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Persian Dinner with Kayvon Afshari
2017-02-17 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Join Kayvon Afshari for an evening of Persian cuisine representing his native Iran. He will lead us through a family style group dinner featuring the best examples of the cuisine.

Somali Dinner at SAFARI
2017-02-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Safari, 219 W 116th St, New York, NY, 10026, United States
Somalia is one of the countries recently named by President Trump’s executive order on banning refugees and immigrants. We’re responding by eating the cuisines of those seven countries. This family style meal includes appetizers, an entree, dessert, and some extra special tastes of Somali cuisine. Tickets are all-inclusive (food, tax, and gratuity).

Yemeni Lunch with Noshwalks
2017-02-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Al-Maraj Market, 1903 White Plains Road, Bronx, NY, 10462, United States
This Yemeni lunch will feature a sit-down meal plus some markets and dessert at an ancient Italian bakery in the Van Nest neighborhood of the Bronx. Tickets are $40, which includes all food. Myra is donating her time and talents, so all proceeds from the tour will benefit the International Rescue Committee.

The I Love Chocolate Fest
2016-11-20 10:00 - 17:00 | Old Bethpage Village Restoration, 1303 Round Swamp Road, Bethpage, NY, 11804, United States
The I Love Chocolate Fest at Old Bethpage Village Restoration features over 40 chocolate exhibitors, wine, crafts, giveaways, and other delicious and unique artisanal treats. Attendees will receive complimentary tickets for 10 guaranteed samples. Includes admission to Old Bethpage Village Restoration.

Rosendale International Pickle Festival
2016-11-20 10:00 - 17:00 | Rosendale Recreation Center, 1055 Route 32 South, Rosendale, NY, 12472, United States
Celebrating 19 years of Picklefest! Cultures of many countries are represented with food and music. Vendors offer a variety of wares. Contests, prizes, and plenty of pickles. Always takes place the Sunday before Thanksgiving!

7th Annual Crystal City Brew Festival
2016-11-18 18:00 - 21:00 | The Radisson Hotel Corning, 125 Denison Parkway East, Corning, NY, 14830, United States
This annual craft beer sampling event is held in the Finger Lakes region of New York, in the heart of the “Crystal City”, known as Corning’s Historic Gaffer District. This event was designed to celebrate our many new local craft breweries, along with some regional and national craft beers and ciders as well. This event features over 35 different breweries and has brought attendees sample options from up to 50 or more craft beers.
Giving ticket buyers a unique opportunity to sample from some of New York’s heritage breweries as well as some of our many new breweries that are quickly popping up across the region. All in the warmth of the Radisson Hotel Corning.

Wine & Chocolate Weekend
2016-11-05 11:00 - 2016-11-06 18:00 | Adirondack Winery, 285 Canada St., Lake George, NY, 12845, United States
Adirondack Winery invites you to join them for a Wine & Chocolate Pairing Flight. They’ve selected 5 delicious, locally made Barkeater Chocolates to pair perfectly with 5 of their award-winning wines; creating an indulgent experience you won’t soon forget! And you get to keep a premium wine glass!

Wassailing Weekend
2016-11-05 10:00 - 2016-11-06 17:00 | Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard, 288 Goose Street, Fly Creek, NY, 13337, United States
Every Saturday and Sunday, The Mill will offer demonstrations on how to make Wassail, the traditional holiday drink. Savory spices are blended with the Mill’s famous sweet cider to make a hot beverage that is perfect for the holidays. View the Mill Store’s holiday displays to find that perfect gift.

Hudson Valley Restaurant Week
2016-11-01 - 2016-11-13 | Various Locations, White Plains, NY, United States
During HVRW, over 200 participating restaurants offer prix fixe three-course dinners for $29.95 and lunches for $20.95, with 90% of the restaurants featuring dishes and drink menus that use locally sourced ingredients. See website for a listing of participants.

The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze
2016-09-30 - 2016-11-16 | 525 South Riverside Avenue, Croton on Hudson, NY, 10520, United States
See more than 7,000 individually hand-carved, illuminated jack o’lanterns in this elaborate walk-through experience. Meander through an historic, 18th-century riverside landscape and discover a breathtaking display — all made of jack o’lanterns! Sells out quickly. Advance tickets are a must!

Long Island Fair
2016-09-24 - 2016-10-02 | Long Island Fair, 1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage, NY, 11804, United States
The Long Island Fair has been part of Long Island history for 174 years. Exhibiting, donating, volunteering and event simply coming in to see what your neighbors can do makes you a part of the tradition.

Bloomsburg Fair
2016-09-24 - 2016-10-01 | Bloomsburg Fair, 620 W 3rd St, Bloomsburg, PA, 17815, United States
The Bloomsburg Fair has been held in Bloomsburg, PA since 1855.

Durham Fair
2016-09-22 - 2016-09-25 | Durham Fair, 24 Town House Rd, Durham, CT, 06422, United States
The state’s largest agricultural fair with nationall-known country music performers, thousands of exhibits, midway, and lots of food.

