DATES & TIMES, 2026
Saturday October 10th 10:00am-5:00pm
Sunday October 11th 10:00am-5:00pm
ADMISSION
Adults $13.00 | Seniors $11.00 | Children 6-16 $6 | Children 5 & under FREE
*All tickets are weekend/2-day passes; can be used both Saturday & Sunday.
Dutchess County Fairgrounds: 6636 U.S. 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
FREE PARKING
RAIN OR SHINE
Get ready for an unforgettable fall weekend as Handcrafted Octoberfest: A Family Harvest Celebration returns to the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck! Entering its seventh year, this one-of-a-kind festival blends the best of Oktoberfest traditions with the charm of a juried craft show—perfect for art lovers, families, and everyone in between.
Promoted by Quail Hollow Events, a nationally recognized craft promotion company with decades of experience, Handcrafted Octoberfest is a two-day juried show held in charming Rhinebeck, NY, a historically significant and hip destination in the heart of the Hudson Valley, known for its classic fairgrounds, picturesque Market Street, and vibrant creative community. This festival reimagines the traditional Oktoberfest through an artistic lens, celebrating the spirit of the season by highlighting all things handmade.
Launched in 2019, the event quickly earned a reputation as a fall favorite, drawing thousands of visitors each year and becoming a seasonal highlight in the booming Hudson Valley, now widely recognized as an artistic hotspot. With over 100 juried exhibitors showcasing work across ten media categories, the festival brings together the handcrafted, the artisanal, and the agricultural, from fine art and crafts to craft brews, regional wine and spirits, specialty foods, and abundant harvest fun.
Families will love the dedicated kids’ craft tent, where children can paint pumpkins, engage in artistic free play, or complete a seasonal art project.
Around the fairgrounds, guests will enjoy ongoing demos from woodworkers, fiber spinners, leathersmiths, jewelers, and even a master pumpkin carver. For even more fall magic, visitors can hop on a horse-drawn carriage ride, visit the petting zoo, or witness the weigh-off of giant pumpkins!
