Events at Rushing Duck
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July 2025
Customer Appreciation Day 7/11
It might not be the first Friday of the Month, but we are still celebrating with Happy Hour Prices all day! We have two food trucks, Cousin’s Maine Lobster serving 12-4pm and 876 Jerk serving 5-9pm. Then at 6pm, everyone’s favorite band, Mimicking Mars will be rocking the Courtyard down!
Fireworks Music Fest 7/12
On Saturday July 12th, Village of Chester is having their Annual Fireworks show! Did you know that you can see the fireworks from our Field? Bring your chairs and your dancing shoes! Live Music will be from 3pm to 9pm. Fireworks start right after.
Here is the Line Up:
3pm: Moped Rider
5pm: AM Gold
7pm: Disregard The Alarm
Serving food all day is Luna’s Cocina. We will also have Ott’rageous Cookies serving dessert!
Outsider Quarter Century Crisis 7/19
Outsider Magazine turns 25!! We are hosting their hardcore/punk show celebration! Advanced tickets are $20 and tickets at the door are $25. To order your tickets and for more information, click here! There will be vendors selling action figures to records and hand crafted soaps to skate gear! There will also be a tattoo artist doing flash tattoo’s all day. With 8 different bands, live music all day!
Live Music
We love to bring you local artists from all over the Hudson Valley that play original music.
Here is the Line Up for July:
7/11: Mimicking Mars 6-8pm
7/12: Fireworks Fest
7/26: Jaxx Cafe 5-7pm
Yoga at the Brewery
Every Saturday in July, join us for Yoga with Sarah from Wax and Wane Yoga. From 10:45am-11:45 we will stretching and enjoying the sun! For $20, you get an hour of yoga and a beer. To sign up and for more information e-mail Clubs@rushingduck.com.
Food Drive 7/26
On July 26th we are having a food drive for the Chester Community Food Pantry. They have depleted most of their food and we are asking for your help to restock them!
Here is a list of items that are needed:
Dried Beans
Canned Pork & Beans
Canned Beef Stew
Canned SpaghettiOs & Ravioli
Pasta Sauce
Pasta
Chili & Soups
Laundry Detergent
Dish Soap
Personal Care Items: Toothpaste, Shampoo, Bar Soap & Deodorant
August 2025
Customer Appreciation Day 8/1
On the first Friday of every month we celebrate you! We couldn’t be where we are without you. We will have happy hour prices all day and Live Music. Nee Nee’s Kitchen will be serving all day! Starting at 6pm, Chen Band will be jamming out in the courtyard.
Yoga at the Brewery
For the Month of August, every Saturday will be morning yoga! From 10:45am-11:45am, Sarah from Wax and Wane Yoga, will be leading everyone to their Zen moment! To sign up and for more information please e-mail Clubs@rushingduck.com.
Brunch 8/3
Come in for Brunch, beer and cocktails! Nee Nee’s Kitchen will be serving brunch 11:30am-6pm. No reservations needed.
DJ Bang Van will be spinning vinyl and getting the party going from 11:30am-6pm!
Date Night 8/15
On Friday August 15th, join us for a Thai Inspired Date Night. Package will include some Nee Nee’s appetizers, Thai inspired cocktails and special beer. Starting at 6pm, Perry Foster will be playing an acoustic set to serenade you all.
Live Music
We love to bring you local artists from all over the Hudson Valley that play original music.
Here is the Line Up for August":
Sat 8/2: Imposters 5-7pm
Sat 8/9: Ham Wagon 5-7pm
Fri 8/15: Perry Foster 6-8
Sat 8/16: Breakneck Annie 5-7pm
Fri 8/22: ‘71 Super Creep 6:30-8pm
Sat 8/23: Matt Wolpe 1-3pm
Laura Elliot 3-5pm
Field Service 5-7pm
Sun 8/24: Chrisy McCullagh 1-3pm
Andrew Jordan Band 4-6pm
Sat 8/30: Cat Bread 5-7pm
13th Anniversary Party 8/22-8/24
Rushing Duck turns 13! We can’t believe its been 13 years already either! We have an amazing weekend planned to celebrate with all of you!
On Friday 8/22, everyone’s favorite band ‘71 Super Creep is kicking off the weekend, playing at 6:30pm. They are debuting their first music video at The Duck!
On Saturday 8/23, new beers are being released on tap and for to-go! We will also have cocktails and vintage beers on tap. Live Music all day with:
Matt Wolpe 1-3pm
Laura Elliot 3-5pm
Field Service 5-7pm
Nee Nee’s Kitchen will be cooking all day and weekend!
Shane Stokes from Skin City Tattoo, will be on site doing flash tattoo’s for you!
On Sunday 8/24, Vintage Bottle Sale! Some of your favorite big beers from over the years, will be available for sale. Grab them quick, supplies are limited!
Live Music all day with:
Chrisy McCullagh 1-3pm
Andrew Jordan Band 4-6pm
We hope to see you all there!
