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Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest, Rhinebeck, NY
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Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest

Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest is a place to eat or drink in Rhinebeck, NY, part of the Catskills and Cooperstown guide. Cost: $25 to $50. Held annually the weekend after Labor Day in September.

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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