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Thursday Market and Food Truck Corral
2019-06-06, 2019-05-16 | The Shirt Factory, 71 Lawrence St, Glens Falls, NY, 12801, United States
There are food trucks, games, live music, entertainment, and craft beverages. For younger foodies there will be pony rides and a petting zoo and more. The Market begins at 4:30pm. The trucks and vendors will change regularly – no two weeks will be exactly the same – always something new! Every week enjoy our free games, live music, entertainment, craft beverages, free lego tables, pony rides, petting zoo, free bounce houses and of course more fun things to do. Of course we’ll have some of your favorites back again ~ Reptile Adventure, the llamas and the Raptors, but we’re also working on some new things. Each week follow on Facebook and find out what’s going on. Several of the year round shops and business located in the Shirt Factory will offer specials every Thursday also – stop in and visit with them – they are an eclectic group with equally eclectic selections. The market surrounds the Shirt Factory ~ is a historic building of artisanal shops and artists. The Market takes place every Thursday from May 16th until September 12th ~ please stop by and join us.

National Cheese Day
2019-06-04
https://foodimentary.com/?s=National+Cheese+Day

Westchester Magazine’s Wine & Food Festival
2019-06-04 - 2019-06-09 | Savor Westchester at The Westchester, 125 Westchester Ave, White Plains, NY, 10601, United States
With seven events over seven days, Westchester Magazine’s 9th Annual Wine & Food Festival is a celebration of gourmet food, exceptional wines, beer, spirits, mouth-watering burgers, and award-winning chefs. Join the more than 7,000 guests who will sip and savor, enjoy the county’s finest plates and pours, mingle with Westchester’s top chefs, sommeliers, and specialty food purveyors, and attend exclusive dinners, tastings, and demos. Wine & Food Festival is a not-to-be missed experience celebrating the culinary spirit of Westchester County.
Mark your calendars now for the 9th Annual Wine & Food Festival on June 4-9, 2019! Check back for more details on the chefs, restaurants, dishes, and wines in the coming months.
http://winefood.westchestermagazine.com/

Fat Apple Farm Spring Celebration Weekend
2019-05-25 12:00 - 2019-05-26 12:00 (America/New_York) | Fat Apple Farm, 231 Sigler Rd., Pine Plains, NY, 12567, United States
Fat Apple Farm presents its 2nd annual Spring Celebration Weekend Saturday, May 25th-Sunday May 26th (Memorial Day Weekend)! Come join us for an escape on the farm which includes a farm tour, floral workshop, butchering demo, delicious dinner featuring Fat Apple Farm and Forts Ferry Farm product, beer and wine, camping, and more. All activities, beverages, food, and camping are included with each ticket. Children under the age of 12 attend all activities and dinner for free. To camp, reserve a tent or a spot for your own tent when you buy tickets.

Pizza (Wide Awake Baking Class)
2019-05-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Wide Awake Bakery, 4361 Buck Hill Rd S, Trumansburg, NY, 14886, United States
Although the rest of our classes focus on using the big white oven that’s built into the center of the bakery, this class is focused on our other oven – a delightful, mobile black oven that’s perfect for making pizza. Join us for an afternoon of making pizza from start to finish, and learning how to fire and cook in a black oven. Includes lunch.

National Wine Day
2019-05-25

Spring Garden Fair + Plant Sale
2019-05-19 14:00 | Ithaca High School, 1401 N Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
One of the Finger Lakes’ most highly anticipated events is the annual Spring Garden Fair and Plant Sale, organized since 1982 by Master Gardener volunteers from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County. The Garden Fair & Plant Sale features a wide variety of vendors who offer specialty plants and gardening advice on topics ranging from growing rock garden plants to selecting native species for the garden. Plants for sale include organically grown and heirloom vegetable transplants, colorful annuals, fragrant herbs, hanging baskets, small flowering shrubs, hardy roses, fruit crops, evergreens, and specialty perennials.

