Putnam County Wine & Food Fest Returns for its 13th Year

The Putnam County Wine & Food Fest is returning for its 13th year with a two-day lineup of wine vendors, food, musical arts, and more. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, September 21st from 11:00 am – 6:00 pm and on Sunday, September 22nd from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm at Wells Park located at 98 Oak Street in Brewster, NY.

“The Village is very excited to have the Putnam County Wine and Food Fest returning to Wells Park,” said Village of Brewster Mayor James Schoenig. “The weekend was extremely successful last year, and we anticipate even more success this year.”

Organized by Lauren Drummond, Founder and President of Greenergy Productions, LLC, the Putnam County Wine & Food Fest is a family-friendly event where all ages are welcome. Attendees will enjoy a day of fun for the entire family, which includes live music, food, activity vendors, a Kids Zone, lawn games, live demonstrations, and more!

Throughout the two days, there will be ciders, spirits and wines, tastings, live music, arts and crafts, great food, and a beer tent. Attendees can sip wine, spirits, cider, and, if they love what they have tasted, they can purchase it either in the bottle or the case.

On Saturday, September 21st, there will be live performances from Anker, The M80s, The Matt Coffy Band, and Genevieve Favre & the BQE.

A Caribbean Day will be held on the second day of the festival on Sunday, September 22nd, which will a feature a performance from Cocomama, an all-female ensemble that will mesmerize the audience with its fusion of salsa, soul, R&B, Afro-Cuban, and Latin jazz.

In addition, there will also be live performances from Dajah, a former soccer player from Jamaica and a leading figure in Hartford’s dancehall-reggae scene, Ricardo Jerome, a talented pannist, educator, and steel drummer from Trinidad and Tobago, The Sound Pipers Band, and DJ Saggy spinning the latest tunes in between sets. As part of Caribbean Day, Chef Chrissy will offer a menu inspired by zesty Jamaican dishes at the Culinary Tent.

This year’s Putnam County Wine & Food Fest sponsors and partners are Berkshire Broadcasting Corporation, Danbury Fair Mall, Food and Beverage Technology Review, Halston Media, Hudson Valley Wine Magazine, Macaroni Kid Chappaqua, Putnam Times Press, and WHUD. Other partners include Casafina Living Warehouse, Diversified Printing Solutions, Kobacker’s Market, Sizo Hair Salon, and Brewster Subaru.

The Putnam County Wine & Food Fest is accessible to all transportation modes. Customers can take Metro-North's Harlem line to the Brewster Station, which is within walking distance to the venue. For those who are driving, parking is available at the Metro-North Station, Marvin Avenue Parking Lot, 2 Marvin Avenue, Marvin Avenue & Railroad Avenue, 390 Railroad Avenue, and at 10 Park Street, Brewster, NY where you can take a free shuttle bus to and from the Wine Fest during the festival hours.

Tasting Tickets are $25 each day or $30 at the door (for 21 years & over), which includes a souvenir wine glass to sample ciders, spirits, wines, and other products. Tickets for designated drivers are $15, and children under fifteen are free. Attendees will need a photo ID for registration. To purchase your tickets, please visit https://app.gopassage.com/events/13th-putnam-county-wine-food-fest. For additional information about this year’s Putnam County Wine & Food Fest, please visit https://www.putnamcountywinefest.com/.