Here’s a list of this month’s food and beverage festivals going on around New York state. Please check the listed 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.
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.
March 1, 2015 – Chocolate Expo (Nassau County, New York)
10 AM – 7 PM, Cradle of Aviation Museum, Garden City, New York
Chocolate tastings and goods for sale, exhibits, performances, demonstrations and more.
Tickets: $15 adults, $10 children ages 2-12 which also includes admission to the museum
They are hosting a food drive and are collecting non-perishable food items at the door.
Check out the official site here for additional information and to purchase tickets.
March 7, 2015, CoffeeCon 2015 (New York City)
9 AM – 4 PM, Broad Street Ball Room, New York, New York
Consumer Coffee Festival with coffee tastings, labs, lectures and classes.
Tickets: $35.00
Check out the official site here for additional information and to purchase tickets.
March 7, 2015 – Craft New York Brewers Festival (Albany)
5 PM – 8 PM, VIP Admission: 4 PM, Desmond Hotel, Albany, New York
40 New York Breweries from throughout New York state will feature over 90 “hard to find and award winning beers.”
Tickets: VIP Admission: $75, VIP Day of event: $85 General Admission: $40, Day of Event: $50 Designated Driver Ticket: $10
March 14 & 15, 2015 – NYC Vegetarian Food Festival (New York City)
11 AM- 6 PM, The Metropolitan Pavillion, New York, New York
Food samples, speakers, entertainment activities and more.
Tickets: $30 for one day, $50 for both days pre-purchased, day of tickets are $40 each, special $5 tickets available from 4-5:30 PM each day for those who want to get a taste of the festival
Check out the official site here for additional information and to purchase tickets.
March 21, 2015 – Spring Craft Beer Festival (Long Island)
Session 1: 12:30 -4:00 PM, Session 2: 5:30 – 9:00 PM, Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale, New York
More than 50 craft brewers showcasing over 100 beers.
Tickets: $45 + tax per session, online, $55 + tax day of event, $12 +tax designated driver ticket
Check the official site here for additional information and to purchase tickets.
March 21-22, 2015 CWT presents “Plant Yourself in the Finger Lakes 2015”
12 PM – 5 PM, Canandaigua Wine Trail (various wineries), Ontario County, New York
Taste 3 different wines with 3 tapas pairings, at four different wineries. Plus, receive a plant.
Tickets: $20 per person, $35 per couple
Check the official site here for additional information and to purchase tickets.
March 21 – 22, 2015 Bacon on the Lakein (Cayuga Lake Wine Trail Wineries)
10 AM – 5 PM, Starting Point: King Ferry Winery
Begin at the starting point and then visit 16 other wineries to sample bacon infused dishes with a wine that compliments it.
Tickets: Advance: $30, Designated Driver: $15
Check the official site here for additional information and to purchase tickets.
March 21 – 22, 2015 – Coffee & Tea Festival (Brooklyn)
11:30 AM – 5:00 PM, VIP Admission: 10:00 – 11:30 AM, Brooklyn Expo Center, Brooklyn, New York
60+ exhibitors will offer over 100+ tastings
Tickets: VIP admission $35+tax, includes early admission and gift bag, General Admission: $25+ tax, 2 day pass: $40+tax
Check the official site here for additional information and to purchase tickets.
March 21-22, & 28-29, 2015 – Maple Weekend (throughout New York State)
Check the official site here for additional information and to find participating locations throughout New York State.
March 28, 2015 – Glens Falls Brewfest (Glens Falls)
4 PM – 8 PM, The Queensbury Hotel, Glens Falls, New York
Local brewers, regional craft beer makers, food samples and live music.
Tickets: $40, with proceeds going to local charities.
Check the official site here for additional information and to purchase tickets.
March 28, 2015 – NYC Craft Distillers Festival (New York City)
VIP Session 1: Noon entry Session 1: 1 PM – 4 PM VIP Session 2: 6 PM Entry Session 2: 7 PM – 10 PM, The Bowery Hotel, New York, New York
Enjoy 20+ curated Craft Distillers offering samples of over 60 craft spirits while listening to live 1920’s style jazz
Tickets: VIP Session 1: $150 + fee Session 1: $95 + fee VIP Session 2: $165 + fee Session 2: $100 + fee (SOLD OUT)
Check the official site here for additional information and to purchase tickets.
March 29, 2015 – The I Love Chocolate Fest (Long Island)
10 AM – 6 PM, Academy Sports Complex, Farmingdale, New York
Chocolate, wine samples, meet the Easter Bunny, children’s activities.
Tickets online: $10 for adults, $3 children (ages 3-12, kids under 3 are free) $5 student admission w/ID, $7 senior citizens 65+ (All tickets are $2 more when paying at the door)
Check the official site here for additional information and to purchase tickets.
