The local media have called Summerfest the county’s largest outdoor event located outside of Troy and Rensselaer and by State Police estimates has drawn over 15,000 people during the weekend’s events.

This year’s “Kiwanis Summerfest 2008” is being planned from Thursday, July 3 to Sunday, July 6.  We plan for SummerFest 2008to include a 5 K Road Race, rides; children’s events; spectacular fireworks on both Friday July 4th and Saturday July 5th; youth bands will perform through out the weekend and some of the best bands from the Capital Region -  "Grove Syndicate" (Friday night)  and "Aged in the Hills" (Saturday night); food booths; sport tournaments; crafts; an Ecumenical Church Service; etc. for the entire community to enjoy.

Please no coolers in Butler Park.   Due to alcohol liability issues associated with the sale of beer we must ask that you leave your coolers etc. outside the park.