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New York Maple Syrup Production Reached Record High 845,000 Gallons in 2022; Ranks Second in the Nation

New Yorkers Encouraged to Support Local Producers by Participating in Maple Weekends, March 18-19 and 25-26, with Special Promotions Throughout March

Governor Kathy Hochul today encouraged New Yorkers to support their local maple producers. The Governor highlighted New York's upcoming Maple Weekends events and activities, which will take place March 18-19 and 25-26, along with other special events and promotions throughout the month. New York maple producers experienced a record-breaking year in 2022, producing 845,000 gallons of maple syrup. New York State continues to rank second in the nation in maple production. …

Mumford, N.Y. - Genesee Country Village & Museum in Mumford, NY, invites visitors to celebrate maple sugaring season in NY State at the annual Maple Sugar Festival, coming up March 18, 19, 25 & 26.

Follow tap lines along the Maple History Trail to the modern-day sugarhouse in the Museum’s Nature Center, see traditional methods of sap collection and sugaring in a 19^th-century sugar camp, and explore the Historic Village to see maple-inspired “receipts” cooking in historic kitchens.

Lake George, NY - The highly anticipated Bands n' Beans is back for its 29th year, set to take place on Sunday, March 26 from 2pm - 7pm at The Fort William Henry Conference Center. Presented by the Lake George Arts Project, Bands n' Beans brings together the best of two worlds - chili and great music - for a day of food and fun that is not to be missed.

The New York Times Chief Wine Critic will lead a guided tasting through world-class wines from New York’s Finger Lakes Region at Canfield Casino

Thursday, April 20 from 6:00-8:30PM

Saratoga Springs, NY (March 2, 2023) – Saratoga Performing Arts Center announces the latest CulinaryArts@SPAC event, Eric Asimov: Wines of the Finger Lakes, featuring The New York Times chief wine critic and author, Eric Asimov. Asimov, a connoisseur and champion of the growing region, will lead guests through an expert guided tasting of six different wines from New York’s Finger Lakes region including Riesling, the signature wine of the region, as well as a selection of reds from Ravines Wine Cellars, Forge Cellars and Bloomer Creek Vineyard, in addition to a sparkling wine from chëpìka.

New York's Flagship Eat Local, Drink Local Program Has Delivered Over $100 Million in Economic Impacts

Open House at the Finger Lakes Welcome Center Highlights New York State Farmers and Agricultural Producers and Regional Tourism Offerings

Series of Celebrations Planned at Taste NY Markets Across the State in 2023

Governor Kathy Hochul today kicked off the State's 10-year anniversary celebrations for Taste NY, New York's official 'eat local, drink local' program, at a special open house at the Finger Lakes Welcome Center in Geneva. The event showcased the diversity and uniqueness of New York State's farmers and food and beverage producers, as well as regional tourism destinations. Today's celebration marked the first in a series of events that are planned across the state in recognition of the 2023 10-year milestone and the program's success, which has brought over $100 million in economic impact to New York State producers.

Granville, N.Y. — The Slate Valley Museum will again host its popular Ethnic Bread and Soup Night on Friday, March 3 from 6-8pm. This evening of warm soups and breads features the flavors of cultures connected to the immigrant groups that helped drive the region’s slate industry.

Mumford, NY (February 15, 2023) – In celebration of the return of maple sugaring season in New York State, Genesee Country Village & Museum will host its annual Maple Sugar Festival on Saturday and Sunday, March 18 - 19, and Saturday and Sunday, March 25 - 26. Explore a modern-day sugarhouse where fresh syrup is boiling, then journey into a 19th-century sugar camp staffed by costumed historical interpreters to learn about the techniques and tools used by early settlers used to collect sap and make maple sugar.

With Holistic Health Coach Barb Biagoli

Curated for the whole family including a meal planning workshop for adults, “Food as Art” activities for children in partnership with The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, and an all-inclusive Family Supper at The Pines at SPAC

Sunday, March 5 from 3-7PM

Saratoga Springs, NY (February 8, 2023) – Saratoga Performing Arts Center announces its first family-style CulinaryArts@SPAC event: Family Meal! with holistic health coach and nutrition consultant Barb Biagoli on Sunday, March 5 from 3-7pm. Designed to cultivate healthy appetites and palates with meal planning strategies, recipes, and activities for the whole family, the event includes a 90-minute whole foods family meal-planning workshop for adults at the SPAC School of the Arts, and “Food as Art” activities for children at the neighboring Children’s Museum at Saratoga, culminating in a festive all-inclusive family-style dinner at The Pines at SPAC.

February 14th, 2023

Featuring a 5-course prix fixe menu and hand-selected wine pairings

Glens Falls, N.Y. -- Let us transport you to the romantic countryside of Tuscany! Join us for a special Valentine's Day wine dinner featuring a 5-course prix fixe menu and hand-selected wine pairings. Take a culinary journey through the heart of Italy with an extraordinary prix fixe menu curated by executive chef, Matthew J. Delos. Exploring the decadent flavors of the Tuscan countryside, this menu is the perfect romantic dining experience! …

Fun Valentine Celebrations for All Ages 

New York, N.Y. – Cricket’s Candy Creations announces Valentine Celebrations celebrating the month of love throughout February. This month the NYC multi-sensory experiential candy haven will be featuring new Valentine-themed candy crafts including Conversation Heart Chocolate Pizza, Candy Jewelry Heart Necklaces, Pink and Purple Glitter Slime, Candy Flowers, Edible Love Letters and more.