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Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest

6596 Route 9 · Rhinebeck, NY

Why you should go…

The Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest is produced by Grape Events Partners LLC and held annually the weekend after Labor Day at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, New York. The 2026 event marked its 25th year and brought together more than 200 wineries, distilleries, cideries, breweries and food and artisan vendors. Tasting tickets include sampling access from participating vendors.

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  • #food festival
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General eat & drink guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Go early or go late

    The simplest way around a wait at a popular room is to sit down before the rush or after it.

  • Reservations open on a schedule

    Where bookings are taken, tables tend to be released a set number of days in advance, often at a fixed hour.

  • Menus move with the season

    Treat any dish you read about online as a maybe, not a promise, especially anything local and seasonal.

  • Ask what the place is known for

    Staff will point you at the thing worth ordering faster than any list will.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest, ordered by straight-line distance.

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