Hudson Valley Wine Magazine

Pollinator Picnic
2023-07-22 13:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Hudson Valley Farmhouse Cider, 3012 State Route 213, Stone Ridge, NY
The Stone Ridge Apple Orchard in collaboration with contemporary abstract artist Michael Nighswonger invites you to come and experience one of the most unique presentations of art in the Hudson Valley Community. 20 pieces of contemporary art will be presented on 10-foot easels against the beautiful rolling landscape of the Stone Ridge Apple Orchard.
Enjoy an afternoon nestled in the apple trees. Bring a blanket, dress in your favorite pollinator wings, grab a pizza and cider and picnic among the trees, beside our beloved pollinators and next to a jaw dropping art installation.
The exhibit will take place from 1-6PM with live music in the tasting room from 3-5:30. Additionally, join Elizabeth Ryan in the tasting room for a educational and informative discussion on Pollinators at 1:30PM.

Dinner in the Vineyard
2023-07-22 18:00 - 20:30 | Whitecliff Vineyards, 331 McKinstry Rd, Gardiner, NY, 12525
Meaty Max Vegan Meats Dinner in the Vineyard at Whitecliff Gardiner!
Enjoy a 4-course fine dining experience curated by the culinary team at Meaty Max Vegan Meats and hosted by the team at Whitecliff Vineyard’s Gardiner location. Dine outside in the vineyard, fully taking in the beautiful scenery and company. A one-of-a- kind, special event!
Vegan, gluten free.
Ticket 1: $75, includes a 4 course meal, and one 3.5/4oz tasting of wine with each course.
Ticket 2 Optional add-on: $15, includes champagne to start and dessert wine to finish

Angry Orchard Bingo Night
2023-07-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Angry Orchard, 2241 Albany Post Rd, Walden, NY, 12586
Join Angry Orchard for Angry Bingo Night on July 27th from 6-8pm! Each draft purchase comes with a bingo sheet (additional sheets are available for $5).
There will be 8 rounds of bingo with Orchard prizes after each — Cider House gift cards, drink tokens, and more!
The kitchen will be open till 7:00pm and last call for cider is 7:45pm.
Bingo is 21+. No reservations are required, seating is first-come, first-serve. Angry Hour from 5-6pm with $1 off drafts.

Murder Mystery Manhattan Presents: No Clue! Dinner and Show
2023-07-29 18:00 - 20:00 | City Winery Hudson Valley, 23 Factory St, Montgomery, NY, 12549
The guests have been summoned tonight by a mysterious host, Mr. Body, who is nowhere to be found. Instead, his bizarre staff members are here to greet the guests, and the mystery continues to unfold. You become one of the guests as well, as you meet Professor Plum, Miss Scarlett, Colonel Mustard and maybe, someone who was not on the guest list.
Who survives in this spoof of the cult film and board game? Will you figure out who it was with, perhaps, the lead pipe in the dining room, or will you have NO CLUE?
Ticket price includes a welcome cocktail and 3-course brunch (choice of entrees), and includes dessert (cheesecake, of course!).

Yoga at Quartz Rock Vineyard
2023-08-05 11:00 - 11:45, 2023-08-12 11:00 - 11:45, 2023-08-19 11:00 - 11:45, 2023-08-26 11:00 - 11:45 | Quartz Rock Vineyard, 40 Mountain Rd, Marlboro, NY, 12542
Before the winery opens to the public, experience a gentle restorative yoga class. Class will take place outdoors when weather allows, and inside the tasting room if it’s cold or rainy.
Meditate, stretch, and get your energy flowing while your eyes take in the panoramic view of the Hudson Valley.
Join Beth Hughes every Saturday to explore the beauty of yoga. A suggested donation of $10 per person can be offered by cash, Venmo, or Zelle. No purchase required at the winery (though of course you are welcome to stay for a drink after class).
Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat if you have one.

Johnny Cash & Country Music Festival and NY Whiskey Weekend
2023-08-05 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-06 11:00 - 17:00 | Warwick Valley Winery & Black Dirt Distillery, 114 Little York Rd, Warwick, NY, 10990
Rock out on a weekend of live, genre-spanning music! Add a special Spirits Pass for access to the NY Whiskey Tent featuring many of New York’s best distilleries. Sample whiskey, spirits, craft cocktails, and artisan cheeses.

