Old Time Soapbox Social with Free Ice CreamPlus - 28 August 2025

MARGARETVILLE — In the days before Social Media, Americans and candidates for office gathered in town, stepped up on wooden soap boxes and shared what they stood for. In that spirit, the Delaware County Democratic Committee (DCDC) invites area Democrats, Progressives, Independents and the Dem Curious to their annual Soapbox Social. 

This family friendly event is open to the public, offering free ice cream, live rock music by Sue’s Garage and an opportunity to speak with elected officials and candidates—plus an actual wooden soapbox platform. Also available will be grilled food for sale, home baked treats (some for donation, some for auction) with other donation thank you gifts, such as Rural Dem T-Shirts.

The featured speaker is Gary Rosa, Delaware County Family Court Judge, who is running unopposed for re-election. Other featured candidates include Town of Middletown elected officials Supervisor Glen Faulkner, Council Member Robin Williams and Town Judge John Fairbairn III. 

In this local election year, attendees are also encouraged to participate in an ongoing discussion among Dems by developing their “Elevator Speech”—a personal, pithy answer to “Why I am a Democrat” or “Why I plan to vote on November 4”. 

The Soapbox Social is a DCDC event sponsored and organized by the Town of Middletown Democratic Committee. It will be at the Margaretville Park Pavilion (behind Freshtown, off Bridge Street) from noon to 3pm, rain or shine. Check dcnydems.org for updates. For more information email midtwndem@gmail.com, or text 845-332-9579 or call 845-586-3178.