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6636 Springbrook Ave., Rhinebeck, NY As a non-profit organization, we do not receive state or county funding.
The Fairgoers spoke and we listened! Congratulations to Helena of Fairplay Puzzles and the Nelson family of Vinnie's Fine Foods for winning their respective categories in the Dutchess Fair Flair! contest. Helena's "Fair Themed" puzzle was the front runner all week in the non food category and Vinnie's Gluten Free Oreo skyrocketed to the top after the third day of the Fair. Thank you to all the fairgoers that voted. We're looking forward to next year's competition!
Where do bad rainbows go?
Prism. It’s a light sentence… but gives them time to reflect!
Happy Thursday!!
Fall is in the air… crisp nights, leaves slowly beginning to turn… time to start making plans for fall festivals! Handcrafted Oktoberfest needs to be on your list! Oct 5th-6th at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds. All info on this beautiful event can be found at www.quailhollow.com
Last day of the 23rd annual Wine and Food Festival here at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds! Gates open 11-4.
Beautiful day to get outside and enjoy the bounty of the Hudson Valley! See you there!
Gates open tomorrow at 11am for the Hudson Valley Wine and Food Festival- running thru Sunday at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds. All info and tickets at https://hudsonvalleywinefest.com
No need to worry about the weather; our vendors are inside, so you can enjoy every delicious moment and stay dry! 🍷🎉 The Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival is finally here—rain or shine, we’re ready to sip, sample, and savor the best flavors around. See you there!
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October 5th and October 6th, Octoberfest will return to Rhinebeck, NY for its fifth anniversary. Produced by Quail Hollow Events, the festival is centered around the concept of handmade, but also infused with harvest energy and Oktoberfest staples. This event provides visitors the rare opportunity to browse one-of-a-kind handmade goods (created by 100+ juried exhibitors in more than ten media categories!), before hopping on a horse-drawn carriage ride, visiting a petting zoo and dancing to live music. Www.Dutchessfair.com for tickets!!
Coming this weekend to the Dutchess County Fairgrounds, the wildly popular Hudson Valley Wine and Food Festival! The 23rd annual Festival features over 300 vendors and gourmet food options. Attendees can participate in cooking demonstrations, cocktail classes, and wine seminars, as well as wine expert and mixologists. The festival also features live music! Saturday, 11am-6pm and Sunday, 11am-5pm.
By all these lovely tokens
September days are here,
With summer’s best of weather
And autumn’s best of cheer.”
— Helen Hunt Jackson, September
Food Concessionaires Unite to Make a Difference at the 2024 Dutchess County Fair
It's long days for the many vendors that attend the Dutchess County Fair especially the food vendors. At the end of the night, while many vendors button up their booths and quietly exit the grounds to get a few hours of sleep, the food concessionaires are not quite done with their day. They work until the late hours of the night where they cook, clean and prep for the following day. One can only imagine how exhausting it must be.
At this year's Fair, many of the food concessionaires found the time to collect over $8000 dollars to support and donate to several organizations and causes.
"I don't think people realize how much the Fair & Amusement industry folks care and give back. We are very fortunate to be surrounded by such generous people," stated Andy Imperati, President/CEO. "I'd like to especially thank Vincent Nelson, of Vinnie's Fine Foods for spearheading this project."
The vendors purchased the Grand Champion Hog at the Dutchess County Youth Livestock Sale with the processed meat being donated to Red Hook Responds along with a $1000 donation.
An additional $2000 donation will go to the Dutchess County 4-H Scholarship Program with the rest being carried over to next year's sale.
Thank you to the following for their generosity:
American Catering
Amy's Sweet Treats
Animated Concessions/Turkey Legs
Billie's Baked Potato
Bruisers BBQ
Butcher Boys
Chopping Block/Brussel Boys
Cousin Vinnie's
Crab Shack
Crumpet Concessions/Apple Fries
Dan's Fried Dough
Eddie's Pickles
Family Fun Concessions
Frankie's Fries
Gillette Pizza & Lemonade
Grecian Delight
Griff's Catering
J&S Concessions
Janeks
Jeanette's Fried Dough
Jo Jo's Farm Fresh Ice Cream
John's Famous Fries
KB Foods
Maxwell's
Old Style Foods
Polar Bear Ice Cream
Schenk's Icee
Scottie's Good Food
Sugar Shakers
Taste Budd's Café
Timi's Greek Food
Vinnie's Fine Foods
Mark your calendars for next year's Dutchess County Youth Livestock Sale - Saturday, August 23rd, 2025!
Meet & Greet photos for Rick Springfield and Tracy Byrd can be found here. https://dutchessfair.com/photo-gallery/
Stay tuned for more great photos of the Dutchess County Fair!
Photo Gallery | The Dutchess County Fairgrounds
All meet and greet photos can be found here:
Photo Gallery | The Dutchess County Fairgrounds
Get your advance discount tickets at www.dutchessfair.com
Happy Monday!!
Thank you, Jay Meyer, for these beautiful shots of our new Antique Fire Department!!
On behalf of all of us here at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds - a huge THANK YOU for making the 178th one of the BEST! We greatly appreciate your patronage and support! Here's to the 179th - August 19th - 24th, 2025!!
These are some amazing captures!! Dock Diving Dogs are so much fun!!
