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Beacon Composts: Zero Waste Garden Tour
Jun. 12, 10-4
Beacon
Residents will share their composts and gardens with the public. Formal workshops will be presented too. For more information, search zerowastegardentour on Facebook.
beaconcac@gmail.com
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Craft Stand
Jun. 12, Jul. 10, Aug. 14, Sept. 11; 11-5
Bank Square Coffeehouse, Beacon
A local outdoor craft market held the second Sunday throughout the summer.
craftstand.blogspot.com
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Wine & Fine Art Auction
Jun. 12, 5:30-8:30
The Dorsky Museum at SUNY New Paltz, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz
Join Valley Table Contributing Editor Steven Kolpan and wine writer Kevin Zraly for an evening of tastings and an auction of fine wines and fine art from private collections. A unique tasting menu by award winning Chef John Novi of Depuy Canal House and fine wine tastings from Hudson Wine Merchants, In Good Taste and Vino 100. Tickets: $100 each or $800 for 10 people; $80 for Dorsky Museum members and donors.
(845) 257-3238; www.newpaltz.edu/museum
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How to Cook Shellfish
Jun. 16, 7PM; Jun. 19, 11AM
Beacon
Learn how to select, clean, and cook all your favorite shellfish. $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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Around The World In 80 Miles
Jun. 19 & 20, 10-6
Shawangunk Wine Trail
Each of the wineries along the trail becomes a different wine producing country. Your "passport" comes with "visas" for each "country" good for the entire weekend and a souvenir wine glass. Reserve early.
www.shawangunkwinetrail.com
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Apitherapy: Health & Healing With Products From The Hive
Jun. 20, 9-1
The Pfeiffer Center, Chestnut Ridge
Discover the healing properties of honey, pollen, propolis, royal jelly, beeswax and honeybee venom. $55.
www.pfeiffercenter.org/workshops
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Summer Grilling Essentials
Jul. 10, 11AM; Aug. 10, 7PM
Beacon
Explore new ways to love your grill this summer to help you move beyond the old hamburger and hotdog trap. $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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Annual Monastery Vinegar Festival
Jul. 17 & 18, 10-5
Our Lady of the Resurrection Monastery, LaGrangeville
The seven varieties of vinegars made at the monastery will be available for tasting and purchase. Other foods, dried herbs, cookbooks, plants from the monastery as well as local vendors will also be available for purchase.
www.ourladyoftheresurrectionmonastery.webs.com
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Orange County Fair
Jul. 21-Aug. 1, rain or shine
Orange County Fairgrounds, Middletown
www.orangecountyfair.com
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Bounty Of The Hudson Food & Wine Festival
Jul. 24 & 25, 12-5
Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery, Warwick
Taste the wines from all wineries on the Shawangunk Wine Trail as well as several other wines from around the Hudson Valley region. Enjoy tastes and dishes from area restaurants, epicurean delights, farm fresh produce, and live music. Tickets available online.
www.shawangunkwinetrail.com
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Annual Black Dirt Feast
Jul. 27
Scheuermann Farms & Greenhouses
Warwick Valley's top chefs will once again gather to celebrate the collaboration between farmers and local restaurateurs. Enjoy an outstanding five-course meal served al fresco and paired with fine wines and beverages.
www.pineislandny.com
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Cooking From the Farmers Market
Jul. 27, 7PM; Jul. 31, 11AM
Beacon
With a few tips and recipes you'll be able to take full advantage of all the seasonal produce your local markets have to offer. $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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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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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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