Gerald "Judd" Morris and Kathy Marchione had wanted to have a "Town Day" for a long time. They always believed that town spirit and community were created by the people who lived in the town, and that having a gathering would help to foster this energy. Judd and Kathy put the first "Halfmoon Days" together in 1985 in about a month’s time. It was a half-day Town Day, and it was wonderfully successful. After that time, the Halfmoon Celebrations Association was formed (Judd was President and Kathy was VP). One of the busiest years for the Halfmoon Celebration Association was the 200th Anniversary of the Town of Halfmoon (1988). It was a huge year, with the creation of a video "Halfmoon-A Peaceful Passageway" and the formation of the Halfmoon Herald, a publication focusing on town issues. They also created a Halfmoon Business Directory. During the year, they held many community events including Halfmoon Days in September. The culmination of the year was a memorable Bicentennial Ball on New Year's Eve held at Chaucer's Banquet House. After that time, Kathy ran for Supervisor (1989) and resigned her position on the celebrations association, as her work as supervisor was so consuming. Since that time, the Halfmoon Celebrations Association has been an integral part of our Town's history and a good time has been had by all.
     Judd continued to be President until 2007. At that time a new set of officers and board were elected. Judd remained "Honorary President" until his death the following year. The Celebrations Association continued Halfmoon Days until September 2005, at that time, the Town was proposing a new town hall, and so the Celebrations Association changed directions and started a summer concert series in the park. Two years later, they purchased a 2-story inflatable movie screen and have shown "drive-in" style movies during the summer on the Town Complex. In 2004, the organization had its first Christmas parade. Although the weather may not always cooperate, all attending have a good time. Following the parade are events including a bonfire and fire works. In 2009, the organization is co-hosting a Fall Festival with the Town Recreation Department. It will be a mini version of the original Halfmoon Days. The organization continues to foster the mission of the original group.