2024 NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 2024
FOOD FESTIVALS, FOOD & WINE SHOWS & EVENTS
(see also: 2023 - 2022 - 2021 - 2019 - 2018 - 2016 - 2015)
August 21-September 2, 2024
The Great New York State Fair
Syracuse, New York
August 31-September 1, 2024
National Buffalo Wing Festival
Buffalo, New York
August 31-September 2, 2024
Richmond County Fair
Staten Island, New York
September 5-8, 2024 66th Annual Niagara County Peach Festival
Lewiston, New York
This is Niagara County’s oldest and largest event! An old fashioned festival complete with a parade, peach shortcake, great carnival food, entertainment and a midway of exciting rides at Academy Park in Historic Lewiston. (also: www.lewistonkiwanis.org/ ) September 7, 2024 15th Pig Island NYC - Staten Island, New York
More than 20 chefs will come together for this pork-laden festival and compete for the most delicious porcine dishes. There will also be craft beer, hard cider, spirits and other food offerings – all-included with a general admissions ticket! Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, an historic 83-acre campus with dynamic programming in the arts, agriculture, horticulture, and education – plus plenty of parking. Snug Harbor on Staten Island from 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM. September 7, 2024 Central New York's Tomatofest - Auburn, New York
The festival was created to bring the community together and provide a public venue for not-for-profit organizations. People from all over Central New York come to enjoy the great food, music, crafts, and entertainment for the whole family. Donations from TomatoFest each year enable local food pantries to provide more than 10,000 meals to Cayuga County residents. Approximately 50% of those meals provide food for families with children. Attendance: 13,000. September 7-8, 2024 Annual Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest
Rhinebeck, New York
A celebration of the gourmet lifestyle in the Hudson Valley. The Fest features hundreds of wines from all over New York and the world, more than 100 gourmet specialty food, fine art, & lifestyle vendors, food sampling from some of the region’s best restaurants and live entertainment. Visitors can learn about wine and food from our many Cooking demonstrations and Food & Wine seminars throughout the weekend and enjoy the rare opportunity to meet and speak to the wine makers from some of New York’s best wineries. Always the weekend following Labor Day, the Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest takes place at the beautiful Dutchess County Fairgrounds in historic Rhinebeck, New York. Parking is free and we’re a short trip from the Rhinecliff train station.
September 7-8, 2024 42nd Annual Septemberfest
Forestville, New York
Merritt Estate Winery. Weekend after Labor Day. Septemberfest annual grape harvest festival. Grape stomping, Chiavetta’s famous BBQ chicken. Food, wine and beverages; free wine tours and tastings. Class car cruise, live music, craft vendors, dancing, live and silent auction proceeds to benefit a non-profit charity. September 12-22, 2024 Annual Feast of San Gennaro
New York, New York
Presented annually since 1996 by Figli di San Gennaro, Inc. (Children of San Gennaro), a not-for-profit community organization dedicated to keeping alive the spirit and faith of the early Italian immigrants, this year’s Feast is expected once again to attract more than one-million people from the four corners of the globe to the streets of Little Italy to participate in the annual Salute to the Patron Saint of Naples. Colorful parades, free musical entertainment every day, a wide variety of ethnic food delicacies, charming restaurants and cafes and even a world-Famous Cannoli-Eating Competition! Attendance: 1 million. September 13-15, 2024 182nd Long Island Fair
Old Bethpage, New York
