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!