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Whole Hog Butchering Class & Pastured Pork Overview
2019-02-20 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Piggery, 423 Franklin St, Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
We’ll start the evening with a detailed history of the pig, sustainable pastured farming techniques and finish with an in-depth demonstration of how a half a pig is broken down into the cuts you see in your butcher’s meat case. There’ll be lots of time to ask questions, taste our housemade sausages and trim out a few cuts! Classes start at 6pm and will typically run about 2+ hours. Each class is $55. Class size is limited to 20. Snacks & drinks will be provided.

National "Drink Wine" Day
2019-02-18
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NY Ice Wine & Culinary Festival
2019-02-16 11:00 - 17:00 | Casa Larga Vineyards, 2287 Turk Hill Road, Fairport, NY, 14450, United States
Join us for the annual NY Ice Wine & Culinary Festival – a celebration of traditional ice wines made in NYS. Learn more about how this wine is made – frozen on the vine and harvested by hand mid-winter. Taste ice wines from several wineries and foods made with ice wine, both sweet and savory. Shop, Taste, Learn and Savor!

Ithaca Loves Teachers - Winter Recess
2019-02-15 00:00 - 2019-02-24 00:00 | Ithaca, NY, Ithaca, NY, United States
The Ithaca Loves Teachers festival, now in its 13th year, is a celebration of Pre-K through 12 public educators and school district employees. Ithaca will come together for a week to celebrate educators with food, drinks, entertainment, activities, family fun and discounts throughout the Tompkins County community.

Valentine’s Sip and Sweat at Buried Acorn
2019-02-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Buried Acorn, 881 Van Rensselaer st., Syracuse, NY, United States
Join Buried Acorn for a fun valentines themed workout on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 6 p.m.! Class will be lead by Crossfit Syracuse Coach Allie Smith-Weiser and will be a 30-minute partner workout, so grab your significant other or feel free to fly solo. Please reserve a ticket for all of those attending.
Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/valentines-sip-sweat-tickets-54887871100?aff=efbeventtix&fbclid=IwAR21LN4y_3lruVEkhTUE_oREP0w9tsJBZjEF2itT0oKhmXV2tmQdP4pnc8w

1911 Spirits Five Course Dinner
2019-02-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Phoebe’s Restaurant and Coffee Lounge, 900 E Genesee Street, syracuse, NY, United States
On Thursday, Feb. 7, Phoebe’s Restaurant and Coffee Lounge will be hosting a five course food and drink pairing event with 1911 Spirits. The event starts at 6 p.m. and costs $50 per person. There will also be live music throughout the night!
Make your reservations now at 315-475-5154.

Thirsty Painters at Woodland Brewery
2019-02-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Woodland Farm Brewery, 6002 Trenton Rd, Utica, NY, United States
A local artist will take you step by step through an original piece of art work while you are sipping on your favorite cocktail at Woodland Farm Brewery on Feb. 6 from 6-9 p.m.
$45 a ticket includes the painting lesson and a free drink!
To make reservations, go to www.thirstypainters.com

2019 Syracuse Wine Festival
2019-02-02 13:00 - 21:00 | The F Shed, 2100 Park Street, Syracuse, NY, 13208, United States
The Syracuse Wine Festival is a one day wine, food, music, games, painting and fun festival. If you like wine and you love fun this event is for you.

CNY BrewFest
2019-02-02 13:00 - 21:00 | New York State Fairgroounds, 581 State Fair Boulevard, Syracuse, NY, United States
The longest running brewfest in Central New York is back again for year 23! Often imitated but never duplicated, the CNY brewfest is kicking it up a notch again this year. Lots of new breweries added and more attendance by representatives of the breweries themselves to pour and answer questions.
Check the complete list of breweries below that we will be pouring at the festival. Tickets are available by clicking the link above, or at the following retail locations: Now & Later, Kitty Hoynes, Middle Ages Brewery, The Evergreen, Empire Brewery Downtown, Blue Tusk, All Who Wander, Branching Out Bottle Shop, EJ Wren Homebrew Supply, and Buried Acorn.

