Last updated on: April 23, 2025 at 6:31 pm
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The Hudson Berkshire Wine and Food Festival returns to the Columbia County Fairgrounds in Chatham, NY on May 24-25, 2025, offering a delicious celebration of our region’s world-class wines, spirits, and artisanal foods. This springtime festival connects visitors with the diverse flavors of the Hudson Valley and Berkshires while supporting the local businesses that make our region a culinary destination worth exploring.
What to Expect at the Hudson Berkshire Wine and Food Festival
- Your festival experience includes a souvenir tasting glass and unlimited samples from a carefully curated selection of regional wineries, distilleries, and cideries.
- Beyond libations, you’ll discover a marketplace of local producers offering artisanal cheeses, baked goods, jams, jellies, and other gourmet specialties that showcase the agricultural bounty of the region.
- Throughout the weekend, expand your beverage knowledge through seminars led by craft beverage experts. These educational sessions provide insights into production techniques, tasting notes, and the unique terroir that makes Hudson Valley and Berkshire beverages so distinctive.
- The Hudson Berkshire Wine and Food Festival will also feature family-friendly activities, like free face painting, live music, and a petting zoo.
The Hudson-Berkshire Beverage Trail is the premiere beverage trail in New York State’s Hudson Valley and the Berkshires of Massachusetts, connecting visitors with hand-crafted wines, ciders, and spirits throughout this unique cross-state region.
The Columbia County Fairgrounds provides a scenic backdrop for this springtime celebration, with its historic buildings and pastoral setting creating an authentic Hudson Valley atmosphere. The festival’s format allows visitors to meet producers face-to-face, learning the stories behind the products while discovering new favorites to enjoy throughout the year.
The event highlights members of the Hudson-Berkshire Beverage Trail, which stretches from Albany through Columbia County and into the Berkshires of Massachusetts. This unique trail features hand-crafted beverages that reflect the distinctive character of this cross-state region.
Essential Information
The Hudson Berkshire Wine Festival runs Saturday and Sunday, May 24-25, 2025, at the Columbia County Fairgrounds. Tasting tickets include admission, a souvenir glass, and unlimited sampling of wines, ciders, and spirits available at the festival.
- Location: Columbia County Fairgrounds, Route 66 and Route 203, Chatham, NY
- Dates: Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25, 2025
- Ticket Information: Tasting tickets include admission, souvenir glass, and unlimited tastings
- Single day, weekend pass, and designated driver tickets are available
- Children 12 and under are admitted free
- Website: https://www.hbwinefest.com/
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Note: While the festival features unlimited beverage sampling, we always recommend designating a driver or exploring local accommodation options for a responsible and enjoyable experience. 🍷
