Westchester loves food. Now that the weather is finally turning milder, it’s time to bring that love out into the light of day for the most wonderful time of the year: food fest season! According to Westchester Magazine, the following events are ones to not miss!
Bacon Fest
Down to Earth Ossining Farmer’s Market, Ossining
March 25, 9 a.m. – noon
The market will be giving out samples of sizzling hot juicy bacon courtesy of Goode & Local. Alongside the bacon will be breakfast treats from other vendors, plus free coffee from 9 a.m. to noon, or while supplies last.
Spring Festival
Marsh Sanctuary, Mount Kisco
April 1st or April 2nd, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m,
At $30/car you could bring up to 8 people with you to enjoy this experience together. Perfect for a day out with the family! Bring a picnic lunch or just spend a few hours learning some neat nature skills.
Suds on the Sound Craft Beer Festival
Rye Town Park, Rye
May 13, 2-6 p.m.
Enjoy over 100 different craft beers from more than 50 breweries at the Suds on the Sound Craft Beer Festival on May 13. Suds on the Sound is a celebration of craft breweries from all over the country that are enjoyed in Westchester on the Long Island Sound. Some participating breweries include Decadent Ales, Wolf & Warrior Brewing Co, Soul Brewing, Hudson North Cider, and much more. There will also be food trucks, live music, and vendors.
Picks and Pickleball
Chilmark Village Park, Briarcliff
May 20, 12- 5 p.m.
This one-day food and drink festival celebrates some of the most important matters in Westchester: springtime, live music, and pickleball. After participating in a friendly pickleball tournament, you can restore your energy with a pint of beer and a snack. This event will feature beer and wine from Captain Lawrence, a selection of divine food trucks, village vendors, and kids’ activities. Picks and Pickleball is presented by the Village of Briarcliff Manor, River Towns Music Group, and Corcoran Legends. Click here for tickets and more information.
Westchester Magazine‘s Wine & Food Festival
June 6-10
Finishing out the spring and kicking off summer, Westchester Magazine’s Wine & Food Festival is five days of non-stop decadence. This year they kick things off with a Wine Pairing Experience with Kevin Zraly. He will pair specialty wines with cuisine from Crabtree’s Kittle House Restaurant & Inn.
Wednesday brings the Party on the Pier at Playland in Rye. Guests will enjoy a fun-filled evening on the Playland boardwalk overlooking the beautiful Long Island Sound while enjoying samples of summer favorites from local restaurants and food trucks plus beer, wine, cocktails, and music.
Thursday ramps things up with the Burger & Beer Blast, which just keeps getting bigger with 30 local restaurants squaring off to see who has the best signature burger. Food trucks, local businesses, and plenty of libations and entertainment are also on the docket.
Everything culminates on Saturday with the Grand Tasting Village, where more than 40 local restaurants and food trucks will serve up their best bites alongside more than 200 wine and spirits brands.