# Festivals in Poughkeepsie 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs - **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Poughkeepsie 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect. - **Category**: Festivals - **Type**: category ## Audience - **Followers**: 2.5M+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/c7a3bd77620a92a1fee77ed0b46cc305d65fcaf166695040aabebd480d9323a4-rimg-w200-h200-dc7e887a-gmir?v=1749580804 - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/87514fe09e2e42afe6f2e6b5b9e483315429bdfa0a64d2af3268e7f6798e263a-rimg-w200-h200-dc182a60-gmir?v=1760132405 - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/4372fbe0-97b1-11f0-925d-a7ce5707d3d8-rimg-w200-h200-dc445c46-gmir ## Featured Events - **Event Name**: CrimeStery Fest 2026 - **Description**: CrimeStery-Fest 2026 — All Things Crime and MysteryThe Northeast's Coolest Crime Convention!Calling all true crime enthusiasts, CrimeStery-Fest returns for an immersive three-day celebration - **Date**: Fri, 09 Oct at 04:00 pm – Sun, 11 Oct at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/danvers/crimestery-fest-2026-tickets/80005231957486 - **Venue**: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston North Shore, Ferncroft Road, Danvers, MA, USA - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:600:300/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4yLmFsbGV2ZW50cy5pbi90aHVtYnMvdGh1bWI2OWY4MmM1YjU5MDBmLmpwZw.avif - **Price**: min: 30, max: 90, currency: USD - **Categories**: exhibitions, conferences ## About The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in [CITY]. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in [CITY], you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in [CITY] listed on one platform - we have you covered. Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us! ## Festivals Events in Poughkeepsie - **Event Name**: Famous Garlic Jam Festival - **Description**: Famous Garlic Jam Festival September 5 & 6 • Labor Day Weekend Hudson Valley 12 PM – 6 PM both days Get ready to jam at the first-eveAbout this EventFI - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 12 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIO2gKhwb5pZPFdrRCtV1wGsBCRqckz06AaKkFPH4a_7KN3qg=s96-c?sz=200 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKZmR2uD25wPpRTb2fnFq-th2Hz_s0bOUUqB1J4QgIJR8JnCg=s96-c?sz=200 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ALm5wu25xpzOpDiGmTrPaBenULHKp6XFMxsT6rHwSSng=s96-c?sz=200 - **Date**: Sat Sep 05 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Sep 06 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/poughkeepsie/famous-garlic-jam-festival/100001986086249436 - **Venue**: MJN Convention Center - Mid Hudson Civic Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9lYjVmYjIyNTllOTRiM2YzYmNkNGU3Mzc1NTRmMDhkZGU3YTkyMDA0MjJhZTE1YWNjMmQ4NDRjOTE4NzVmMDI1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kY2E5NWYxNy1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzQ2NDM3NjA.avif - **Price**: USD 14 to 64 - **Categories**: fitness, Festivals, food-drinks - **Event Name**: Hudson Valley Caribbean Festival - **Description**: The vibes are back! 🌴🔥 Get your dancing shoes ready for the Hudson Valley Caribbean Festival — August 1st at Waryas Park. A new committee. A renewed vision. One clear mission: to give back to our community and generate scholarships for our youth. That - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1307 - **Date**: Sat Aug 01 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Aug 01 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/poughkeepsie/hudson-valley-caribbean-festival/200029843335704 - **Venue**: Victor C. Waryas Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy84OWFmNmE1YWJjZjJhZGY1MmEzMDg5OGYwMmM3ZDY3YTNlMWM4ZDYwNmI3ZjZlZmJkYTkwZWI5ZWYxZDJjMDVhLXJpbWctdzc2OC1oOTYwLWRjNDU2MTE5LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg1MzU2MTA2.avif - **Categories**: festivals - **Event Name**: Eastdale Village Pickle Festival presented by Lilly’s Natural Pet Store - **Description**: Enjoy live music, local vendors, craft food and beverages, family-friendly activities and plenty of pickle-inspired creations throughout Eastdale Village during this year’s Pickle Festival. Proceeds from this event support local animal shelters and res - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 10:30 am – Sat Aug 22 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/poughkeepsie/eastdale-village-pickle-festival-presented-by-lillys-natural-pet-store/80001346201779 - **Venue**: Eastdale Village Town Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4yLmFsbGV2ZW50cy5pbi90aHVtYnMvdGh1bWI2YTIyZjcwMzg3ZTQ0LmpwZw.avif - **Categories**: Festivals, Music, Entertainment, Nonprofit - **Event Name**: 14th Annual Cider Tasting - **Description**: Save the date for our 14th annual “Old Fashioned Cider Tasting” event at the Mill! All proceeds benefit the restoration of the Kimlin Cider Mill. Planned Events: - Cider tasting of our Kimlin Cider (available at this event