Tri-State Seafood Festivals

10/15/2026

🍕 WHO MAKES THE HUDSON VALLEY’S BEST PIZZA?

Enter your pizza place and bring your best!

🏆 Best Cheese Pie
🏆 Best Grandma Pizza
🏆 Best Sicilian Pizza
🏆 Most Creative Pizza
🏆 And YES… Best Dessert Pizza!

We’re taking creativity to the rafters at THE BIG HOUSE—the MJN Center in Poughkeepsie!

Join us Sunday, December 13, for the Pizza, Mozzarella & Italian Festival!

Proudly presented by iHeartRadio of the Hudson Valley and Mr. Solar Guy—“Bringing The Power Of The Sun To The World, One Roof At A Time.”

Big thanks to Sicilian Delight of Poughkeepsie and Middletown, host of the $500 Pizza Eating Finale; our friends at Dutchess B**r, bringing ice-cold, crisp brews to Pizza Fest; and FERREIRA Winery!

EAT. DRINK. SIGN UP TODAY!
🍕 FamousFoodEvents.com

10/08/2026

🚢 The Newburgh-Beacon ferry is back—and what perfect timing for Empanada Fest!

Hey, New York City and our friends down south! Take Metro-North to Beacon this Saturday, October 10, then hop on the $1 ferry to Newburgh. You’ll arrive just minutes from the Empanada Festival at People’s Park! 🥟🍹

Enjoy the Hudson River views, then eat, drink and get your empanada on!

🎟️ Festival tickets: FamousFoodEvents.com
🚢 Ferry details: NewburghBeaconFerry.org

10/08/2026

10/03/2026

🇺🇸 COLUMBUS DAY DEAL! 🇺🇸

Take advantage of this special offer while it lasts!

🎟️ BUY 3, GET THE 4TH FREE
Available on General Admission OR the Sangria Party Pass with VIP perks!

🍹 Sangria • Margaritas • C***r • Seltzer • Ice-Cold B**r
🪑 VIP seating included with the Party Pass

🔥 Grab your 4-pack before they’re gone!
Offer subject to availability.

👉 FamousFoodEvents.com

Proudly presented by iHeartRadio of the Hudson Valley, Mr. Solar Guy — “Bringing The Power Of The Sun To The World, One Roof At A Time.” — and Fresca Hard Seltzers.

EAT • DRINK • EMPANADA!

09/30/2026

🍕🇮🇹 OUR BIGGEST PIZZA, MOZZARELLA & ITALIAN FESTIVAL EVER! 🇮🇹🍕

🔥 NOW ACCEPTING VENDOR APPLICATIONS!

We’re bringing it BIGGER THAN EVER to the MJN Convention Center in Poughkeepsie, NY, on December 13!

Calling all pizzerias, mozzarella makers, Italian delicacy specialists, food vendors, artisans and specialty vendors! We will accept and consider ALL applications.

🚨 WE’RE ALREADY ALMOST HALFWAY FILLED! Don’t wait until it’s too late!

Get your business in front of thousands of hungry Italian food lovers!

🇮🇹 APPLY TODAY!
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FAMOUS FOOD EVENTS

🍕 EAT. DRINK. WE BRING IT LARGE & IN CHARGE! 🇮🇹

09/30/2026

🥟 EMPANADA CONTEST! 🥟

What’s your favorite condiment to put on an empanada?

A. Chimichurri 🌿
B. Hot Sauce 🔥
C. Salsa 🍅

Comment A, B or C below and tag 3 friends!

🎉 You could win a FREE 4-PACK PARTY PASS — a value of over $125!

📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026
⏰ 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 New York State Empanada & Latin Festival
Newburgh Waterfront • Newburgh, NY

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Eat • Drink • Empanada!