Home Artisan Baking (Wide Awake Baking Class)
2019-05-18 08:00 - 18:00 | Wide Awake Bakery, 4361 Buck Hill Rd S, Trumansburg, NY, 14886, United States
In this class we cover the basics of artisan baking, but with a special focus on baking in the home kitchen. Home kitchens present challenges—few of us have large commercial ovens to work with, and our tools are generally much smaller and less powerful than those we’d find in a professional bakery. Home kitchens also offer opportunity and flexibility—delivery deadlines are less pressing, ingredient costs less intimidating, and home tools do a great job. We’ll cover scheduling, sourdough management, preferments, oven challenges, and bread storage. You CAN make truly great bread at home! Includes breakfast, lunch and snacks.

Shawagunk Wine Trail 'Wines & Bites'
2019-05-18 - 2019-05-19 | Shawagunk Wine Trail
Wake up those taste buds and get ready for the Hudson Valley’s yummiest wine and food tasting event, “Wines & Bites!” May 18 and 19, 2019 on the Shawangunk Wine Trail.
Receive a souvenir wine glass at the starting winery of your choice and enjoy wine tastings at all member wineries. Each winery will offer select food bites of either cheeses, meats, salads, pastas, or desserts paired with your tasting. Click here to purchase tickets on EventBrite!
Explore our wineries at your own pace over the course of one or two days on a self-guided tour of the SWT at your own pace. 10-5pm both days.
Advance tickets are on sale now at GunksWine.com. Choose from a single weekend ticket, single Sunday only ticket, and designated driver ticket.

National Barbecue Day
2019-05-16

National Apple Pie Day
2019-05-13

Rochester Lilac Festival
2019-05-10 - 2019-05-19 | Highland Park, Highland Park, Rochester, 14620
The largest festival of its kind in North America began 121 years ago and continues to be inspired by the magnificent lilac collection at Highland Park — 500 varieties of lilacs on more than 1,200 bushes.
Visitors will see not only nature’s bounty in abundance, but also enjoy entertainment including national headline concerts, exhibitors, food vendors, children’s activities, Art & Craft Show, the Lilac Run 10K/5K, and the televised Lilac Parade. The 2019 Rochester Lilac Parade at 10:30 a.m.. Saturday May 11, presents dozens of marching bands, decorated floats, clowns, dancers and costumed characters. Other special events include a Wine Tasting Expo, Craft Beer Expo, and a Bloody Mary Expo.
The festival is produced by the Springut Group Inc. and is a joint venture of Monroe County Parks, City of Rochester, and VisitRochester convention and visitors bureau. And although Mother Nature has the final say the lilacs are expected to be in full bloom for the festival!
The Rochester Lilac Festival is an experience for all of your senses — See the magnificent array of colors, people, and arts & crafts; Smell the aromatic lilacs; Hear entertaining musical acts; Taste the variety of foods and treats; and Touch a lilac branch as you sniff a fresh bud or walk hand-in-hand along the spectacular park paths.

National Foodies Day
2019-05-09
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Virtual Agritourism Conference Official Launch
2019-05-06
EscapeMaker.com will offer the first-of-its-kind “Virtual Agritourism Conference” on its B2B site: www.EscapeMaker.biz, launching May 6th, 2019.
The conference, presented by EscapeMaker.com and Fulton Stall Market, is not only the first digital conference focusing on the tourism and agriculture industries (agritourism), but also will be produced solely by women, 30% of whom are certified as an M/WBE (Minority Women-Owned Business Enterprise). Fourteen female industry experts will come together on one online platform to share insider tips, trends and best practices for preparing a business to capitalize on the rapidly changing travel landscape and to meet the demands of leisure, group, event and corporate travel markets.
The interest in agritourism travel, i.e. visits to farms, wineries, craft beverage trails, bed and breakfasts, harvest festivals, farm-to-table events, etc., has greatly increased in recent years in the NYC metro area and everywhere as people get more interested in where their food comes from, how it’s made and sharing authentic experiences outdoors with their friends and families. Based on a survey produced by EscapeMaker for GrowNYC, many regional farmers and producers have PYO (Pick-Your-Own) operations or tasting rooms, but are still seeking education on marketing, event production, temporary on-site lodging, infrastructure improvements, insurance, liability risks, packaging and partnership opportunities, best practices in tourism and more.
Each of the 12 digital presentations is 25-45 minutes long and includes access to information on financing from Kiva, plus additional workshop downloads and links to more resources. All combined, the conference is 6+ hours of education.
Presented by EscapeMaker.com and Fulton Stall Market, the conference sponsors and partners include: Kiva, Edible Manhattan, New York Apples, Heritage Radio Network, Metro-North Railroad and Women in Hospitality United, all of which are organizations with a commitment to the advancement of the food, farm, beverage and agritourism industries and their stakeholders.
The full virtual agritourism conference access-pass is available for purchase at $249 or 4 topics for $99. To inquire about group discount pricing, contact sales@escapemaker.com or 877-997-2726.
All presentations are downloadable for one year with 24/7 full access starting on May 6th, 2019. Presales begin April 30th at www.EscapeMaker.biz

