Fourth of July Weekend in the Mohawk Valley

The Mohawk Valley has something for everyone on 4th of July Weekend!

Independence Day, or the Fourth of July, is a United States federal holiday commemorating the approval of the Declaration of Independence of the United States by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776.

The Fourth of July in the Mohawk Valley is a summertime tradition where you’ll find outdoor activities, celebrations, fireworks, concerts and much more. We’re updating this page as more events are discovered, so check back for updates!

Take a look at great events happening in the Mohawk Valley beginning July 3rd through the holiday weekend!


Get Fresh Produce at This Weekend’s Farmers’ Markets

Clinton Farmers Market

Clinton Farmers Market

July 3, 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Clinton Village Green
Boonville Area Farmers Market

Boonville Area Farmers Market

July 3, 2025
12:00 pm - 5:00 am
Erwin Park
Oriskany Farmers Market

Oriskany Farmers Market

July 3, 2025
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Trinkaus Park
Oneida County Public Market

Oneida County Public Market

July 5, 2025
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Union Station
Richfield Springs Farmers Market

Richfield Springs Farmers Market

July 5, 2025
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Spring Park
Festival Farmers Market at The Gathering Place

Festival Farmers Market at The Gathering Place

July 5, 2025
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Gathering Place
Fulton County
Herkimer County
Montgomery County
Oneida County
Otsego county
Schoharie County

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Featured Weekend Events in the Mohawk Valley

Take a look at Mohawk Valley events happening this weekend in this beautiful region located in the heart of Upstate New York!
June 5, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
Riders on the Empire State Trail. SOURCE: Oneida County History Center

Bikes, and Barges: Utica Ride

Take a leisurely ride with the Oneida County History Center to enjoy the relaxing Empire State Trail on Wednesday, June 10, at 6:00 p.m.
June 4, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
Rock the Lock at Schoharie Crossing

Rock the Lock Series at Schoharie Crossing

Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site is excited to announce the 2026 ROCK the LOCK music series this coming August 2026.
June 4, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
Walter Elwood Museum, Amsterdam, NY

Grow Amsterdam Farmers Market Opens This Saturday

Opening day of the Grow Amsterdam Farmers Market is Saturday, June 6, at the parking lot of the Walter Elwood Museum, Amsterdam.
June 3, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
Downtown Gloversville, Photo from Downtown Gloversville Facebook page.

Downtown Gloversville “Paints the Town Purple” for Alzheimer’s Awareness June 1-6

From June 1st through June 6th, the streets of Downtown Gloversville will undergo a vibrant transformation as the community unites to "Paint Downtown Gloversville Purple."
June 1, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
Materials included in the “Colonial Life” Outreach Kit include reproduced historical documents, maps, illustrations and educational resources focused on colonial and Revolutionary-era history in Montgomery County.

Visit Montgomery County and County Historian Promote “Colonial Life” Outreach Kit as Part of America 250 Commemoration

The program is available for use by schools, libraries, summer programs and community organizations.
June 1, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
Photo from the Kanatsiohareke Mohawk Community Facebook page.

Kanatsiohareke Mohawk Community Strawberry Festival June 27 and 28

Kanatsiohareke Mohawk Community Strawberry Festival is on June 27 and June 28, 2026 at the Kanatsiohareke Mohawk Community, Fonda NY.
May 29, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
Oneida County History Center

Author Talk: Brothers in Spirit with Norm Dann

Join the Oneida County History Center for an author talk with Norm Dann, founder of the National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum.
May 28, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
Putman Porch Music at Schoharie Crossing

Putman Porch Music at Schoharie Crossing 2026

Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site is excited to announce another season of Putman Porch Music at Yankee Hill Lock.
May 27, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
Source: Rob Mitchell, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

Your Bucket List: A Road Map for Life Satisfaction

Satisfaction is an overall attitude that is more stable than fleeting feelings of happiness. You invest in it over time, so it's an ongoing project.
May 26, 2026/by Cheyenne Dorsagno
Fort Plain Museum and Historical Park, Photo by Mohawk Valley Today

Memorial Day

This Memorial Day, Mohawk Valley communities, families and individuals remember military heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice.
May 25, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today

Mohawk Valley Featured Weekend Events

Take a look at events happening this weekend throughout the Mohawk Valley in the heart of Upstate New York!
May 22, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
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