The Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest, presented by WineRacks.com, celebrates the bounty of wine, food and fun in the Hudson Valley all in one place. This annual event takes place the second weekend of September at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, New York.
Taste and purchase hundreds of wines
Sample a variety of craft beer
Have lunch from a great selection of unique Food Trucks and Concessions
Shop for gourmet specialty foods, fine art, crafts, home goods and more
Learn the culinary secrets of regional celebrity chefs at our cooking demonstrations
Enjoy educational seminars on wine and food
Listen to live music
Food is not included in the admission price. Tickets are Non-refundable. Children age 10 and under are admitted free, but keep in mind this is an adult-oriented event with wine and spirits sampling and very little to interest a child.
This is an annual event and if due to circumstances beyond our control the event cannot take place on the dates specified it will be rescheduled and we will honor all previously issued tickets on the new date.
They offer 2 different tickets:
Tasting Tickets (One Day Gate price will be $45 / Weekend $60) – Includes tasting glass and all the wine/spirits/beer you care to sample. Food not included. Age 21 and over – ID is checked at gate.
Designated Driver Tickets (One Day Gate price will be $15 / Weekend $20) – Includes free water/soda all day & souvenir tasting glass upon exit. THIS IS A NO ALCOHOL TICKET for guests underage or who choose not to drink alcohol. Guests with regular admission wristbands will NOT be served alcohol and if witnessed consuming alcohol will be asked to leave the premises. Food is not included.
Fest Hours:
Saturday: 11 am – 6 pm
Sunday: 11 am – 5 pm
No Pets – Free Parking
Have any questions? You can give them a call at 845 658 7181 any weekday between 9 AM – 5 PM