HUDSON VALLEY BOUNTY’S “THE ART OF LOCAL” EVENT SHOWCASES WINES, BREWS, CHEESES AND MORE
June 19th Tasting Event Being Held at Dinsmore Golf Club Banquet Hall, Staatsburgh, NY
Rhinebeck, NY – May 13, 2011 – This Father’s Day, the Hudson Valley Bounty brings “The Art of Local” tasting event to the Rhinebeck area. Showcasing the craftsmanship of local food artisans, the June 19th event is a great opportunity to treat Dad to tastings from local specialty makers of artisan cheese, beer, wine, vodka, whisky and bourbon.
“Hudson Valley Bounty creates events that highlight a good variety of local food producers, and this grouping is a unique combination for Father’s Day. The event will give people a chance to experience food as an art form and see the people who make these products as true artists and craftsman,” says Kristin Roca, Program Director of the Hudson Valley Bounty.
The event will include tastings from Harvest Spirits, Tuthilltown Spirits, Amazing Real Live Cheese, Acorn Hill Farmstead Cheeses, LynnHaven Cheeses, Chatham Brewing, Hudson-Chatham Winery, Tousey Winery, Brookview Station Winery and more. There will also be an assortment of appetizers to partner with tastings, provided by Terrapin Catering.
“In association with Terrapin Catering, we have been able to create a tasting gallery,” Roca continues. “We have brought together a select group of food craftsmen and have created an event for their work to be experienced and enjoyed in the beautiful setting of Dinsmore, overlooking the Catskill Mountains.”
“The Art of Local” will take place at June 19 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at Terrapin Catering at Dinsmore Golf Course Banquet Hall. Dinsmore is located on Route 9, south of Rhinebeck, NY Tickets are $25 dollars per person for adults, $6 for ages 13-20, and children 12 and under are free. Bounty members can purchase tickets at a discounted rate of $20. Visit www.hudsonvalleybounty.com for additional information.
About Hudson Valley Bounty
The Hudson Valley Bounty is a project of The Hudson Valley Agribusiness Development Corporation (HVADC). Its mission is to promote and support networking connections between local agricultural producers and culinary businesses, while educating the community about the preservation of local farms and the use of local and regional sustainable food products. Covering Columbia, Dutchess, Orange and Ulster counties, the Bounty’s website includes 229 farms, 251 restaurants, and 29 markets. Visit www.hudsonvalleybounty.com for additional information.
About The Hudson Valley Agribusiness Development Corporation (HVADC)
The HVADC is the region’s sole economic development agency with a specific focus on the viability of the agricultural economy in the Hudson Valley. It assists both new and existing agri-businesses such as farms, food businesses, and food distributors, by providing technical and business consultation and resources. The non-profit promotes balanced, market-based solutions that lead to enhanced agricultural entrepreneurship, rural economic growth, and community enhancement. Visit www.hvadc.org for additional information.
Editor’s Note: High resolution logos for Hudson Valley Bounty and the Hudson Valley Agribusiness Development Corporation are available, as well as photos from past Hudson Valley Bounty tasting events.