The annual Hudson Old Home Days will take place this year starting on Thursday, Aug. 8, and continue through Sunday, Aug. 10.
The fairgrounds are located at the historic Hills House again this year and will feature a number of family-friendly events throughout the festivities.
Once again, the major attraction will be the carnival rides and midway, brought by Fanelli Amusements.
There will also be crafts, foods, games, and other attractions available for four days of family fun.
Below is a list of the events planned, according to the Hudson Old Home Days website.
The event is free admission, but there is a per-ride cost for the carnival rides.
Schedule of Events
Thursday, Aug. 8
Starting on Thursday, Aug. 8, the Carnival Rides, sponsored by Fanelli Amusement, will take place from 5 to 10 p.m. The rides will feature an Adventure Slide, Bear Affair spinier, Berry Go Round, Chop-A-Rama Helicopters, the Cliff Hanger, Dragon Wagon, a Bungy Jumper, the Hurricane, a Ferris Wheel, Merry Go Round, Train Rides, Rond Up, Bumper Cars, Tempest, the Twister and more.
Families can purchase wristbands or tickets for the Carnival Rides on-line to save time and cost at https://fanelliamusements.com/events.
A 30-Ride Pre-Sale group of tickets will cost $30.99 if purchased before Thursday, Aug. 8. A 50-Ride group of tickets will cost $50.99 99 if purchased before Thursday, Aug. 8.
A pre-sale Unlimited Ride Wristband can also be purchased at the website. Wristbands are $30.99 each and can be used only Thursday and Sunday. Note: The Bungy ride and Bumper Cars are not included with wristband.
“Free Family Game Night” under the Community Tent will take place from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Games will include: Pie in the Face Game, Plinko, Connect Four and many more games to enjoy.
The band “Tainted Hearts” will be playing under the Band Tent from 7 to 8 p.m. for free entertainment by a local youth group rocking the Old Home Days Stage.
The rock band “Day to Attend” will be playing under the Band Tent from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday, Aug 9
Day Two of the Hudson Old Home Days Event will feature Carnival Rides from 5 to 11 p.m.
“Free Gift Card BINGO” will be under the Community Tent from 5 to 11 p.m. Join the fun and win gift cards donated by sponsors that donated gifts.
The band “Standard Tuning” will under the Band Tent free entertainment starting at 5 p.m. and running until 8 p.m.
Following that, the “White Street Band” will take the stage from 8 p.m. until 11 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 10
Day Three of the Hudson Old Home Days Event will feature Carnival Rides from noon to 11 p.m.
It will also feature a number of booths set up by local businesses, crafters, civic groups, food and games.
Under the Band tent from noon to 2 p.m there will be the ‘Let’s Play Music Talent Show.”
Under Community Tent, from noon to 1 p.m. there will be Dance Demonstrations underway.
A Free “Wildlife Encounters Show” will take place under the Community Tent from 1 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
“Carter on Guitar” will be performing in the Band Tent, from 2:00 to 4 p.m.
A Hudson Police K9 Demonstration will be taking place from 4 to 5 p.m. on the fairgrounds.
Annual Fireworks Display, by JPI Pyrotechnics, will begin at roughly 9:15 p.m. at last approximately 30 minutes. The fireworks display is sponsored by “SL Chasse Steel” of Hudson.
Sunday, Aug 11
Day Four of the Hudson Old Home Days Event will feature Carnival Rides from noon to 5 p.m.
The “Third Annual Craft” will take place under the Community Tent from noon to 5 p.m.
The “Windham Swing Band” is scheduled to be under the Band Tent from noon to 2 p.m.
The band “Off The Cuff” will take to the stage under the Band Tent, from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.