Destination Dutchess Food & Farm Experiences

10/03/2026

This weekend! Experience Highland games, fresh b**rs and more at Lasting Joy Brewery 's Oktoberfest celebrations.

10/03/2026

It's a beautiful time to visit Dutchess County farms. Explore this weekend's lively Harvest festivals and celebrations at apple orchards.

09/28/2026

Make the most of autumn with craft fairs, harvest festivals and more in the heart of the Hudson Valley.

Fall flavors are the best! Check out these festivals for the best of Dutchess County farms, from food and craft beverages to artisanal clothes and adorable animals.

09/22/2026

Happy first day of fall! It's a wonderful time of year to pick-your-own apples and pumpkins at Dutchess County farms:

https://destinationdutchess.com/spotlights/pick-your-own-apples-and-pumpkins-at-dutchess-county-farms

Fishkill Farms Meadowbrook Farm Apple Orchard and Market Greig Farm Rose Hill Farm

Fall is nearly here, so bring on the crisp apples, sweet c***r donuts and perfect pumpkins! Farms offer an ideal outdoor activity for friends and family, with pick-your-own, farm fresh food, and activities for the kids. Enjoy the scenic country views and the brilliant colors of fall while roaming lo...

09/09/2026

Hudson Valley W**e & Food Fest is taking over the Dutchess County Fairgrounds this weekend! Love New York w**e? Local vino is the star of the show, including incredible releases from Milea Estate Vineyard and Millbrook Vineyards & W**ery. Plus, this year's lineup has a very strong showing from Dutchess distillers. Sample bourbon, gin and other local liquors from Shady Knoll Orchards & Distillery, Tenmile Distillery and Taconic Distillery.

Read all about this Rhinebeck festival and get your tickets while you can!

Join us in Dutchess County the weekend of Sept. 12 and 13, 2026, for the 25th-annual Hudson Valley W**e & Food Fest at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck! The event is a true celebration of Hudson Valley w**eries, distilleries, craft breweries, c***ries, and specialty and gourmet foods —...

08/17/2026

Join us on September 9 for workshop "Agritourism Answered" with Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County. Our Senior Director of Outreach & Operations Colleen Dorney will present on agritourism, business support and promoting these experiences in Dutchess County. Stay for a panel discussion with multiple operators in the county's agritourism scene.

Register at this link and don't miss this opportunity to network with other farmers and business owners: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E341942&id=10

08/17/2026

Late August is a wonderful time to have an ag-adventure in Dutchess County. An annual highlight: strolling through a cheery field of blooming sunflowers. Enjoy live music, local craft beverages and pick-your-own flowers at Hudson Valley Cold Pressed Oils (check page for picking schedule, opening soon). More live music, adorable animals and a ton of entertainment await at the annual Sunflower Festival at Barton Orchards the last weekend in August and first weekend in September.

When you visit, be sure to check in with your free Farm Finder passport: https://destinationdutchess.com/farm-finder

08/03/2026

The next Historic Tavern Trail event is coming up this week on Wednesday, August 5th, at the Preston Barn at Old Drovers Inn! Learn about the beginnings of the Dutchess County Minutemen, hand-picked men from the local militia during the American Revolutionary War, at this Dover venue.

https://destinationdutchess.com/spotlights/tavern-trail

07/20/2026

The Dutchess County Historic Tavern Trail brings history and local cuisine together while introducing the community to iconic locales. The Tavern Trail is a collaborative endeavor between the Dutchess County Department of History, local historical societies and signature food and beverage industry partners to create an innovative program that highlights the county’s rich history. Each installment of the program is held at a different historic location and includes a brief presentation on an engaging episode of the local past.

https://destinationdutchess.com/spotlights/tavern-trail

• Friday, July 24, 2026: Germania of Poughkeepsie: "Revolutionary Germans" — Dutchess County Historian Will Tatum will explore gripping tales of how the German settlers in America contributed to the Revolution.
• Friday, Sept. 4, 2026: Lasting Joy Brewery, Tivoli
• Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, Foster's Coach House, Rhinebeck

07/08/2026

You won't want to miss an incredible event coming up next Saturday and Sunday, July 11 and 12. Dassai Blue Sake Brewery presents its third-annual Tanabata (Star Festival), a beloved Japanese celebration filled with culture, food, music, and family-friendly activities.
This year's festival will feature:
• Wishing trees and tanzaku wish cards
• Live taiko drumming
• Tuna-cutting and fresh sashimi available for purchase
• Japanese food vendors and local favorites
• Local and Japanese artisans
• Crafts and activities for children
• Dassai Blue sake and local b**r
Click here for more Top 10 July events in Dutchess:

https://destinationdutchess.com/spotlights/top-10-dutchess-events-in-july?fbclid=IwY2xjawS7iV1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFaRHFFclZIb29zUmlraHlNc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgSCpCH8MQWupSsQrk-0Y5_LaHXgIT4S0I2jn8nBXGYGFW2GT6Ifr_HakgBT_aem_gwLIeLc5TEFe0VFqgrnVbw

📸Photos by Mike Lawrie