Albany Food & Drink Festivals
Craft beverage tastings, harvest celebrations, and themed food festivals fill this calendar for Albany, NY and the surrounding Capital Region, including Troy, Schenectady, and nearby communities. Check back for new listings as the season's food and drink events are announced.
New York State Food Festival
Wed, Aug 12
· 11:00 AM
Come to the annual New York State Food Festival at the Empire State Plaza in Albany on August 12, 2026!
Empire State Plaza, 279 Madison Ave Albany, NY 12242
Annual Troy Pig Out
Sun, Aug 16
· 12:00 PM
The Troy Pig Out is back with a full day of fun featuring culinary competitors competing for the best BBQ title and a chance for people to taste some of the area's best food in Downtown Troy!
Downtown Troy, US 4 and NY 2 Troy, NY 12180
New York State Hops & Harvest Festival
Wed, Sep 9
· 5:00 PM
Don't miss the 2026 Hops & Harvest Festival at the Empire State Plaza in Albany!
Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12242
21st Annual Little Italy StreetFest
Sat, Sep 12
· 12:00 PM
This will be our 21st year for Little Italy. A Schenectady Tradition!
Little Italy, Union at N. Jay Street Schenectady, NY 12305
New York Pawpaw Festival
Sat, Sep 26 until Sun, Sep 27
· 1:00 PM
See Event Details For Dates & Times
The New York Pawpaw Festival will feature keynote speakers, Pawpaw tastings, food and art vendors, interactive workshops, forest identification walks and live music! Family friendly and fun for all!
Magic Forest Farm, 134 Bucks Ranch Rd Coeymans Hollow, NY 12046
Veg Out 2026
Sun, Oct 11
· 11:00 AM
VEG OUT is the Capital Region's only all-vegan food festival! Try delicious vegan, cruelty-free, and plant-based food options all in one spot!
Monument Square, 265 River street Troy, NY 12180