September 2025
Customer Appreciation Day 9/5
On the first Friday of each month, we celebrate the wonderful people who make Rushing Duck what it is! We are giving you happy hour prices all day. Nee Nee’s Kitchen will be serving up some delicious Thai dishes for you. Starting at 6pm we will have live music from Graztopia.
Chester Music Nights At Rushing Duck
Every Tuesday night in the Summer Months, the Village of Chester has Live Music at the Jarvis Boone Memorial Amphitheater. We have decided to extend it this year at the brewery through September. Bring your chairs, grab a picnic table, and drink some beer while listening to amazing acts!
9/16: TBA 7-9pm
9/23: The Outcrops 7-9pm
9/30: The Bunker Boys 7-9pm
Brunch 9/14
On Sunday September 14th, we are having our monthly brunch!
From 11:30am to 6pm, Nee Nee will be serving up delicious and creative Thai brunch dishes. DJ Bang Van will spinning vinyl all day!
LIve Music
We love to bring you local artists from all over the Hudson Valley that play original music.
Here is the Line Up for September:
Sat 9/6: Disregard the Alarm 5-7pm
Sat 9/13: Libricide 5-7pm
Tues 9/16: TBA 7-9pm
Sat 9/20: Symfinity 5-7pm
Tues 9/23: The Outcrops 5-7pm
Sat 9/27: Yonder Mountain Valley Boys 5-7pm
Tues 9/30: Bunker Boys 7-9pm
Re-nonsense Faire 9/20
October 2025
Customer Appreciation Day 10/3
On the first Friday of each month, we celebrate the wonderful people who make Rushing Duck what it is! We are giving you happy hour prices all day. Nee Nee’s Kitchen will be serving up some delicious Thai dishes for you. Starting at 6pm we will have live music from Ayanna Martine.
Don’t Be the Worst 10/11
Our Oktoberfest Celebration! New and vintage German Beers on tap. New Steins and Don’t Be The Worst Shirts.
Live Music with:
Cat Bread 2-4pm
No More Sun 5:30-7:30pm
Lots of Sausage from Nee Nee’s Kitchen and Long Toast!
Games during the day! Instead of using kegs and steins, we use Rubber Chickens! There will be a Chicken Toss and the Chicken Hold. Sign ups in the Tasting Room.
Brunch 10/19
Nee Nee’s Kitchen will be serving up the best Thai Brunch in the Hudson Valley! From 11:30am -6pm, grab the brunch dishes while supplies last! That also means, DJ Bang Van will be spinning tunes 11:30am-6pm!
Live Music
We love to bring you local artists from all over the Hudson Valley that play original music.
Here is the Line Up for October:
10/3: Ayanna Martine 6-8pm
10/4: Jacob Shipley 5-7pm
10/11: Cat Bread 2-4pm
No More Sun 5:30-7:30pm
10/18: Chrisy McCullagh 5-7pm
10/25:
10/31: DJ Bang Van 4-9pm
Halloween Celebration 10/31-11/2
Year-ROund EVENTS
Lazy Book Club
Welcome to Lazy Book Club! Here’s the deal: Read a book. Whatever book you want and write out your thoughts on the book (see our helpful questionnaire below for inspiration!) Put those thoughts in an envelope in the back of your book. Yes, we are analog and we love it. Put your book on our bookshelf in the tasting room for someone else to read. Pick another book off the shelf and read! At the end, someone else's thoughts are in an envelope for you to read. Contact people to share your ideas or don't and be as Lazy as you want. Please put your name in the book, if you own it, in case you want it returned, but just know you may have to part with your book for a long period of time, so only put books on the shelf that you’re ok leaving with others. A sign in sheet will be available for you to sign out books so we do not lose track of the books. Rushing Duck has the right to remove any books at any time for any reason.
Your name and email ( if you want). Are you ok being contacted by other readers to discuss the book via your email (y/n). It’s alright to say no!
What was your favorite part of the book?
What was your least favorite?
Did you race to the end, or was it more of a slow burn?
Which scene has stuck with you the most?
What did you think of the writing? Did you reread any passages? If so, which ones?
Would you want to read another book by this author?
Did reading the book impact your mood? If yes, how so?
What surprised you most about the book?
How did your opinion of the book change as you read it?
If you could ask the author anything, what would it be?
How does the book's title work in relation to the book's contents? If you could give the book a new title, what would it be?
How did it impact you? Do you think you'll remember it in a few months or years?
Are there lingering questions from the book you're still thinking about?
What Rushing Duck beer pairs best with this book or this author?
Reading Nook
Every Wednesday from 6:30-8:00pm
Escape the hustle and bustle and indulge in the perfect blend of relaxation, camaraderie, and literary delight at The Reader’s Den! Indulge in the pleasure of solitude amidst the company of fellow book enthusiasts. Whether diving into the pages of a captivating novel, exploring the realms of poetry, or simply seeking solace with your favorite magazine, The Reader’s Den offers the perfect sanctuary for your literary pursuits. Not sure what you want to read? Check out Rushing Duck’s Lazy Book Club bookshelf and borrow one!