2026 UPCOMING EVENTS
The WDC hosts events throughout the year both for civic engagement and for fundraising which allows us to continue our work.
Below is a list of confirmed event dates. As we have more details and ticketed events go online, we’ll add those to this page, so be sure to check back frequently. We hope to see you there!
APRIL 12: WHAT IS THE UNIVERSE FUNDRAISER TALK BY ASTRONOMER BOB BERMAN
JUNE 4: LOCAL CANDIDATE FORUM
JUNE 6 (rain date June 7):MIGRATE TO THE POLLS ANNUAL FUNDRAISER BIRDING WALK W/ PETER SCHOENBERGER
AUGUST 1:ANNUAL CIVICS PICNIC WITH LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS
SEPTEMBER 10:ANNUAL COCKTAIL PARTY FUNDRAISER at The James Cox Gallery
What Is the Universe? Exploring New Mind-Stretching Realities
A live presentation by world-renowned astronomer Bob Berman and fundraiser for the WDC
Petition Kickoff Party
Thank you to all who attended our WDC petition kickoff event on Sunday!
We were joined by Congressman Pat Ryan, Senator Michelle Hinchey, Sheriff Juan Figueroa and we received a written message from Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha.
All of our local and county candidates also attended:
Ulster County Surrogate Court Judge: Judy Nolfo
UC Legislator District 23 : Jeff Collins
UC Legislator District 1: Aaron Levine
Woodstock Town Supervisor: Anula Courtis
Woodstock Town Clerk: Rebekah Brooks and Meghann Reimondo
Woodstock Town Council: Dan Gallant and Marcel Nagele
Woodstock Town Justice: Jason Lesko and Howard Harris
Many thanks to our Committee Members for their hard work in making this event successful, fun and informative!
Congressman Pat Ryan
Sheriff Juan Figueroa
State Senator Michelle Hinchey
An Evening of Inspiration and Fundraising with Jen Metzger
Hear how our County Executive is working for us during these challenging times. Your contributions help keep Ulster County blue and will help us fight for the House in 2026.
Come enjoy an evening of inspiration, music, food and wine to support the work of the Woodstock Democratic Committee. Live string band music by The Waydowns.
Tickets start at $75.
WDC Civic Picnic
You’re invited to the 2 Annual Woodstock Democratic Committee Civics Picnic, rain or shine.
- EAT - DRINK - MINGLE -
Meet the folks who run our county government
Learn how county government works & who does what
Featuring short talks by County Elected Officials: Executive, DA, Comptroller, Clerk, Legislators
Location Provided Upon RSVP
Check out our video clips from the event below
The Woodstock Democratic Committee is committed to hosting fun and community-building ways for for voters to expand civics education and a deeper understanding of how our government works for all of us and why elections do make a difference. We ought never to take government for granted. Watching these engaging clips about our elected offices, delivered from their elected officials is eye-opening and comforting. Their work makes so much of our daily life run well and helps keep us safe. This year we featured our Ulster County Officials from the offices of County Executive, Comptroller, Sheriff, Clerk and Legislature. If you ever wondered why voting matters, watching these little clips of hard-working elected officials may truly inspire you.
WDC Annual Civics Picnic 9/6/2025: Introduction by WDC Co-Chair, Amy Fradon
WDC Annual Civics Picnic 9/6/2025: UC Legislators Aaron Levine & Jeff Collins
WDC Annual Civics Picnic 9/6/2025: UC Comptroller March Gallagher
WDC Annual Civics Picnic 9/6/2025: UC Sheriff Juan Figueroa
WDC Annual Civics Picnic 9/6/2025: UC Executive Jen Metzger
WDC Annual Civics Picnic 9/6/2025: Acting County Clerk Taylor Bruck
The Early Bird Gets the Vote! With Peter Schoenberger
(POSTPONED DUE TO RAIN! NEW DATE JUNE 21ST, RAIN DATE JUNE 22ND)
Please join us for a morning in the forest, listening to bird calls and learning to identify them. After the walk, we will return for a lovely picnic brunch together. (Easy forest terrain).
Your donations help our 2025 get-out-the-vote and voter education efforts!
WOODSTOCK: Fight for Freedom Rally!!
Election Day is almost here and on November 2nd, as early voting is happening, we are holding a Get Out the Vote Rally in Woodstock!
RSVP requested: mobilize.us/nysdems/event/736723/
Breaking Glass Ceilings
A FUNDRAISING EVENT TO SUPPORT THE WOODSTOCK DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE
Join us for wine, cheese, and chocolate and meet the democratic leaders of Ulster County who are breaking the glass ceilings: Kelleigh McKenzie, Outgoing Ulster County Committee Chair, and Barbara Graves-Poller, Newly-elected Ulster County Committee Chair.
We are thrilled they will join us to talk about the Democratic Party’s goals, opportunities, and successes in Ulster County and beyond.
Kelleigh was the first woman to be the Ulster County Democratic Committee Chair.
Barbara is the first woman of color to hold the position..
DOOR PRIZES!
Each ticketed donor gets a door prize raffle ticket at the entrance.
Prizes donated by the Woodstock Spa, Silvia, Good Night and others.
Your donation of $50 / $75 / $100 / $150 or more will fund crucial 2024 election efforts!
Walk-ins Welcome!
Postcards Around the Clock (Virtual Event)
The WDC is co-hosting a great virtual event with the Downtown Nasty Women Social Group in NYC who are holding their 3rd Postcard Around The Clock 24 hour event. It's a zoom event from Sept 23 at 7:30pm - Sept 24th 7:30pm.
It's not necessary that participants join the zoom for the full 24 hours. Participants can join & leave as they wish throughout. It's a time to listen to speakers while writing postcards to voters - or letters or any other Get Out The Vote work that you do from home - or just listen in.
There are other Democratic Committees and Clubs co-hosting, too. The guests are AMAZING -- Senator Cory Booker! Heather Cox Richardson and Robert Hubbell! Simon Rosenberg, Jess Craven, Joyce Vance! Check out the list.
WDC Flea Market, Art Fair & Clothing Swap
A festive atmosphere featuring Yadi’s Empanadas food truck & The Waydowns string band playing from 12-3pm!
Birding by Ear with Peter Schoenberger
The walk will start at 8 AM sharp as the birds take their naps mid-morning. Learn the basics of identifying our local birds by the songs they sing and the sounds of their voices. Peter will show us patterns of sound to listen for and help us put a visual to the avian orchestra of sounds we hear all the time. After the walk, we will come back and enjoy a lovely picnic together.
An Exclusive Afternoon with Congressman Pat Ryan
Congressman Ryan recognizes the hard work the WDC does to deliver votes for our Democratic candidates. He’s happy to spend an afternoon to bolster our 2024 efforts while answering your burning questions, such as “What really goes on in the halls of Congress” and “how does he get through a day dealing with Marjorie Taylor Greene” and, of course, your important issues-based questions.