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Adult
Ages 12+
$ 150
JOIN US FOR BANNERMAN ISLAND’S ANNUAL FARM TO TABLE DINNER WITH LIVE MUSIC
The Bannerman Castle Trust (BCT) and Chef Scout Metzler return to Bannerman Island for the highly anticipated Farm to Table Dinner on Saturday, September 5, 2026. Chef Metzler and five of his colleagues return to create a delectable five-course meal which serves as a fundraiser for Bannerman Island restoration projects.
For those who have not yet visited Bannerman Island, this is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the island during the peak Summer Garden bloom and witness the progress the BCT has made on the island’s trails and structures.
This culinary event includes a boat ride on the RV Estuary Steward from the Beacon, NY dock down through the Hudson Highlands to Bannerman Island and back, as well as a guided tour of the island and an incredible dinner experience you will never forget. The dinner also includes a night of music performed by the Storm King Duo.
The tour boat boarding dock is located directly across from the Beacon, NY Train Station at 2 Red Flynn Drive. Tickets are sold on a first-come first-serve basis and reservations are required in advance, by booking from the Bannerman Castle website at www.bannermanastle.org.
Additional Information
- The Bannerman Castle Trust Inc., in cooperation with the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation provides public tours of Bannerman Island with professional tour guides.
- All proceeds from the Farm to Table Dinner benefit Bannerman Island restoration and preservation efforts – saving the castle for generations to come.
- The dinner tour departs from the Beacon, NY Dock directly across from the metro-north train station.
- There are 72 steps from the island dock to the historic trails and event space on the island, so please wear comfortable shoes. Currently, the island is not ADA accessible.
- Please be sure to arrive at the dock 30 minutes prior to departure time.
- There is a 20-30-minute boat ride to and from Bannerman Island aboard the RV Estuary Steward tour boat, which seats just 44 passengers.
- The Farm to Table Dinner uses locally sourced organic ingredients for all dinner and desserts. Vegetarian options will be available!
- Live dinner music will be performed by the Storm King Duo.
Other Instructions:
- Wear comfortable walking shoes.
- Dress is dressy casual
- Bug spray and sunscreen are recommended for some attendees
- Due to safety issues, the castle ruins are off-limits.
- There are limited seats for the dinner so please book in advance.
STORM KING DUO
Meeting Location:
The Beacon NY Dock is on the Hudson River directly across from the Metro-North Train Station. Directions: Take exits for Beacon, NY from Interstate 84, heading south on Route 9D. Turn right at Beekman Street. (Heading north from the South on Route 9D please do the same) taking a left on Beekman Street. Pass the main entrance to Metro North Train Station and take a right onto Red Flynn Drive, taking you over a bridge to the river side of the train tracks where you can park on the road or in the train station parking lot. You will pass the Long Dock Park Entrance. The Dock is directly across from the train station on the river. (Exact meeting location details also provided upon purchase of tickets.)