2024 NEW YORK - APRIL 2024
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
(see also: 2023 - 2021 - 2020 - 2019 - 2017 - 2016 - 2015)
April 1, 2024
C-CAP Annual Benefit
New York, New York
At Chelsea Piers, NYC. Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP), non-profit organization that is dedicated to providing underserved high school students with culinary education, scholarships, career counseling and jobs in the foodservice industry. April 11, 2024 - The Joy of Sake - New York, New York
This once-a-year event features the world's finest sakes in peak condition and the best in traditional and contemporary Asian cuisine. Over 300 premium sakes will be available for tasting, along with appetizers by the areas finest restaurants. April 13, 2024 Hudson Valley Mac & Cheese Fest
Washingtonville, New York
The Brotherhood Winery. Sample Mac & Cheese creations from some of the finest restaurants and Chefs in the Hudson Valley. Entry with all tickets include a free self guided tour of the winery and lots of Mac and Cheese samples as your taste buds will decide who will be crowned the king of Mac and Cheese! This is a family event – kids 12 and under are FREE and we are expecting this event to be sold out before it begins. April 13-14, 2024 - 52nd CNY Maple Festival - Marathon, New York
Festival highlights include music, juried craft show, pancakes, sugar shack, making maple syrup, train ride, and dog demos. The tapping of maple trees some as old as the area itself, has been a tradition in Cortland County since the days of the Iroqouis Indian culture. Through the years, maple syrup production has provided income for area farmers, and has grown with the times and advances in technology. April 14, 2024 - The Chocolate Expo - Hempstead, New York
Celebrate your passion… and celebrate life! Chocolate is one of life’s true pleasures. No matter what your age, background or interests, almost everyone loves chocolate. The Chocolate Expo has by far become the northeast’s largest chocolate-themed event. The Chocolate Expo offers tastings & sales of chocolates, baked goods, specialty foods, gelato, cheeses and much more from local and regional vendors. Depending on location, tastings and sales of wines, beers and other “adult beverages” may also be offered. Each Chocolate Expo event combines chocolate and food with a dash of fun such as unique exhibits, performances, demonstrations and/or celebrity appearances.
April 17, 2024 Brisket King NYC 2024 - Pig Beach Queens, New York
The 13th edition of Brisket King NYC will be held outdoors at the huge Pig Beach BBQ location in Queens this April. The event will feature brisket dishes from upcoming barbecue pitmasters and chefs. Historically, Brisket King has featured pitmasters before they were household names, so you’re also getting a look at the future of the barbecue scene. April 20, 2024 Glens Falls Brewfest - Glens Falls, New York
Arena Floor, Civic Center Plaza. 4pm to 7pm. Tastings from over 20 brewers including local, regional and national favorites. Have some fun and support Adirondack Theatre Festival and the Feeder Canal Alliance. April 22, 2024 - Earth Day - Worldwide
More than 1 billion people now participate in Earth Day activities each year, making it the largest civic observance in the world. April 27-28, 2024 Wine & Herb- April Weekend
Cayuga Lake, New York
Sample wines at each winery along the Cayuga Wine Trail and receive a different herb at each stop. Build your garden, while sipping our fine wines and savoring herb prepared cuisine.
2023 NEW YORK - APRIL 2023
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
waiting for new datesApril 14, 2023 - Spring Wine & Cheese Weekend
Seneca Lake, New York
An incredibly popular event, combining the classic tastes of wine and cheese into one delectable weekend. It is a self-guided tour around beautiful Seneca Lake and a chance to visit over 30 unique wineries. April 15, 2023 Spring Family Freshwater Fishing Festival
Belmont Lake State Park, New York
Held at Belmont State Park, the event marks the start of the spring trout stocking program on Long Island. Activities include open fishing, fishing instruction, fly casting demos, displays, fish cleaning services, games and refreshments.
2021 NEW YORK - APRIL 2021
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
waiting for new datesApril , 2021 - NYC Taste of the Nation - Brooklyn, New York
EVENT POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS. Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation is the nation's premier culinary benefit, featuring top chefs and mixologists -- all of whom are coming together to donate their time, talent and passion to end childhood hunger in America.
2020 NEW YORK - APRIL 2020
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
waiting for new datesApril 1, 2020 - Night Out for No Kid Hungry - New York, New York
EVENT POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS. No child in should grow up hungry in America, but one in five children struggles with hunger. Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign is ending childhood hunger in this nation by connecting kids in need with nutritious food and teaching families how to cook healthy, affordable meals. You can help surround kids with the nutritious food they need where they live, learn and play. April 4, 2020 New York City BBQ Cookoff - Staten Island, New York
Come visit New York City’s authentic living history village for the only BBQ cookoff within the five boroughs that has been sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society! A family-oriented event that includes BBQ sampling, judging, cash prizes, amusements, and live entertainment. April 11, 2020 - Bacon and Beer Classic - Brooklyn, New York
The Bacon and Beer Classic is a one-of-a-kind event hosted inside baseball parks and stadiums across America. It is a premier experience focused on traditions where one’s nostalgia of baseball meets their love for bacon and beer. As the attendees walk through the stadium they will get a taste of history through the hundreds of craft brew samples and mouth-watering bacon-inspired tastes local restaurants cook up. Music will get people dancing, interactive games will bring out their inner kid, and the cooking demos and beer schools will teach everyone – from the expert to the novice – a thing or two about bacon and beer. All of our events are all inclusive! From the moment you walk into the park, it's all about the experience, and not about opening up your wallet April 18-19, 2020 - Wines & Bites 2020
Shawangunk Wine Trail, New York
Shawangunk Wine Trail Event. Savor the region’s finest wines, one delicious sip at a time paired with a variety of scrumptious food bites over the course of one or two days. Each of the thirteen member wineries has selected cheese, meat, salad, pasta, or dessert to offer with their wines. Receive a souvenir wine glass at the starting winery of your choice and continue on a self-guided tour of the SWT at your own pace. April 24, 2020 The James Beard Awards Gala - New York, New York
The James Beard Awards Gala and Reception. Known as the Oscars of the food world, the James Beard Awards cover all aspects of the industry: chefs and restaurateurs, cookbook authors and food journalists, restaurant designers and architects, and more. The James Beard Awards are the highest honor for food and beverage professionals in America.
2019 NEW YORK - APRIL 2019
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
waiting for new datesApril 27, 2019 New York City Chili Cookoff - Staten Island, New York
This cookoff is a Regional event, which means winners will qualify for the World Championship in October! Come visit New York City’s authentic living history village for the only chili cookoff within the five boroughs that has been sanctioned by the International Chili Society! A family-oriented event that includes chili sampling, judging, cash prizes, amusements, and live entertainment. April 30, 2019 Healthy Brand Showcase - New York, New York
Healthy Brand Showcase is a one-day product showcase featuring new health, wellness, fitness, nutrition, and natural beauty products. For one-day only, national media, industry experts and celebrity guests meet national brands in person, demo their products, and collect press kits, product samples and gift bags.
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