31st Annual Capital Apple & Wine Festival

September 13 & 14 at the Columbia County Fairgrounds, 182 Hudson Ave. Chatham, NY

Saturday, 10-5

Sunday, 10-4



Join us for the weekend at the Columbia County Fairgrounds in Chatham NY September 13 & 14, 2025 filled with NY State Apples, Wine, Spirits, Ciders, Mead, Craft, Specialty Food, Food Trucks, Kids Activities, Music and More!

The cornerstone of the Festival is tasting and sampling from among 25 wineries, distilleries, cideries, and mead makers each with a variety of bottles to taste. Countless wine varietals including Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Reisling, Pinot Grigio, Viognier, Cham Boursin, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Marquette, Baco Noir, and more. In addition, there are semi sweet sweet wines, wines made form other fruits like peach, blueberries, apples, strawberries and rhubarb and cranberries. More than wine, the festival presents several world class distilleries offering Gin, Rye, Whiskey, Vodka, Rum, Bourbon, Moonshine, Cream Liqueurs, Aperitifs, and canned Cocktails. Also, available are Cider and Mead made with NY Apples and Honey.

Don’t miss the Apple Tent selling a variety of apples. We’ll have an array of food concessions selling lobster rolls, tacos, sausage sandwiches, fried pickles, hot dogs, hamburgers, french fries, chicken wraps, donuts, and much more!

Craft & Specialty Food Exhibitors will be selling their hand crafted Jewelry, Candles, Handbags, Bodycare,Clothing, Textiles, Dog Treats, Oils & Vinegars, Jams, Mustard, Pickles, Scones, Granola, Jerky, Dips, Maple Syrup, Honey, and More!

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