There are festivals—and then there are the ones that capture the very soul of a season. The Capital Apple & Wine Festival is exactly that: crisp early autumn air filled with the scent of cider donuts, glasses clinking with New York’s finest pours, and the hum of live music spilling across the Columbia County fairgrounds. If you’ve been searching for the perfect way to celebrate fall, consider this your invitation.

Every region has its traditions, but in the Hudson Valley, few are as iconic—or as beloved—as the Woodstock–New Paltz Art & Crafts Fair. Since its founding back in 1982, this twice-yearly celebration has grown into one of the most respected craft shows in the country, drawing makers and visitors from far and wide. And while its roots remain the heart of the show, the fair keeps evolving year after year, proving that great craftsmanship is always in style.

September in New York isn’t just a month — it’s a lifestyle. The weather is perfection, the leaves start teasing their colors, and weekends are stacked with fairs, food, and festivals that make you want to drop everything and explore. From the Hudson Valley to the Finger Lakes, this is your official HVH roadmap to the season’s most unforgettable adventures.

Every fall, the Hudson Valley has a moment. Crisp air, golden leaves, and one event that brings it all together: Artriders Fall Crafts at Lyndhurst. Known as Westchester’s favorite festival, this celebration of creativity, food, and family fun transforms the iconic Lyndhurst estate in Tarrytown into an unforgettable weekend destination.

When the crisp edge of September starts flirting with the golden warmth of late summer, there’s only one place you should be: swirling a glass of something spectacular at the Sip, Savor, Repeat: Why the Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival Is the Ultimate September Indulgence!

July Events That Are Bringing the Heat From backyard BBQs to hot air balloon launches, July in New York is an all-out celebration. Whether you're looking to dance under the stars, sip your way through wine trails, or catch epic fireworks, we've rounded up the absolute must-do events across the state that’ll have you saying, "Hold my beer, I’ve got plans."

🔥 HVH’s Top 5 BBQ Joints in New York You Have to Try Forget what you thought you knew about great BBQ—New York is packing serious heat. From farm-smoked brisket in the Hudson Valley to retro gas station meat temples and beer-garden rib royalty, we’ve rounded up five mom-and-pop BBQ joints that are blowing smoke in all the best ways. No chains, no shortcuts—just real-deal pitmaster passion and finger-lickin’ flavors.

Cancel your weekend plans, pack your bags, and fire up that group chat—June in Upstate NY is a full-on festival fever dream. From taco throwdowns and folk fests to UFO parades and magical markets, this month is stacked with wild experiences you do not want to miss. We’ve rounded up every can't-miss event, so whether you’re here for the vibes, the views, or the eats, there’s something in here with your name on it. Let’s get into it—this is your official blueprint for a June to

Hey New York, stop what you’re doing right now and grab your calendar—because the Artrider Rhinebeck Crafts Festival is storming back into town on May 31 and June 1, and it’s your ticket to a weekend of jaw-dropping creativity, mouthwatering eats, and Hudson Valley swagger

This isn’t just a list, it’s your official permission slip to cancel your plans, rally your crew, and live your best spring life. From cherry blossom dreams to antique car heaven, cannabis cups to craft markets, epic concerts, castles, flower fields, fire arts, and fantasy realms — May in New York is stacked with jaw-dropping, memory-making, "I can’t believe we almost missed that!" kind of events.

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