The Mayfest Farmers and Makers Market, presented by Prime Storage, brings a curated selection of the Hudson Valley’s finest producers for three days on Memorial Day Weekend. Stroll and shop amongst Hudson Valley’s farms, distilleries, breweries, wineries, restaurants, artists, artisans, and much more! All located on the Hudson Valley Rail Trail and west approach to Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park for three days on Saturday, May 25th and Sunday, May 26th from 12pm – 5pm, and Monday, May 27th from 11am – 4pm.

A time for fun spring holiday shopping with the best of the Hudson Valley! Vendors will exhibit their wares for tasting or purchase, allowing participants to support several local agribusinesses and fine crafts, clothes and more all in one location. General admission is $5 per person (children are free, Walkway members are free and if you use the MTA Away Deal code below, admission is free for you, too!).

With more than 190 market vendors spaciously distanced throughout the Hudson Valley Rail Trail and the Walkway’s Ulster Welcome Center Plaza, Mayfest features not only farm-fresh products, food from local restaurants (gluten-free, vegetarian options available), beer, wine, cider and spirits samples from over 30 vendors, but also art installations, locally made goods, live entertainment, a special area for children’s activities, including spring decorating, 'Doggie Olympics,' your favorite princess and super hero, and more.

The MTA Deal

Receive a free admission ticket (valued at $5) when you use the code MTAAWAY

Important Information

Mayfest general admission tickets includes access into the event and full access to 30 wine, beer, spirits, and cider sample booths. Must be 21 & over to sample at the wine, beer, spirit and cider vendors.

General admission to the Mayfest is only $5 per person – children, Walkway members and MTA Away Deal guests (with use of code MTAAWAY) are free.

Purchase your train tickets from any Metro-North ticket office or full-service ticket vending machine. Use OMNY or MetroCard for the subway or bus.

Get Going

Take Metro-North to Poughkeepsie Station. There will be a free shuttle operating between the hours of 11am and 6pm during Mayfest to take you to and from the event.