Putnam County Wine & Food Fest
2023-08-05 11:00 - 18:00, 2023-08-06 11:00 - 17:00 | Wells Park, 98 Oak St, Brewster
Fun for the whole family! Live music, great food, vendors, Kids Zone, cooking and mixology demonstrations, lawn games, wine, cider, spirits, beer tent and more!
Designated driver: $10
$25 in advance; $30 at the gate

National Mead Weekend
2023-08-05 12:00 - 21:00 | Helderberg Meadworks, 6144 State Highway 30, Esperance, New York, 12066
Helderberg Meadworks and Ayres Memorial Animal Shelter present a weekend of food, music, and fun, featuring a celebration dedicated to the Norse God of Mead Kvasir.

– Axe throwing and archery with Don
– Rune translations with Rose_Sacred_Runes
– Live forging by Forged In Fire stars Paul Crosby and Adam Coonradt
– Evening trivia with That Trivia Guy

Event cocktail included custom “meadarita” bar (margaritas made with mead)
Music performed by The Wandering Monsters

$1 from every drink sold this weekend will go to Ayres Memorial Shelter!

Stand-Up Comedy at Quartz Rock Vineyard
2023-08-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Quartz Rock Vineyard, 40 Mountain Rd, Marlboro, NY, 12542
The first show was a sold-out success, so they’re doing it again!
Get your tickets early for a blockbuster comedy lineup featuring Isaiah Lorenzo, Teresa DeGaetano, James Mac, April Body, Espi Rivadaneira, and Liz Glazer and hosted by Danit Sibs.
Doors open at 5:30pm with TWO food trucks, Yani’s Food Sensation and Caribbean & Soul Food and The Village Pancake Factory dessert.
Wine, cider, beer, and spirits for purchase.

National Mead Weekend
2023-08-06 12:00 - 17:00 | Helderberg Meadworks, 6144 State Highway 30, Esperance, New York, 12066
Helderberg Meadworks and Ayres Memorial Animal Shelter present a weekend of food, music, and fun, featuring a celebration dedicated to the Norse God of Mead Kvasir.
Sunday’s festivities include:
Jazz brunch: Toni from Gershon’s Deli will be on site making breakfast sandwiches to order.
Jazz performance by Scott Hopkins & co.
Specialty cocktail: Irish coffee, Meadworks style! (Coffee spiked with Loki’s Lure and other alcoholic deliciousness)
$1 from every drink sold this weekend will go to Ayres Memorial Shelter.

Hudson Valley Craft Beverage Festival
2023-08-06 12:00 - 17:30 | Twin Star Orchards, 155 N Ohioville Rd, New Paltz, New York, 12561
Brooklyn Cider House will be hosting over 20 producers of cider, wine, beer, spirits and mead!
Enjoy a two hour session of tastings of craft beverages and support small businesses and small-batch producers by shopping directly from the makers. Live music all day and wood-fired pizza, burgers and barbecue.
Ticketed entry includes a souvenir tasting glass.
VIP Entry: 12:00-1:00
First Session: 1:00-3:00
Second Session: 3:30-5:30
Ticket Pricing: $20
At-door Tickets: $25
VIP Tickets: $45 (early-bird); $55 (online)

Makin' Lemonade Cookie Decorating Class
2023-08-09 18:00 - 20:00 | City Winery Hudson Valley, 23 Factory St, Montgomery, NY, 12549
In this beginner level class, you will learn basic cookie decorating techniques and go home with your 6 creations that celebrate lemonade stands!Taught by Jen Lombardo from Elemental Cookies, all supplies will be ready for everything necessary to decorate a set of cookies that will WOW friends and family. Jen will walk participants through each step to decorate your own cookies to take home with you. There are a limited number of seats available for this class. This class is appropriate for ages 14 and up.
Ticket includes cookies, use of decorating supplies, aprons and tools. Complimentary glass of wine, wine flight (or non-alcoholic beverage) included in price.

