MAY 15–17
Tap New York Craft Brew Festival
Blackthorne Resort, East Durham
Tap New York brings craft beverage lovers together for a weekend of tastings, live music, and laid-back festival vibes. Sip your way through a wide selection of beers, ciders, and more from regional crafters, with plenty of food vendors and entertainment to keep the party going all day long. tap-ny.com
MAY 16–18
St. Sophia Greek Festival
St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, Albany
Albany is going Greek at the St. Sophia Greek Festival, where Greek culture will be celebrated. Enjoy authentic cuisine (think souvlaki, loukoumathes, and spanakopita) traditional music, and dance performances. Shop for homemade Greek specialties as you browse through vendors and enjoy the festive atmosphere. stsophiaalbany.org
MAY 17
Nine Pin Wild Cider Cup
Nine Pin Cider Works, Albany
The Wild Cider Cup returns for its 2nd annual blind tasting competition, featuring five ciders made from wild apples harvested by local land conservancies. Guests can sample each cider, vote for their favorite, and help award an additional donation to the winning conservancy, with a portion of all proceeds supporting the lands that made the ciders possible. A commemorative glass will be provided (yours to keep), so get your tastebuds and blindfolds ready! ninepincider.com
MAY 17–AUGUST 30
Tri-City Valleycats Sunday FunDay
Joseph L. Bruno Stadium, Troy
Sure, you can go to a baseball game just for the baseball. But what fun is America’s pasttime without an all-American dinner? When you catch the Tri-City Valleycats at their home field on a Sunday, you can get a family four pack—four tickets, four hot dogs, and four sodas—for just $28. Just enter promo code sundayfunday when ordering your tickets. tcvalleycats.com
MAY 22–24
Manchester Food and Wine Festival
Manchester, VT
Celebrate the flavors of the Green Mountain State just across the border at the first-ever Vermont Food & Wine Festival. This summer event features tastings from top chefs, curated wine and spirits pairings, live music, private dinners, and, of course, scenic mountain views. vermontfoodfestival.com
MAY 25
Crawfish Festival
Hattie’s Restaurant, Saratoga Springs
Grab your bib and spice up your Memorial Day at Hattie’s Restaurants’ Annual Crawfish Festival. Dig into crawfish, fried chicken, gumbo, shrimp, and fresh oysters by the pound, all while DJ TruMastr keeps the party going. Choose between indoor or outdoor seating, and enjoy a day packed with flavor. facebook.com/hattiesretaurants
JUNE 1
Veg Out
Monument Square, Troy
Veg Out returns with a celebration of all things plant-based, bringing together local vendors and food trucks for a day of delicious vegan bites and community fun. Sample creative dishes, discover new recipes, and enjoy the cruelty-free community. capregionvegans.org
JUNE 5–7
St. Basil Greek Festival
St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church, Troy
Opa! The St. Basil Greek Festival returns to Troy for a weekend of food, music, and culture. Enjoy homemade Greek favorites and pastries, live music from Prometheus, traditional dance performances, and crafts. Admission and parking are free. facebook.com/St.Basil.GreekFest.Troy.NY
JUNE 6
June Farms Cake Festival
June Farms, West Sand Lake
Give into your sweet tooth at the June Farms’ Cake Festival, a whimsical celebration dedicated to all things cake. Enjoy tastings, creatively baked goods, and a playful, farm-side atmosphere that’s just as picture-perfect as it is delicious. junefarms.com
JUNE 14–15 & JUNE 21–22
Renaissance Fair
Indian Ladder Farms, Altamont
Step back in time at Indian Ladder Farms’ Renaissance Festival, where knights, artisans, and performers bring the past to life. Frolic around the grounds for live entertainment and craft vendors or spend your days on the official ren faire pub crawl, which will lead you around the festival in search of tastings of farm-to-glass beer and cider. indianladderfarms.com
JUNE 19
Galway Rock Lobster Boil
Galway Rock Vineyard and Winery, Ballston Lake
Crack your way into summer at Galway Rock’s Lobster Boil, a laid-back feast featuring fresh lobster, classic sides, and vineyard views. Pair your meal with estate wines, soak in live music, and enjoy the start of the summer season. galwayrockwines.com
JUNE 27–28
Adirondack Wine & Food Festival
Charles R. Wood Festival Commons, Lake George
Sip your way through one of upstate New York’s favorite spring traditions at the Adirondack Wine & Food Festival. This two-day event brings together wineries, distilleries, breweries, artisan food vendors, shopping, and live entertainment. Soak up the sun, enjoy the view of Lake George, and sample your favorite flavors. adkwinefest.com
JULY 18
Albanian Festival
Cook Park, Colonie
Experience the flavors and traditions of Albania at the inaugural Albanian Festival, hosted by grassroots nonprofit organization Noteworthy Resources. Enjoy authentic Albanian dishes, live entertainment, and cultural performances. albanianfest.com
