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About Grand Tasting Village
Grand Tasting Village is the outdoor festival space at Kensico Dam Plaza, located at the foot of Kensico Dam in Valhalla, NY. This versatile venue hosts the Westchester Wine & Food Festival grand tasting experiences, live chef demonstrations, and special events such as the Connoisseurs Tent with rare wines and acclaimed seminars. The lawn provides general-admission seating, while certain experiences offer reserved seating. The space is known for its scenic backdrop and easy access for guests exploring Westchester’s food and drink scene.
Whether you’re planning a casual afternoon of tastings or a guided culinary experience, we’ve got you covered with practical details on parking, transit, nearby lodging, and dining to help you secure your plans with ease.
Parking at Kensico Dam Plaza is free for events, making arrivals smooth and stress-free. Public transit options include Bee-Line Bus #12 to Valhalla and nearby Metro-North access from White Plains, with routes available on Moovit for real-time guidance. For guests staying nearby, the White Plains area offers a selection of hotels and restaurants; notable nearby option includes Cambria Hotel White Plains - Downtown, approximately 3.4 miles away, along with other White Plains hotels within a short drive.
Plan ahead and secure your seats for Connoisseurs Tent experiences featuring rare wines and Kevin Zraly wine seminars, or enjoy the broader Grand Tasting Village daytime tastings and chef demos. If you’re visiting with a group, consider coordinating with our affiliate hotel and restaurant partners for convenient stays and dining options in the area.
Venue details: Kensico Dam Plaza, 1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla, NY 10595. The Grand Tasting Village is an outdoor space with lawn/general-admission seating and some reserved seating options in premium experiences. It’s also a scenic gateway to Westchester’s wine, food, and cultural events, including concerts and heritage festivals hosted at the same site.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Venue: Kensico Dam Plaza, 1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla, NY 10595 (outdoor park/plaza at the foot of Kensico Dam).
- Venue type: Outdoor festival space used for the Westchester Wine & Food Festival Grand Tasting Village.
- Capacity: No published public capacity; events use lawn/general-admission seating; some experiences (Connoisseurs Tent) offer reserved seating.
- Parking: Free parking available at Kensico Dam Plaza for events.
- Transit: Public transit options include Bee-Line Bus #12 to Valhalla and nearby Metro-North access from White Plains; see Moovit for routes.
- Nearby hotels: Cambria Hotel White Plains - Downtown is about 3.4 miles away; other White Plains area hotels are within a short drive.
- Notable hosted events: Grand Tasting Village with live chef demos; Connoisseurs Tent with rare wines and Kevin Zraly wine seminars; venue also hosts concerts and heritage festivals.