Now in its 10th year, the annual Peekskill Celebration is the largest festival in the Hudson Valley, attracting over 30,000 people from Greater New York. The festivities are a showcase of the historic revitalized City of Peekskill and her maritime heritage along the shores of the Hudson River. A celebration of family, dragon boats, music, food, fireworks, crafts, and more. Venues include the natural beauty of Riverfront Green, Charles Point Park, and historic Downtown Peekskill. Friday, August 4 Riverfront Green Park 6pm – 10pm *FREE shuttle bus service from Downtown and Charles Point Park Shuttles begin at 5pm and run until 10pm. Main Stage Kick Off Concert – Featuring BUCKWHEAT ZYDECO Eye Dotting Ceremony – begins at 5:30pm New York Blood Center Blood Drive – begins at 5pm Arts & Crafts Show Exhibitors Booths – Chiropractors, Real Estate Brokers, Investment Planners, Home Improvement and more. Saturday, August 5 Downtown Peekskill 8am – 4pm *FREE shuttle bus service from Downtown and Charles Point Park Shuttles begin at 11am and run until 11pm. Farmers Market – opens at 8am Jan Peek 10K Race & 2 mile Fun Walk. RACE TIME: 7:45am SHARP Underground Railroad Tours –Sign up early. Space is limited. Tours are at 11:00am and 2:00pm. Call 914-382-9226 or 914-643-7055 to make a reservation. Charles Point Park 11am – 8pm Ferry Go Round – begins at 11am Century21 Home Run Derby – begins at 3pm Pre-registration is required. Riverfront Green Park 9am – 11pm Elton Brand Youth Basketball Clinic – Clinics begin at 11am . Dragons on the Hudson Races begin at 9am with a Parade of Teams at 12noon. Food Vendors – opens at 11am DragonLand - Kid’s Fun Zone – opens at 12noon Riverfront Green Park 9am – 11pm Masters of the Chainsaw – shows at 1pm, 3pm & 5pm Museum Barge and Showboat - opens at 12noon Classic Car Show – opens at 12noon Sponsor Display Booths – opens at 12noon. Arts & Crafts Show - opens at 12noon -. Exhibitors Booths – opens at 12noon Educational & Environmental Displays – opens at 12noon Public Safety Displays - opens at 12noon Community Organization Exhibits - opens at 12noon New York Blood Center – Blood Drive - begins at 4pm Riverfront Green Park 9pm – 11pm Main Stage Entertainment FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA – begins at approximately 9:15pm Music simulcasts on 100.7FM WHUD Sunday, August 6 Downtown Peekskill 8am – 4pm Old – Timers Stickball Tournament Call Roger Hamilton at Brush Graphics at 914-788-577 for details and to sign up.