Market Day Craft Fair in Fishkill

Market Day Craft Fair at the Van Wyck Homestead Museum is a modern-day take on old-time markets. In the colonial era, market days allowed craftspeople, farmers, and friends to come together for fellowship and stock up on needed goods. The Fishkill Historical Society will use funds raised from the fair for the upkeep of the c.1732 Van Wyck Homestead Museum.

You are sure to find treasures among the over 25 Arts and Crafts vendors including pressed flower gifts, wooden gifts, resin art, pottery, vintage style purses, jewelry, beautifully painted planter pots, wreaths, soaps, candles, knit clothing, quilted bags, and home decor.

The Fishkill Historical Society’s volunteers' concession stands will have lunch and dessert for visitors. Concessions include homemade soups, chili, baked goods, made-to-order apple fritters, and hot dogs. The Van Wyck Homestead Museum’s gift shop will be out on the grounds with t-shirts, tri-corn hats, mob caps, and raffle tickets for local restaurant gift cards.

We have invited musician, Steve Kelman, who recently released an album called "Up From Water". Steve spends a lot of time in the Hudson Valley bringing a festive atmosphere to events by performing an eclectic mix of blues, bluegrass, folk, country, and rock.

In addition to housing the Van Wyck Family for several generations, the homestead had a significant role during the Revolutionary War as it was the Officer’s Headquarters for the Fishkill Supply Depot. The depot supported the operations of the Continental Army and the New York State militia throughout the Revolutionary War. Maintaining this historic site to tell Fishkill’s story is the mission of the historical society.

The Fishkill Historical Society is a 100% volunteer-run educational organization. There are many volunteer opportunities at the museum that can focus on our community member’s talents. Docents volunteer to welcome visitors to the museum or act as a tour guide to tell its story. There’s a lot of upkeep needed at the museum including cleaning and maintenance work inside and outside of the museum. Support from the community is needed for the Van Wyck Homestead Museum to stand for another 300 years.