The Walktoberfest Farmers and Makers Market presented by Prime Storage - brings a curated selection of the Hudson Valley’s finest producers to Walkway Over the Hudson. Stroll and shop amongst Hudson Valley’s farms, distilleries, breweries, wineries, restaurants, artists, artisans, and much more – located on the Hudson Valley Rail Trail and west approach to Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park for two days on Saturday, October 26, and Sunday, October 27 from 12 PM - 5 PM.

Come in Halloween costumes – vendors have treats. A time for fun fall 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.

With more than 190 market vendors spaciously distanced throughout the Hudson Valley Rail Trail and the Walkway’s Ulster Welcome Center Plaza, Walktoberfest features not only farm-fresh products, food from local restaurants (gluten free, vegetarian available), and beer, wine, cider and spirits for samples or purchase 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 free general admission using the code MTAAWAY

Important Information

Walktoberfest general admission tickets includes access into the event and also 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 is $5 per person – children, Walkway members and MTA 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 11am and 6pm during Walktoberfest to take you to and from the event both days.