Albany Wine & Chocolate Festival
2019-02-02 13:00 - 20:00 | Desmond Hotel, 660 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY, United States
Wineries and wine enthusiasts from across the region will gather for an unlimited sampling of dozens of fabulous wines of all styles and tastes. Then, buy bottles of your favorites, all for great prices!! We’ll have distilleries and cideries too. All wine samples and the souvenir wine glass are FREE with your paid admission. Designated Drivers will get a souvenir coffee mug.
Shop your way through a fabulous selection of tasty nibbles and treats, chocolates, cheeses and sweets. Take a stroll through our Candy Bar. Then get some serious retail therapy done. Browse through fantastic mini boutiques featuring purses, jewelry, clothing and more.

Annual Saratoga Chowderfest
2019-02-02 11:00 - 16:00 | Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau
Saratoga’s Annual Chowderfest is one of the area’s most highly anticipated events of the year. Family-friendly, fun and utterly delicious, Chowderfest features more than 80 vendors—including Saratoga County’s best restaurants and caterers—who open their doors to the public and serve hot bowls of chowder to event goers.

Winterfest Returns to Roscoe Beer Co!
2019-01-26 11:00 - 20:00 | Roscoe Beer Company
Join Roscoe Beer Co. for their 4th Annual Winter Fest! Enjoy live music and ice sculpting, family games, horse drawn carriage rides, food, craft beer, lots of winter activities, plus a bonfire and hot coco to keep you warm. Stick around for the after party kicking off at 4pm!

Winter Village Music
2019-01-26 | La Tourelle, 1150 West Danby Road (Route 96B), Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
Winter Village Music hosts a variety of acoustic music events at La Tourelle, a beautiful 55 room inn located in Ithaca, New York. Our first event was the Winter Village Bluegrass Festival held in 2011 and featuring the Claire Lynch Band. The festival, now the Winter Village Music Festival, is held during the last weekend in January. In 2013, we began the Falling Waters Music Camp during the second weekend of January. And periodically, we invite some of our favorite bands to return to La Tourelle for concerts. See links below to learn more about the camp, festival and occasional concerts.

Hand Skills (Wide Awake Baking Class)
2019-01-16 08:00 - 18:00 | Wide Awake Bakery, 4361 Buck Hill Rd S, Trumansburg, NY, 14886, United States
The best way to befriend bread is to know it with your hands, over and over again. In this class we will shape and score hundreds of loaves of bread. More bread than you would bake at home in years! This class offers a rare opportunity to develop your skills at the bench alongside professional bakers. Includes breakfast, lunch and snacks.

National Milk Day
2019-01-11

Woodland Farm Brewery Third Anniversary
2019-01-04 - 2019-01-06 | Woodland Farm Brewery, 6002 Trenton Rd, Utica, NY, United States
Woodland Farm Brewery is excited to announce their third anniversary party with a weekend of celebrations. The celebration will begin on Friday, Jan. 4 with specials planned throughout the weekend and ending on Sunday, Jan. 6.
On Friday, they’re kicking off the weekend with the return of Sagey and Syrup Sucker! Sagey is a farmhouse ale conditioned on just enough dried sage to add another layer of herbal goodness to an easy drinking saison! They’ll also be releasing Syrup Sucker again; an imperial brown ale fermented with local maple syrup from Tibbitts Maple in New Hartford! In honor of the unwavering support, they’ll be selling crowlers of these beers for only $10 all day long!

On Saturday, they are unveiling their anniversary barrel-aged beers! This year they have Bourbon Batch 3 and Rye Batch 3! Both of these wee-heavys spent time in bourbon and rye whiskey barrels from Black Button Distilling! Aged for over a year in the barrels, the strong malt and chocolate character of the wee-heavy was enhanced with barrel flavors.With Bourbon Batch 3, you can expect additonal notes of vanilla, smooth bourbon, and oak! The Rye Batch 3 is a special treat that adds a touch of rye spice, oak, and leather! 50 bottles of each will be available for sale when they open at 11!

The weekend will wrap up on Sunday with brunch at 10:00 followed at 2:00 by the area’s premier raucous string band, Remsen Social Club! The boys were there for the first anniversary party and its only fitting they bring us all into Woodland’s fourth year of imbibing! As always, Woodland’s Sunday morning brunch food menu features such offerings as Heidelberg french toast paninis, waffles, Black Button Bourbon Cream infused whip cream, and more! They also offer brunch cocktails, beermosas, coffee, and of course, beer. Drink specials will be available throughout the day!