Modern Makers Market
2023-08-12 11:00 - 2023-08-13 17:00 | St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 1 Chestnut Street, Cold Spring, New York, 10516
Spend the day browsing the market! 50+ artisans and artists including woodworkers, glassworkers, candle makers, soap makers, jewelers, potters, artists, painters, spirits, craft beer, textiles, mixed media, leather, foods, live music & more. FREE OUTDOOR EVENT + FREE RAFFLE
Different exhibitors every month. Dogs welcome. Rain or ShineParking on any and all side streets; Metro North friendly, 4 block walk
August 12 & 13 – Sat/Sun – 11am to 5pmOctober 14 & 15 – Sat/Sun – 11am to 5pm

Benmarl Winery's Sangria Festival
2023-08-12 11:00 - 2023-08-13 20:00 | Benmarl Winery, 156 Highland Ave, Marlboro, NY, 12542
Benmarl Winery’s Sangria Festival takes place on August 12th & 13th from 11am–8pm!
Drinking Ticket – $35/person includes:
– Souvenir wine glass engraved with Benmarl’s signature logo
– Tastings of six homemade, fresh fruit sangrias
The kitchen will be open with plenty of food available for purchase — brick oven pizza, BBQ, non-alcohol drinks.
Non-Drinkers 16+: $10/person, water bottle included. Children 15 and under are FREE.
Wine club members receive 1 free drinking ticket. Please contact Benmarl for discount code.
All tickets are non-refundable and must be purchased prior to the event. Tickets are limited. The event is rain or shine!

Focaccia Flourist & Whitecliff Vineyard presents: Around the Table
2023-08-12 17:00 - 20:00 | Whitecliff Vineyards, 331 McKinstry Rd, Gardiner, NY, 12525
Come join Focaccia Flourist around the table during sunset at Whitecliff Vineyard. A one-of-a-kind experience where you will have a hands-on lesson preparing signature sourdough focaccia adorned with edible flowers and vegetables. Once decorated, your focaccia master piece will be cooked over wood-fired flame. The table will be set by candlelight overlooking the Vineyard and have the Shawangunk mountains as its background.

Flight of wine upon arrival
Complementary glass of your preferred wine
Take home sourdough starter

Murder Mystery Manhattan Presents: The Hunnymooners
2023-08-13 18:00 - 20:00 | City Winery Hudson Valley, 23 Factory St, Montgomery, NY, 12549
What do you get when you put Ralph and Alice Kramden, Ed Norton, Ralph’s Mama and secretary, Anita Dix in the same room? Total TV Land Terror! They’ve all shown up to audition to be the new face of the Handi Housewife Helper, and you will get your chance to audition too. Everyone wants the job but which one of these zany characters will be nicked at night? Who is that in the trench coat that shows up to help solve the crime?

Chocolate & Wine Pairing
2023-08-19 12:00 - 2023-08-20 17:00 | Baldwin Vineyards, 176 Hardenburgh Road, Pine Bush, NY, 12566, United States
Spend the day at the winery. Strawberry, Chocolate, and Wine Pairing with live music featuring the Hudson Valley Bluegrass Band!
Sample six wines with four delicious chocolate-strawberry desserts.
Advanced sales end 2 days prior to event start.

Drunk Yoga with Founder Eli Walker
2023-08-20 12:00 - 13:30 | City Winery Hudson Valley, 23 Factory St, Montgomery, NY, 12549
WINE YOGA DEBUTS IN HUDSON VALLEY! Bring your friends and make some new ones at the original Drunk Yoga®’s newest interactive yoga experience, where #selfcare becomes #communitycare, debuting at City Winery Hudson Valley.Perfect for both beginners and seasoned yogis alike, “Did We Just Become Besties?” is Drunk Yoga’s social-spin on their classic “yoga drinking game.” Expect to participate in group games, non-cheesy icebreakers, silly-fun dancing and curated “friend-working”, all with wine in-hand.

