Enjoy the beauty of the Butternut Valley on feet by participating in BVA’s inaugural 5K trail run through New Lisbon and Garrattsville on Saturday, August 22, at 9:30 a.m.

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.

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.

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.

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.