National Bloody Mary Day
2019-01-01

Deck the Stalls Holiday Market
2018-12-23 11:00 - 17:00, 2018-12-16 11:00 - 17:00, 2018-12-09 11:00 - 17:00, 2018-12-02 11:00 - 17:00 | Fulton Stall Market, 91 South Street, New York, NY, 10038, United States
NYCEDC Public Markets presents Deck the Stalls, a multi-cultural market event, celebrating the best of the New York City’s public markets in partnership with Fulton Stall Market’s farmers and producers. In the Seaport District on Water Street between Fulton & Beekman Streets.
SUNDAYS December 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd!
FREE for all ages! 11:00am – 5:00pm.
Market-goers can enjoy holiday gifts, locally made food, multi-cultural performances, Seaport tours, live music, wine and craft beverages.
Co-sponsored by Edible Manhattan, Sullivan Catskills, RubyFrost, SnapDragon Apples, and the Howard Hughes Corporation.

DECEMBER 2: A TASTE OF ESSEX MARKET at the Seaport
meet Essex Market vendors old and new!
DECEMBER 9: ARTHUR AVENUE VISITS LOWER MANHATTAN
sample Italian specialties from the vendors of Arthur Avenue Market in the Bronx, NYC’s original “Eataly”
DECEMBER 16: HBK INCUBATES DOWNTOWN SHOWCASE
the artisan producers of Hot Bread Kitchen Incubates showcase a wide range of specialty foods
DECEMBER 23: PUBLIC MARKETS MEDLEY
sample foods from all of NYC’s public markets including La Marqueta, Moore Street Market, and the 13th Avenue Market

Music & Multicultural Programming:
DECEMBER 2:
11am -1pm – Folk Music with The Good Morning Nags
1:00pm – Holiday Market Kickoff Ceremony with Free Hot Cider from Breezy Hill Orchard and Free SnapDragon Apples and RubyFrost Apples
1:15pm – Traditional Chinese Dance by the Mencius Society for the Arts
1:30pm – 2:15pm – Joanna Sternberg to celebrate the first day of Hanukkah
2:30 – 5pm – Folk Music with The Good Morning Nags
DECEMBER 9:
11am – 5pm – Folk Music with The Good Morning Nags
1:00pm – Traditional Chinese Dance by The Mencius Society for the Arts
3:00pm – Latin Dance Performance
DECEMBER 16:
11am – 5pm – Folk Music with The Good Morning Nags
1:00pm – Peck Slip PTA Dance Group
DECEMBER 23:
11am -1pm – Michael Feinberg Jazz Trio
1:30pm – 5pm Lauren Lee

International Rutabaga Curling Championship
2018-12-22 12:00 - 17:00 | Ithaca Farmer’s Market, Steamboat Landing, 545 3rd St, Ithaca, NY, 14851, United States
Photo Credit: Allison Usavage
The sport of Rutabaga Curling was born on a cold December 1996 Market day, the last market day of the season. The few vendors present (perhaps 25 or so this time of year and point in our history) huddled together for warmth and camaraderie waiting for an occasional customer. Talk at some point in the day turned to unusual winter sports. Curling of course came up in conversation. None of us knew the rules; but before we knew it vendors’ wares were being “hurled” or “curled” down the market’s wooden floor. Potatoes, cinnamon rolls, cabbages, loaves of bread, and even frozen chickens were fair game in this impromptu outburst. The first official Rutabaga Curl was held in 1998. The Games have come a long way in their brief history. Many traditions are kept alive, expanded and invented on the spot. The Games open at high noon upon the arrival of the torch borne by a toga-clad individual running the eternal rutabaga flame in from “Mt. Cruciferous”. The Rutabaga Goddess leads the assembled throng in a moving “Parade of the Athletes”. After a celebrity toss of ceremonial First Rutabaga, the Commissioner declares the games open. The games are closely monitored by our referees.

Winter Holiday Farmer's Market
2018-12-20 16:30 - 19:30 | Press Bay Alley, 118 W Green St, Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
Photo Credit: Allison Usavage
Scheduled just a few times a year, days before big holiday feasts, the Press Bay Alley Holiday Markets are the go-to source of local meat, vegetables, fruit, cheese, bread, pies, syrup, honey, beverages, eggs, and other culinary bounty, plus holiday gifts! Most vendors are selling ingredients and supplies for your holiday meals, but you’ll also find fresh snacks and hot baked goods for immediate snacking. Press Bay Alley is a unique downtown Ithaca retailing experience, located on West Green Street, consisting of a series of micro-retail spaces open year round.