only) plus other local sweet & - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 33 - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/poughkeepsie/14th-annual-cider-tasting/200029417521844 - **Venue**: 140 Cedar Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603-4725, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8zM2U2ZTAyYjQzNWY2MDQ4MzNhMjUxYTg5ODNiN2QzODBiYWExZmM1NjZmYTkwYWU4NzViMjdiOTU2NWJmYmMxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3Ni1kYzgyODQ0NS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDc0MTE4OQ.avif - **Categories**: music, live-music, food-drinks, entertainment, nonprofit - **Event Name**: First Friday Poughkeepsie - **Description**: On August 7, First Fridays are bringing family-friendly fun to Downtown Poughkeepsie. From 6-9 PM we are closing off Main Street between Market St. and Academy St. Come hang out and enjoy... 🎸 Live music from SoulSense 🔥 Fire spinners 🎨 Live painting 🌮 F - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 62 - **Date**: Fri Aug 07 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Aug 07 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/poughkeepsie/first-friday-poughkeepsie/200030472821051 - **Venue**: Mural Square, Poughkeepsie Ny - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9iOTRiYjI5ZTQ0MjE0OGExMTM2YjJhODBhMjk1MTljN2UwN2VlNDdmYmViNDk1MzYxN2IwNTRkYmI4MzEyNjQ3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzc1NzU3My1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NTI2MDgwMA.avif - **Categories**: first-friday, music, entertainment, workshops, live-music, food-drinks, health-wellness, art, fine-arts, yoga, pop-ups - **Event Name**: Ferragosto - An Italian Festival - **Description**: Join us as Eastdale Village celebrates Ferragosto, one of Italy's most cherished traditions, with a full day of authentic food, live entertainment, shopping, and family fun! Experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of Italy as Piazza Palladino transfor - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 533 - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/poughkeepsie/ferragosto-an-italian-festival/200030461104748 - **Venue**: 10 Otto Way, Poughkeepsie, NY, United States, New York 12603 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9lOGRjMWUzNzdmZTllMjEyZmRjMzE3NDYyNTU3ZGJiNzZhMTM4ODA3OGYzYzM1YzI5YTI1YzMxYjIzOTdkNDY4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1NTMtZGNlYWVhZWEtZ21pcj92PTE3ODUwODc0Njk.avif - **Categories**: Festivals, food-drinks, Contests - **Event Name**: Pickle Festival for Local Animal Shelters - **Description**: We invite you to Lilly’s Natural Pet Store’s Annual Pickle Festival. While giving back to the community by supporting local animal shelters. - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 10:30 am – Sat Aug 22 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/poughkeepsie/pickle-festival-for-local-animal-shelters/100001986242131684 - **Venue**: 930 Dutchess Turnpike - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy82M2Q2NzA2YTQyM2UzMjFmNGUwNGZjOWNlMDI1NDUyMjM1OGNmNGJkZjk0ODZjNWYwZjk1MDI5NDBhZTI4ODNhLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDE1MzYtZGNmZGVkZGQtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzgzNTY2OTkx.avif - **Price**: USD 0 to 10 - **Categories**: fitness, Festivals ## Trending Events in Poughkeepsie - **Event Name**: Theory Of A Deadman & Sevendust: The Dead/Seven Tour - **Description**: Theory Of A Deadman & Sevendust Venue: Majed J. Nesheiwat Convention Center Poughkeepsie, NY Date: 25 Aug, 2026 - 07:00 PM - **Venue**: Poughkeepsie, NY - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/1606df1656151393fe43cfa69ef4f976b5a2ac9e481f82592f6082cc1c522806-rimg-w1030-h550-dcd8e0ed-gmir?v=1785082810 - **Event Name**: 2026 Mid-Hudson Comic Con - Saturday at MJ Nesheiwat Convention Center - **Venue**: MJ Nesheiwat Convention Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/4c5b6390-8951-11f1-81f1-8dbc211b5efc-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc012b49-gmir.png?v=1785111769 - **Event Name**: Theory Of A Deadman & Sevendust - **Venue**: Majed J. Nesheiwat Convention Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/f41349d0-88bc-11f1-81f1-8dbc211b5efc-rimg-w1080-h1335-dc181717-gmir.jpg?v=1785048055 - **Event Name**: WWE presents: NXT Live! - **Description**: InformationXT LIVE RETURNS TO POUGHKEEPSIE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN OVER 6 YEARS! SEE YOUR FAVORITE WWE NXT SUPERSTARS LIVE! INCLUDING: NXT CHAMPION TONY D?ANGELO NXT WOMEN?S CHAMPION LOLA VICE NXT NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPION MYLES BORNE NORTH - **Venue**: MJ Nesheiwat Convention Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/e98e23872baeba33a9e1fd9c064ac9e1abc63ba1d110fde2b406adad48508897-rimg-w1024-h576-dc000000-gmir.jpg?v=1784988792 - **Event Name**: Theory of a Deadman at MJ Nesheiwat Convention Center - **Venue**: MJ Nesheiwat Convention Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/697c89f0-7b22-11f1-b18e-dfc0ec596bf4-rimg-w1024-h1024-dcececf0-gmir.jpg?v=1783552315 - **Event Name**: Craig Morgan with Maggie Rose - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Bardavon Opera House 🏠 Address: 35 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 🌆 City: Poughkeepsie 📍 Location: 41.7031, -73.9291🌟 Journey into wonder at Craig Morgan with Maggie Rose, where extraordinary experiences await around ever - **Venue**: Bardavon Opera House - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/45cfde90-89db-11f1-b92e-41b584fdb3c9-rimg-w1200-h1200-dcc1c9d0-gmir.jpg?v=1785171028 - **Event Name**: Lights Across the Hudson - **Description**: Hudson Valley Hospice Foundation invites the community to join us for our second annual Lights Across the Hudson, a luminary event celebrating those we have lost. Join us for this spectacular tribute on Friday, July 31, 2026 from 7-9:30PM at The Walkway - **Venue**: Walkway over the Hudson, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/8013c5c72403b0d85bc0c6d5c22c020856a02f5206db2831178fac2502bf77a1-rimg-w1200-h628-dc060502-gmir?v=1785101707 - **Event Name**: Famous Garlic Jam Festival - **Description**: Famous Garlic Jam Festival September 5 & 6 • Labor Day Weekend Hudson Valley 12 PM – 6 PM both days Get ready to jam at the first-eveAbout this EventFI - **Venue**: MJN Convention Center - Mid Hudson Civic Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/eb5fb2259e94b3f3bcd4e737554f08dde7a9200422ae15acc2d844c91875f025-rimg-w1200-h800-dca95f17-gmir.jpg?v=1774643760 - **Event Name**: Neko Case - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Bardavon Opera House 🏠 Address: 35 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 🌆 City: Poughkeepsie 📍 Location: 41.7031, -73.9291✨ Discover the extraordinary at Neko Case, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Se - **Venue**: Bardavon Opera House - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/05641190-8af9-11f1-b92e-41b584fdb3c9-rimg-w1200-h675-dc798a96-gmir.jpg?v=1785293757 ## Browse Festivals Events by Date - [Festivals Events Today in Poughkeepsie](https://allevents.in/poughkeepsie/festivals--today) - [Festivals Events This Weekend in Poughkeepsie](https://allevents.in/poughkeepsie/festivals--this-weekend) - [Festivals Events in July in Poughkeepsie](https://allevents.in/poughkeepsie/festivals--july) - [Festivals Events in August in Poughkeepsie](https://allevents.in/poughkeepsie/festivals--august) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Poughkeepsie? - **A:** Famous Garlic Jam Festival (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 12:00 pm at MJN Convention Center - Mid Hudson Civic Center), Hudson Valley Caribbean Festival (Sat Aug 01 2026 at 12:00 pm at Victor C. Waryas Park), Eastdale Village Pickle Festival presented by Lilly’s Natural Pet Store (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 10:30 am at Eastdale Village Town Center), 14th Annual Cider Tasting (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 11:00 am at 140 Cedar Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603-4725, United States), First Friday Poughkeepsie (Fri Aug 07 2026 at 06:00 pm at Mural Square, Poughkeepsie Ny). - **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Poughkeepsie this weekend July 31–2, 2026? - **A:** Hudson Valley Caribbean Festival (Sat Aug 01 2026 at 12:00 pm at Victor C. Waryas Park). - **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Poughkeepsie? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Poughkeepsie on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Poughkeepsie? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Poughkeepsie? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Poughkeepsie include MJN Convention Center - Mid Hudson Civic Center, Victor C. Waryas Park, Eastdale Village Town Center. - **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Poughkeepsie? - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Poughkeepsie range from USD 14 to USD 90. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Poughkeepsie? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Poughkeepsie include Famous Food Events, Hudson Valley Caribbean Festival, Eastdale Village. - **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available? - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Poughkeepsie? - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Poughkeepsie. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/6e/5415e403f74b77938c0695ac11464e/Festival.jpg ## Festivals from nearby cities - [Festivals in Pleasant Valley](https://allevents.in/pleasant-valley-ny/festivals) - [Festivals in Marlboro](https://allevents.in/marlboro-ny/festivals) - [Festivals in Wappingers Falls](https://allevents.in/wappingers-falls/festivals) - [Festivals in Lagrangeville](https://allevents.in/lagrangeville/festivals) - [Festivals in New Paltz](https://allevents.in/new-paltz/festivals) - [Festivals in Modena](https://allevents.in/modena-ny/festivals) - [Festivals in Hopewell Junction](https://allevents.in/hopewell-junction/festivals)