The Long Island Fair takes place with thousands of exhibits competing for blue ribbons in categories such as culinary, horticulture, live stock and needlework. There will also be jugglers, magic and puppet shows and craft demonstrations with live concerts and dancing. Local lumberjacks will be demonstrating crosscut sawing and log rolling contests. The Old Bethpage Village restoration is a 209 acre recreated living museum village with dozens of historical structures that include barns, and an old fashion general store. It is the official site of the Long Island Fair, which originally was in Mineola and dates back to 1842 in Queens, before Nassau County was formed. September 14, 2024 Mohawk Valley Garlic and Herb Festival
Little Falls, New York
Eat, Stink, & Be Merry! Located on the Erie Canal in Little Falls, NY. Garlic, including many, many varieties grown here in the Mohawk Valley. Locally produced artisan foods, and cheeses. Fine arts, live music and many beautiful shopping and dining opportunities. Horse-drawn carriage rides along the Erie Canal from 11-3. Demos and educational lectures throughout the day. So much garlic and so much more! September 14-15, 2024 Annual Harvest Festival
Cooperstown, New York
The Farmers' Museum. Join us for this ultimate celebration of autumn! Harvest Festival is a regional favorite. Enjoy great food, music, animals, and activities your family will love. September 15, 2024 Purple Foot Festival - Fairport, New York
Casa Larga's Purple Foot Festival is one of the largest grape stomping festivals in the Eastern U.S. Celebrate harvest through the old world tradition of stomping grapes. Festival highlights include wine tastings, winery tours, live music, wine seminars, gourmet food sampling, and local vendors. September 21, 2024 Annual Lowville Cream Cheese Festival
Lowville, New York
Live music all day, competitions; cream cheese mural, milk tray relay, cream cheese bingo, tractor pull, cream cheese toss, world's largest cheesecake, cream cheese recipe contest, etc. September 21, 2024 Annual Taste of the Seaport - New York, New York
An annual fall festival that celebrates the amazing food and beverage scene nestled in Lower Manhattan comprising the Financial District and the Historic South Street Seaport. With musical entertainment, children’s activities and sublime treats from more than 40 food and beverage purveyors, proceeds from the event benefit arts and enrichment programs at two local elementary schools, PS 343 Peck Slip School and PS 397 Spruce Street School. September 21-22, 2024 - Putnam County Wine & Food Fest
Cold Spring, New York
This family fun-filled fest highlights the abundance of food and spirits available in the Hudson Valley and beyond. It provides an ideal day in the country for anyone who loves the farm to table and artisanal lifestyle. You can sip wine, spirits, cider, and, if you like what you have tasted, you can purchase either by the bottle or the case. Listen to live music, while you shop from additional vendors including honey, olive oil, fine crafts, specialty foods, food vendors including the beer tent which are available to purchase during the event. It also features cooking and mixology demonstrations and various activities for everyone including the kiddies. Food and beer are not included in the admission price. Tickets are Non-refundable. Rain or Shine. Children age 12 and under admitted free. September 21-22, 2024 19th Annual Cuba Garlic Festival
Cuba, New York
The annual festival will include the Garlic Festival King & Queen, garlic cook-off contest, great garlic bulb contest, garlic hot dog eating contest, and amateur wine making competition. NEW CATEGORY for 2022 - Wineries, Microbreweries, Cideries & Distilleries Attendance: 9,000. September 21-22, 2024 NYC Hot Sauce Expo - Brooklyn, New York
Presented by High River Sauces, the award-winning festival, dubbed “a two-day celebration of all things spicy” by Time Out New York, promises a red hot weekend of pepper praising from the planet’s most prime hot sauce artisans. Fire up your taste buds and sample sauces from more than 50 heat-conjuring vendors while keeping the flames at bay with craft brews and cocktails. General admission tickets ($15). Children under ten can attend free with adult. September 26, 2024 IACP Summit & Awards - Brooklyn, New York
International Association of Culinary Professionals Annual Conference. Culinarians from around the globe gather to unite, inspire, and celebrate. Come to network, come to share your knowledge. September 27-29, 2024 42nd Annual Downtown Ithaca Apple Harvest Festival - Ithaca, New York
