SUPPORTING WALKWAY OVER THE HUDSON

Every October, we celebrate the anniversary of Walkway Over the Hudson's grand opening and the millions of connections made high atop the Hudson River since 2009. Save the date to be part of this year's Starry Starry Night - a magical evening showcasing the bounty of the Hudson Valley and highlighting Walkway's profound impact on our region.

Honorary chairs Kip Bleakley O'Neill and Sarah Johnstone Levine along with event chair Ed Bergstraesser invite you to join us on Friday, October 4 from 6-10 p.m. on the banks of the Hudson River at Upper Landing Park (83 N Water Street, Poughkeepsie) where guests will enjoy numerous food and drink stations featuring chef-crafted culinary creations expertly paired with local wines, beers, and spirits. Live music, art, and other captivating performances will create a dazzling, festival-like atmosphere before the Walkway's glass-enclosed elevator transports guests onto the World's Longest Elevated Bridge for one-of-a-kind twilight views and a fireworks display.

This year, we honor the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation and celebrate their Centennial. The 100th anniversary of the founding of the state parks and historic sites system honors the vision from 100 years ago that now connects people to the Empire State's most celebrated lands and views - including Walkway Over the Hudson.

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STARRY STARRY NIGHT PAIRINGS MENU

Curated by Main Course Catering + Events
Vegetarian options marked (V)

HUDSON VALLEY HARVEST TABLE
Artisanal Hudson Valley Cheese Display (V)
Hudson Valley Apples, Pears, Honey Comb (V)
Fall Vegetable Crudité (V)
Sweet Air Dried Soppressata, Country Pate, Cornichons,
Griddled Bruschetta Tasting (V)

NEW ENGLAND SUMMER
Cracked cold Maine lobster rolls, lemon aioli, red onion, celery, frisee, fennel dust on a buttered New England roll with sea salt kettle chips

Paired with a refreshing vodka lemonade featuring local Hudson House Distillery vodka and Lemon Love lemonade.

HUDSON VALLEY FALL TASTING
Hudson Valley barbeque pulled chicken slider, firecracker slaw, crispy tobacco onions on a potato roll. (V) Substitute pulled king trumpet mushroom.

Paired with an apple whiskey blended cocktail featuring Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery whiskey.

GERMAN-INSPIRED WURSTS & PRETZELS
Hudson Valley assorted sausage and wursts, juniper braised sauerkraut, handmade pierogi, coarse grain mustard. (V) Substitute vegetarian sausage.

Paired with local beer from Mill House Brewing Company and Sloop Brewing.

MINI PASTA COMFORT (V)
New York sfoglini pasta with variety of toppings including butternut squash fondue, brussels sprout leaves, sage, toasted pepitas, roasted garlic. Accompanied by Parmesan toast.

Paired with wine from Millbrook Vineyards and Winery.

HUDSON VALLEY FARM SHOWCASE
Pulled beef barbacoa with Spanish sofrito rice, avocado crema, pickled red onions. (V) Substitute chipotle stewed black beans.

Paired with locally-sourced cider.

WHERE TO STAY

The brand new Inn At Bellefield in Hyde Park, located 2.5 miles from Upper Landing Park - the site of Starry Starry Night - is the official hotel partner of the Friends of the Walkway.

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DINNER ON THE WALKWAY

Don't miss a highlight of Starry Starry Night! Enter the raffle to win a private sunset dinner on the Walkway for 8 guests served by Main Course Catering + Marketplace. Tickets are one for $20, 6 for $100.

To enter, purchase a ticket at Starry Starry Night on October 4 or call Diane at 203-517-7318.