Handlebarley Gravel Weekend 

Spend two incredible days of gravel riding in the beautiful southern Adirondacks at Paradox Brewery in North Hudson! Whether you sign up for just Saturday, Sunday, or the full weekend, you're in for some fantastic dirt roads, stunning views, and plenty of fun.

Dates: September 13-14, 2025
Location: North Hudson
Mileage: 20-44 miles
Participation Cap: 150 riders

Ride Details

No matter how many days you ride, you’re guaranteed awesome dirt roads, stunning views, and plenty of fun. Saturday features a 20-mile afternoon social ride to the picturesque Elk Lake Lodge, followed by post-ride drinks at the brewery. The main event on Sunday takes you east of the brewery to Ironville, with stops at Hunter Way Farm and the Penfield Homestead Museum, before returning to the brewery for a pizza and salad feast with live music. In between, enjoy some of the region’s finest paved and gravel backroads.

Choose your days and enjoy the best gravel and paved roads in the region.

Saturday's Ride:

• A 20-mile afternoon social ride to the scenic Elk Lake Lodge, followed by post-ride drinks at Paradox Brewery.

Sunday's Ride:

• The main event! A ride east of the brewery to Ironville, with stops at Hunter Way Farm and the Penfield Homestead Museum, before returning to the brewery for a pizza and salad feast with live music.

Benefiting the Penfield Homestead Museum

Proceeds from the event benefit the Penfield Homestead Museum in Ironville, also known as the "Birthplace of the Electrical Age." Explore 19th-century buildings and extensive grounds, including Allen Penfield's home, farm barns, a church, and a parsonage dating back to the 1840s.

Registration

Registration is open - sign up today! Registration Includes:

Saturday Ride Only

• Full ride support
• Generously stocked rest stop
• One free pint of Paradox craft beer
• Event gift

Sunday Ride Only

• Full ride support
• 2 generously stocked rest stops
• One free pint of Paradox craft beer
• Pizza & salad finish feast
• Live music
• Event gift

Full Weekend Package

• All of the above, plus a Handlebarley trucker hat

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Eclipse at the Paradox Brewery

Save the date! Join the brewery for a cosmic celebration on April 8, 2024, as North Hudson is in the path of totality. Stay tuned for details on the party of the year, where we'll provide a front-row seat to this celestial wonder. Don't miss the chance to witness the eclipse in style – mark your calendars now! Call the Taproom today to secure your spot! 518-351-5036

PAVILION ONLY (SOLD OUT)

$25 per person from 2-5 pm

• Kolsch service, live music, food special
• Free eclipse glasses
• Free kolsch glass
• $3 Kolsch pours
• Deck viewing of the eclipse

TAPROOM ONLY (open to the public)

12-6pm

• Full menu and bar
• Free eclipse glasses while supplies last
• Limited Edition eclipse t-shirts available the day of the event

Cinco De Mayo party in the Pavilion 

Head to Paradox Brewery this Cinco de Mayo for a party in the pavilion on May 5th 2-5pm! Get your tickets now for live music, margaritas, tacos and of course beer! Music will be performed by local musician Margarita Mike.

Tickets are $25 per person and includes food and entry into the event. Call the taproom at 518-351-5036 for tickets, but don’t wait as space is limited!

W4VE, a pop/rock duo out of northern NJ, will be performing live at Paradox Brewery on Friday July 26th from 5-8pm.

Live music at Paradox Brewery!

Live music event featuring a three-part sister group performing covers from 4 - 8 p.m! Enjoy hits from Fleetwood Mac and The Bee Gees to Taylor Swift. Join us for a night of harmonious melodies and musical joy!

Ready, Set, Trek: Backpacking Basics for New Adventurer’s

Saturday, May 17th – 10am -12pm

Ready to trek the trails? Join our backpacking basics class to learn essential gear, trip planning, safety practices, and much more. Get the skills you need to confidently start your backpacking adventure! To register use the link https://forms.gle/3KJCmxUbqCosk5aF9 or email shample@esf.edu

Dragon’s Breath

Music by Evan Mack, Libretto by Joshua McGuire
July 6 at 10:30 am, and on tour across the North Country - check website for details

This charming original children’s opera explores the theme of coping with anger and other difficulties that may present themselves to young people. Follow young Alan as he gains wisdom in dealing with his own emotions.

FREE Event - come early, seating is limited

Skills, Skins, and Spooky Things

Saturday, October 26th, 10am – 3pm

We're excited to invite you to join us on Saturday, October 26th, from 10am to 4pm for a fun Halloween-themed day! Come discover skulls and pelts of Adirondack animals, embark on a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt on the trail for a chance to win a prize, and get creative with a bat craft using natural objects!

It's Opening Weekend at the new Hay Fields Antiques & Flea Market at the former Gokey's property in North Hudson. Join us for our Memorial Weekend Flea Market, with a special Artisan Saturday Vendor Event, food trucks, and live music. And stay tuned for the opening of our multi-vendor antique store, coming soon!

Huntington Lecture Series

What’s the Fuss About Aquatic Invasive Species in the Adirondacks?!?

Thursday, August 15th, 7pm

Why do we have all these people wearing blue vests and inspecting boats? Why do we hear about invasive milfoils and round gobies in the news? How can we prevent and manage aquatic invasive species. Join Brian Greene, Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator from the Nature Conservancy's Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program, to learn about invasive species and what you can do to prevent them from causing harm.

All lectures begin at 7pm at the Adirondack Interpretive Center and are free thanks to the support of the Adirondack Park Institute.