A weekend celebration of food, fun and the fall. The event has farmers, wineries, bakeries, crafters, food vendors, an apple pie eating competition, apples, apples and more apples. Activities include music, dancing, eating, education, amusement rides, Iron Chef event, craft-fair and street performers. Attendance: 30,000. September 28, 2024 Glenville Oktoberfest - Glenville, New York September 28, 2024 9th Annual Saratoga Giant PumpkinFest Weigh-Off
Saratoga Springs, New York
Giant pumpkin growers from the Northeast will again compete at this Festival to find the biggest pumpkin of the year. A FREE family friendly event. These giant pumpkins begin arriving in the early AM with the weigh off starting at 11 a.m. There is the Saratoga Farmers Market next door on High Rock Avenue, food vendors, and special exhibits. September 28, 2024 OkTUPPERfest - Tupper Lake, New York
There will be entertainment for all ages, including food, beer, games and activities! This years event includes a brewfest, live music, hayrides, and more! September 28-29, 2024 Naples Grape Festival - Naples, New York
Since 1961, the festival is held every September in our valley to celebrate the area's grape harvest, talented artisians, wine makers, local and regional music and cuisine. Enjoy wine, food, arts, crafts and local/regional music. Bake a pie for the World's Greatest Grape Pie Contest and sample every thing "grape" that our valley has to offer. September 28-29, 2024 AppleUmpkin Festival - Wyoming, New York
Celebrates the harvest season in the Wyoming area, where apple orchards and pumpkin patches abound. Revel in the final golden days of summer along gaslit streets lined with hundreds of craft vendors, strolling entertainers and the mouth-watering aromas of delectable festival treats! September 28-29, 2024 Hudson Valley Garlic Festival
Saugerties, New York
The anticipation is growing as vendors from around the country prepare an eclectic assortment of culinary garlic treats. Fun, food and sensory delights await your entire family in beautiful Saugerties. This year is better than ever with even more sights, sounds and smells. If you’ve never been at the Hudson Valley Garlic Festival, get ready for a real treat. We’re located at the foot of the beautiful Catskill mountains on the Hudson River. Prepare to have a wonderful time! September 29, 2024 Annual Atlantic Antic Street Festival
Brooklyn, New York
The Atlantic Antic will bring one million people to Atlantic Avenue to celebrate the longstanding tradition of food, festivities, and fun! The event is a Brooklyn institution, embracing the myriad of heritages that coexist in the Borough. Spanning four Brooklyn neighborhoods from Hicks Street to Fourth Avenue, the Antic is the largest street festival in New York City!
2023 NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 2023
FOOD FESTIVALS, FOOD & WINE SHOWS & EVENTS
waiting for new datesSeptember 23, 2023 Pour the Core: Hard Cider Festival
Yaphank, New York
Southaven County Park in Yaphank. A fantastic fall day filled with ciders from local, national and international cider makers, plus a donut eating contest, food trucks, and more! September 23-24, 2023 Tri State Seafood Festival - Warwick, New York
You will dine on seafood creations such as Maine lobster rolls, a raw bar, ceviche, paella, fried seafood, such as calamari, and salmon. The Around the World ticket will take you on a tour through the world with Calamari from Italy, Paella form Spain, New England Lobster Rolls, and the UK Fish and Chips. Don’t leave without the red solo seafood collector’s cup! Live Music. September 28, 2023 Jalao NYC's First Anniversary Party
New York, New York
Jalao NYC, Manhattan’s hottest Dominican restaurant, is celebrating one year of authentic dishes, dancing alfresco, and signature cocktails on September 28th at Radio Hotel (2420 Amsterdam Avenue). Enjoy a complimentary welcome cocktail, classic parrillada (barbecue), and some of Jalao’s top dishes in celebration of a great year. Featuring live music from Urbanda, DJ Aneudy, and El Nephew and hosted by Scarlet Molina! Festivities start at 6pm. Tickets include welcome drink and access to the live entertainment.
