Ellenville Blueberry Festival

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Food & DrinkEllenville
DatesDates TBA · Usually AugustCheck locally before booking
DurationSummerEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkThe festival's signature draw is its focus
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

Ellenville Blueberry Festival in Ellenville

The Ellenville Blueberry Festival is a free, one-day summer street festival held every August on Canal Street and Liberty Square in the village of Ellenville, New York. Organized by the Ellenville-Wawarsing Chamber of Commerce, the 2026 edition marked its 37th year, drawing thousands of visitors for blueberry-themed food, live music, a blueberry muffin contest, and well over one hundred local craft and food vendors.

Its specific crop theme and village setting make it a good Hudson Valley food row.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival's signature draw is its focus on a single fruit: blueberries grown across the surrounding Hudson Valley farm country, celebrated through everything from fresh pints and jam to pies, muffins, and other blueberry-inspired treats sold by vendors up and down Canal Street

02

The mystery stays covered

Ellenville itself adds to the appeal, a small Ulster County village tucked between the Shawangunk Ridge and the Catskill Mountains, within the Town of Wawarsing

03

The city starts moving

With well over a hundred vendors, a dedicated blueberry muffin contest, and a children's area packed into a compact, walkable downtown, the festival turns an ordinary summer weekend into the village's largest annual gathering, pulling day-trippers from New York City less than two hours away

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival centers on a blueberry muffin contest and a blueberry-themed vendor market

Water and renewal

Living ritual

with local eateries running a shared food court and craft vendors filling Canal Street and Liberty Square

The sacred route

Living ritual

Run annually since the late 1980s by the Ellenville-Wawarsing Chamber of Commerce

The local code

Living ritual

it has become the village's signature summer tradition

Tradition 5

Living ritual

timed to the peak of the regional blueberry harvest

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually August

Getting around

Driving is typical.

What to wear

Light, breathable summer clothing suited to an early-to-mid August day on paved village streets: shorts or a sundress, a sun hat or cap, and comfortable closed-toe or sandal-style walking...

Safety

Use normal food-market caution, hydrate, and leave time between crowded stalls.

Where to stay

Ellenville

Tickets/cost

Entry may be free while tastings, meals, or special tables are paid locally.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map41.72 N, 74.40 WOpen in Google Maps

Ellenville, NY

TransportDriving is typical.
Stay areaEllenville

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Ellenville via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Ellenville, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for August.Compare faresFestival gearLight, breathable summer clothing suited to an early-to-mid August day on paved village streets: shorts or a sundress, a sun hat or cap, and comfortable closed-toe or sandal-style walking shoes for a full day on foot. Sunglasses are worth packing given the exposed street-festival setting.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Ellenville Blueberry Festival?

Ellenville Blueberry Festival is listed for August · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Ellenville Blueberry Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Ellenville, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Summer is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Ellenville, NY

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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