UPCOMING EVENTS
Join us in building community through the environment & the arts.
Hellbender 5K Cross Country Run
Enjoy the beauty of the Butternut Valley on foot by participating in BVA’s inaugural 5K fun run through New Lisbon and Garrattsville on Saturday, August 22, at 9:30 a.m.
Butternut Valley Gravel Grinder
The Butternut Valley Gravel Grinder bike ride is Saturday, August 22, 2026. Winding through the hills of the Valley, choose to ride the 16-mile short route or the 48-mile long route.
BVA Summer Festival
Part of Butternut Valley Days, BVA Summer Festival is Saturday, August 22, 2026 at Butternuts Beer and Ale in Garrattsville, NY. The event includes free live music and kids activities, food and beer, and local vendors.
Movie Night
Join Butternut Valley Alliance and Student Voices Student Choices for a movie night under the stars.
Morris Music Festival
BVA is partnering with The Gatehouse in the village of Morris as part of Butternut Valley Days. The Gatehouse Coffee House is a beloved community gathering place in Morris, offering workshops and live music throughout the year.
GEM Music Festival
The GEM Music & Arts Festival is a free evening celebration of music, art, and community in the heart of Gilbertsville, NY. Set on the grounds of the GEM Sculpture Park — a 14-acre outdoor gallery featuring large-scale works from regional and national artists — the festival brings together an evening of live rock and jazz performances, food trucks, and artisan vendors from 4 to 8 PM. The inaugural festival is headlined by the Jimi Hendrix Jazz Trio, performing jazz interpretations of Hendrix's iconic catalog.
Fall Fun Float with BVA and OCCA
Celebrate the arrival of fall with a paddle down the Butternut Creek! Join the Butternut Valley Alliance and the Otsego County Conservation Association (OCCA) for a relaxing community float through one of the valley's most scenic waterways.
Morris NY Forward Committee Meeting #1
Have an idea for downtown Morris?
Join the Morris NY Forward Local Planning Committee to learn how to submit a project proposal for consideration as part of Morris's $4.5 million NY Forward investment.
Representatives from New York State and the NY Forward consultant team will explain the proposal process, answer questions, and discuss how community members can participate.
This meeting is open to the public.
Understanding Your Energy Bill
Join us at the Butternuts Grange on July 9th at 7:00pm for an Understanding Your Electricity Bill workshop. We will be discussing how to read your electric bill & the various charges, going over Energy Supply Companies, tips for improving energy efficiency, smart meters, and more!
Please bring a copy of your electricity bill if you have specific questions.
Hosted by the Butternut Valley Alliance and Mohawk Valley Economic Development District, Inc.
On the Trail of Art (Sunday)
On the Trail of Art is a free, outdoor arts festival presented by Butternut Valley Alliance and held this year in General Jacob Morris State Forest. The event transforms the forest into an immersive art experience, featuring original works by professional artists living in the Butternut Valley alongside artwork by local students.
Register at Eventbrite.
On the Trail of Art (Saturday)
On the Trail of Art is a free, outdoor arts festival presented by Butternut Valley Alliance and held this year in General Jacob Morris State Forest. The event transforms the forest into an immersive art experience, featuring original works by professional artists living in the Butternut Valley alongside artwork by local students.
Free registration at Eventbrite.
On the Trail of Art Opening Reception
Join us at Dunderberg Gallery in Gilbertsville on Friday, June 12, to celebrate the artists of this year’s On the Trail of Art, which takes place at General Jacob Morris State Forest on June 13 and 14.
Register at Eventbrite.
BVA at Earth Festival
BVA is participating in OCCA’s Earth Festival. The event is an annual celebration of sustainability, community, and environmental stewardship that brings together families, students, local organizations, makers, and environmental partners for a full day of learning, inspiration, and hands-on activities.
Butternut Valley Tourism Office Hours: Morris
BVA Executive Director Cassandra Miller and Destination Marketing Co. of Otsego and Schoharie Counties President Cass Martin Majestic will hold office hours to discuss promoting the Butternut Valley as a tourism destination.
Protect Yourself from Scams with SFCU
BVA is partnership with 2026 community sponsor Sidney Federal Credit Union to present a series of financial literacy events for the community. All are free and open to the public. Join us for the first in the series:
Protect Yourself from Scams | Tuesday, April 21, 10 a.m., The Gatehouse, Morris
Morris Earth Day Community Clean Up
Join BVA for Morris Community Earth Day Clean Up. More information is coming soon! If you’re interested in joining, email info@butternutvalleyalliance.org
Butternut Valley Tourism Office Hours: Gilbertsville
BVA Executive Director Cassandra Miller and Destination Marketing Co. of Otsego and Schoharie Counties President Cass Martin Majestic will hold office hours to discuss promoting the Butternut Valley as a tourism destination.
Gilbertsville NY Forward Interest Meeting
BVA is working with Gilbertsville to create an application for up to $10 million in funding from a NY Forward or DRI grant from New York State. Come hear more about the program on Saturday, February 28, at 10 a.m. at the Butternuts Town Hall in Gilbertsville.
Winter Hikes + Hemlock Survey (Feb–Mid March)
Native to Asia, the hemlock woolly adelgid, or HWA, is an invasive, aphid-like insect that attacks North American hemlocks.