COMMUNITY DAY CELEBRATION
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2025
9 AM TO 3 PM
This year’s Community Day promises fun for all ages, highlighting the very best of Millbrook’s local organizations, talent, cuisine, and festive spirit.
Building on the success of last year, attendees can look forward to a day full of joy, creativity, and strong community connections. With exciting new activities alongside cherished traditions, this year’s event is set to be another unforgettable celebration of Millbrook’s vibrant spirit and togetherness.
📣2025 GOLD🏆SPONSORS:
Bank of Millbrook
Bonnie Kozek
Creel & Gow
Dutchess Day School
Hunt & Harvest
LaUL Gallery
Mackey Butts & Whalen
Marona’s Market
Merritt Bookstore + Toystore
Millbrook Community Partnership
Millbrook School
Slade Architecture
2025 Silver🤍Sponsors:
Babette’s Kitchen
R.W. Ciferri
Houlihan Lawrence
The Hudson Valley Team at Compass
Reardon Briggs Hardware
Susan Mancuso, Esq
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
🥬🍏🫐Millbrook Farmers and Makers Market 🌸🥃🎨
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM with many vendors staying until 3 PM
Location: Church Street
Discover fresh produce, unique crafts, and artisanal goods at our vibrant market.
Wil Greenstreet Strolls Franklin Avenue 🎶
Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Franklin Avenue
Enjoy a strolling musician along Franklin Avenue.
Sensory Lab Kick-Off 🥽👀
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Millbrook Library Lawn
Interactive stations launching the library’s Sensory Lab program.
The Hudson Valley Hot Club at the Market 🎶
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Church Street
Enjoy music at the Farmers and Makers Market.
Village Police Car to Explore 🚔
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Friendly Lane
Kids can enjoy exploring a Millbrook police car.
The New Pangeans 🎶
Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Whalen Real Estate Lawn
Husband and wife acoustic duo.
Ukulele Performance 🎶
Time: 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM
Location: Millbrook Library Lawn
A ukulele performance on the lawn.
Meet-and-Greet with Jay Alford, former Super Bowl Champion 🏈
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Location: on Frankling Ave. in front of the Millbrook Deli
For sports lovers. Sponsored by Ruge’s and VFW Post 9008 🇺🇸
Bounce House 🤸♂️
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Millbrook Library Lawn
Bouncing fun.
🐕 Community Day Parade 📯
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Down Franklin Ave. from the Thorne Building to Front Street
Meet and Greets after parade - The Millbrook Hunt and their hounds in front of the Thorne Building, and the Sandanona Hare Hounds on the Village Green.
House of Stefas Cooking Demonstration 👨🍳
Time: 12:15 PM - 12:30 PM
Location: in front of House of Stefas
A live cooking demonstration with Chef Roel Alcudia.
Pumpkin Painting 🎃
Time: 11:30 AM until supplies last
Location: Millbrook Library Lawn
Fun for all ages.
Hudson Hatchet 🪓
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: in front of the Millbrook Library
A safe, contained axe-throwing experience.
Community Sing-Along 🎤
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Millbrook Library Lawn
Community sing-along led by Eric Marshall and Grace Burns.
Fall Dessert Contest 🍪🥮🥧🧁
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Calling all bakers, professional and amateur! Enter your desserts for a chance to win. Winners will be announced just before 3 PM.
Registration and contest info below ↓
🫧 Bubble Bus 🫧
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Millbrook Library Lawn
Enjoy an afternoon filled with bubbles, perfect for playful fun.
Millbrook Community Day Fall Dessert Contest
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Show off your best fall 🍁 dessert! If you love baking, this is the event for you 🍪🥮🥧🧁
Eligibility:
Amateurs and professionals are welcome, ages 12+
Desserts must be prepared and baked by the person entering
Entry rules:
All entries must reflect the flavor of fall. Think cozy and comforting, for example: pumpkin, pumpkin spice, cinnamon, maple, apple, etc.
All entries must be made from scratch - no box mixes, prepared crusts, or store-bought elements.
Desserts must be fully baked and require NO refrigeration
A complete ingredient list must be submitted with the dessert.
Only ONE entry per person
Contestants need to provide 50 sample-sized portions, in a small cup or equivalent, for community judging
Do not write your name on your disposable dessert container — anonymity helps fair judging
How to Enter :
Entree forms must be submitted online or printed and dropped off at LaUL Gallery by 9/13/2025.
DEADLINE EXTENDED to 9/17/2025.
Entry Fee: FREE
On 9/20/25, bring your dessert to the tables near the entrance of the Millbrook Farmers and Makers Market by 1:30 PM sharp.
Community judging will be from 2:00 - 2:45 PM.
The winner will be announced by 3:00 PM on 9/20/2025
ONLINE FORM
RAIN LOCATIONS: IN CASE OF RAIN, ACTIVITIES WILL BE HELD AT THE MILLBROOK LIBRARY, THE FARMERS AND MAKERS MARKET ON Church Street, AND THE VILLAGE HALL.
Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to connect with neighbors, support local organizations, and businesses, and enjoy a day of festive activities. Mark your calendars and join us for a memorable day in Millbrook!
This event is proudly hosted by the Millbrook Business Association, with support from community organizations and businesses.
Millbrook Community Day 2025 — Sponsorship Invitation
The Millbrook Business Association, in collaboration with the Village of Millbrook, Town of Washington, Millbrook Arts Group, Millbrook Community Partnership, Millbrook Educational Foundation, Millbrook Farmers and Makers Market, Millbrook Fire Department, Millbrook Historical Society, Millbrook Library, and Millbrook Rotary, is excited to announce that this year’s Millbrook Community Day will take place on Saturday, September 20th.
This year’s event promises to be the biggest and best yet, with a fun-filled lineup of activities for all ages. Enjoy everything from children’s favorites like pumpkin painting, a bounce house, and the Bubble Bus, to live music, axe throwing, and a Fall Dessert Baking Contest. You’ll also find a vibrant Farmers and Makers Market showcasing local talent and products.
As a proud advocate for Millbrook’s business community, the MBA is dedicated to building a thriving and welcoming community. Community Day is a cornerstone of this mission—a celebration of all that makes Millbrook a wonderful place to live, work, and play.
We invite you to help make this special day a success by becoming a Community Day Sponsor. Your support will make it possible to bring this event to life and provide a memorable experience for all who attend.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Gold Sponsor ($500+)
Prominent placement on marketing materials and event signage, plus recognition on our website and social media.
Silver Sponsor ($250-500)
Recognition on our website and social media.
Community Partner (any amount)
Acknowledgment on event signage thanking our donors.
We also welcome in-kind contributions, including:
— Prizes for the Fall Dessert Baking Contest
— Volunteers to help with event setup and breakdown
We’d love to partner with you to create an unforgettable Millbrook Community Day.
To contribute, please click on the DONATE BUTTON below or DOWNLOAD THE FORM HERE
Thank you for your support!
Warm regards,
Curtis Lewis
Chairperson, Millbrook Community Day
Board Member, Millbrook Business Association
+1 (914) 715-6241