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Farm and Food Events
Battenfeld’s Christmas Tree Farm, Red Hook
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. 􏰈ere 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
Barton Orchards Harvest Festival Weekends, Poughquag
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 (April 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
Butter􏰀ies and Bloo􏰁s Festival. Stony Kill Farm, WAPPINGERS FALLS. One week of family-friendly fun (Aug.). 845-831-3800. stonykill.org
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Hudson Valley Cold Pressed Oils, PLEASANT VALLEY. More than six beautiful acres of sunflowers (Aug.). 845-489-8368. hudsonvalleycold pressedoils.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
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 (Aug.-Nov.). 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 Show.
Adams Fairacre Farms, POUGHKEEPSIE. 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
Sheep and Wool Festival, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck
Beacon Sloop Club Pumpkin Festival
Farm Sampler Experience.
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