Wine enthusiasts, mark your calendars: The highly esteemed wine festival in the Hudson Valley is set to return next month, featuring approximately 300 vendors, sampling opportunities, and live chef demonstrations.
Announcing the 2025 Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival
Get ready for a gastronomic extravaganza as the Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival returns to Rhinebeck, NY, on September 6 and 7, 2025. This year's event promises to be bigger and better, with over 300 vendors showcasing the best of the region's wineries, breweries, distilleries, and artisan food producers.
The festival will be held at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds, a convenient two-hour drive from New York, or attendees can take the Amtrak from Moynihan Train Hall to Rhinecliff-Kingston station and then grab a rideshare or taxi to the fair.
Star-Studded Chef Lineup
The culinary lineup for the festival is nothing short of impressive. Notable chefs such as Chef Marcus Guiliano (Aroma Thyme Bistro, known as “America’s Top Food Activist”), Chef Ric Orlando (two-time Chopped winner and Beat Bobby Flay competitor), Chef Vincent Tropepe (Brooklyn-born cookbook author), Chef Jomuke Jackson (Cutthroat Kitchen and Beat Bobby Flay contestant), and Debbie Gioquindo (the Hudson Valley Wine Goddess) will be gracing the stage with their culinary prowess.
Live cooking demos and culinary competitions will keep foodies entertained, and guests can also attend chef demonstrations, cocktail masterclasses, and wine pairing seminars.
A Taste of Everything
Foodies can find dozens of specialty food vendors at the festival, offering a tantalizing array of balsamic glazes, artisanal cheeses, chocolate truffles, jerk chicken, empanadas, and crab cakes. Over 200 food and beverage vendors will be present, offering samples from Millbrook Vineyards & Winery, Whitecliff Vineyard, Three Brothers Wineries & Estates, Sloop Brewing, Bronx Brewery, Dogfish Head, Hudson House Distillery, Tuthilltown Spirits, and more.
Entertainment and More
The Carrie Zazz Band will provide live music, spanning classic rock to Motown, to keep the festive atmosphere going. For wine enthusiasts, Debbie Gioquindo, the Hudson Valley Wine Goddess, will host engaging wine talks aimed at both novices and connoisseurs.
For those looking for a VIP experience, a VIP tent offering exclusive tastings and discussions will be available.
Outside the festival, attendees can explore historic inns, boutiques, and nearby attractions in Rhinebeck.
The Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival has been ranked as one of the nation's top wine festivals by USA Today's 10Best. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience! Tickets for the festival can be purchased online at the Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest website, starting at $35. See you there!
[1] Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest website. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.hudsonvalleywinefest.com/
[2] USA Today's 10Best. (2021). The Best Wine Festivals in the U.S. Retrieved from https://www.10best.com/interlists/travel/us-best-wine-festivals/
[3] Dutchess County Fairgrounds. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.dutchessfair.com/
[4] Amtrak. (n.d.). Moynihan Train Hall. Retrieved from https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Indulge in a delightful blend of food-and-drink that extends beyond wine and beer at the Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival, where home-and-garden enthusiasts can also discover unique decor and accessories from artisan vendors. Experiment a taste of local lifestyle by attending a cooking demo with star chefs like Marcus Guiliano, Ric Orlando, Vincent Tropepe, Jomuke Jackson, and Debbie Gioquindo, or immerse yourself in wine pairing seminars and cocktail masterclasses.
