The 32nd Great American Weekend kicks off on Saturday

GOSHEN — The 32nd Annual Great American Weekend will be held Saturday, July 6, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, July 7 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This year the festival is offering expanded entertainment, an Artisan tent, street performers and more.

The festival will be held rain or shine in Goshen Village Square, also known as Church Park — in the Heart of Goshen at Route 207 (Main St.) and South Church Street or 33 Park Place, Goshen.

Vendors will set up early and stay all day on Saturday and Sunday. Parking is available throughout the Village. Handicapped spaces are designated at the Berkshire Bank parking Lot at the corner of South Church Street and Route 207.

Public Restrooms are located across the street at Town Hall on Webster Avenue and behind The First Presbyterian Church. No dogs.

Opening Ceremony is Saturday, 9:45 a.m. sharp on the Monument Stage.

Here is sample of the scheduled events for the weekend:

8 a.m. — 5k/10k Road Race Begins (Runner registration at 6:30 a.m.)

10 a.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday — Arts & Crafts Fair begins

10 a.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday — Food Tent opens

1 p.m. Sunday — Harness Racing at Goshen Historic Track

Activities Planned
Antiques
Children’s Rides

Merchants on the Square
Rock Wall

Entertainment
Strawberry Festival

Downtown Merchant Sales
…and more

Since the first patriotic celebration back in 1982, begun to help promote harness racing at the Historic Track, today the races are still an integral part of the activities. Great American Weekend continues to be more than just a weekend. It’s a tradition that emphasizes why Goshen is proud to be a Great American Community.

For more information visit goshennychamber.com or facebook.com/GreatAmericanWeekend2012.

— Photos credit, Great American Weekend Facebook page