From Halloween horrors to food fests and more, October in the valley filled with fun
Foodies and horror lovers alike have plenty of options for fun this October in the Hudson Valley.
From Halloween horrors to food fests and more, October in the valley filled with fun Foodies and horror lovers alike have plenty of options for fun this October in the Hudson Valley. Check out this story on poughkeepsiejournal.com: https://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/entertainment/2018/10/10/halloween-haunts-food-fests-oct-events-plentiful/1577795002/
Lindsay Pietroluongo, Special to Poughkeepsie Journal Published 9:02 a.m. ET Oct. 10, 2018
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The view from Benmarl Winery adds to the experience. The Marlboro winery is hosting free movie nights Friday evenings through October.(Photo: Courtesy photo)
Foodies and horror lovers alike will love the events that are rounding out October in the Hudson Valley. Get tickets ASAP for these four autumn happenings.
Benmarl Winery (156 Highland Ave., Marlboro) will have free movie nights on evenings through October. Watch "Under the Tuscan Sun," Oct. 12 and the sommelier documentary "SOMM," Oct. 19; the Oct. 26 movie is TBD. Bring a chair and blanket. The pizza oven will be on and serving, and you can purchase snacks in the gift shop. Movies start around sundown and you should come early to get a spot. This event is weather permitting. No outside food or drink. The tasting room at Benmarl is open noon to 6 p.m., Sunday-Thursday; noon to 8 p.m., Friday; and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday. Call 845-236-4265 or visit benmarl.com for more information.
The sixth annual CRAFT: Beer, Spirits and Food Festival will be held at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts (200 Hurd Road, Bethel) 1-5 p.m., Oct. 13. Try a variety of beer, ciders, mead and spirits from craft beverage makers across the region while noshing on specialty and prepared foods, including barbecue, churros and Mediterranean cuisine. Shop for artisan goods such as handmade skincare products, glass art and rustic signage. The Spin Doctors will perform live. General admission tickets are $45. VIP tickets are $85 and include early admission at noon, access to the museum and VIP lounge, exclusive dining and souvenirs. Designated driver tickets are $20. Tickets purchased the day of the festival will be an additional $5. Call 1-866-781-2922 or visit bethelwoodscenter.org for more information.
Hudson Valley Horror Fiends have partnered with the VOB Film Festival for the one-night House of Horrors Film Festival, featuring "Night of the Living Dead" to commemorate its 50th anniversary. The festival will take place at Carmel Cinema 8 (150 Route 52, Carmel) 6-10 p.m., Oct. 21. Tickets are $20. Visit vobfilmfestival.com for more information and to buy tickets.
The Great Jack-O'-Lantern Blaze runs through Nov. 24 at Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton. (Photo: Mark Vergari/The Journal News)
The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze at Van Cortlandt Manor (525 S. Riverside Ave., Croton) has 7,000 hand-carved, illuminated jack-o'-lanterns in impressive sculptures and tableaux, enhanced with a custom soundtrack and synchronized lighting. The event runs now through Nov. 24. Tickets are $22 for adults; $27, Friday -Saturday. Visit hudsonvalley.org for more information and to buy tickets.
Lindsay Pietroluongo writes about nightlife in the Hudson Valley for the Poughkeepsie Journal. Email her at lindsaypietro@gmail.com
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