2026 Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival
Hundreds of wineries, cideries, distilleries, and breweries offer tastings plus food trucks, live music, fine arts and crafts, and more!
Celebrating 25 years of Wine, Food, & Fun!
For more than 2 decades, the Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival, presented by WineRacks.com, has been one of New York’s premier showcases for New York Wineries & Gourmet Specialty Foods. Over the years, we’ve added a New York Craft Beers Pavilion as well as Distilleries, Hard Ciders, and more. Purchase lunch and other tasty snacks from our extensive Gourmet Food Truck Corral. Enjoy live music plus demonstrations from celebrity chefs and wine experts throughout each day of the festival at our demo stage.
Dates: Saturday, September 12 & Sunday, September 13, 2026
Location: Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY
Event Hours: Saturday 11 AM – 6 PM, Sunday 11 AM – 5 PM
Entrance through Fairgrounds Main Gate ONLY
Rain or Shine, Free Parking, No Pets Permitted
All Sales Final
We offer several different tickets to the Fest:
Tasting Ticket – Gate Price – One Day $50 / Weekend $90
Includes tasting glass and all the wine/beer/cider/spirits sampling. Most samples are 1-2oz. Food is not included. (Age 21 and over – ID required.) Buy early and Save! See discounted tickets at checkout.
VIP Tickets - Limited Availability - One Day $99
Includes tasting glass and all the wine/beer/cider/spirits sampling, early access to the festival, access to VIP tent with free refreshments, raffles, and more. Buy early and Save! See discounted tickets at checkout.
Designated Driver Ticket – Gate Price – One Day $20 / Weekend $30
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 Designated Driver wristbands will NOT be served alcohol and if witnessed consuming alcohol will be asked to leave the premises. Food is not included. Buy early and Save! See discounted tickets at checkout.
**For Group rates of 12 or more people, please email info@hudsonvalleywinefest.com
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Highlights
- 1 day 6 hours
- In person
Refund Policy
Location
Dutchess County Fairgrounds, U.S. 9, Rhinebeck, NY, USA
6636 U.S. 9
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
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