Butternut Valley Days
Butternut Valley Days is a two-weekend celebration of the Valley.
Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Butternuts Beer and Ale, Garrattsville, NY
Sunday, August 23, 2026, at The Gathouse, Morris, NY
Saturday, August 29, 2026, at GEM in Gilbertsville, NY
This year marks an exciting new chapter as our community celebration expands into Butternut Valley Days—a two-weekend series of events that brings together outdoor recreation, live music, local businesses, and the people who make the Butternut Valley a vibrant place to live and visit.
The celebration begins on Saturday, August 22, with a full day of activities hosted by Butternut Valley Alliance at Butternuts Beer & Ale in Garrattsville. The day kicks off with the inaugural 5K Fun Run and the Butternut Valley Gravel Grinder, offering 16- and 48-mile cycling routes through the Valley’s scenic hills. In the afternoon and evening, the Summer Harvest Festival features free live music, family-friendly activities, food and beverages, and local vendors, followed by an outdoor movie under the stars.
On Sunday, August 23, the celebration continues in Morris with the Morris Music Festival, presented in partnership with The Gatehouse Coffee Shop & Mercantile, bringing live music into the heart of the village.
The festivities conclude the following weekend on Saturday, August 29, in Gilbertsville with the GEM Art & Music Festival at GEM Sculpture Park—a free evening of live music, art, food, and local vendors set in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting.
Whether you come for the music, the recreation, the food, or simply to spend time with friends and neighbors, Butternut Valley Days offers something for everyone. Join us in August as we celebrate the creativity, natural beauty, and strong sense of community that define the Butternut Valley.
Place an Ad in the Program or Become a Sponsor
Support Butternut Valley Days by sponsoring an event or placing an ad in the festival program. Your support helps power two weekends of music, arts, recreation, and community programming across the Butternut Valley—while connecting your business with residents and visitors who value local experiences and community spirit.
Let’s Work Together
Want to be part of our Summer Harvest Festival?
We’re inviting non-profits to table at the event and welcoming artisan, vintage, and food vendors to set up shop.
Music, Bikes, Family Activities, Food and Beer
Butternut Valley Days combines beloved annual events as well as new offerings, including:
BVA 5K Fun Run (Saturday, August 22)
Butternut Valley Gravel Grinder bike ride (Saturday, August 22)
BVA Summer Harvest Festival (Saturday, August 22)
Outdoor Movie Night (Saturday, August 22)
Morris Music Festival (Sunday, August 23)
BVA Guided Walk of Two Creeks Trail (Sunday, August 23)
GEM Music and Art Festival (Saturday, August 29)
BVA does what it does best—partnering with area organizations to improve the quality of life in the region. This year, BVA’s weekend planning partners for the weekend include:
Central NY Cycling Club (CNYC)
The Gatehouse Cafe
Morris Central School
GEM (Gilbertsville Expressive Movement Sculpture Park)
Morris Historical Society
