Once the last apples fall and jack-o-lanterns start to appear on front porches, Washington County craft beverage producers don their flannels and welcome locals and visitors alike for a multi-week celebration of the harvest, the Flannel Fall Crawl!
With over a dozen craft beverage producers, Washington County is a bustling agricultural community, producing everything from hops to world-class wine grapes. Don’t forget your favorite dairy products and sweet corn. Not only will you have the opportunity to taste some incredible seasonal brews while enjoying the changing seasons, but your visit will count toward the Flannel Fall Crawl challenge!
While you’re visiting, don’t miss these other uniquely Washington County businesses!
Heading over from Vermont? Don’t miss Slate Town Brewing Company in Granville! Love antiques? The Olde 1840 is another great stop on your way to Slyboro Ciderhouse. The 1840s-era farm now houses an incredible collection of vintage finds, folk art from local artists, and much more.
Slyboro Ciderhouse is located in New York’s oldest u-pick orchard, Hick’s Orchard, which has been open for picking since 1905. Today, they use those apples for award-winning hard ciders (some of the best in the country!), cider donuts, AND pick-your-own! Enjoy their ciders on the deck overlooking the orchard or in the taproom, then explore the rows of trees, meet the goats, and pick up unique local gifts and art.
As you journey further West into New York, visit the Lake George Distilling Company in Fort Ann for handcrafted artisan spirits! If you’re looking for a bit of a thrill, Bootown is nearby in Fort Ann with a haunted maze and zombie hunt! Open October 10-25 on Friday and Saturday only, this limited seasonal attraction is not to be missed.
Heading south, Argyle Brewing Company in Greenwich offers dozens of opportunities for fun between samples. You’ll find Main Street Distillery offerings at Argyle, too, until their taproom opens next door. This craft distillery uses traditional ingredients and techniques to satisfy those taste buds!
Nearby, Cambridge is home to Autumn’s Harvest Vineyard (what a perfect name for the season), who offer a variety of wine options, from dry to sweet, as well as a selection of hard cider! Don’t forget to explore the shops and galleries along Main Street. Battenkill Books, has something for every kind of reader, including a great selection about the local area and its history!
Heading up Route 40 from Troy, you’ll reach Washington County’s incredible wineries located in the Upper Hudson Valley viticultural region. Plus, you can really lean into the season with a stop at Tiashoke Farm and its beautiful new farm stand. Shop for products from dozens of other local businesses and find unique varieties of gourds and pumpkins for your own decorations.
Just a hop and skip from Tiashoke is the first of those wineries: Victory View Vineyard, overlooking the very spot of the Turning Point battles of the American Revolution. Just a few minutes east are the county’s other wineries: South Dominion Vineyard, Northern Cross Vineyard, and Autumn’s Harvest.
On the northern end of the county, visit Springbrook Hollow Distillery and Battle Hill Brewing Company, both in Fort Ann. And while you’re there, add some seasonal scares to your day at Boo Town!
Historic Fort Edward, just minutes from the Glens Falls and Saratoga areas, is home to Slickfin Brewing Co., another can’t-miss location on the Flannel Fall Crawl. You can even enjoy small-batch beers and hard seltzers in this storied town via bike or kayak: Slickfin is just off the Champlain Canalway trail!
Looking for more along the Champlain Canalway trail? Visit Cigar Brothers Brewing Co. in Whitehall for some local brewing!
The Flannel Fall Crawl, created in 2021, is intended to introduce craft beverage fans to Washington County’s diverse and delicious breweries, distilleries, cideries, wineries, and other great businesses. After a successful first event, we’re excited to welcome visitors and locals back to our county’s craft beverage locations!
From October 17 through November 16, 2025, visitors 21 and older can enter to win one of three gift cards to the Washington County craft beverage producer of their choice. During your visit, simply scan the QR code with your mobile device and log your visit.
This year, entries will be managed by the SweepWidget software, allowing participants to rack up points for visiting different locations over the course of the month-long event. Visitors can also receive bonus entries by sharing a photo from their visits on Facebook or Instagram. Visitors will have the opportunity to enter once per location.
Winners will be chosen at random on 11/17/25. For a full list of sweepstakes rules and eligibility criteria, visit the event’s page on our website.
From field to glass and farm to table, it’s hard not to get a taste of Washington County.
Please drink responsibly. Must be 21+ to enter. Winners will be chosen at random on 11/17/25. No purchase is necessary, and purchase does not increase your chance of winning. Limit one entry per person, per location. Void where prohibited.