EscapeMaker.com's Apple Palooza
2016-09-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Union Square Greenmarket, 1 Union Sq, East 17th St., New York, NY, 10003, United States
Dear EscapeMakers — Let’s celebrate the coming of Autumn with all things APPLE! Join us for “Apple Palooza” with GrowNYC at the Union Square Greenmarket.
Friday, September 16th from 10am-4pm
FREE! ALL AGES!
Free samples, live music by MAMA JUKE.
Pick up free info from us on local orchards to visit for apple picking this fall! Our tourism partners include Vermont Tourism of Vermont and Dutchess Tourism, Inc., Westchester County Tourism, Corning and the Southern Finger Lakes, Sullivan Catskills and the Long Island Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc – all within New York State!
Come hungry and thirsty — we’ll have lots of free samples and all things apple! Producers TBA soon.

The Big E
2016-09-16 - 2016-10-02 | The Big E, 875 Memorial Ave, West Springfield, MA, 01089, United States
The Big E, also know as the Eastern States Exposition, is billed as New England’s Great State fair. It is the largest agricultural event on the eastern seaboard and the fifth largest fair in the nation.

The Great NY State Fair
2016-08-25 - 2016-09-05 | The Great NY State Fair, 581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse, NY, 13209, United States
The Great New York State Fair is a 12-day showcase of agriculture, entertainment, education and technology.

Dutchess County Fair
2016-08-23 - 2016-08-28 | Dutchess County Fair, 6636 Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY, 12572, United States
For 6 days each August, the bucolic fairgrounds on Route 9 in Rhinebeck plays host to nearly half a million patrons. The second largest county fair in New York Stateis the showplace for agriculture in Dutchess County.

Little World's Fair
2016-08-19 - 2016-08-21 | Little World’s Fair, Route 55, Grahamsville, NY, 12740, United States
The longest running independent fair in New York, the Grahamsville Little World’s Fair offers four days of old fashioned fun!

Steuben County Fair
2016-08-16 - 2016-08-21 | Steuben County Fair, 15 E. Washington St, Bath, NY , 14810, United States
The Steuben County Fair is the oldest continuously-running fair in the United States and includes food, entertainment and fun!

The Vermont State Fair
2016-08-16 - 2016-08-20 | The Vermont State Fair, 175 South Main St., Rutland, VT, 05701, United States
The Vermont State Fair, the official fair of Vermont, is located at the Vermont State Fairgrounds. The fair contains a midway, entertainment, a restaurant, food stands, a petting zoo, and agricultural exhibits.

EscapeMaker.com's Craft Beverage Tasting Showcase
2016-08-14 11:00 - 17:00 | Fulton Stall Market, 91 South Street, New York, NY, 10038, United States
Presented by Amtrak and New York Apples! Visit our EscapeMaker.com pop up shop dedicated to agritourism, local farm and orchard getaways, running: June 17th through August 28th within the historic Fulton Stall Market at the South Street Seaport! Visitors can pick up FREE info on green travel, farm escapes, apple picking and local getaway packages to inspire couples, friends and families to start planning their vacations.
In addition to the pop up shop hours, EscapeMaker will host three FREE tasting showcases inside the market and spilling outside onto Front street, which are scheduled for:
Sunday, June 19th: Berry Jam
Sunday, July 24th: Local Craft Beverages
Sunday, August 14th: Local Craft Beverages
In conjunction with the regular FSM farmer’s market around the corner on Little Water St., all events run from 11am-5pm and will feature food and beverage samples from local producers, live music, presentations by local farmers, winemakers and brewmasters and information on local vacations, where to go apple picking and visit a farm!
Agritourism destinations represented include Corning and the Southern Finger Lakes, Long Island Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc, Westchester County Tourism, NY, Sullivan Catskills, and Dutchess Tourism, Inc., in New York and Vermont Tourism. Presented by Amtrak. Thanks to media sponsorEdible Manhattan.
Stop by to check out our producers: Broken Bow Brewery Yonkers Brewing Co. Brooklyn Cider House Hillrock Estate Distillery Hudson Valley Food Tours New Paltz Brewing Company MYSTO MEAD

Beacon Incline Railway: Past, Present & Future Exhibit
2016-08-08 09:00 - 17:00 | Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries, 199 Dennings Ave, Beacon, NY, 12508, United States
The exhibition explores the initiative to bring back the Mt. Beacon Incline through the lenses of a historic narrative and an eye towards the future.

