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!

January Food and Wine Festivals

January Food Festivals

Depending on where you live in New York state and what your food and beverage preferences are, the below festivals might be of interest to you.  Please make sure to check the links for the most up-to-date information.  This list is only for informational purposes -I have not been to any of these festivals and cannot attest to the quality.

Galette de Rois Celebration (New York City)
http://www.fiaf.org/events/winter2014/2014-01-08-galette.shtml

Date:  January 8, 2015
Location: FIAF, Le Skyroom, 22 East 60th Street, New York, NYC 10022
Price:  $25 FIAF members (French Institute Alliance Française)
$30  non-members
Time: 6:30 pm

Pinot Days New York City (New York City)
http://www.pinotdays.com/Festivals/New_York_City.asp

Date:  January 18, 2015
Location:  City Winery: 155 Varick Street, Lower Westside Manhattan
Price:  $75 Grand Festival
$125 VIP Tasting and Seminar
Time:  Public Tasting 1 – 4 pm

2nd Annual Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival (New York City)
http://www.beerandbourbon.com/new-york/show-info

Date: January 24, 2015
Location: The Tunnel:  608 West 28th Street, NYC  10001
Price/Times:  Session 1 (Bacon Bash Tasting Session – Noon to 4 pm) $109 – sold out
Session 2 (The Whole Hog Pig Pickin’ Session – 5:30 – 9:30 pm) $99 – limited tickets available
Session 3 (The Grand Poobah Chicken N’ Biscuits Session – Noon – 9:30 pm) $199 – limited tickets available

4th Annual Niagara Wine & Beer Tasting (Niagara County)
http://www.niagarawineandbeerfest.com/

Date:  January 24, 2015
Location:  Kenan Center Arena – 195 Beattie Avenue, Lockport, New York 14094
Price:  $25 pre-sale
$30 at the event
$50 VIP
Time:  5-9 pm

Hudson Valley Wingbowl 8 (Dutchess County)
http://www.hvwingbowl.com/

Date:  January 24, 2015
Location:  Ramada Conference Center:  542 U.S. 9, Fishkill, New York 12524
Price:  $25 General Admission
$45 VIP
Kids 12 and under free
Time:  4:30 – 9:00 pm

Buffalo Winter Brewfest (Buffalo County)
http://www.buffalowinterbrewfest.com/

Date:  January 31, 2015
Location: Connecticut Street Armory:  184 Connecticut Street, Buffalo, New York 14213
Price:  $35 in advance
$45 at the door
$10 designated driver ticket
$55 VIP tickets (must pre-purchase)
Time:  Session 1:  1-4 pm
Session 2:  7-10 pm
VIP Hour:  6-7 pm

Saratoga Chowderfest (Saratoga County)
http://www.saratoga.com/winter/chowderfest.cfm

Date:  Janaury 31, 2015
Location: Downtown Saratoga Springs at participating establishments (pick up a ballot at any participating restaurant, vote for your favorites, and return completed ballot at the Saratoga Springs Visitor Center or the Saratoga Springs City Center – winner will be announced at 6:30 pm at the city center)
Price:  $1 per cup of chowder
Time:  11 am – 4pm

If I have left any off this list,  please comment or share so I can update.  If you have attended any of these festivals please share your experience!