Summer is an amazing season for foodies visiting Dutchess County. Warm weather drives events outside, leading to unforgettable festivals celebrating the very best Hudson Valley cuisine and craft beverage. Discover delicious local produce, sample high-quality artisan goods and eat your way through the county.
Friday-Sunday, June 5-7 (and September 18-20) at Poughkeepsie Hellenic Center, Poughkeepsie
Experience the smells of tasty Mediterranean specialties at Poughkeepsie’s three-day Greek Festival. This unique event honors the music, food and culture of Hellenic people hosted by the Kimisis Greek Orthodox Church for over four decades. Sample gyro, lamb souvlaki and a myriad of authentic pastries. Jam out to Greek music and join in on traditional dances. For more information, visit their Facebook page.
Saturday, June 6, 3-7 p.m. at Barton Orchards, Poughquag
Kick off summer food and drink festival season with a glorious day at Barton Orchards in Poughquag. Hudson Valley Ciders, Seltzers and Spirits Fest celebrates the very best of the region’s craft beverage scene. Tickets grant visitors unlimited tastings of craft spirits, hard seltzers and local ciders, right in the middle of an apple orchard. Plus, food trucks dish up delicious Thai fusion, specialty jerky, wood-fired pizza, barbecue and everything in between. To purchase tickets, click here.
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Saturday, June 6, 3-7 p.m. on Main Street, Beacon
Foodies visit Beacon from far and wide for its vast range of culinary options. Head to Main Street on June 6 for the Eat Drink Beacon Food Crawl. Tickets include samples of small bites, craft beverages, indulgent desserts and much more. Feast on everything from traditional pies and Swedish confections to Thai and elevated pub grub. More than 20 businesses are participating, including stops for high-quality bath and body products, vinyl records with signature cocktails and much more. To purchase tickets, click here.
Sunday, June 14, 12-5 p.m. at Pete and Toshi Seegar Riverfront Park, Beacon
Strawberry shortcake fans, you’re in luck! Dutchess County has festivals celebrating the beautiful red fruit on back to back weekends. Visit Beacon’s breathtaking riverfront for dozens of vendors and two stages for live music. Treats include light and refreshing shortcake, chocolate-covered strawberries, fresh smoothies and more. . This event is put on by the Beacon Sloop Club, an affiliate of the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater non-profit organization (that’s dedicated to the river’s protection.) For more information on this free public event, click here. Bring a chair or blanket, relax and enjoy live music and picturesque views.
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Saturday, June 26, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Barton Orchards, Poughquag
Bring your family — and your appetite — to Barton Orchards for the Hudson Valley Food Truck Festival, the ultimate foodie extravaganza! Indulge in all the sweet and savory flavors of the Hudson Valley as you dig into delectable dishes from a wide variety of food trucks and vendors. Enjoy live music as you check out the farm market, beer garden, dog park, petting zoo and plenty of fun activities. Click here for ticket information. Be sure to swing by The Apple Core, Barton Orchards’ year-round farm market on Noxon Road in Poughkeepsie, which offers fresh baked goods, fudge, produce, maple syrup, milk, meat, jarred products and much more.
Summer is an amazing season for foodies visiting Dutchess County. Warm weather drives events outside, leading to unforgettable festivals celebrating the very best Hudson Valley cuisine and craft beverage. Discover delicious local produce, sample high-quality artisan goods and eat your way through the county.
Related: Plan to Pick-Your-Own This Summer at These Dutchess Farms
Saturday, June 27, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Fishkill Farms, Hopewell Junction
As part of Dutchess County's ongoing Rev250 celebration — which commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 — Fishkill Farms in Hopewell Junction will host a Revolutionary Cider Celebration! Celebrate the start of summer in the orchards at Fishkill Farms, makers of Treasury Cider. It will be a day filled with Revolutionary War and Colonial-era history, discussions, orchard tours, live Americana music and gorgeous views. For a full itinerary of the day, click here.
Sunday, August 16, 12-5 p.m. at Pete and Toshi Seegar Riverfront Park, Beacon
This annual festival celebrating sweet summer corn is a fun event for families to enjoy the shores of the Hudson River. Attend for free, and savor the seasonal ingredient served up all sorts of ways. Local musicians take solar-powered stages to partake in Beacon's longstanding folk tradition. Plus, guests can enjoy the waters of the Hudson via free sails on the Beacon Sloop Club's boat, the Woody Guthrie. For more information, click here.
Saturday and Sunday, September 12-143 at Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck
Join us in Dutchess County the weekend of September 12th and 13th for the annual Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest at the iconic Dutchess County Fairgrounds! The event is a true celebration of everything the Hudson Valley has to offer. Pair gourmet and specialty foods with local wines, ciders, beers, spirits and more. Naturally, a number of local Dutchess County craft beverages will be represented. So far, Millbrook Vineyards & Winery, Milea Estate Vineyard, Taconic Distillery, Shady Knoll, Tenmile Distillery, Liquid Fables and Cooper's Daughter Spirits have been announced (stay tuned for more additions.) Sample and stock up on everything from farm-fresh cheeses, farm raised meats, salsa, BBQ sauce, pasta, baked goods, maple syrup, granola and more! In addition, pick up a few kitchen tips and cooking tricks from renowned Hudson Valley chefs through demonstrations. For more information, click here.
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