Handcrafted Octoberfest at Rhinebeck 2026: October 10–11 Guide

Handcrafted Octoberfest mixes a juried craft show with a harvest celebration at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds on October 10 and 11, 2026.

Plan your visit

• When: Saturday and Sunday, October 10–11, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. both days.
• Where: Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6596 Route 9, Rhinebeck, New York.
• Admission: Organizer lists $13 adults, $11 seniors and $6 children 6 and under at the gate; gate payment is cash only. Check online discounts.
• Makers: More than 100 juried exhibitors across fine art and craft media.
• Also planned: Demonstrations, a children’s craft tent, food and harvest activities.

See Quail Hollow Events’ 2026 visitor page and directions for tickets and access.

Craft takes center stage

The seventh-year festival places juried handmade work at the center of an Oktoberfest-style weekend. Browse artists and craftspeople across multiple media and watch demonstrations by woodworkers, fiber spinners, leather workers and jewelers.

Food, beverages and children’s activities make the fairgrounds a full-day destination. The event also features harvest-themed attractions alongside the craft booths.

Tickets and arrival

The organizer sells discounted tickets online through October 7 and lists cash-only payment at the gate. Use the Route 9 fairgrounds address or its alternate GPS directions before setting out.

Before you go

Check the current exhibitor list and ticket page close to the event; prices and program details can change.

Advance guide based on organizer information checked October 5, 2026. The featured image is original conceptual editorial art and does not document this event or participating artists’ work.