2012 NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 2012 LOCAL FOOD FESTIVALS, FOOD & WINE SHOWS & EVENTS (see also: 2011 - 2010 - 2009)
September 8, 2012 Monroe Cheese Festival - Monroe, New York The festival celebrates Monroe's history of cheesemaking, dating back to 1873. Velveeta process cheese food was first made here in 1918. Monroe is also the birthplace of Liederkranz cheese. The event includes entertainment, Monroe Idol, rides, demonstrations, Children's Corner and more.
September 8-9, 2012 Septemberfest - Forestville, New York Weekend after Labor Day. Septemberfest annual grape harvest festival. Grape stomping, Chiavetta’s famous BBQ chicken. Food, wine and beverages; free wine tours and tastings. Class car cruise, live music, craft vendors, dancing, live and silent auction proceeds to benefit a non-profit charity.
September 15-16, 2012 Cuba Garlic Festival - Cuba, New York The 8th annual festival will include the Garlic Festival King & Queen, garlic cook-off contest, great garlic bulb contest, garlic hot dog eating contest, and amateur wine making competition.
2011 NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 2011 Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events waiting for new dates
September 3-4, 2011 10th Annual National Buffalo Wing Festival - Buffalo, New York Includes the U.S. Chicken Wing Eating Championships and National Wing Sauce-Off Competition. Celebrity Chef Challenge, sponsored by Frank”s RedHot Cayenne Pepper Sauce, the sauce used to create the original Buffalo Wings in 1964.
September 9, 2011 10th Annual Taste of Tioga - Owego, New York Restaurants are supplied with two main ingredients from local farms (Tioga and surrounding areas) and are asked to prepare a dish highlighting one or two of the local ingredients, often a vegetable and meat. Guests then get to sample gourmet style dishes including soups, salads, main courses and deserts making a full meal for just $30 per person. More than 10 local restaurants and farms provide a tantalizing selection of foods. Wine tasting is also on hand $5 gets you a taste testing from premier Finger Lakes Wineries along with a complementary Taste of Tioga wine glass.
September 9-11, 2011 54th Annual Niagara County Peach Festival - Lewiston, New York This is Niagara County”s oldest and largest event! An old fashioned festival complete with a parade, peach shortcake, great carnival food, entertainment and a midway of exciting rides at Academy Park in Historic Lewiston.
September 9-11, 2011 Saratoga Wine and Food Festival - Saratoga Springs, New York One of the Northeast's fastest growing Wine & Food Festivals. Includes the Fall Ferrari Festival, seminars, Grand Tasting and more.
September 10-11, 2011 Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest - Rhinebeck, New York The Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest is a celebration of wine and food that takes place each September, the weekend after Labor Day at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, NY.
September 10-11, 2011 25th Annual Central New York's Tomatofest - Auburn, New York A benefit for local food pantries, Tomatofest has great food, fresh local produce, creative crafts, and terrific entertainment.
September 14, 2011 Taste of the Village - New York, New York A Benefit for Washington Square Park. Mark the 9th anniversary of Taste of the Village by inviting friends who love extraordinary food. With the purchase of a $50 ticket, you’ll enjoy more restaurants, more wines and more pleasure all gathered under one BIG TENT in Washington Square Park. Sponsored by the Village Alliance.
September 16-18, 2011 Savannah Potato Fest - Savannah , New York Held at the Savannah Fireman's Field. Parade, fall floral and photography contests, fireworks, parade, music, wine tasting, potato wrestling and potato peeling contest.
September 17, 2011 7th Annual Lowville Cream Cheese Festival - Lowville, New York Live music all day, competitions; cream cheese mural, milk tray relay, cream cheese bingo, tractor pull, cream cheese toss, world's largest cheesecake, cream cheese recipe contest, etc.
September 17-18, 2011 Hunter Mountain Wine & Brew Fest - Hunter, New York With a new look & feel, this festival will be better than ever. Sample fine wines and microbrews of the Hudson Valley, New York State and beyond... many varieties of beer and wine will be represented, from more common merlots and pale ales to meads and maibocks, ports and porters.
