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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 (America/New_York) | 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, 2019-03-30, 2019-03-24, 2019-03-23 | 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/

Harlem Valley Farm and Food Alliance Farm Day Weekend
2019-03-30 - 2019-03-31

National World Whisky Day
2019-03-27

Sugaring Off Sundays
2019-03-24 08:30 - 14:00 | The Farmers’ Museum, 5775 State Highway 80, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, United States
Experience Sugaring Off Sundays at The Farmers’ Museum!
The perfect family day-trip this winter!
March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 – Every Sunday in March!
Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Activities: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Join friends and family on Sundays this March for another season of Sugaring Off Sundays at The Farmers’ Museum. The weekly event begins March 4 and continues each Sunday during the month (March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 3), offering contemporary and historic maple sugaring demonstrations, fun activities for the kids, and much more. A full pancake breakfast including scrambled eggs, sausage, and home fries is served from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with all other activities scheduled 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
There is “sweet” fun planned for everyone each Sunday. Taste hot maple syrup poured over snow, known as jack wax. Children learn how to tap maple trees. Watch our talented craftspeople at work in the Blacksmith Shop. Stay warm as you ride the Empire State Carousel inside its heated enclosure. Wagon rides around the historic village are offered from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (weather permitting). At the Children’s Barnyard, admire our Heritage breeds of chickens, turkeys, and sheep.
The Otsego County Maple Producers will be on hand to talk about maple sugaring and offer local maple products for sale. Delicious local maple syrup is served at the Sugaring Off Sundays pancake breakfast.
Admission: $10 (adults 13+); $9 (museum members); $6 (children 7-12); $5 (museum members 7-12); $3 (children 3-6); and free for children 2 and under. Admission includes full breakfast. No reservations are required. Museum shops will be open.
Sponsored in part by Bank of Cooperstown, Haggerty Ace Hardware, The Otsego County Maple Producers, and Sysco Food Services.
The Farmers’ Museum is located at 5775 Route 80, Cooperstown, N.Y., 13326. Visit FarmersMuseum.org for more information.

Winter Meltdown Spicy Food Festival
2019-03-23 11:00 - 17:00 | The Shirt Factory, 71 Lawrence St, Glens Falls, NY, 12801, United States
Local chefs, food truck cooks and culinary students prepare foods from mild to spicy to try. There are small batch foods, sausces and spice mixes; craft beverages and desserts including cheesecake, baked goods, and shortbreads. Vegetarian and vegan options are available. Musical entertainment will be by local musicians. The shops at the Shirt Factory will be open and you’ll find unique items created by the amazing artisans. The day is a community day of support with a portion of the vendor fees will be donated to the Glens Falls Backpack Program. Sales by the SUNY Adirondack Culinary program and the Saratoga BOCES Culinary program will support the BOCES Culinary program.

Thurman Maple Days
2019-03-23 10:00 - 2019-03-31 16:00 | Town of Thurman, Thurman, NY, 12885, United States
You’ll be able to taste the finest maple syrup, watch an operating sawmill, taste goat cheese and sheep cheese, and even hang out with llamas. Begin your day with a scrumptious Pancake Breakfast, at Valley Road Maple Farm served with REAL Thurman maple syrup and maple sausages from world-famous Oscar’s Adirondack Smokehouse. New for 2019 Gluten-free pancakes are on the menu! Breakfast is served each day of Maple Days from 9am until 1pm. As a self-guided tour, you’ll be in the driver’s seat and have the ability to visit all the farms or spend your time at the ones you enjoy most. Follow the arrow signs at nearly every corner in town or print a map of our Maple and local Farms ~ Maple Farms ~
Valley Road Maple Farm, 190 Valley Road – start here for breakfast
Hidden Hollow Maple Farm, 312 Dippikill Road
Toad Hill Maple Farm, 137 Charles Olds Road
Adirondack Gold Maple Farm, 74 Bear Pond Road
Mud Street Maple, 269 Mud Street
Local Farms ~
Martin’s Tree Farm and Sawmill, 280 Valley Road – A certified tree farm showcasing silviculture – the monitoring and science of woodlands and forests. Also offering jewelry, pottery, rustic wooden signs, and more.
Whitefield’s Farm, 95 Mountain Road – Cage-free all-natural turkeys and chickens.
Nettle Meadow Farm and Artisan Cheese and Sanctuary, 484 South Johnsburg Road – Farm tours and sheep/goat cheese tasting
Peru Llama Farm, 661 High Street – Hang out with the llamas, and if you’re lucky, snag a kiss
Blackberry Hill Farm and Sanctuary, 15 Mud Street – Certified organic vegetables and poultry. Non-GMO pork. Maple Days takes place on Saturday and Sunday only.

Vaudreuil's Raid of 1757 Renactment and Celebrating New York State Craft Beverages.
2019-03-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Fort William Henry Museum, Lake George, NY, 12845, United States
In 1757 there was a two-day winter raid on Fort William Henry by approximately 1,600 French forces and their Native American allies under Francois Pierre de Rigaud de Vaudreuil. Shop at the Sutler Fair and the craft fair. Beginning at 11am celebrater local New York State Craft Beverages featuring some of the best local breweries, wineries, and distilleries. The will share bourt their products and have samples for tasting. Please Note: you MUST be 21 and older for sample tastings and to purchase these products; proper ID is required.

Cayuga Wine Trail's Bacon on the Lakein'
2019-03-23 00:00 - 2019-03-24 00:00 | Cayuga Wine Trail, Ithaca, NY, United States
You read it right; we said BACON! The wineries have paired tantalizing bacon dishes with CLWT wines for your pleasure. Your taste buds will thank us later. At every winery, leave a ticket stub in the piggy bank for a chance to win a BBQ Bacon Basket. One lucky person will win a BBQ Smoker! Besides sampling bacon infused dishes, you’ll sample a wine that compliments that dish, and also be offered up to 3 more additional wine tastings.

Finger Lakes Thaw Music Festival
2019-03-22 00:00 - 2019-03-23 00:00 | Ithaca, NY, Ithaca, NY, United States
The Finger Lakes Thaw is a two day, multi-venue music festival that takes place in the many unique and intimate venues throughout the city of Ithaca, NY. We are dedicated to providing a stage for local performers, but also creating opportunity for communities to see nationally-recognized artists. We are proud to root this festival in the community and work with many local businesses.

Whole Hog Butchering Class & Pastured Pork Overview
2019-03-20 18:00 - 20:00 | 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.
