Mark your calendar: Scripted Fragrance is coming to the Country Living Fair in Rhinebeck this October! We're so happy Country Living's Editor-in-Chief, Rachel Hardage Barrett, came across our candles at one of our beloved retailers while vacationing and reached out! You'll find us at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds October 2-4, 2026, with our 100% soy candles ready to make your home feel like fall in the Hudson Valley. Get your tickets here, and let's celebrate the season together!
Picture 200+ antique dealers, artisans, and small makers, all set up together in that Hudson Valley harvest-season feeling: crisp air, changing leaves, apple orchards close by. It's the perfect fall getaway from NYC, White Plains, or anywhere in the tri-state area.
Handmade, Story-First Candles From the Hudson Valley
Scripted Fragrance is a mother-daughter company, Elizabeth and Amberlee, hand-pouring every candle with our small team at our historic 1842 Manor House in Warwick. Founded in 2015, we've spent over a decade perfecting candle making, and we're proud to be named to Oprah's O-List of American-Made Products.
At Scripted Fragrance, every candle tells a story, and every glass has a second chapter. Once the candle's finished, it becomes a real, food-grade drinking glass you'll reach for again, ready for your favorite beverage. Today, we offer 160+ unique candles along with endless opportunities for custom work.
Want a head start before you visit? Read about how we make our candles, why we only use 100% soy wax, or what "non-toxic" actually means on a candle label.
What We're Bringing to Rhinebeck
We'll have a beautiful assortment of Reusable Rocks Glass candles and tins for you to experience all the scents of the season in person, from crisp apple orchards and spiced cider to our full holiday lineup, along with an assortment of our best-selling pet collection and a few limited edition candles just for those visiting the fair.
Make a qualifying purchase while you're there and we'll have an amazing gift waiting for you, our way of saying thank you for making the trip out to see us.
Speakers, Music & Workshops at the Country Living Fair
The fair has announced its full main stage speaker lineup, and it's a roster worth planning your weekend around. Details here are current as of publishing, but for the latest updates and any new announcements, be sure to check the official Country Living Fair page directly.
There's also a brand-new addition this year: a music stage called Folk at the Fair, put together with The Bluegrass Situation, running Americana, Celtic, bluegrass, and country acts all weekend, no extra ticket required, including the Grammy-nominated duo The Secret Sisters. I'm personally a huge bluegrass fan, so I can't wait to catch a few of these sets myself.
Folk at the Fair, by day:
- Friday: The Secret Sisters, Jordan Tice Trio, Taylor Ashton
- Saturday: The Gibson Brothers, Jordan Tice
- Sunday: Kaïa Kater, Jefferson Hamer & Liz Hanley, Olivia Ellen Lloyd
See the full, up-to-date music lineup on the official Country Living Fair site.
If you'd rather get your hands dirty, there are paid workshops running each day too (these need a separate ticket):
- Friday: Designer Decoupage with Eliza Crater Harris of Sister Parish, Embroidery with Mariana Barran, a Pottery Workshop
- Saturday: Abstract Botanicals with Theodora Miller, Beginner's Needlepoint with Amy & Sarah Blessing of Loop Canvas, Nantucket Weaving with Anne Holden
- Sunday: Beginner's Needlepoint with Amy & Sarah Blessing of Loop Canvas, Fabric Rosette Ribbons with Mariana Barran, Autumn Wreathmaking with Hannah C. Milman
See full workshop details and book your spot on the official Country Living Fair site.
