The 2nd Annual America the Beautiful Festival, presented by The Epoch Times and New Century Festivals, celebrated the heritage of America and the Hudson Valley. This free community event honored veterans, the military, and first responders. The festival took place in upstate New York on July 13–14.
The festival featured patriotic, family-friendly entertainment:
- Saturday Headliner: Jimmy Sturr & his orchestra—#1 polka band in the United States
- Sunday Headliner: Darryl Worley performing #1 hits like “Have You Forgotten?”
- Sunday Opener: Dave Bray USA—USN/USMC veteran—“Music on a Mission”
- Center of Influence Car Show powered by the U.S. Army—12 People’s Choice Awards on Sunday for the top cars, trucks, jeeps & bikes!
- 8x Grand Champion Miller’s Backyard BBQ
- Large fireworks display in town on Saturday night
- Historic village & reenactors
- Live music all weekend, including regional favorites Will Hoppey, Mika Hale, Matt Tullar, Mark Lysogorski, and Fiddle Frenzy
- Children’s games and playground