September 18, 2011 New York City Apple Day - New York, New York New York City Apple Day is a free, fun street festival held on Orchard Street between Broome and Grand Streets on the site of the old DeLancey Apple Orchard on the Lower East Side, NYC.
September 18, 2011 22nd Annual Long Island Apple Festival - East Setauket, New York Traditional harvest activities will enliven the pastoral setting of the Sherwood-Jayne Farm. Fun for the whole family! Sponsored by Homestead Arts, Society of Long Island Antiquities and Three Village Historical Society.
September 19, 2011 Foodlink Festival of Food - Rochester, New York Join us for a celebration of local flavor! Features over 100 restaurants, wineries, breweries, bakeries, and farms. All proceeds benefit Foodlink, the regional food bank.
September 19-30, 2011 Discover Queens Restaurant Week - Queens, New York A price conscious dining promotion that celebrates Queens culinary diversity over two weeks from Monday to Thursday. For a great price diners will receive a special menu from over 50 participating restaurants with a choice of appetizers, entrees and desserts.
September 22-23, 2011 NTDTV 4th Int’l Chinese Culinary Competition - New York, NY Watch master chefs from around the world compete for the gold. Sample traditional dishes from the 5 major cuisine styles. Try some of China”s most popular wines. Experience the sophistication of Chinese teas.
September 22-25, 2011 4th Int’l Chinese Culinary Competition - New York, New York The competition is dedicated to reviving traditional Chinese culinary techniques and methods, promote authentic Chinese culinary philosophy, and promote the exquisite traditional Chinese culinary culture. North American preliminary is Sept 22, Final competition is Sept 23 and Award Ceremony is Sept 25, 2011.
September 24-25, 2011 Naples Grape Festival - Naples, New York Since 1961, the festival is held every September in our valley to celebrate the area's grape harvest, talented artisians, wine makers, local and regional music and cuisine.
September 24-25, 2011 Hudson Valley Garlic Festival - Saugerties, New York Vendors from around the country prepare an eclectic assortment of culinary garlic treats. Fun, food and sensory delights await your entire family in beautiful Saugerties.
September 24-25, 2011 Appleumpkin Festival - Wyoming, New York Celebrates the harvest season in the Wyoming area, where apple orchards and pumpkin patches abound. Revel in the final golden days of summer along gaslit streets lined with hundreds of craft vendors, strolling entertainers and the mouth-watering aromas of delectable festival treats!
September 24-25, 2011 Cooperstown PumpkinFest - Cooperstown, New York A good time is guaranteed for all – at the height of fall foliage during two days of food, family activities and a chance to watch giant pumpkins compete for prize money and brave racers paddle giant pumpkins on Otsego Lake.
September 24-25, 2011 Hudson Valley Garlic Festival - Saugerties, New York Vendors from around the country prepare an eclectic assortment of culinary garlic treats. Fun, food and sensory delights await your entire family in beautiful Saugerties.
September 27, 2011 2nd Annual Art of Farming Auction - New York, New York Sotheby's Auction House will host an afternoon of topics, speakers and visuals that provide a brief history of the commercial and cultural values of heirloom seeds and biodiversity. A cocktail reception and seated dinner featuring the bounty of the season will follow. Proceeds benefit the GrowNYC New Farmer Development Project and The Sylvia Center at Katchkie Farm.
September 29-Oct 2, 2011 New York City Wine & Food Festival - New York, New York 4th Annual Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival. Benefits the Food Bank For New York City and Share Our Strength. Events range from extravagant walk-around tastings like the Burger Bash, Sweet, and the Grand Tasting, to culinary demonstrations and educational wine and food pairing seminars led by the industry's biggest names, to kids-oriented interactive cooking experiences and, local events incorporating the businesses in the host area, the Meatpacking District.
September 30-Oct 2, 2011 29th Annual Downtown Ithaca Apple Harvest Festival Ithaca, New York A weekend celebration of food, fun and the fall. The event has farmers, wineries, bakeries, crafters, food vendors, an apple pie eating competition, apples, apples and more apples. Activities include music, dancing, eating, education, amusement rides, Iron Chef event, craft-fair and street performers. Attendance: 30,000.
