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Taste Of Columbia County Bounty
Aug. 2, 5-9
Columbia County Fairgrounds, Chatham
Local chefs provide dishes made from local farm products. Fundraiser for Columbia County Bounty, connecting fields to tables. Ticket info online.
(518) 392-9696; www.columbiacountybounty.com
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Ulster County Fair
Aug. 3-8, 10-Closing
Ulster County Fairgrounds, New Paltz
An old-time county fair with rides, food, entertainment, horse shows and 4-H booths.
www.ulstercountyfair.com
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From Garden To Table: Cooking With Fresh, Local, Biodynamic Produce
Aug. 7, 9-3
The Pfeiffer Center, Chestnut Ridge
At this time of year, our gardens and farmers' markets are overflowing with summer's bounty. Learn how easy and delicious it can be to bring just-picked produce to the table with this workshop, that includes a full five-course meal. $95 (includes lunch and all materials).
www.pfeiffercenter.org/workshops
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Thai & Vietnamese Favorites
Aug. 18, 7PM
Beacon
Thai and Vietnamese foods all utilize these four flavors in almost every dish. We will learn how to season food using the Southeast Asian flavor palate to help us understand what makes food taste its best. $60. Includes a full sit-down meal at the end of class and a complete recipe packet for you to keep. Space is limited.
(917) 803-6857; www.homecookingny.com
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Red Wine & Grass Fed Beef
Aug. 21-22, 12-5
Whitecliff Vineyard, Gardiner
This event is a locavore's delight. Forget the 100-mile diet, we feature beef raised two-miles down the road, served up as London Broil, with a side of local potatoes.
(845) 255-4613; www.whitecliffwine.com
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Heirloom Tomato & Music Festival
Aug 22, 11-6
W. Rogowski Farm, Glenwood Rd., Pine Island
Family fun celebrating all things tomato: tastings, cooking demonstrations, plus arts and handcraft exhibits, pony rides and kids activities. Music by local musicians. Adults $3; kids free.
www.rogowskifarm.com
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Dutchess County Fair
Aug. 24-29, rain or shine
Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck
The second-largest county fair in New York State. Farm animals, agricultural exhibits, horticultural displays, cooking competitions, rides, and entertainment for all. Admission: $12; $9 in advance; under 12 free.
www.dutchessfair.com
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Columbia County Fair
Sept. 1-6, rain or shine
Columbia County Fairgrounds, Chatham
Go ahead, be a kid again. Jam-packed with entertainment and non-stop action, everyone's favorite end-of-summer pastime for six sensational days of excitement.
www.columbiafair.com
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Farm Animal Day
Sept. 4, 9-1
Saugerties Farmers Market
119 Main St Parking Lot, Saugerties
The barnyard comes to town with many farm animals to meet and feed.
www.saugertiesfarmersmarket.com
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Soup-a-Bowl
Sept. 11, Noon-
Mid Hudson Children's Museum Pavilion, Poughkeepsie
3rd annual benefit luncheon featuring soup, pottery, artisans and live music. Proceeds support Poughkeepsie Farm Project’s Food Share Program. $26 per person, $21 in advance.
www.farmproject.org
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