Editor's Pick: Putnam County Wine & Food Fest Aug. 10-11

For the 9th year, the Putnam County Wine & Food Fest will bring fairgoers treats for all the senses. It will be held Aug. 19 and 11 at Mayor's Field in Cold Spring.

There will be arts and crafts, exhibits, and two full days of live entertainment. Lots of things to do, even for kids. Bring a blanket and lawn chairs and enjoy savory foods while rocking to the rhythmic sounds of live music. And the view!

The two-day festival will have a Beer Garden; will highlight renowned cider, spirits and wine producers from Hudson Valley and beyond and will feature food, arts and crafts, plus local and international artists.

With 13 artists and 59 vendors, there's plenty to do and see (and taste) over the two days.

It's open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

General Admission tickets to the festival are $10 and include cooking demonstrations, live music, food, specialty food, arts and crafts vendors for purchase and other activities. Wine Tasting tickets are $20/Advance and $30/Gate include a wine tasting glass, event program and wine, spirits and cider tastings along with other product samples inside the main tent. Performances will feature musical genres including pop, country, R&B and Reggae.

Take Metro North’s Hudson Line to Cold Spring, NY and the venue is within walking distance or take the trolley from the Beacon or Cold Spring Metro North station. If you drive, parking is along the perimeter of the park or in the Municipal Parking Lot.

Event sponsors include Hudson Valley Wine Magazine, Hudson Valley Magazine, WAG Magazine and Metro North Railroad.