2010 NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 2010 LOCAL FOOD FESTIVALS, FOOD & WINE SHOWS & EVENTS waiting for new dates
September 11, 2010 1st Annual Farm-To-Table Awareness Event - New York, New York Join Master Chef Toni Willard-Young, Holton Farms along with a few of her top “junior” chefs as they play host to an amazing farm-to-table event. The event includes: a demonstration, food tasting, complimentary hors' d oeuvres, and fun-filled activities for children. Guests will receive gift bags filled with great products from some of the event’s many sponsors, which include cosponsor Holton Farms, Hint Water, giggle, We Love Colors, Beansoup, Baked By Melissa, and more. Space is limited, must rsvp: meghan.n@theteslagroup.com
September 15, 2010 Counter Space: Design & the Modern Kitchen - New York, New York Sept 15, 2010 to March 14, 2011. MoMA (Museum of Modern Art). The exhibit explores the 20th century transformation of the kitchen, the most important room in the house. "Prominence is given to the contribution of women throughout the exhibition, not only as the primary consumers and users of the domestic kitchen, but also as reformers, architects, designers, and as artists who have critically addressed kitchen culture and myths."
September 15, 2010 Wine Down NYC With Iron Chef Cat Cora - New York, New York America's premier wine tasting party, at newly opened L'ybane Wine Bar & Restaurant for a celebration of food, wine, and the Mediterranean lifestyle. Enjoy unlimited tastes of delicious and distinct wines from the Boutari portfolio and L'ybane's signature Mediterranean hors d'oeuvres.
September 21, 2010 The Cuisine of Queens & Beyond Food & Wine Event - Astoria, NY Spice it up with "The Flavors of Fall" NOTE: Dish du Jour will not be hosting their annual food and wine event in May this year. We have moved our date to Tuesday, September 21, 2010, to bring you an all new event with the wonderful foods of the fall season. For further information or to present your restaurant, foods or beverages, please call 718.777.7918
September 23, 2010 The Joy of Sake - New York, New York Over 300 sakes will be available for tasting, along with appetizers presented by 12 of New York's finest restaurants.
September 24-26, 2010 The Chautauqua Bon Vivant - Mayville, New York The Chautauqua Bon Vivant is a luxurious experience of Culinary, Wine & Spirits. This two-day event that delights in the rich agricultural and cultural bounty of Chautauqua County includes: Saturday Wine Pairing Lunch, VIP Cocktail Reception, Grand Tasting, and Sunday's Champagne Infused Brunch.
September 25, 2010 Long Island City Craft Beer Festival - Long Island City, New York One of the special events kicking off the 2010 New York Craft Beer Week, will be held at Water Taxi Beach in Long Island City.
September 26, 2010 New York City Apple Day - New York, New York New York City Apple Day is a free, fun street festival held on Orchard Street between Broome and Grand Streets on the site of the old DeLancey Apple Orchard on the Lower East Side, NYC.
September 30, 2010 7th Annual Global Food & Wine Experience - New York, New York Celebrate Diversity in Food and Wine" at The Prince George Ballroom in New York City. Wine and Food Enthusiasts will join wine purveyors, restaurateurs, and industry professionals in support of over 75 culinary students as they receive hands-on experience, mentorship, and the opportunity to network with seasoned professionals within the industry. This year's special honoree will be Bernard Sun of Jean Georges.
2009 NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 2009 LOCAL FOOD FESTIVALS, FOOD & WINE SHOWS & EVENTS waiting for new dates
September 9, 2009 WLIW21 Autumn Gourmet Classic - New York, New York The ultimate "foodie" event in an intimate setting! Lidia Bastianich, Jacques Pépin and John Barricelli team up for food, wine & culinary theater. Live demos, food tastings from around the New York metro area and wines from around the world.
Sept 12-13, 2009 4th Annual Gluten-Free Culinary Summit East Edition - Hyde Park, NY Conducted by nationally renowned culinary masters and industry experts, this weekend features artisan gluten-free baking and cooking class demonstrations, seminars, tastings, baking competitions, special dining events, and more.
