Dutchess Fairgrounds host Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest this weekend

The Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest goes on from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, September 9 and until 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 10. Fifty New York wineries, ten New York breweries, seven cideries and 15 distilleries will be represented. (photo by Marco Verch)

Presented by WineRacks.com, the Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest celebrates the bounty of wine, food and fun. The festival takes place on September 7 and 8 at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck. Hundreds of New York wineries, cideries, distilleries, craft beers, food trucks and gourmet foods will be represented.

Ticket options are complex, as they involve tasting options, non-tasting options, group rates, designated driver special prices and more. See the website for all the options.

Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest, Saturday/Sunday, Sept. 7/8, 11 a.m.-6/5 p.m., Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6636 Rt. 9, Rhinebeck, (845) 658-7181, www.hudsonvalleywinefest.com