New York Power Authority to Host Touch-a-Truck Event and Safety Fair at the Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center on August 23

NORTH BLENHEIM — The New York Power Authority (NYPA) will hold its annual “Touch-a-Truck" event and safety fair at the visitors center for the Blenheim-Gilboa Pumped Storage Power Project on Saturday, August 23, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Dozens of vehicles from NYPA, the Department of Transportation, and other local organizations will be on display during the event.

The event will feature family-friendly activities, and on-site exhibitors will teach guests about the vehicles on display and best safety practices. The event will include food and craft vendors in addition to a bounce house, bubble blowing table, and craft station. Visitors will also be able to meet community heroes for photo opportunities.

The Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center is housed in a restored 19th-century dairy barn and is part of the Lansing Manor complex. The visitors center features a wide range of interactive exhibits related to the operation of the Blenheim-Gilboa Power Project. The Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center is open daily for tours between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

The Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center is located on Route 30, 17 miles south of Middleburgh, five miles north of Grand Gorge, and about one hour from Albany.