Destination Dutchess

05/29/2026

June is Pride Month, and Dutchess County is leading the celebration with fun and exciting events for the LGBTQIA+ community all month long! June is also a wonderful time to visit us here in the heart of New York’s Hudson Valley. The weather is beautiful and the views are breathtaking.

Here is a sampling of what is on the schedule: https://destinationdutchess.com/spotlights/celebrate-pride-month-in-dutchess-county

Pride Parades, Festivals and Celebrations
• Pride in the Sky — Saturday, May 30, 3 p.m. at Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park, Poughkeepsie

• Stanford Pride Celebration — Saturday, June 6, 1 p.m., at BangallWorks Coworking + Community Building, Bangall

• ***r Outdoor Adventures Pride Picnic — Saturday, June 6, 12 p.m., at Scenic Hudson's Long Dock Park, Beacon

• Pride Night with the Hudson Valley Renegades —
Wednesday, June 10, 6:35 p.m. at Heritage Financial Park, Wappingers Falls

• Poughkeepsie Pride Parade and Festival — Saturday, June 13, 12 p.m., at Victor C. Waryas Park, Poughkeepsie Dutchess Pride

• BeckHook Pride Parade & Festival — Sunday, June 22, 10 a.m., at the Village of Red Hook Municipal Lot

• Screening of "The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love"
Friday, June 26, 7:30 p.m., at the Bardavon Presents 1869 Opera House, Poughkeepsie

05/29/2026

We are so excited to see Samuel's Sweet Shop shouted out on the Jonas Brothers podcast with our own Rhinebeck celebrity, Paul Rudd. His new film Power Ballad will be hitting screens at Upstate Films Starr Cinema next week!

05/27/2026

Treat Dad to a special Father's Day in Dutchess County. Looking for the perfect gift? Here are a few ideas, from Paul Rudd's favorite Samuel's Sweet Shop chocolates and Revolutionary War whiskies at Tenmile Distillery to biplane rides at Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome and tours of Bannerman Castle Trust :

Browse our selection of edible Father's Day gifts from Hudson Valley producers. Plus, celebrate this year's big day with Dad in Dutchess County with one of these fun and unforgettable events going on.

05/27/2026

RevCon 2026 is almost here! Join us for the celebration of Dutchess County's vital role in the American Revolutionary War at this hands-on history fair on June 13 at Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in Hyde Park. Get a taste of Colonial life with demonstrations and discussions with re-enactors on military tactics, camp living, weapons demos, oxen and draught horse teams and culinary exhibitions. Enjoy tastings of limited-edition Commander in Cheers Beers from Dutchess breweries, and learn from historians and historical societies through lectures, displays and VR experiences.

Click here for all you need to know about this FREE Rev250 festival on June 13: https://destinationdutchess.com/spotlights/revcon

05/25/2026

Ready for Rev250? Here are four ways to celebrate America's semiquincentennial in Dutchess County, and reflect on the region's role in our nation's history.

RevCon - June 13 at Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in Hyde Park: See Revolutionary War reenactors demonstrate military camp life, tactics, weapons, tools, livestock and Colonial living before engaging with historians at the hands-on history fair inside. Plus, taste special limited-release Commander in Cheers beers from local breweries.

Revolutionary Cider Celebration - June 27 at Fishkill Farms in Hopewell Junction: Tour the orchard and learn about the farm's storied past through wagon-ride talks. Enjoy live Americana music and explore foods of the Colonial era with culinary historians. With a glass in hand from Treasury Cider, be regaled by a master storyteller with Revolutionary tales from the Hudson Valley.

Commander in Cheers: Toast with Tiny George at over 22 locations. Scan the QR code on specially marked coasters at tasting rooms, taverns and pubs for an augmented reality George Washington who will share one of 6 tales of Dutchess' Revolutionary history (depending on where you've found him in the County.) Collect them for a great memento of Rev250!

Story Finder Rev250 Discovery Trail: Sign up for the free mobile passport to discover 25 different historic sites, tours, landmarks and experiences iconic to the region's Revolutionary War history. Each visit to a site gives you an entry to our grand Rev250 giveaway, with such prizes as private white glove tours at Mount Gulian Historic Site and gift cards to the tavern at The Beekman Arms and Delamater Inn. Pictured is the brand-new exhibit on General Washington's headquarters at John Kane House in Pawling.

For all things Rev250, click here.

https://destinationdutchess.com/rev250

05/25/2026

A day for reflection on the banks of the Hudson. 🇺🇸

Today, the grounds of Mount Gulian are quiet as we honor the memory of the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

From the Revolutionary War to the present day, we remember the sacrifices made to secure our freedom. We invite you to join us in a moment of gratitude for those who served and those we have lost.

05/19/2026

Celebrate the very best Hudson Valley flavors at the summer's top food and drink festivals.

Eat Drink Beacon's Food Crawl - June 6
Barton Orchards Ciders, Seltzers and Spirits Fest - June 6
Beacon Sloop Club's Strawberry Festival - June 14
Revolutionary Cider Celebration at Fishkill Farms - June 27
Fizz Fest at Milea Estate Vineyard - August 15
Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest at Dutchess County Fairgrounds - September 12 & 13
...and much more!

https://destinationdutchess.com/spotlights/food-drink-festivals-summer

05/18/2026

Time is running out to register for our next Certified Tourism Ambassador class taking place on Wednesday, June 3 - 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - at Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in Hyde Park. Over 700 individuals representing over 280 local businesses have completed this NYS Tourism Excellence Award-winning program.

Register online by May 20: https://destinationdutchess.com/dutchess-tourism-ambassador-program

This program is designed to benefit everyone from business owners to front-line workers, elected officials to local volunteers, and anyone who wishes to expand their knowledge of Dutchess County and learn how to turn every visitor encounter into a positive and memorable experience. In addition to gaining increased destination knowledge, practical tools and useful resources, this program also includes the following benefits:

*An industry-recognized professional certification
*Over $200 worth of exclusive local freebies and discounts (including FREE tours and tastings at Dassai Blue Sake Brewery, FREE admission to Innisfree Garden, FREE admission to Dia Beacon and much more)
*Invitations to free CTA networking nights throughout the year
*Unique volunteer opportunities
*Access to additional free learning opportunities
*Regular CTA newsletters with relevant information
*The potential to be featured in Destination Dutchess promotional materials
*Access to a private Dutchess County CTA Facebook group
Special recognition at tourism-related events