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Black · Carnival · Poughkeepsie, New York

Hudson Valley Caribbean Festival

2027 dates not announced yet · usually August

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About Hudson Valley Caribbean Festival

A Caribbean festival on the Poughkeepsie waterfront at Waryas Park, organized by the Caribbean Association of the Hudson Valley, with music, vendors and a jerk chicken contest.

What to expect

Caribbean carnival brings masquerade bands in costume, steel pan, soca and calypso music, and island food to the street, usually with a parade of bands.

Hudson Valley Caribbean Festival has included live performances, vendors, jerk chicken contest, costume contest and kids activities.

The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet. In 2025 it was held August 2, 2025.

  • Live performances
  • Vendors
  • Jerk chicken contest
  • Costume contest
  • Kids activities

Where it happens

Hudson Valley Caribbean Festival is held at Waryas Park in Poughkeepsie, New York. It is one of 37 cultural festivals in New York on this calendar.

Map centered on Poughkeepsie. The organizer lists Waryas Park.Directions

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Questions about Hudson Valley Caribbean Festival

When is Hudson Valley Caribbean Festival 2027?
The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2025 it was held August 2, 2025.
Where is Hudson Valley Caribbean Festival held?
Hudson Valley Caribbean Festival takes place at Waryas Park in Poughkeepsie, New York.
What happens at Hudson Valley Caribbean Festival?
Events have included: live performances, vendors, jerk chicken contest, costume contest, kids activities.
Who organizes Hudson Valley Caribbean Festival?
Hudson Valley Caribbean Festival is organized by Caribbean Association of the Hudson Valley. Their official site is instagram.com/hudsonvalleycaribbeanfestival.
What other cultural festivals are near Poughkeepsie?
The closest others on this calendar are Frederick Douglass Day in Poughkeepsie, NY (same city); Poughkeepsie Juneteenth Parade and Celebration in Poughkeepsie, NY (same city); Beacon Juneteenth Riverfront Festival in Beacon, NY (about 13 miles).

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