Destination Dutchess

10/19/2026

Click the link in our bio to learn more about each Newcomer Award of Distinction finalist:

• Deb Lifshey, Owner, & Hygge, LLC , Poughkeepsie

• John and Paul Stefanopoulos, Owners, of Stefas, Millbrook

• Jessica Gonzalez, General Manager, The Wild Kitchen + Bar

Each nominee for the Newcomer Award of Distinction must be a tourism-related business or attraction that opened between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31 of 2025 and located in Dutchess County. While newly opened, these nominees are already making quite an impression on our visitors and community.

Join Destination Dutchess in celebrating all the honorees at the 13th annual Tourism Awards of Distinction on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, at The Henry A. Wallace Center at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Home in Hyde Park.

10/16/2026

Click the link in our to learn more about each Hospitality Service Award of Distinction finalist.

• Judy Dalessandro, Director of Sales, HYATT house Fishkill/Poughkeepsie

• Barry Frommer, Director of Operations, The Roundhouse Hotel, Beacon

• Marie Stewart, Director of Operations, The Stissing Center for Arts and Culture , Pine Plains

Each nominee for the Hospitality Service Award of Distinction is an individual front-line customer service staff member who consistently provides exceptional service to visitors to Dutchess County to help them have an outstanding experience.

Join Destination Dutchess in celebrating all the honorees at the 13th annual Tourism Awards of Distinction on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, at The Henry A. Wallace Center at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Home in Hyde Park. Tickets and drawing tickets on sale now!

10/09/2026

Nominees for the Event Award of Distinction hosted events that occurred in Dutchess County that brought in visitors and made a positive impact on the tourism economy.

Click the link in our bio to learn more about each Event Tourism Award of Distinction finalist.

• Beacon Bonfire Music + Art Festival
• The 36th Annual JPMorganChase Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival
• Hudson Valley W**e & Food Fest

Join Destination Dutchess in celebrating all the honorees at the 12th annual Destination Dutchess Awards of Distinction on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2026, at The Henry A. Wallace Center at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Home in Hyde Park. Read more about the event and purchase tickets at the link in our bio.

10/07/2026

Nominees for the Accessible Hospitality Award of Distinction are attractions or events that provide exceptional, welcoming experiences for travelers with disabilities. This could be a lodging property, restaurant, attraction or event that goes above and beyond standard ADA compliance.

Click the link in our bio to learn more about each Accessible Hospitality Tourism Award of Distinction finalist.

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• Stony Kill Foundation

Join Destination Dutchess in celebrating all the honorees at the 12th annual Destination Dutchess Awards of Distinction on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2026, at The Henry A. Wallace Center at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Home in Hyde Park. Read more about the event and purchase tickets at the link in our bio.

10/06/2026

I LOVE NEW YORK 's Path Through History Weekend is almost here. October 10 & 11 embark on themed tours of historic sites, artful gardens, cemeteries and more. Don't miss thrilling air shows complete with "pumpkin bombings". Link in bio for full details!

10/05/2026

Nominees for the Collaboration Award of Distinction are businesses in Dutchess County that have worked together with other local businesses and/or community partners to significantly drive tourism to the area and strengthen their businesses.

Click the link in our comments to learn more about each Collaboration Award of Distinction finalist.

• Eastdale Village Town Center

• Beacon REV250 Committee

• Tivoli Merchants + Artists

Join Destination Dutchess in celebrating all the honorees at the 12th annual Destination Dutchess Awards of Distinction on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2026, at The Henry A. Wallace Center at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Home in Hyde Park. Read more about the event and purchase tickets at the link in our bio.

10/02/2026

Weekend harvest festivals, pumpkin bombings at Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, Quail Hollow Events Handcrafted Octoberfest, Gotham Bicycle Tours ride across Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park and so much more await in October.

Click this link for our top events of the month:

https://destinationdutchess.com/spotlights/top-10-dutchess-events-in-october

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There is nothing quite like autumn in New York’s Hudson Valley, and a visit to Dutchess County this October promises to be a treat for all five senses. The foliage is the star of the show, but Dutchess also features fascinating historic sites, a vibrant arts and culture scene and all the outdoor a...