February Food Festivals

 February 2015 Food Festivals
New York is filled with lots of good eating and drinking!  Here’s a list of this month’s food and beverage festivals going on around the state.  Please check the websites for additional information.  Please note that this listing is for informational purposes only.  We are not affiliated with any of these festivals, nor have we attended any of them.

February 6, 2015 – Oswego County Wing Fest (Oswego County)
6 PM – Lake Ontario Conference Center, Oswego, New York
Benefitting the Child Advocacy Center of Oswego County, restaurants will be offering samples of their signature wings.  Eagle Beverages of Oswego will be offering a selection of micro-brews as well.
Price:  SOLD OUT
Check the official site here for additional information.

February 8, 2015 – Hudson Valley Wine & Chocolate Festival (Putnam County)
11 AM – 5 PM, Putnam Golf Course, Mahopac, New York
Hosted by Putnam ARC (PARC), this event will feature wineries and distilleries throughout the Hudson Valley and more as well as chocolate tastings and craft vendors.
Price:  $25 pre-event, $30 day of, $10 designated driver
Check the official site here for additional information and to purchase tickets.

February 12, 2015 – French Institute Alliance Francaise (FIAF) Truffles and Bubbles (New York City)
7 PM at FIAF, Le Skyroom New York, New York
Part of their “Talk & Wine Tasting” series, guests will taste some of the world’s greatest champagnes and sample chocolates from chocolatier Jacques Torres
Price:  $95 for FIAF members, $115 for non-members
Check the official site here for additional information and to purchase tickets.

February 15, 2015 – Revolving Dansk’s Winter Hot Dog Championship (New York City)
1-5 PM, Jimmy’s No. 43, New York, New York
Revolving Dank’s mission is to bring Copenhagen street food to New York.  Ticket includes three gourmet hot dog creations, the classic rode polse hot dog and the opportunity to vote for the ultimate hot dog creation.  Beverages are not included in the ticket price.
Price:  $15-$20 pre-event,  $25 day of
Check the official site here for additional information and to purchase tickets.

February 20 – March 1, 2015 – New York City Beer Week (New York City)
10 day celebration of craft beer throughout New York City.  Check out the website here for a listing of all events.

February 20- 21, 2015 – Binghamton On Tap (Broome County)
Friday:  6-9 PM, Saturday: 1-4 PM/5-8 PM, DoubleTree Hilton, Binghamton, New York
Enjoy unlimited sampling from over 100 different releases from craft breweries throughout the country while listening to live music.
Price: Saturday sessions SOLD OUT, Friday session available $35
Check the official site here for additional information and to purchase tickets.

February 25, 2015 – Whiskey Live (New York City)
6:30 -10 PM, Pier 60 Chelsea Piers,  New York, New York
Sample more than 300 scotches, bourbons and whiskies from around the world.
Price:  $119 which includes souvenir tasting glass, buffet dinner from 6-9 pm, live entertainment, access to whiskey tasting
$149 for VIP tickets which include 5:30 entrance
Check the NYC official site here for additional information and to purchase tickets.

February 26-28 – New York Farm Show (Syracuse)
New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse, New York
Over 400 exhibitors showcasing beef, dairy, goat, ham, and cheese related products.
Price:  $5 at the door, children under 18 free.
Check the official site here for additional information.

February 28-March 1 – Kids Food Festival (New York City)
10 AM – 4 PM, Bryant Park, New York, New York
Learn about food and healthy eating while participating in hands-on activities, sampling snacks and listening to a variety of live entertainment.
Price:  Admission is free; tickets to cooking classes are available for $25 a ticket
Check the official site here for additional information and to purchase cooking class tickets.

Please share any additional food festivals that are taking place in New York State in February!

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