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EVENTS
Farm & Food Events
The acres upon acres of rolling farmland that stretch across Dutchess County
are both picturesque and productive, generating many of the key ingredients
used by world-class chefs in the Hudson Valley’s farm-to-table restaurants and by the makers who drive the region’s burgeoning craft beverage and fiber industries. Here are some can’t-miss events that highlight the county’s agricultural heritage and rural charm.
SPRING
Dutchess County Sheep and Wool Growers Association Spring Farm Tour.
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. See the animals, shop the farm stores and admire the beautiful countryside (April). dcswga.org
Easter Bonnet Parade.
Lilymoore Alpaca Farm, PLEASANT VALLEY. The
animals dress their best for this family-friendly event (April). Ask about alpaca, llama and goat hikes. 845-605-7002. lilymoorefarm.com
Hudson Valley Restaurant Week. MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. Top chefs highlight the region’s bounty with three-course, prix- fixe menus (March and Nov.). valleytable.com/hvrw
Strawberry Festival.
Pete & Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park, BEACON.
Fun, food and music on the Hudson waterfront (June). beaconsloopclub.org
SUMMER
Butterflies and Blooms Festival. Stony Kill Farm, WAPPINGERS FALLS. One week of family-friendly fun (Aug.). 845-831-3800. stonykill.org
Cut Your Own Sunflowers.
Hudson Valley Cold Pressed Oils, PLEASANT
VALLEY. More than six beautiful acres of sunflowers (Aug.). 845-489-8368. hudsonvalleycoldpressedoils.com
Friday Night Food Trucks and Saturday Night Jazz. Millbrook Vineyards and Winery, MILLBROOK. Local bands and food trucks; bring
a picnic blanket or chairs (May-Nov.). millbrookwine.com
Summer Concerts. Greig Farm, RED HOOK. Pick your own produce and catch some great local bands (June-Sept.). 845-758-8007. greigfarm.com
FALL
Fall Festivals. Kesicke Farm, RHINEBECK. Wagon
rides, corn maze, pumpkin picking, live animals and more (Sept.-Oct.). 845-590-9642. kesickefarms.com
Clover Brooke Farm, HYDE PARK. Enjoy a variety of farm activities. Inquire about llama, alpaca, goat and donkey walks (Sept.). 845-444-6066. cloverbrookefarm.com
Harvest Festivals. Barton Orchards, POUGHQUAG. Hayrides, games, pumpkins and more (Sept.-Oct.). 845-227-2306. bartonorchards.com
Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival. Dutchess County Fairgrounds, RHINEBECK. Two days of wine, craft beer and food tastings (Sept.). 845-658-7181. hudsonvalleywinefest.com
NY Cider Week. Treasury Cider, Fishkill Farms, HOPEWELL JUNCTION. A celebration of apple cider and those who make it (Sept.-Oct.). ciderweeknewyork.com
NYS Sheep & Wool Family Festival. Dutchess County Fairgrounds, RHINEBECK. Spinning, dyeing and weaving expo. Livestock sale (Oct.). 845-876-4000. sheepandwool.com
Pumpkin Carving Festival.
Big Rock Community Farms Market, STANFORDVILLE. A
weekend of free, family-friendly fun. Pre-gutted pumpkins
and knives available (Oct.). bigrockmarketny.com
WINTER
Adams Garden Shows.
Adams Fairacre Farms, POUGHKEEPSIE and
WAPPINGER. Indoor floral and landscaping displays (Feb.-March). 845-454-4330. adamsfarms.com
NYS Maple Weekends.
Soukup Farms, DOVER PLAINS; Bowdoin Park, WAPPINGERS FALLS; Sharpe Reservation, FISHKILL. Visit farm sugarhouses to learn how maple syrup and related products are made (March). nysmaple.com; soukupfarms.com
Wassail Celebration. Rose Hill Farm, RED HOOK. A unique tradition that ensures a prosperous apple harvest next season (Jan.). 845-758-4215. pickrosehillfarm.com
Wild Game Dinner. Mill House Brewing, POUGHKEEPSIE.
Multi-course wild-game dinner, games, raffles (Jan.). 845-485- 2739. millhousebrewing.com
Farm Sampler Experience.
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