And on the main stage, keep an eye out for:
- Josh Kilmer-Purcell & Brent Ridge, founders of Beekman 1802
- Mike Wolfe, host of "American Pickers" and "History's Greatest Picks"
- Mariana Barran, founder of Hibiscus Linens
- Eliza Crater Harris, Chief Creative Officer of Sister Parish Design
- Anthony D'Argenzio, founder of Zio & Sons and This Old Hudson
- Ethan & Elizabeth Finkelstein, old house evangelists and HGTV personalities
- Audrey Gelman, founder of The Six Bells and The Six Bells Countryside Inn
- Max Humphrey, designer and author
- Trinity Mouzon Wofford, entrepreneur and cookbook author
- Marissa Mullen, cookbook author and content creator
- Alfredo Paredes, designer and former Chief Creative Officer at Ralph Lauren
- Christina Salway, designer and television personality
- Annie Sloan, artist, author, and inventor of chalk paint
- Paula Sutton, author and founder of Hill House Vintage
- Heather Taylor, founder of Heather Taylor Home
- Saska Graville, Editor-in-Chief of Country Living U.K.
- Amy & Sarah Blessing, founders of Loop Canvas
- Bene Raia, owner and appraiser of Raia Auctioneers, Inc.
- David & Stephen St. Russell, "The Renovation Husbands"
- Jenni Yolo, DIY renovator and television personality
- Katie Rosenfeld, designer and author
- Matt Baumgartner, owner of June Farms and television personality
- Megan Brenn-White, founder of Upstate Curious
- Melissa Caughey, author and chicken-keeping expert
- Sean Scherer, author and owner of Kabinett & Kammer
- Rachel Barrett, Editor-in-Chief of Country Living, moderating a panel
- Sarah Zlotnick, Country Living Lifestyle Director, moderating a panel
See the full, up-to-date speaker lineup on the official Country Living Fair site.
Our Warwick Studio Will Be Closed That Week
Our Warwick studio will be closed the week of the fair, including Applefest weekend, while our small team is on-site in Rhinebeck. It's the first time we've missed Applefest, and we hope our regulars and locals will come find us at the fair on Friday and Saturday.
If you can't make it to the fair, our full collection is always available online and at our Warwick studio, open Thursday and Friday from 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM, and Saturday from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. While you're there, come by for one of our hands-on candle-making classes, a fun way to hand-pour your own custom candle right in our studio. Just remember, we'll have some special candles and gifts just for this show!
Getting to the Fair
The Country Living Fair is held at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6636 Springbrook Ave (Route 9), Rhinebeck, NY 12572. General admission hours are 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Friday and Saturday, and 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Sunday. Early-Bird ticketholders can enter starting at 8:30 AM on Friday and Saturday (there's no early-bird entry on Sunday). It's about 90 minutes from NYC and makes for an easy day trip or a full fall weekend in the Hudson Valley. Tickets are available here.
FAQ
Where is the Country Living Fair held?
The Country Living Fair takes place at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6636 Springbrook Ave (Route 9), Rhinebeck, NY 12572.
When is the Country Living Fair in 2026?
The fair runs October 2-4, 2026, with general admission hours of 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Friday and Saturday, and 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Sunday. Early-Bird ticketholders can enter starting at 8:30 AM Friday and Saturday (no early-bird entry on Sunday).
Will Scripted Fragrance have anything exclusive at the fair?
Yes. We're bringing exclusive gifts and limited edition candles you won't find anywhere else.
Why is Scripted Fragrance a good fit for the Country Living Fair?
Scripted Fragrance is a Hudson Valley company, hand-poured entirely at our historic Manor House in Warwick, NY. Every candle becomes a reusable, food-grade drinking glass once it's finished, which fits naturally alongside a fair built around handmade goods meant to last.
Can I still shop Scripted Fragrance if I can't make it to the fair?
Yes. Our full collection is available online, though a few special candles and gifts are exclusive to the event. Note that our Warwick studio will be closed the week of the fair while our team is on-site in Rhinebeck.
Where can I confirm the latest fair details?
For the most current schedule, speaker lineup, and ticket information, visit the official Country Living Fair website.
Written by Amberlee Isabella, Co-Founder of Scripted Fragrance. Amberlee and her mother, Elizabeth, hand-pour every candle at their historic 1842 Manor House in Warwick, NY. Founded in 2015, Scripted Fragrance has been featured on CBS Sunday Morning, Oprah's O-List, and Country Living, and offers over 160 unique candle designs, all poured into reusable, food-grade drinking glasses.
