2019 Maple Open House Weekends

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

2019 Maple Open House Weekends

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

Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival (FLEFF)

Cinemapolis 120 E Green St, Ithaca, NY, 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.

Glens Falls Brewfest

The Queensbury Hotel 88 Ridge St, Glens Falls, NY, United States

The Q is goin' to be rockin'! If you love brews stop by and spend an enjoyable afternoon sampling.

2019 Central New York Maple Festival

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.

2019 Utica Wine and Chocolate Festival

Adirondack Bank Center at the Utica Memorial Auditorium 400 Oriskany St W, Utica, NY, 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

Spring Wine & Cheese Weekend

Seneca Lake Wine Trail Watkins Glen, NY, 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.

Knife Skills (Coltivare Cooking Class)

Coltivare 235 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY, 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

$50

Artisan Baking (Wide Awake Baking Class)

Wide Awake Bakery 4361 Buck Hill Rd S, Trumansburg, NY, 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

$250

Earth Day

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.

International Stop Food Waste Day

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. //www.awarenessdays.com/awareness-days-calendar/stop-food-waste-day-2019/

Cayuga Wine Trail’s Wine and Herb Fest

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:

$45

Glens Falls Wing Fest

Glens Falls, NY Glens Falls, NY, United States

It's going to be a great day to be in Hometown USA ~ Glens Falls New York!

TAP New York Craft Beer & Food Festival

TAP New York Craft Beer & Food Festival 64 Klein Ave, Hunter, NY, 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

Cayuga Wine Trail’s Wine and Herb Fest

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:

$45

Virtual Agritourism Conference Official Launch

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

$249

Rochester Lilac Festival

Highland Park Highland Park, Rochester

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