The Regional Food Bank of the Hudson Valley is busy these days, but not so busy that they can’t stop down for the 11th Annual Farm-to-Fork Gala on December 4th, 2025. This year has been tough with the government shutdown adding to the need for people to have access to free food services. It is more important than ever that we do what we can to feed our neighbors.

Amazing Night With Top Chefs to Benefit the Regional Hudson Valley Food Bank

The Farm-to-Fork Gala is an annual event celebrating food while raising important funds to help combat food insecurity in our communities. Tickets range in price from individual tickets at just under $200 to full table reservations for this one-of-a-kind evening of amazing culinary treats.

2024 Fork to Table Gala

Regional Food Bank Hudson Valley via Facebook

Individual tickets include your general admission ticket for sampling at a great selection of tasting stations, and a multi-course meal prepared by some of the area’s best chefs. You will also get a reserved seat at a shared table.

Rocking Horse Ranch: The Location of the Farm-to-Fork Gala

Rocking Horse Ranch Resort Horses

Rocking Horse Ranch Resort via Facebook

This year’s event will be held on December 4th at The Rocking Horse Ranch Resort in Highland, New York. The ranch is a wonderful venue for this type of event, which will feature four of our area’s most celebrated chefs.

Join us for an unforgettable night as four of the region’s most celebrated chefs collaborate to craft a one-of-a-kind, four-course dining experience inspired by the rich harvests of local farms and artisans. Dinner will be accompanied by premier New York State wines, showcasing the best our region has to offer. (Regional Food Bank of the Hudson Valley via Facebook)

The mission of the Regional Food Bank Hudson Valley is to lead a network of partners to alleviate hunger, prevent food waste, and nourish the communities we serve.

Rocking Horse Ranch Resort in Highland is a family getaway that is open year-round. They make a great staycation location for a quick family fun weekend this winter. They offer entertainment, dining, and other activitie,s including Ice Skating.

Ice Skating at Rocking Horse Ranch Resort

Rocking Horse Ranch Resort via FacebookSpirit Christmas Pops Up in Poughkeepsie for the Holiday Season

Spirit Christmas is officially open for the 2025 holiday season. Take a peek at what you can find at the new Poughkeepsie location this year.

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New York Towns That Share the Same Name

Is New York State so big that there is room for 2 towns with the same name? Yes! Did the settlers of the Empire State forget they already named one town Rochester before naming the second one…Rochester? Whatever the reasons are, here are a few New York towns that share the same name.

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