Cayuga Wine Trail's Wine and Herb Fest
2019-05-03 00:00 - 2019-05-05 00:00, 2019-04-26 00:00 - 2019-04-28 00:00 | Cayuga Wine Trail, Ithaca, NY, United States
Drink. Eat. Garden Repeat. Get a head start on your herb garden. Collect the potted herbs and veggies featured in all 14 food samples along with the matching recipe collection.As you savor herb-prepared cuisine, you’ll be offered a wine that compliments that dish and be able to take home the recipes, so that you can be the highlight at your next get together. You’ll also be offered up to 3 additional wine tastings. 2019 Herbs: Dill, Sage, Cilantro, Lettuce, Bell Pepper, Lavender, Basil, Jalapeno Pepper, Oregano, Thyme, Tomato, Parsley, Peppermint, Eggplant.

TAP New York Craft Beer & Food Festival
2019-04-27 14:00 - 2019-04-28 16:00 | TAP New York Craft Beer & Food Festival, 64 Klein Ave, Hunter, NY, 12442, United States
TAP® New York, the largest and longest-running craft beer festival in New York State, is set for April 27-28, 2019! Enjoy tasting beers from over 130 NYS breweries, pouring well over 400 NYS craft beers. Combine that with all-you-can-eat food, music, and the beautiful surroundings of the Northern Catskill Mountains (ALL included in the ticket price), and you have yourself one of the most unique festivals in the country. Discounted tickets on sale now! Rates increase at the door.
HOURS
Saturday, April 27th: 2 PM – 6 PM
Sunday, April 28th: 12 PM – 4 PM

Glens Falls Wing Fest
2019-04-27 12:00 - 15:45 | Glens Falls, NY, Glens Falls, NY, United States
A friendly competition takes place among restaurants for the Best Wings. Awards ceremony follows ~ be sure and cast your vote ~ It Counts! There is live music on two stages, fun games for the children, and a beer garden courtesy of the Queensbury Hotel. Ticket fee for tasting is $1 – the number of tickets to taste varies by restaurant. Stop by and enjoy the day! Awards Ceremony takes place in the City Park bandstand at 3:30pm

International Stop Food Waste Day
2019-04-24
Stop Food Waste Day is an international day of action in the fight against food waste which is a serious and growing problem.
Roughly one-third of the food produced globally is either lost or wasted every year. On 24 April 2019 consumers, corporates and influencers across +30 countries will work together to raise awareness of the critical food waste problem and inspire change.
https://www.awarenessdays.com/awareness-days-calendar/stop-food-waste-day-2019/

Earth Day
2019-04-22
Growing out of the first Earth Day, Earth Day Network (EDN) works with over 22,000 partners in 192 countries to broaden, diversify and mobilize the environmental movement. More than 1 billion people now participate in Earth Day activities each year, making it the largest civic observance in the world.

