A band of gypsies will tell the fortune of any that are brave enough to approach their gypsy camp. The Catskill Witch and her coven cast incantations and brew up storms near the tenant farmhouse. Captain Kidd and his rowdy band of pirates brandish their stolen treasure, and recount their adventures on the high seas with raucous songs and bawdy tales. A new addition to Legend Weekend is a haunted pirate ship, resting on the sandy shoals of the Pocantico River. Many young visitors choose to visit Philipsburg Manor in costume themselves, adding to the festive atmosphere.
Refreshments are available indoors and outdoors throughout the evening program.
Philipsburg Manor does not offer a haunted landscape during the daytime program, but instead celebrates the importance of legends, myths, and folklore with storytelling and musical performances. On Saturday and Sunday, visitors are invited to join the Storycrafters, who captivate audiences with Hudson Valley folklore and legends from around the world using a their unique style of participatory storytelling. Visitors can also participate in a sing-along with Kevin and Carol Becker, Hudson Valley folk musicians who paint a picture of the Hudson Valley through song, story and music. Children are welcome to participate in supervised pumpkin carving on the farm. Special showings of an animated film version of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow are scheduled throughout the day.