Saturday, October 4, 2008, 11a – 4pm
Hudson Waterfront Park and Historic Catskill Point

The Third Annual Columbia-Greene Chili Cook-Off & Riverfront Fair is a one-day outdoor festival highlighting Culinary and Agritourism, Ecotourism and Cultural Tourism across both Columbia and Greene Counties. Originally designed to celebrate the I ♥ NEW YORK 2006 Fall Festival, it is currently the only collaborative event shared by the Twin Counties.

Created to serve as a tourism, community-building and educational event that provides activities and fun for the whole family (in a convivial atmosphere!), The Columbia-Greene Chili Cook-Off and Riverfront Fair has developed active participation from farmers, vendors, artists, performers, contestants and attendees from our local and regional agricultural, culinary, cultural and outdoor/eco communities.

The festival includes:

• a cross-county chili cook-off contest, proceeds of which benefit the Columbia County Bounty program, whose mission is to promote and support local and regional sustainable foods and products. (Click here to download the Chili Cook-Off Contestant Application)
• a cross-county farmer’s market, offering an enticing assortment of our finest local produce and culinary treats. (Click here to download the Vendor Application)
• a free, cross-county riverboat ride, a delightful ferry back and forth between Hudson and Catskill riverfront parks
• children’s arts and activities
• live cultural entertainment
• information on BUY LOCAL programs, GREEN SOLUTIONS for our communities and more

Previous sponsors and donors have included the Tourism Departments, Chambers of Commerce, Councils on the Arts and multiple members of the local business communities from both counties.

Our Steering Committee members are people who are actively working to promote Agricultural, Culinary, Cultural and Eco Tourism in both Columbia and Greene Counties.