Artisan Baking (Wide Awake Baking Class)
2019-04-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Wide Awake Bakery, 4361 Buck Hill Rd S, Trumansburg, NY, 14886, United States
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! Includes breakfast, lunch and snacks.

Knife Skills (Coltivare Cooking Class)
2019-04-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Coltivare, 235 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
Sharpen your knife skills and hone your techniques in the second of two new amphitheater cooking classes. We all know how to slice and dice, but what does it mean to julienne, chiffonade, tournee, or oblique cut? Chef Patrick tackles these terms, breaking down the elements of each cut, explaining the context for their use, as well as their effects on texture and cooking time. Learn what knives to use, how to hone and sharpen your knife at home, and of course sample an assortment of snackery made through the use of each technique.Join us at 6:00 in the Coltivare amphitheater for a fun and interactive class complete with demo and instruction, munchables, and an adult beverage pairing (sip with peace of mind, you won’t be wielding the knife in this class). An ideal class for couples, friends, and the outgoing solo cook looking to meet new people. No experience or expertise necessary.

Spring Wine & Cheese Weekend
2019-04-12 - 2019-04-14 | Seneca Lake Wine Trail, Watkins Glen, NY, 14891, United States
Co-hosted by our friends at Cabot Creamery Co-operative, Spring Wine & Cheese Weekend is the perfect way to kickoff the spring season. Participants will enjoy a self-guided tour around beautiful Seneca Lake, while sampling local wine, cheese, and food pairings at 29 participating Seneca Lake Wine Trail wineries.

National Beer Day
2019-04-07

2019 Utica Wine and Chocolate Festival
2019-04-06 13:00 - 16:00 | Adirondack Bank Center at the Utica Memorial Auditorium, 400 Oriskany St W, Utica, NY, 13502, United States
JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE GREAT WINE AND SWEETS FROM DOWN THE STREET AND AROUND NEW YORK!

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.

2019 Central New York Maple Festival
2019-04-06 09:00 - 2019-04-07 16:00 | Marathon, NY, Marathon, NY, United States
The tapping of maple trees some as old as the area itself, has been a tradition in Cortland County since the days of the Iroquois Indian culture.
Through the years, maple syrup production has provided income for area farmers, and has grown with the times and advances in technology.
The Maple Festival is made possible by : The combined efforts of some 1000 people, many organizations, public bodies and the Marathon Central School.

Glens Falls Brewfest
2019-04-05 14:00 - 16:00 | The Queensbury Hotel, 88 Ridge St, Glens Falls, NY, 12801, United States
The Glens Falls Brewfest returns to The Queensbury, a historic hotel located in downtown Glens Falls ~ Hometown USA. Once again you can enjoy samples of local and regional favorite craft beers and ale brewers, cider and wines – we will have food samples and live music. On Friday the 5th from 6 until 8pm we have Taps and Apps. Common Roots Brewing Company and students of the SUNY Adirondack Culinary program will be serving several decadent, delicious, generous-sizes appetizers with select craft beers. Tickets can be purchased at Cooper’s Cave Ale Company, 2 Sagamore Street, Glens Falls. We have Designated Driver tickets are available at the door. Minimum age to attend is 21 – bring your valid ID. The Q is goin’ to be rockin’! If you love brews stop by and spend an enjoyable afternoon sampling. On Saturday Brewfest takes place from 4pm until 7pm.

Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival (FLEFF)
2019-04-01 00:00 - 2019-04-07 00:00 | Cinemapolis, 120 E Green St, Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
FLEFF a week full of screenings, embraces and interrogates sustainability across all of its forms: economic, social, ecological, political, cultural, technological, and aesthetic. Each year has a different theme, this year’s is DISRUPTIONS.

2019 Maple Open House Weekends
2019-03-31 | The Upper Hudson Region
Take a free tour of area sugarhouses March 23, 24, 30, and 31. Experience first-hand the sights, smells and sounds of maple syrup making. 24 Sugarhouses are participating throughout the six-county region, many serving pancake breakfasts.

http://www.upperhudsonmaple.com/maple-syrup-events/
