The New York Power Authority will celebrate the 50th anniversary of operations at its Blenheim-Gilboa Pumped Storage Power Project with a free community event this Saturday, September 9, at the BG Visitors Center from noon-9pm.
There will be a variety of family-friendly activities and attractions, including a disco-themed bounce house, a toddler bounce house, face painting, lawn games, arts and crafts, a photo booth, and inflatable Twister and Hungry Hungry Hippos.
Live entertainment will be provided by DJ Patrick DelRosario and the Red Wagon band.
Additionally, there will be food trucks and a vendor marketplace.
The 50th anniversary celebration will culminate with a drone light show, beginning at 8pm.
Three hundred synchronized drones will fill the sky creating images that highlight NYPA, Blenheim-Gilboa, Albany, eagles, and New York’s clean energy future.
In addition to participating in the games and activities hosted by the Blenheim-Gilboa visitors center, guests are encouraged to take a tour of Historic Lansing Manor and the outdoor recreation surrounding the visitors center complex, including hiking trails, boating and fishing.
The Blenheim-Gilboa power project first began generating power on July 5, 1973.