Schedule of Festival Events

Pre-Festival Events

Tuesday, July 16: Plein Air artists begin painting the sights around Keeseville. See what they’ve created at the Plein Air Show and Sale starting Friday! 

Thursday, July 18: Learn about the Agricultural Arts with a tour of Keeseville’s iconic farms by Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH), including Ausable Brewing Company, Mace Chasm Farm, North Country Creamery, Sand River Community Farm, and Highlands Vineyard, with lunch by Northern Feast. The fee is $60 per person and $50 for Young Preservationists (35 and under). This outing requires pre-registration and is first come, first served, sign up here.

Friday, July 19

Morning Children’s Programming at the Keeseville Free Library

Plein Air Show & Sale Opening Reception at the Old Stone Mill
Sponsored by AdkAction
5:00 – 8:00 pm
See what artists have chosen to paint around Keeseville in the days leading up to the festival! Enjoy wine and cheese while viewing 120 newly created works of art by 40 talented artists, showing the beautiful landscapes and architecture of Keeseville. Paintings are available for purchase from Friday’s opening reception through Saturday afternoon. Admission to the reception and a portion artwork sale proceeds benefit AdkAction. $10 at the door. 

Live Music in Riverside Park
Sponsored by the Keeseville Business Association
7:00 – 9:00
Bring a chair or picnic blanket to enjoy live music alongside the Ausable River in downtown Keeseville. Entrance to the park is located next to the Keeseville Free Library on Front Street.

Live Music at Ausable Brewing Company 
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, 765 Mace Chasm Rd.

Saturday, July 20

Color Walk/Run (5k and 1 Mile Fun Run)
Sponsored by Dynamix Fitness & Wellness
Registration 8:00 – 8:50 at Dynamix Fitness & Wellness Studio, 1701 Front Street. Run begins at 9:00 am at the walking bridge and ends in the same place. $10 Registration fee. More info and advance registration:

COLOR RUN

Plein Air Show & Sale, Brunch with the Artists at the Stone Mill
126 Ausable Street, Keeseville
Sponsored by AdkAction

Show open 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Brunch available 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Performance by Meadowmount School of Music 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Enjoy mimosas and light brunch fare (10:00 am – 1:00 pm) while viewing 120 newly created works of art by 40 talented artists, showing the beautiful landscapes and architecture of Keeseville. Paintings are available for purchase from Friday’s opening reception through Saturday at 4:00. Gallery admission is free, brunch is $10 at the door. 

Arts in the Park & Free Kids Arts Activities
Location: Lawn outside the Old Stone Mill and at the Ausable Valley Grange
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Hands-on demonstrations from local artists in pottery, flower arranging, beading, jewelry making, candle making, and graphic arts. 

Free Ice Cream donated by Stewarts Shops!
Face Painting
Tie Dye Workshop for Kids (includes Keeseville Community Arts Festival tee to dye!)

Outdoor Painting for Kids at the Keeseville Community Garden
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Front Street next to Adirondack Hardware

Anderson Falls Heritage Society Scavenger Hunt for Kids 
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
96 Clinton Street

Live Music at Ausable Brewing Company 
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, 765 Mace Chasm Rd.