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    Fill Your Holiday Packages with BGHV’s Second Annual “Big Gay Holiday Guide”!

    Since starting Big Gay Hudson Valley in February of 2009, we have met a tremendous amount of gay-owned, and gay-friendly businesses throughout our area. Recognizing that it is critical for our community to support one-another to make our presence stronger, we created The Big Gay Holiday Guide to keep all of us informed about our [...]

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    Only One Spot Remaining: “Men Drawing Men” Workshops with Gay Local Artist, William Noonan – Classes Start Sunday, Jan 23rd

    BGHV is proud to announce the return of  Men Drawing Men, with local gay artist, William Noonan. Last year more than a dozen of you participated in the series, and with interest being so strong, the artist has offered to host the classes again. Held at his home studio in Marlboro, NY, each class features [...]

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    Make the Yuletide Gay with Holiday Events Ranging from Hyde Park to Hudson; December 3rd through the 5th

    With the Holidays rapidly approaching, there is no shortage of holiday events and happenings to enjoy! However, some are much more gay than others. That said, here's a short list of some of our favorites for you to consider checking out this coming weekend! Friday, December 3rd Christmas in Little Italy; Poughkeepsie @ 8pm Start [...]

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    Do Gay People Need Gay Places? Paul Saladino MD Reflects on “Gay Doctors for Gay People”

    "You shouldn't have to lie to your physician.  Your sexuality, who you're with, who you love - these are all things that should be ok to talk about."  That's one of the guiding principles of Dr. Paul Saladino's career as a medical professional.Currently in residency at his practice, Cross Valley Health & Medicine, in Newburgh, [...]

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    Election Season is Upon Us – November 2nd is Election Day!

    With the political season upon us in the Valley, the race being most closely watched in our region this year is in the 41st Senate district between incumbent Senator Steve Saland and challenger Didi Barrett.  Those of you following BGHV routinely will remember Didi from our Pride Preview Party earlier this summer.  Her campaign has [...]

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    BGHV Weekend, Sept 23rd: DADT Stands, A Local 10-Day Eating Tour & Didi’s Big Block Party

    Hey everyone and happy weekend.  First up is a big thanks to our friends, Mike & Ed, and the rest of the Poughkeepsie community for joining us at last weekend's community clean-up in Poughkeepsie.  To learn more about Adopt-A-Block Poughkeepsie and how you can get involved in giving your community some "Feng Shui Our [...]

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    BGHV Weekend, Sept 17th: We’re Back!!!

    Hey everyone!  A big gay thank you to everyone who has been emailing, texting, tweeting and facebooking us over the last couple of weeks to inquire about the fate of BGHV Weekend.  Crazy turbulent work and end-of-summer schedules have kept us away from the blog for a bit but, we are glad to say, [...]

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    Fall Fest 2010: A Hetrick-Martin Institute Benefit, Saturday Sept. 25th

    The Hetrick-Martin Institute, home to NYC's acclaimed Harvey Milk High School, is back with their annual autumnal soiree celebrating the bounty of the Hudson Valley and raising money for at-risk LGBTQ youth.  For those of you that remember last year's event, there's no better - and no swankier - way to spend a fall Saturday [...]

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Out On The Farm 2025 was simply magical - and chee Out On The Farm 2025 was simply magical - and cheers to Tanner Townsend of @hvfoodphotography for capturing so many of the moments at our annual Queer Fall Festival! 

With live music from the @minorikeys , Story time from @katarinamirage and @danpoblox courtesy of the @lgbtqcenter , as well as arts and crafts from our friends at the @dutchesspride , the afternoon portion of Out On The Farm offered something for everyone and it provided a truly unique place for queer families to gather and connect. 

During the evening portion of Out On The Farm we were entertained by the cast of Bushels and Pecs and we Orchard Disco-Danced the night away to the beats of @superiorsounds and @biscuittmfs_ 

We can’t wait to welcome everyone back to @badseedcider seed for Out On The Farm again in 2026! 

#hudsonvalley #hudsonvalleygays #biggayhudsonvalley #outonthefarm #ulstercounty
BGHV is proud to partner with writer/director Carm BGHV is proud to partner with writer/director Carmen Emmi to bring his riveting new queer film, PLAINCLOTHES to the Hudson Valley on Oct 10th and 11th!

>> Friday, October 10th at 8pm
Rosendale Theater, Rosendale

>> Saturday, October 11th at 8pm
Story Screen Cinema, Hudson

Each showing will include a special post-film Q&A with Carmen Emmi and his Cinematographer, the Hudson Valley's very own Ethan Palmer. 

Visit BigGayHudsonValley.com to book your tickets now - we'll see you this weekend in Rosendale on Friday and Hudson on Saturday. 

#biggayhudsonvalley #hudsonvalley #plainclothesfilm #hudson #rosendale #lgbtqfilm #queerfilm #gayhudsonvalley
If you missed the Bushels and Pecs Queer Variety S If you missed the Bushels and Pecs Queer Variety Show at Out On The Farm last Saturday, October 4th, you sure missed a spectacular group of performers! 

Here’s a sneak peek of the first batch of photos we received from Photographer @dustyrebel - who snapped these incredible shots in the middle of the show! 

More photos coming soon; enjoy this first batch!

#gayhudsonvalley #upstategays #ulstercounty #outonthefarm #bushelsandpecs #instagays
You first met the @minorikeys at Pride In The Sky You first met the @minorikeys at Pride In The Sky this Spring, and we’re so excited to bring them back for Out On The Farm this Saturday, October 4th. 

Don’t miss the Minorikeys LIVE: 
 ⏰4p - 6:30p

Following the Minorikeys, we’re proud to present - our annual Farm Fresh Cabaret - Bushels and Pecs: 
🍑 7p - 8p

Last year more than 800 members of our community joined us - be sure to get your tickets for Out On The Farm online now at biggayhudsonvalley.com - use promo code ‘BUSHELSANDPECS’ to save $5!

See you at @badseedcider on Saturday, October 4th! 

#hudsonvalley #livemusic #orcharddisco #drag #disco #ulstercounty #gayhudsonvalley #outonthefarm #biggayhudsonvalley #minorikeys #silverdaddies #bushelsandpecs

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