The Science of Food and Beverage Pairing
2018-12-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Coltivare, 235 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
Photo Credit: Allison Usavage
Guided Craft Beverage and Food pairing presentation with Sommelier Laura Winter Falk of Experience! The Finger Lakes. You will enjoy tasting samples of the featured libation paired with locally-sourced edibles followed by an engaging presentation by a top Finger Lakes craft producer.

Cooking Class: Fine Dining for Families
2018-12-08 18:00 - 20:30 | Coltivare, 235 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
Photo Credit: Coltivare
Just in time for the holidays, learn to wow with a one (or two) pot wonder meal hearty enough for family and fancy enough for friends. Easy prep, fewer messes, and faster clean up leave plenty of time to enjoy the company of loved ones. Chef Patrick shares the tips and tricks he has learned as a culinarian and family man, balancing the press for time with a passion for fine food. These take home recipes might be just the gift you’ve been looking to get yourself. Kick off at 6:00 with a quick mixer, then get hands on in the Coltivare culinary lab in a fun and interactive class complete with tastings, takeaways and a small drink pairing. An ideal class for couples, friends, and the outgoing solo cook looking to meet new people. No experience or expertise necessary.

Downtown Ithaca Chowder Cook-Off
2018-12-08 12:00 - 17:00 | Ithaca Commons, Ithaca, NY, United States
Photo Credit: Allison Usavage
Happening on the Commons and surrounding streets including Aurora, Cayuga and Dewitt Mall from 12-5pm, Ice Festival goers can stay warm by sample over 20 different traditional, exotic, and gourmet chowders from local restaurants competing to be crowned our next Chowder Cup Champion! Sampling tickets are for sale in advance and on the day-of downtown.

Ice Wars National Ice Carving Competition
2018-12-06 17:00 - 2018-12-08 18:00 | Ithaca Commons, Ithaca, NY, United States
Photo Credit: Allison Usavage
Ice Fest is an annual tradition in Downtown Ithaca! What holiday season would be complete without a celebration of cold weather and cold weather sports…like Ice Carving! Witness the nation’s finest ice carvers as they compete for $9,000 in prizes during 3 rounds of breathtaking competition. The festival features impressive display sculptures, fire demonstrations, the ever-popular Ice Bar: an outdoor bar made entirely of ice, serving Bacchus Beer, wine, and hot cocoa, and a tasty Chowder Cook-off. The Ithaca Ice Festival ice carving competition is a National Ice Carving Association sanctioned event.

Trumansburg WinterFest
2018-12-01 16:00 - 19:00 | Main St, Trumansburg, Trumansburg, NY, United States
Photo Credit: Jeffery Foote
The Trumansburg Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the Trumansburg WinterFest for the 23rd year. This mainstay event provides free live entertainment for kids, adults, and entire families, and is the perfect time to celebrate and reflect on what makes our community truly special. Of course Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive to light the Village tree, and Buddy the Elf will MC. Enjoy free horse drawn carriage rides and games. Stroll through Main Street and stop in the shops and restaurants for special savings, tastings, and more. As usual we will shut the street down so you can meander through downtown and wander into our local businesses. Enjoy food and beverages, handmade goods, live music, and community merriment! Then get cozy by the fire at the library and enjoy a seasonal story and treats.

Wide Awake Bakery: Basic Artisan Baking
2018-12-01 08:00 - 18:00 | Wide Awake Bakery, 4361 Buck Hill Rd S, Trumansburg, NY, 14886, United States
Photo Credit: Allison Usavage
In this class we will go over all the basics of making great bread. The class runs all day, and we will make a LOT of bread! Topics include the chemistry and biology of bread, an introduction to fermentation skills, bakers’ math, and a range of handwork skills. Each student will get plenty of oven-time, and we will have the opportunity to talk about whatever excites us about baking. Watch out! This class has inspired students to start FOUR working bakeries! Standard baking classes are a FULL day (8 AM – 6 PM), and include breakfast snacks and lunch.

Rosehaven Alpacas at The Bethel Woods Holiday Mart
2018-12-01 - 2018-12-02 | Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, 200 Hurd Rd, Bethel, NY, 12720, United States
