The Grand American Barbecue World Championship (the “Grand Am”) presented by 101.5 WPDH is a 3-day outdoor BBQ festival featuring great BBQ, live music, beer, cooking demonstrations, vendors and a world championship BBQ contest! The event takes place at Ulster County Fairgrounds in New Paltz NY, the former home of the Hudson Valley Ribfest for 15 years.

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Filled with properties of every ilk and Insta-worthy vistas at every turn, Ulster County can accommodate families, couples and singles. Options for all include nationally renowned resorts and boutique hotels, cozy bed-and-breakfasts, tricked-out vacation rentals, and retro-inspired motels.

Interested in something more rustic? There’s a campground for that. Spiritual retreats beckon those hoping to find their center.