through Sunday, July 16. The festival is held on 500 acres, surrounded by the Catskill Mountains and the East Branch of the Delaware River. Festivalgoers can camp on one of the three islands or stay in the mainland campground.
Day passes are also available.
In Deposit, the annual lumberjack festival starts today and runs though Sunday, July 16. Festival events include an antique appraisal show, craft fair, midway rides, a garden tractor pull, games and lumberjack competitions. There will be fireworks and dancing Friday night and a 10-band parade and fireworks on Saturday evening. For more information, call 467-4547. Food, entertainment, games, activities.