Arlington Street Fair will celebrate Poughkeepsie neighborhood

Poughkeepsie, NY (September 16, 2004) — From 12:00-7:00 p.m. on Saturday October 2, Raymond Avenue in the Town of Poughkeepsie will come alive with the sights, sounds, and aromas of the sixth annual Arlington Street Fair, including nonstop entertainment on two stages, dozens of vendors, a climbing wall, rides, chili cook-off, and fireworks at dusk. Sponsored by the Arlington Business Improvement District, Poughkeepsie Chamber of Commerce, Vassar Student Association, and Vassar College, the festival has been expanded to start and end two hours later than previous years.

Where: Raymond Avenue, between Collegeview and the Eastbound Arterial

Cost: Free

Parking: Free parking available on the lot on Davis Avenue, on the lot behind Prime Financial on Raymond Avenue, and on neighboring streets. In addition, a shuttle loop will run to and from the Poughkeepsie High School and Poughkeepsie Middle School lots from 4:30-8:30 p. m.

Highlights:

• Fireworks at dusk!
• Third annual Arlington Chili Cook-Off
• 24 – Foot Climbing Wall
• Lots of rides, games, and interactive activities
• More than 50 vendors of arts, crafts, and culinary delights on Raymond Avenue
• Fun things to do at Garden Art Space, ASM School, and Arlington Reformed Church
• Nationally acclaimed magician on the North Stage
• Belly dancing with audience participation on the South Stage
• Entertainment on two stages (lineup subject to change)

Stage North (at ASM School)

11:45am	Band "Ashram"
12:45pm	Vassar Acapella: ALIVE
1:00pm	Todd Charles, the Magician
1:45pm	Vassar Acapella: Measure for Measure
2:00pm	Vassar's Barefoot Monkeys
2:30pm	Band "Unspoken Word"
3:15pm	Vassar Acapella: The Vassar Devils
3:30pm	Band "Resurrected"
4:30pm	Irish Step Dancers
5:00pm	Chili Cook-Off Awards
5:15pm	Band "Not A Wedding Band"
6:00pm	Vassar's Barefoot Monkeys
6:30pm	Band "Godsown"

Stage South (at Collegeview Avenue)

Noon	Michelle Muller/folk guitarist
1:00pm	Belly Dancing by Sarah
2:00pm	Helen Avakian/acoustic singer/songwriter
3:00pm	Dave Laffin Band/rock
4:00pm	Andy Follette & Bluescasters/electric blues
5:00pm	Belly Dancing by Sarah
6:00pm	No Brakes/bluegrass trio

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations or information on accessibility should contact Campus Activities Office at (845) 437-5370. Without sufficient notice, appropriate space and/or assistance may not be available.

Vassar College is a highly selective, coeducational, independent, residential liberal arts college founded in 1861.

This article was posted on Thursday, September 16th, 2004.