Montgomery, NY

Come visit Montgomery County, New York an irresistible fabric of people, cultures and landscapes.  Nestled in the Mohawk Valley and the foothills of the Adirondacks, Montgomery County offers an array of summer fun for the whole family.

The Mohawk River is an exciting back drop for many outdoor activities from boating and fishing to biking the Canalway Trail.  Take a hike through Wintergreen Park or the Charleston State Forest.  Enjoy local products from a farm market, harvest tour, Fariello’s Confectionary, and Palatine Valley Dairy.  The sports fan will cheer for Amsterdam Mohawks baseball, Amsterdam Zephyrs football, the Fonda Speedway, Glen Ridge Motorsports Park, Twister Valley motocross, and Hilltop Paintball.  The music lover can harmonize at a concert series along the river and in our beautiful countryside at Riverlink Park in Amsterdam, the St. Johnsville Marina, the Windfall Dutch Barn, Haslett Park in Fort Plain, and Music on Mainstreet in Canajoharie.

History comes alive at Fort Plain Museum’s Holding Down the Fort and Old Fort Johnson’s Garden Teas and Evenings at the Fort.  Schoharie Crossing brings the history of the Erie Canal to the forefront with storytelling and exploration.  See how a pioneer lived at the Fort Klock Historic Restoration. Arkell Musuem offers world-class art exhibitions from their permanent collection and rotating exhibits along with film series, concert series, and array of activities throughout the year.  The Walter Elwood Museum at the Guy Park Manor showcases global artifacts and an extensive Mohawk Valley collection. 

Don’t miss the 169^th Fonda Fair highlighting agriculture and family entertainment with midway rides, shows, live musical entertainment, livestock and cattle shows, truck and tractor pulls, specialty foods, vendors and more!  The Charlie Daniels Band will headline on Saturday, September 4, for an additional fee.  For more information call 1-800-743-7337 or log onto www.visitmontgomerycountyny.com.