Make the last night of 2018 one for the books at an Orange County New Year’s celebration
ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (December 17, 2018) – From dance parties to black-tie affairs, there’s a festive event for everyone to ring in the New Year in Orange County, N.Y. Visit a local brewery for live music and craft beverages, or dress to impress at a gala serving gourmet meals, cocktails and breakfast to-go. Whatever your pace, there’s a celebration for you.
“Kick off the New Year in Orange County,” recommends Orange County Tourism Director Amanda Dana. “Count down to 2019 as you dine and dance the night away! You’ll find great lodging options convenient to every celebration.”
Make plans now! Reservations or tickets are required for all of the following celebrations:
- New Year’s Eve Dinner at Silvio’s Villa, 274 NY-94 S, Warwick, 1:00 – 10:00 p.m.: Wrap up 2018 with a candle-lit dinner. Offering selections from the restaurant’s 2018 Winter Menu, indulge in a sampling of ala carte Facebook: New Year’s Eve Dinner
- Foodies & Moodies: Monday Music Special New Year’s Eve Dinner at The Grange, 1 Ryerson Road, Warwick, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.: Start the week and end the year with an intimate dining and entertainment experience. The Grange’s special five-course prix fixe dinner features fresh and local ingredients prepared in the restaurant’s distinctive signature style. Dine while enjoying music from a well-rounded lineup of pianists. com
- New Year’s Eve Dinner at Cedar Lake Estate, 1 Team USA Way, Port Jervis, 7:00 – 11:30 p.m.: Gather for cocktails before feasting on chef Rebecca Weitzman’s thoughtfully prepared six-course plated dinner with complimentary beverage pairings. Plus, enjoy a midnight toast to ring in the New Year. com/new-years-eve
- New Year’s Eve Midnight Gala at the Thayer Hotel, 674 Thayer Road, West Point, 7:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.: Explore the Historic Thayer Hotel at West Point with the venue’s annual New Year’s Eve gala. Enjoy a gourmet cocktail hour and four-course dinner before ending the evening with a champagne toast and decadent desserts. Reservations required. com/midnightgala
- New Year’s Eve Gala at Anthony’s Pier Nine, 2975 U.S. Route 9W, New Windsor, 7:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.: Live music, deluxe cocktails, and a gourmet three-course meal are in store at the Hudson Valley’s biggest party of the year. Ring in 2019 with a champagne toast before snagging your refreshing breakfast to-go bag. Reservations required. com/event/new-years-eve-gala-2019
- New Year’s Eve Masquerade Party at Studio 845, 360 Route 211 East, Middletown, 8:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.: Celebrate the opening of the Hudson Valley’s newest event center with an unforgettable night of food, drinks, and dancing. Tickets required. com/e/new-years-eve-masquerade-ball
- New Year’s Eve Keg Drop Party at Pennings’ Farm & Market, 161 South Route 94, Warwick, 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.: Dance the night away as you count down to the New Year at Pennings’ 5th annual keg-drop. The funky foursome Crowd Theory will be playing live music all night long. Party snacks for late night noshing and midnight champagne toast are included with admission. com/new-years-eve-keg-drop-party-at-pennings-farm/
Visit www.OrangeTourism.org for a full list of lodging, activities, and attractions. Orange County Tourism’s Facebook page, Orange County Tourism NY, is also a source of area events and memorable experiences available to visitors.
About Orange County Tourism
Orange County Tourism, based in Goshen, N.Y., is the county’s tourism headquarters and a participant in the I LOVE NY program. A comprehensive listing of area attractions, lodging, and events can be found at www.OrangeTourism.org. For a free copy of the Orange County Travel Guide, e-mail tourism@orangecountygov.com or call 845-615-3860.