Sip and Sound at the Orchard
2023-08-26 11:00 - 17:00 | Hudson Valley Farmhouse Cider, 3012 State Route 213, Stone Ridge, NY
Sip and Sound is a new series of sound and tasting meditations at the beautiful Stone Ridge Orchard.
Come and bask in the healing shade of the Orchard’s magical giant oak tree on the hill. Guided by longtime sound practitioner, Katie Down and special guests for each date including Samer Ghadry, Elana Bell, Ben Brown, and Joule L’Adara.

Grateful Dead Tribute Concert
2023-08-26 12:00 - 17:00 | Warwick Valley Winery & Black Dirt Distillery, 114 Little York Rd, Warwick, NY, 10990
A day dedicated to the music of the Grateful Dead featuring:

Ryan Marks Band

OMG

Stella Blues Band

Dead grass

Uncle Shoehorn

$15/day for an advance ticket; $20/day for a ticket purchased at the door. Rain or shine.
Children under 5 years of age are free. Ages 5-12 $5.00 payable at the door.

Grateful Dead Tribute Concert
2023-08-27 12:00 - 17:00 | Warwick Valley Winery & Black Dirt Distillery, 114 Little York Rd, Warwick, NY, 10990
A day dedicated to the music of the Grateful Dead, featuring:

Dead on the Tracks
Jebb Jones
Wig Jam
Dead On Live All Stars

$15/day for an advance ticket; $20/day for a ticket purchased at the door. Rain or shine.
Children under 5 years of age are free. Ages 5-12 $5.00 payable at the door.

Cider, Blues & BBQ
2023-09-02 13:00 - 19:00 | Hudson Valley Farmhouse Cider, 3012 State Route 213, Stone Ridge, NY
A day of award-winning blues music on a historic 200-year-old working farm in the heart of the Rondout Valley, in Stone Ridge. Spend an afternoon with family and friends enjoying the music and fruits of the Hudson Valley that include a farmers market, a tasting room for local ciders, NY beer, wine, cocktails, wood-fired pizza, vendors, and food trucks.
The day will feature musical performances from some of the best musicians known to the Hudson Valley area. The lineup includes Elly Wininger, Roadhouse Roosters, Adam Power Project, Robert Hill Band & The Chris O’Leary Band. Each performer will bring their style to the audience, representing a variety of blues genres.

Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest
2023-09-09 11:00 - 18:00 | Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6550 Spring Brook Avenue, Rhinebeck, New York, 12572
Join the fun at this year’s Festival! Thousands of wine lovers and foodies each year flock to the Dutchess County Fairgrounds for the Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival. It features over 200 vendors including local and national wineries, cideries, distilleries, and food trucks plus arts & crafts, fine jewelry, live chef demos, live entertainment, and more!
Ticket Presale is live on April 1st!
Get 50% off tickets for 24 hours only, our lowest prices of the year!

Grape Stomp
2023-09-09 13:00 - 2023-09-10 17:00 | Brotherhood Winery, 100 Brotherhood Plaza Drive, Washingtonville, NY, 10992
Grape Stomp returns with an Instagram-worthy stage featuring modified wooden barrels and a more-exciting-than-ever competition format.
Grab your teammate and come stomp your heart out for a chance to win a special prize! Music and fun for the whole family!
1839 Restaurant and Bar will be selling delicious food and drinks.
Every Weekend starting Sept. 9th through Oct. 15th.

Souprano's Drag Bingo with Murder Mystery Manhattan
2023-09-09 18:00 - 20:00 | City Winery Hudson Valley, 23 Factory St, Montgomery, NY, 12549
Souprano’s Drag Bingo – Tony and paroled guests are back to run an (mostly) honest game as they work through some family drama at the same time. Watch their antics and mark your ticket for prizes!Join friends or make new ones at our latest offering from Keith Dougherty’s Murder Mystery Manhattan – Drag Bingo! Same great game, but the “guest callers” create laughs and drama as they pull the Bingo numbers! Participants receive two cards and bingo chips. One fabulous prize per game, with full cards receiving a Grand Prize of $125 City Winery Gift Card and two tickets for any upcoming show or concert.Doors Open at 6pm with complimentary welcome cocktail at arrival. Dinner and drinks available at your table.
