JULY
Wine & Beer Festival, Saturday, July 11, 1-5 p.m. Yuengling’s assortment of beers with many craft brews and Brotherhood’s collection of wines. Food served by Loughran’s Irish Pub. $60. Brotherhood Winery, Washingtonville; (845) 496-3661, https://store.nexternal.com/browinery/2015-wine–beer-festival-p142.aspx.
Sangría Festival, Saturday/Sunday, July 11/12, 2-5 p.m. Sample sangrías made with red wine and local fruit. Live music both days. Jumping castle for kids. Bonfire at dusk. Bring blankets or chairs for seating. Rain or shine. $18/$25. Robibero Family Vineyards, 714 Albany Post Road, New Paltz; (845) 255-9463, www.robiberofamilyvineyards.com/events.php.
Burger & Beer Bash, Thursday, July 30, 6-10 p.m. Local restaurants will be grilling up sliders, sides, brews and live music. Proceeds benefit the Sparrow’s Nest Charity. $40. Shadows Marina, Poughkeepsie; www.hvmag.com/burgerbash.
AUGUST
Blueberry Festival, Saturday, August 8, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Rain or shine. Canal Street & Liberty Square, Ellenville; (845) 647-4620, [email protected].
German Alps Festival, Saturday/Sunday, August 8/9, 11 a.m. German food, drinks, music, activities and entertainment for all. $9. Hunter Mountain, Ski Bowl Road, Hunter; (518) 263-4223, www.huntermtn.com/summer/festivals.
Corn Festival, Sunday, August 9, 12-5 p.m. Supports Beacon Sloop Club. Beacon Riverfront Park, Beacon; www.beaconsloopclub.org.
11th annual Hudson Valley RibFest, Friday-Sunday, August 14-16. Many food vendors, entertainment, cooking demonstrations and a Kansas City Barbecue Society contest. Proceeds help support Highland Rotary Club. $7/free under 12. Ulster County Fairgrounds, 249 Libertyville Road, New Paltz; (844) 742-3378, www.hudsonvalleyribfest.org.
International Celtic Festival, Saturday/Sunday, August 15/16, 11 a.m. Entertainment from the Emerald Isles and other world-class bands and dancers. Many Irish vendors and traditional foods. $13. Hunter Mountain, Ski Bowl Road; (518) 263-4223, www.huntermtn.com/summer/festivals.
SEPTEMBER
Hooley on the Hudson Irish Festival, Sunday, September 6, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Live entertainment, bagpipes, food, music, ceili dancing, craft demos, storytelling and more! T. R. Gallo Park, Rondout Waterfront, Kingston; (845) 338-6622, www.facebook.com/hooleyonthehudson.
14th annual Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest, Saturday/Sunday, September 12/13, 11 a.m. Enjoy wine and spirits from wineries and distilleries across New York State. A variety of gourmet specialty foods from the East Coast will be available. Buy two-day pass with admission to the Craft Beer Festival on Sunday. Visit website for ticket prices and details. $40/gate. Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck; (845) 658-7181, www.hudsonvalleywinefest.com.
Hudson Valley Craft Beer Fest, Saturday/Sunday, August 12/13, 11 a.m. Buy two-day pass with admission to the Wine & Food Fest on Saturday. Visit website for ticket prices and details. $45/gate. Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck; (845) 658-7181, www.hudsonvalleywinefest.com.
Taste of New Paltz, Saturday, September 19, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Taste fabulous foods from local restaurants, wineries, businesses, artists and farm markets. Children’s events too. Rain or shine under the tents. Ulster County Fairgrounds, New Paltz; (845) 255-1380, www.newpaltzchamber.org/news_events/taste_of_new_paltz.aspx.
12th annual Cauliflower Festival, Saturday, September 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Presented by Central Catskills Chamber of Commerce. Tractor parade down Main Street at 11:30 a.m. Several food vendors and arts and craft activities will be there. Free. Fairground behind Freshtown, Margaretville; (845) 586-3300, www.cauliflowerfestival.com.
Hudson Valley Garlic Festival, Saturday/Sunday, September 26/27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Enjoy garlic food vendors, garlic farmers on hand, crafts, live music, chefs and lectures. $10. Cantine Field, Saugerties; [email protected], www.hvgf.org.
Oktoberfest & Gestalt BMW Car Rally, Saturday/Sunday, September 26/27, 11 a.m. Featuring traditional German foods, music, beverages. Many vendors. Free. Hunter Mountain, Ski Bowl Road, Hunter; (518) 263-4223, www.huntermtn.com/summer/festivals.
OCTOBER
Oktoberfest & Colors in the Catskills Motorcycle Rally, Saturday/Sunday, October 3/4, 11 a.m. Featuring traditional German foods, music, beverages. Many vendors. Free. Hunter Mountain, Ski Bowl Road, (518) 263-4223, Hunter; (518) 263-4223, www.huntermtn.com/summer/festivals.
