Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest
Dutchess County Fairgrounds Rhinebeck
Sept 7–8
Expo of New York State wines, plus food trucks and vendor concessions.
Basilica Soundscape
Basilica Hudson
Sept 13–15
www.basilicahudson.org/soundscape
Festival of avant-garde music, dance, and word, housed in a renovated factory by the Hudson waterfront.
Hudson River Craft Beer Festival
Beacon Riverfront Park, Beacon
Sept 14
Nearly 100 breweries participate with games, music, and food.
Headless Horseman Hayrides & Haunted Houses
Ulster Park
Sept 20–Nov 30
Pretend to be a character in a horror movie on this 65-acre interactive haunted campus.
Hudson Valley Garlic Festival
Cantine Field, Washington Avenue Extension, Saugerties
Sept 28–29
Garlic-infused and flavored food, plus cooking demos, crafts, and more.
TerrorDome Haunted Scream Park
Fearless Farms, Newburgh
Oct 5–27, Fri–Sun
Brave the Barn of Terror, try to survive Zombie Tag, and hide in Flashlight Woods at this haunted attraction.
Capitol Hauntings Tour
Empire State Plaza, Albany
Weekdays in October
Hear legends, folklore, and ghost stories related to the Capitol building.
Haunted History Pub Crawl
Tuesdays and Thursdays in October
Albany
Docents lead brave souls through a haunted mansion and to famous ghost-occupied watering holes offering drink specials.
Woodstock Film Festival
Theaters in Woodstock and Rhinebeck
Oct 2–6
Festival of independent film, film-makers, and celebrities descends on the Valley for its 19th year.
photo by Jennifer Mitchell
Historic Hudson Valley Events
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Warwick Applefest
30–98 Railroad Ave, Warwick
Oct 6
Celebrate local foods, crafts, and businesses at this family-friendly festival, with plentiful treats and multiple stages of live music.
Hudson Valley Plein Air Festival
SUNY Orange, Middletown
Oct 8–13
www.wallkillriverschool.com/events
Inspired by the Hudson River School of landscape art, artists from the Wallkill River School of Art paint beautiful outdoor locations. Exhibit and sale at OCCC’s Orange Hall Gallery.
Best of the Hudson Valley Party
Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel Poughkeepsie
Oct 10
Discover top eateries, wineries, spas, and other local services at our annual celebration.
O+ Festival
Kingston
Oct 11–13
A groundbreaking combination of music festival and wellness exhibition, with free performances, pop-up shops, and health care demonstrations.
Sugar Loaf Fall Festival
Sugar Loaf
Oct 12–14 (Columbus Day weekend)
This artisan village stocks local crafts all year round, adding music and eats for this special festival.
FilmColumbia Film Festival
Crandell Theatre, Chatham
Oct 18–27
This festival of independent film, discussions, and celebrity cameos returns for its 20th year.
Hudson Valley VegFest
BSP Backroom, Kingston
Oct 19
This Mecca for vegetarians/vegans features cooking classes, vendors, activists, dancing, theater, and art.
Sheep and Wool Festival
Dutchess County Fairgrounds Rhinebeck
Oct 19–20
This convention of farmers, artisans, and wholesalers brings together the best in wool for your enjoyment.
Taste of the Hudson Valley
The Grandview, Poughkeepsie
Nov 4
www.wmchealth.org/events/taste-of-the-hudson-valley
Sample delish dishes paired with wines from 50 area restaurants.
Wreath Fineries at the Wineries
Along the Shawangunk Wine Trail
Nov 23–24, Dec 7–8, Dec 14–15
Take a self-guided tour of 13 area vintners and receive decorative holiday souvenirs at each stop.
Hudson Valley Hullabaloo
Andy Murphy Neighborhood Center Kingston
Nov 23–24
A congregation of crafts, trades, and general seasonal merriment.
Rosendale International Pickle Festival
Rosendale Recreation Center
Nov 24
www.rosendalechamber.org/pickle-festival
Nothing goes unbrined at this celebration of the salty treat, with tastings, competitions, and more.
