Welcome to the 30th Annual Capital Apple and Wine Festival!

Saturday, 11am-6pm and Sunday, 11am-5pm

Come join the festivities on Saturday and Sunday, Sep 28 and 29th 2024 at the Columbia County Fair Grounds for a weekend filled with delicious Apples and exquisite NY Wine, Spirits, and Ciders. Get ready to taste and buy a variety of NY State grown apples, pick up your complimentary tasting glass to sip on local wines,spirits, and ciders and purchase to take home. Its a great time to stock up on all your favorites for fall and winter entertaining and gift buying. Rain or Shine, exhibitors are indoors. Kids under 17 are free. Plenty of free parking. In order to taste the Wine, Spirit, and Ciders purchase the Wine Tasting Ticket which includes GeneralAdmission. Must be 21 years of age to taste.

Our Apple partner this year, Golden Harvest Farms will be selling a variety of Apples, Cider, Cider Donuts, Pies, Pumpkins and More!

In addition, we will have Craft and Specialty Food Exhibitors, Food Trucks, and Music both days. There will be a bouncy house, face painting, pumpkin painting and more for kids. And new this year,a Balloon Component (Saturday),1pm-3pm Walkabout Balloon, 3pm-6pm Tethered Balloon Rides available for purchase on site, and Balloon Launch at dusk, purchase online. On Sunday the Elks Club will be presenting a Car Show.

Whether you're a foodie, wine enthusiast, or just looking for a fun day out with family and friends this event has something for everyone. Don't miss out on this annual tradition celebrating the best of the Capital region's harvest season!