Cook Out NYC: Ciderfeast!
2016-08-06 13:00 - 21:00 | SolarOne, 24-20 Fdr Drive Service Road East, New York, NY, 10010, United States
EscapeMaker.com joins Ciderfeast, a sophisticated outdoor cider event featuring the best regional, national and European ciders from more than a dozen cider makers pouring 30+ ciders as well as perfectly paired outdoor grillables and live entertainment.‎ Taking place on the Manhattan waterfront at Solar One (Stuyvesant Cove Park – enter at East 23rd Street at the East River), Ciderfeast is your a mid-summer solution for those who cannot wait until the fall for NYC’s annual Cider Week. Features of Ciderfeast include:

10+ different regional cider makers pouring 30+ of their best ciders [full list TBA]
Meat grilling stations
Vegetarian grilling stations (veggie dogs/burgers and other innovative vegetarian grilled dishes)
Live music and other entertainment TBA
3-hour General Admission or 4-hour VIP (early entry) available

Cidermakers expected to be in attendance (subject to change):

Hudson Valley Farmhouse Cider – NY
Big Apple Cider – NY
Shacksbury – VT
Original Sin – NY
Austin Eastciders – TX
E. Z. Orchards – OR
Aspall – UK
Craigie’s Irish cider – UK
Ciders of Spain – Spain
WineSellers LTD, Importers – Spain/France/UK

For press coverage from last year’s event, click here.
Children under 12 are always free with paying adult.

New Jersey State Fair
2016-08-05 - 2016-08-13 | New Jersey State Fair, 37 Plains Rd, Augusta, NJ, 07822, United States
The NJ Fairgrounds is most well-known for the annual NJ State Fair. The Fair takes advantage of the beautiful spacious grounds, outdoor amenities, and an indoor venue that provides a sophisticased location for events. The Fair has grown into a pillar of the community, providing entertainment, education, and opportunity to visitors from all around.

Ulster County Fair
2016-08-02 - 2016-08-07 | Ulster County Fair, 249 Libertyville Rd, New Paltz, NY, 12561, United States
The Ulster County Fair is a fun, family event in Ulster County since 1886. Admission is $15 per person and children under 36″ are free. This includes rides, entertainment and parking for the day.

Greenmarket County Fair
2016-07-29 10:00 - 15:00 | Union Square Greenmarket, 1 Union Sq, East 17th St., New York, NY, 10003, United States
Celebrate summer and local farms with Greenmarket! Come for samples of Greenmarket-style fair food, games, a photo booth, and more. Plus, catch up with us (EscapeMaker) for information on when to visit county fairs in our region, how to get there, and where to stay.

EscapeMaker.com's Craft Beverage Tasting Showcase
2016-07-24 11:00 - 17:00 | Fulton Stall Market, 207A Front Street, New York, NY, 10038, United States

Berry Jam
2016-06-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Union Square Greenmarket, 1 Union Sq, East 17th St., New York, NY, 10003, United States
Greenmarket’s Union Square shoppers will get a special treat when EscapeMaker.com, New York’s guide to local getaways and farm escapes, hosts Berry Jam Friday, June 24th from 10am-4pm on the north side of the square.
The event features farmers, producers and winemakers within a striking distance of New York City. EscapeMaker will be on hand with info on how to visit farms, farm stores, breweries and wineries whether by car, bus or by Amtrak. Plus, representatives will be on hand from Westchester Tourism, Corning and The Southern Finger Lakes, Vermont Tourism and Dutchess County Tourism with info about visiting their local areas for your next agritourism escape.
The event kicks off with music, demos, free samples and all things berry.

Arts in Bloom
2016-04-23 - 2016-04-24 | Steuben County, 8329 Pleasant Valley Road, Hammondsport,, 14840, United States
Times:
Saturday, April 23 from 10-7
Sunday, April 24 from noon to 5
Welcome to Arts in Bloom, a countywide open Studio & Gallery Trail, where you get to meet the artist, watch them create and learn what inspires their amazing work. The collective of artists that make up Arts in Bloom is a diverse and eclectic group of new, and well established, men and women who bring a range of techniques, mediums and materials together to create what you will see in their workspaces and galleries.
Arts in Bloom was created as a result of the collaboration and efforts of a small group of dedicated artists who are not only passionate about their own work, but also of the work being created throughout Steuben County. The richness and diversity of backgrounds of the many artists throughout the area is so compelling, that creating this open Studio & Gallery trail was a natural progression.
As a free community event, Arts in Bloom’s goal is to make art accessible to the entire region, and strives to aid in the understanding and appreciation of the art that is being created in our own backyards. Through interaction with the artists, our trail also endeavors to educate those in attendance as to the creative and technical processes by which art develops. As you visit the different studios and galleries, you will experience many different forms of art, much of which is for sale. When you find that special piece, don’t be shy about taking it home with you. And keep in mind, our artists work all year long, and are happy to discuss personal commissions or purchasing at any time with you by appointment.
We hope you will be inspired by the artists of Steuben County, and that you enjoy your time on the Arts in Bloom Trail.

Materialize! with Drew Thomas
2016-04-16 20:00 - 22:00 | FM Kirby Center, 71 Public Sq, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18701, United States
A masterful illusionist and former finalist on America’s Got Talent, Drew Thomas who was hand-picked by David Copperfield’s manager to be the legendary magician’s successor at large theatrical venues. Don’t miss Materialize! -a Broadway-caliber magic show, backed by a heart-pounding soundtrack mixed by a live DJ.
