Celebrate all things spring at Fishkill Farms’ Apple Blossom Festival & Vendor Market!
Spend the day supporting local makers at the vendor market, taking wagon rides through the orchard to see the fruit blossoms in bloom, enjoying live music on the main stage, trying delicious food from a farm-to-table food truck, and snuggling adoptable puppies.
9 Fishkill Farm Rd, Hopewell Jct, NY 12533
—Food & Activities Schedule—
Vendor Market | 11 am-3 pm
Shop a local vendor market located outdoors in our main courtyard! This is a unique chance to browse small batch goods, discover new favorites, and connect directly with the artisans who create them. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see a frequently updated list of attending vendors!
Educational Seeding Workshop & Demonstration | 11 am-3 pm
Head to the Fishkill Farms blue tent in the courtyard to plant your own seedling and watch a vacuum seeder in action with Assistant Farm Manager, Laura.
Graze & Harvest Food Truck | 11 am-3 pm
Graze & Harvest is a farm-to-table food truck dedicated to sourcing high-quality meats, dairy, and produce from farms across the Hudson Valley. Stop by during the festival and taste the difference local ingredients make.
Mia’s Sweet Minis | 11 am-3 pm
Mia’s Sweet Minis will be on-site serving fresh mini fluffy pancakes loaded with sweet drizzles and toppings. Perfect for a treat while you shop the vendor market!
Live Music on the Main Stage | 11 am-3 pm
Come jam out with Northwest Passage, a talented group of musicians bringing together influences from folk, Americana, country blues, R&B, and rock and roll!
Happy Life Animal Rescue – Dog Adoptions | 11 am-3 pm
Happy Life Animal Rescue (HLAR) is a nonprofit, foster-based animal rescue based in Pawling, serving the Hudson Valley and beyond. They’ll be joining us in the courtyard with adorable adoptable dogs looking for their fur-ever home, along with lots of information about volunteering, fostering, and adoption!
All candidates are required to fill out an application prior to adoption placements. If you are interested in adopting one of their dogs on-site, you must have an approved application beforehand: Fill out an adoption application on their website linked here to be approved before you come.
See what dogs are currently available here: Available Animals at HLAR.
Wagon Rides | 10 am-4 pm
Sit back and relax on a scenic wagon ride throughout the orchard! When tickets become available, they will appear on our website here: Orchard Admission Tickets. Please note they have not been posted yet.
Treasury Cider Bar | 11 am-5 pm
Those 21+ can enjoy hard cider by the glass or flight crafted from start to finish at Fishkill Farms, exclusively using fruit from our orchard. The bar will also be serving festive cocktail specials, local beer and wine, and a Bites menu including local cheese plates, mezze boards, and Bavarian pretzels. View the full menu here: Cider Bar Menu.
Fishkill Farms Farm Store | 9 am-5 pm
Stop inside the farm store and Spin to Win! Make any purchase over $10 and get the chance to spin our prize wheel. Our farm store is your go-to place to find our famous cider donuts made fresh daily and seasonal farm-fresh vegetables grown right on-site, as well as a delectable variety of locally produced baked goods, meats, fish, cheeses, yogurt, honey, maple syrup, coffee, tea, and so much more. Shop artisanal bath and body products, kitchenware, home goods along with Fishkill Farms apparel. We also carry a wide selection of New York State hard cider (including our own Treasury Cider), wines, beers, and liquors.
—FAQ’s—
Admission: Admission tickets are not required to visit the Farm Store, Treasury Cider Bar, vendor market, food truck, live music stage, or HLAR’s dog adoption booth.
If you would like to enter the orchard and take a wagon ride to see the fruit blossoms, you must purchase an Orchard Admission Ticket on our website. We do not take any ticket requests over the phone, email or social media messaging.
Parking: Parking is free. Please park in our large main lot located on the righthand side of our driveway when you enter.
Weather: This event is rain or shine, with no alternative rain date.
Pet Policy:
Due to the Food Safety Modernization Act, *dogs and other pets are not allowed into the orchard, in pick-your-own areas, or anywhere where food is grown.
Dogs are not allowed inside our Farm Store.
Dogs are allowed in our main courtyard where the vendor market, food truck and live music will be held, as well as on our Treasury Cider porch.
Pets must be leashed at all times and cleaned up after.
Please note that if you purchase an orchard admission ticket to take a wagon ride, you will not be able to bring your dog with you.
*Service animals protected by the ADA that are trained to perform a specific task may accompany their owners where they need. Emotional support animals are not covered under the ADA.
Have more questions? Please refer to our FAQ & What to Expect page!
—Attending Vendors—
Catsview Farm: Hand milked and homemade goat milk soap and lotion made in small batches in the Hudson Valley.
American Herbal Tea: Unique and delicious organic tea blends with herbs sourced from Vermont farms to improve your health and boost your happiness.
Lions Brew Coffee Alternative & Frost Bites Freeze-Dried Treats: Three-generational small family business making a delicious coffee alternative called Lions Brew. And their Frost Bites freeze-dried treats and ice creams are a hit to people of all ages.
Horton House Scone Company: All of their baked goods are 100% gluten-free, vegan and delicious! Everything is made in a 100% gluten-free and vegan facility using high protein, high fiber, less sweet, all natural non GMO ingredients.
Hudson Valley Skin Care: Experience freshly made, farm-to-face skincare with Hudson Valley Skin Care. Each product incorporates ingredients local to the Hudson Valley. Proudly donating 1% back to American Farmland Trust, Hudson Valley Skin Care offers goat milk face care, bar soaps, body lotions, candles, and much more goodies under $30. Formulated by a cosmetic chemist and woman-owned, they have been making skincare since 2011.
Ritual Room NY: Their candle and ceramics collection is where ritual meets artistry. Each piece is handcrafted to elevate everyday moments into sacred our creations are made to hold space, set energy, and bring beauty to your rituals at home.
The Brass Bee Mercantile: The Brass Bee is based in the beautiful Hudson Valley, bringing carefully curated home decor and natural non toxic beautifully designed candles, directly to your doorstep. They are committed to serving locally by offering free local delivery, and giving back to their community.
Homestead Harvest: Donna’s family owned a chain of bakeries in the 1990’s where the idea of producing bread became to deliver the most fresh, best tasting bread to the public – and they took pride in it. After Donna’s husband developed cancer, she followed his advice and put her baking and cooking skills to work, where she has experienced a lot of joy working beside others with her views on creating the best products (jams, jellies, breads and handmade kitchen items) at great prices while supporting local farms and artisans.
Dee Laser Dogs: Their family business creates unique and charming dog-themed items using laser cutting machines, woodworking tools, and sewing machines. Their collection includes wall decor, leash holders, cutting boards, slate charcuterie, coasters, wallets, purses, totes, and more – all designed to celebrate the joy and companionship of our canine friends.
Katie Rose Bakery: The mission at Katie Rose Bakery is to provide dessert to all, no matter what your dietary restriction. Everyone needs a little dessert – they just want to make you smile!
Joan’s Heart Studio: Joan’s Heart Studio is a labor of love. The artist, Anne Marie, creates to honor the memory of her mother Joan, who passed away from breast cancer. Her vibrant floral artwork (hand-painted wine glasses/vases and on canvas) symbolize beauty, happiness, and serenity.
Beezix Candy Fudge: Beezix Candy offers over 20 flavors of fresh handmade fudge and has nostalgic candy. With an excellent assortment of fudge there is a flavor for everyone to enjoy. Life is short…Make it sweet!