2022 NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 2022
FOOD FESTIVALS, FOOD & WINE SHOWS & EVENTS
waiting for new datesSeptember 12-18, 2022 Troy Restaurant Week - Troy, New York
Every September the City of Troy and the Downtown Troy Business Improvement District host a City-wide Restaurant Week. Restaurant weeks have become wildly popular in many cities across the country; now it's our turn! September 24, 2022 15th Annual Oktoberfest - Bay Shore, New York
TJ Finley's Public House.
2021 NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 2021
FOOD FESTIVALS, FOOD & WINE SHOWS & EVENTS
waiting for new datesSeptember 14, 2021 Odd Man Out : A First Class Dining Experience
New York, New York
Hudson West Kitchen and Craft Bar, 629 W 57th St - 7:00 PM. Odd Man Out is a unique dining event in complete darkness. An immersive sensorial experience in which the audience will hear, taste, touch and smell a beautiful story. The audience will be blindfolded during the whole experience and will have to manipulate the sensorial elements on the table. After the experience they will be served a three-course prix fixe meal inspired by the story. Theater brought to the culinary world the excellence of Hudson West's chef Vasiliki Vourliourtaki. Hudson West is a neighborhood restaurant that serves up an eclectic variety of flavors in a warm environment. Formally the home of Ousia, this latest concept from the Livanos Family, Hudson West invites you to relax and savor your dining experience in your second home. The tickets are $150 per person for the experience and a three- course prix fixe meal. Limited seating. Guests must show proof of vaccination in order to participate.
2019 NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 2019
FOOD FESTIVALS, FOOD & WINE SHOWS & EVENTS
waiting for new datesSeptember 13, 2019 15th Annual Global Food & Wine Experience
New York, New York
Unlike any other food and wine event, BCAGlobal incorporates culinary and hospitality students into the event experience as a part of the mentoring focus it fosters. The organization seeks to expose young culinary professionals of color to opportunities and career professionals that will aid in the advancement of their careers. More than 50 culinary students will work closely with some of New York’s premier industry professionals as they prepare to unveil the latest trends and flavors in food and wine for the event. Attendees will enjoy culinary samples paired with wine from select restaurants, winemakers, distributors and outlets from around the world. At Guastavinos 409 E. 59th Street in NYC from 7 PM to 10:30 PM. September 13, 2019 Passion: Food, Wine & Music
Niagara-on-the-Lake, New York
A celebration of Wine, Food, Micro Beer and Music. Auction, Vendors, Artists, Dancing Under the Stars. At beautiful Mori Gardens. All proceeds will go to fund Wells of Hope's projects. September 15, 2019 29th Annual Taste of New Paltz
New Paltz, New York
Taste of New Paltz is the premiere community event in the Mid-Hudson Valley - a fun-filled day packed with food, drink, music, art and more!
September 20, 2019 Taste of Tioga - Farm to Feast - Owego, New York
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tioga County invites you to join local farms, restaurants and businesses as they highlight local restaurants. September 21, 2019 4th Annual Long Island Hop Fest
Riverhead, New York
Jamesport Farm Brewery, with its 43-acre North Fork farm located in the wine region of Long Island, will once again host the annual L I Hop Fest. Offering samplings of special locally brewed beers made with locally grown and harvested hops, many brewed in small batches for this event only. Plus, as an added bonus, attendees will also be able to enjoy locally crafted pumpkin beers and limited-release seasonal brews from local breweries. The event will be held at the Jamesport Farm Brewery located at 5873 Sound Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901 from 12:30pm-4:00pm. Live Music & Giant Pumpkin Chuckers.
2018 NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 2018
FOOD FESTIVALS, FOOD & WINE SHOWS & EVENTS
waiting for new datesSeptember 9, 2018 Monroe Cheese Festival - Monroe, New York
EVENT CANCELLED. Please be advised that Action in Monroe is no longer in charge of running the Monroe Cheese Festival. As such there is no Cheese Festival scheduled for 2018.
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