The Strawberry Festival & Art Show is held each July 4th from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. This is an annual celebration of our Independence Day and our local contributions to this event. At 1:00 P.M. each year an express rider arrives at the barn from Governor George Clinton's Office in Kingston with news of the Declaration of Independence by our legislators in Philadelphia and the public is asked to join in with the cheering, the jeering, and the huzzah while Colonial reanctors fire a thirteen gun salute. Recipes featuring the versatile strawberry are served throughtout the day.

The Summer Musical Concert is held each year on the evening of the 4th Friday of July. Come join us in the barn while we dance to a wide selecton of tunes beautifuuly performed by "Stone Soup" a highly renowned local aucostical group.

The Young Pioneer's Program is presented each year during the 1st week in August running from Tuesday through Thursday from 9:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. The program is designed for children ages 9 through 13, who are interested in Mohawk Valley History and Colonial Life at Fort Klock. It is an educational program with hands on activities helping the children to experience the lifestyle of the Colonial frontier. Please call the fort at 518-568-7779 for information in enrollment. A small fee is charged for this program.

A Klock Family Reunion is held each first Saturday of August in even numbered years (e.g., 2002, 2004, 2006, etc.). This is a day long event designed for Klock Family members, though the general public is welcomed to come visit with these Klock descendants from around the globe. A catered meal will be provide. A small fee may be charged to assist with expenses. Entertainment is provided for adults and children alike. Please contact Dave and Darla Klock by e-mail at Daveanddarla2000@yahoo.com, by phoning the Klock home (269-646-3085), writing to Dave and Darla at P.O. Box 402, Marcellus, Michigan 49067, or by calling Fort Klock (518-568-7779) for additional information and reservations.

The Fort Klock Craft Fair is held each 2nd weekend of September 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Well over 100 craftsmen and artisans from many of the surrounding states present. Homemade ethnic foods are available to the public on Saturday. For more information please contact the fort at 518-568-7779.

The Interrupted Harvest is held each odd numbered year (e.g., 2003, 2005, 2007, etc.). during the last weekend of September. Colonial re-enactors demonstrate the militia life, military encampment, sutlering, cooking, and other skills. A running battle is also protrayed in the yard in front of the fort. This event commemorates the "Burning of the Mohawk River Valley" from Tripes Hill in the east to the East Canada Creek in the west, on both sides of the river,a clash in the defeat of Sir John Johnson's marauders by Rebel forces in the Battle of Klock's Field on October 19, 1780. Academics studying "The Burning of the Valley" are encouraged to come and share their thoughts and research with one another and the public.

St. Nicholas' Day is celebrated the first Sunday of December each year from 12:00 noon to 4:00 P.M. Please come join us for this traditional children's holiday which, though dating back well into the 14th Century, was brought to the "New World" by our European ancestors. Throughout the day Colonial music is heard and homemade cookies, gingerbread, "stollen", hot chocolate, and hot spiced cider is served. And don't forget, Saint Nicholas will be here to bless our "wee ones" and share with them his handmade gifts. A storyteller, holiday music, a roaring fire, traditional decorations and a live tree also help celebrate the season. The event is free to ALL CHILDREN, ages birth through nine hundred & ninety-nine years plus, as only the young at heart can receive the blessings of this saint. Please dress warmly and remember to bring your cameras to preserve a record this sacred day for your future generations.