Such a great high- energy show!! Don’t miss Pawstars! Www.Dutchessfair.com
Last day of the Dutchess County Fair! 2 more shows- 2:00 and 5:00!
Located next to the Administrative Building, you’re sure to find the perfect item to remember your day at the 178th Dutchess County Fair!
Get your souvenir Dutchess County Fair shingle- freshly created by these terrific guys! Find them on the side of the Antique Village Museum! Www.dutchessfair.com🎡🐄
Long lines are expected at ticket booths today. Buy your tickets on line and print it or have barcode ready on your phone! Thank you! Have a great day! Www.Dutchessfair.com 🎡🎠🐷🐄
Don’t miss them in the Grandstand Arena today- 2 shows at 1pm and 5pm. These are included with Fair admission. Www.dutchessfair.com
It's the FINAL day of the 178th Dutchess County Fair - gates open at 10 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.
Your daily schedule can be found at https://dutchessfair.com/schedule-and-map/
In the Grandstand Arena - Dial Action Sports will thrill you with 2 shows (1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.) and these are included with your admission.
Another incredible day awaits you - come join the fun!!
We are currently experiencing long lines at our ticket booths. We recommend that you buy your tickets at dutchessfair.com BEFORE you get to the fairgrounds. Make sure that the barcode is visible.
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TWIN HEIFERS BORN TO GLADYS!! ❤️❤️
How do you pick a favorite?? What’s your “go to” Fair food? (Milkshakes a given!). Www.Dutchessfair.com🎠🎡🐷🐄🐰🐴 🎡
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Rhinebeck, NY
12572
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Located next to the Administrative Building, you’re sure to find the perfect item to remember your day at the 178th Dutchess County Fair!
Our own Andy Imperati taking a spin on the VR Tractor! Come take a test drive in building E~. www.dutchessfair.com
The Dutchess County Agricultural Society’s vision is a society actively engaged in the pursuit and promotion of our rural and agricultural heritage, from neighborhood backyards to family farms and commercial enterprises. Our mission is the promotion of agriculture, horticulture, mechanical and domestic arts, fine arts, and allied sciences through education, instruction, display, and competition.
Did someone say shopping??
A beautiful morning here at the Dutchess County Fair! Some friends wishing you all a Good Day!! www.dutchessfair.com
AgriVenture- Presents a mock farm, letting 3 to 10 year-olds see how food is grown and sold. The kids can dig up potatoes from a sandbox, shear a wooden (and woolen) sheep, pick apples from a plywood tree, and milk “Dutchess” the cow. They will take their crop to a warehouse where they will sell it for funny money. That money will buy them a coloring book and a participation ribbon. Showing them that food doesn’t “just appear on grocery shelves.”
Rick Springfield takes the Grandstand Stage at the Dutchess County Fair, Wednesday, August 21st. Get your combo admission/concert ticket at www.duchessfair.com
178th Dutchess County Fair runs August 20th - 25th in Rhinebeck, NY. www.dutchessfair.com for advance discounts on admission, rides and concerts. We can't wait to see you~
Every morning at 10am for our opening ceremony of the Fair, DC Pomona Grange presents the color guard and this amazing young woman sings a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem. She's only 14! Thank you Alani.
Brantley Gilbert- Dutchess County Fair LOVED you tonight! What a show!! Thanks for a great night! BGnation showed up!
Brantley Gilbert sound check… going to be an amazing night! Some tix remain…www.Dutchessfair.com
Nicky is well rested thanks to everyone at the Beekman Arms! While he’ll still be promoting agriculture as an #agfluencer and an #agvocate, the contest to find him is coming to a close! Please submit your maps to the Administrative Office in the fairgrounds by 3pm on Monday, August 14. Completed maps will be in the running for a two night stay at the Beekman Arms as well as a four pack of tickets to the 2023 Dutchess County Fair and 4 ride wristbands! Maps that are more than halfway completed will be entered to win tickets to the 2023 Dutchess County Fair and various prizes donated by some of the local vendors that participated! Thanks to everyone that has made Nicky a star! Don’t forget to follow him on Instagram @nicky_the_fair_calf #dutchesscountyfair #nickythefaircalf
Get your Brantley Gilbert COMBO admission and concert ticket at www.dutchessfair.com. Can't wait for this night of GREAT music!! Wednesday, August 23rd
Free concert with paid admission to the Fair! Refugee- Tom Petty tribute band - Saturday, August 26th in the grandstand! Www.Dutchessfair to get your admission and ride-all-day wristband tickets!!
What a night! Chris Janson I’d fantastic!
Ok..found another! Find the little doggie {Frenchie} in the sea of polar bears. I need to go rest my eyes!!
The last event of the 2021 season is the Wonderland of Lights. This new event is sure to become a family tradition. The show will run Nov. 25th - December 26th at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds. Get your tickets at https://thewonderlandoflights.com/rhinebeck_show/
Amazing!!
If you find you need a phone charge- we have solution. If you can open a hotel safe, this is the exact same process. Disinfects your phone in 5 minutes… and charges while you grab a bite or take a break. Watch it in action! One is by the admin building- near restrooms and one in food court. It’s free- check it out!! Thank you to our sponsors- Central Hudson an CSEA!
Welcome to the world, Josh! Born about 15 mins ago!
Rhinebeck Chamber Music Society
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