{"id":24085,"date":"2011-09-08T12:48:29","date_gmt":"2011-09-08T16:48:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=24085"},"modified":"2025-08-21T10:00:36","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T14:00:36","slug":"fall-food-festivals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/24085\/fall-food-festivals\/","title":{"rendered":"Eight Fall Food Festivals Near NYC"},"content":{"rendered":"

After a day of traveling, checking in to your accommodations and getting situated, the first question is: \u201cWhere to eat?\u201d Indulging in fare that is unique to a new destination is one of the most delicious parts of any vacation\u2019s itinerary. This fall, reward hard work and a commitment to keeping your carbon footprint light by savoring an eco culinary getaway at one of these eight fall food festivals near NYC<\/strong>\u2014be it outdoors in the Hudson Valley, on a farm in the Finger Lakes, in the streets of downtown D.C., or a historic mansion in Newport, Rhode Island.<\/p>\n

Annual Charlottesville Vegan Roots Festival<\/a>\u00a0| Booker T. Washington Park<\/strong>
\nWhen:\u00a0<\/strong>September 29
\n<\/strong>Cost:\u00a0<\/strong>Free
\nA Forkful:\u00a0<\/strong>Munch on something healthy, humane and best of all, free, as the Charlottesville Vegan Roots Festival returns. In addition to live, local bands, free samples of tasty vegan treats and \u201cfun-raising\u201d activities for children, pet adoptions are also present at the festival, leaving visitors with a new outlook on eating, and a new furry friend. Head down to Virginia, and dig into some compassionate food for thought at one of the longest-running vegetarian festivals in the country.
\nHow to get there:\u00a0<\/strong>Take Amtrak Northeast Regional line to Charlottesville, Virginia<\/em><\/p>\n

Taste of DC<\/a>\u00a0| Historic Pennsylvania Ave., NW, between 9th and 14th Streets<\/strong>
\nWhen:\u00a0<\/strong>October 5-6
\nCost:\u00a0<\/strong>Prices will be released closer to the festival
\nA Forkful:\u00a0<\/strong>For two days, Pennsylvania Avenue becomes such a delicious, tent-filled mecca, you\u2019d almost forget the infamous building that the street is known for. Relax in a biergarten, watch exhibitions of DC\u2019s up-and-coming chefs on the culinary stage and sample cuisine based in the Capitol at over 80 of the city\u2019s best restaurants. With the scents of the city\u2019s finest eateries wafting in the air, it may be hard for the city\u2019s famous family to resist stopping in for a bite.
\nHow to get there:<\/strong>\u00a0Take Amtrak Northeast Regional line to Washington D.C. Union Station. For more recommendations, use our NYC to D.C. Transportation Guide.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Hudson Valley Wine and Food Fest<\/a>\u00a0| Dutchess County Fairgrounds<\/strong>
\nWhen:<\/strong>\u00a0September 8 and 9<\/p>\n

Cost:\u00a0<\/strong>General admission is from $13, or $40 including wine tasting
\nA Forkful:<\/strong>\u00a0Support Hudson Valley farmers and chefs and celebrate this local festival. From food and wine pairing seminars to a taco tasting to local restaurant samples for as low as $1 a meal, the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck will house a feast and a half for hungry visitors.\u00a0
\nHow to get there:<\/strong>\u00a0Take the Metro-North or Amtrak to Rhinebeck and then hop into a quick taxi\u00a0to the grounds.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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The 6th\u00a0Annual Newport Mansions Wine and Food Festival<\/strong>\u00a0| Rosecliff & Marble House
\nWhen:\u00a0<\/strong>September\u00a021
\n<\/strong>Cost:\u00a0<\/strong>Begins at $75 for the After Dark Ticket
\nA forkful:<\/strong>\u00a0Set in the historic Rosecliff & Marble House, the Newport Mansions Wine and Food Festival overwhelms the senses with the exquisite sights, sounds and tastes of the picturesque Newport Cliff Walk and the stately properties it parallels. On Friday night, slip into some cocktail attire; the Rosecliff will be hosting a festival of over 100 of the world\u2019s top vintners. A leisurely jazz brunch is on the agenda for Sunday with a feast to remind you how fitting the expression \u201cLazy Sunday\u201d really is.
\nHow to get there:<\/strong>\u00a0Take Amtrak Northeast Regional Line to Kingston. Walk to the Kingstown Railroad Station. Catch the 64 bus to Second Near Side Poplar. <\/em><\/p>\n

Photo: Laurin Stoler for Boston Local Food Festival, NY Wine & Food Festival<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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