Destination Dutchess Food & Farm Experiences

Destination Dutchess Food & Farm Experiences Dutchess County is farm country! Dutchess County farmers are the lifeblood that make our county one of the richest agricultural experience in the Northeast.

Enjoy visiting a roadside stand, creating memories picking your own seasonal produce, sipping award-winning craft beverages, or savoring freshly made cheeses. Cultivate fond memories with friends and family at our Dutchess County farms! Here in the heart of New York's Hudson River Valley, Dutchess County is nestled just 90 minutes from New York City and Albany, it's easy to get here by car, train,

bus and air. With numerous attractions you'll only find here, let Dutchess Tourism, Inc. help you plan your next getaway! Our website offers endless inspiration for an incredible trip, including videos, spotlights, events, listings, suggested itineraries and more. Have questions? Help is just a phone call away. Already here? Stop by one of our 18 tourist information centers located throughout the county. Dutchess Tourism, Inc. is funded in part by and is the designated destination marketing organization for the County of Dutchess and is accredited by Destinations International. It is a partner with Hudson Valley Tourism, I Love NY, and Brand USA.

Join us on September 9 for workshop "Agritourism Answered" with Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County. Our Senio...
08/17/2026

Join us on September 9 for workshop "Agritourism Answered" with Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County. Our Senior Director of Outreach & Operations Colleen Dorney will present on agritourism, business support and promoting these experiences in Dutchess County. Stay for a panel discussion with multiple operators in the county's agritourism scene.

Register at this link and don't miss this opportunity to network with other farmers and business owners: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E341942&id=10

Late August is a wonderful time to have an ag-adventure in Dutchess County. An annual highlight: strolling through a che...
08/17/2026

Late August is a wonderful time to have an ag-adventure in Dutchess County. An annual highlight: strolling through a cheery field of blooming sunflowers. Enjoy live music, local craft beverages and pick-your-own flowers at Hudson Valley Cold Pressed Oils (check page for picking schedule, opening soon). More live music, adorable animals and a ton of entertainment await at the annual Sunflower Festival at Barton Orchards the last weekend in August and first weekend in September.

When you visit, be sure to check in with your free Farm Finder passport: https://destinationdutchess.com/farm-finder

The next Historic Tavern Trail event is coming up this week on Wednesday, August 5th, at the Preston Barn at Old Drovers...
08/03/2026

The next Historic Tavern Trail event is coming up this week on Wednesday, August 5th, at the Preston Barn at Old Drovers Inn! Learn about the beginnings of the Dutchess County Minutemen, hand-picked men from the local militia during the American Revolutionary War, at this Dover venue.

https://destinationdutchess.com/spotlights/tavern-trail

The Dutchess County Historic Tavern Trail brings history and local cuisine together while introducing the community to i...
07/20/2026

The Dutchess County Historic Tavern Trail brings history and local cuisine together while introducing the community to iconic locales. The Tavern Trail is a collaborative endeavor between the Dutchess County Department of History, local historical societies and signature food and beverage industry partners to create an innovative program that highlights the county’s rich history. Each installment of the program is held at a different historic location and includes a brief presentation on an engaging episode of the local past.

https://destinationdutchess.com/spotlights/tavern-trail

• Friday, July 24, 2026: Germania of Poughkeepsie: "Revolutionary Germans" — Dutchess County Historian Will Tatum will explore gripping tales of how the German settlers in America contributed to the Revolution.
• Friday, Sept. 4, 2026: Lasting Joy Brewery, Tivoli
• Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, Foster's Coach House, Rhinebeck

You won't want to miss an incredible event coming up next Saturday and Sunday, July 11 and 12. Dassai Blue Sake Brewery...
07/08/2026

You won't want to miss an incredible event coming up next Saturday and Sunday, July 11 and 12. Dassai Blue Sake Brewery presents its third-annual Tanabata (Star Festival), a beloved Japanese celebration filled with culture, food, music, and family-friendly activities.
This year's festival will feature:
• Wishing trees and tanzaku wish cards
• Live taiko drumming
• Tuna-cutting and fresh sashimi available for purchase
• Japanese food vendors and local favorites
• Local and Japanese artisans
• Crafts and activities for children
• Dassai Blue sake and local beer
Click here for more Top 10 July events in Dutchess:

https://destinationdutchess.com/spotlights/top-10-dutchess-events-in-july?fbclid=IwY2xjawS7iV1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFaRHFFclZIb29zUmlraHlNc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgSCpCH8MQWupSsQrk-0Y5_LaHXgIT4S0I2jn8nBXGYGFW2GT6Ifr_HakgBT_aem_gwLIeLc5TEFe0VFqgrnVbw

📸Photos by Mike Lawrie

Sweet strawberry season is here! Pick-your-own strawberries have opened at Dutchess County farms this week, and it's one...
06/03/2026

Sweet strawberry season is here! Pick-your-own strawberries have opened at Dutchess County farms this week, and it's one of the surefire signs that summer is around the corner. See where to get your farm-fresh fruit here: https://destinationdutchess.com/spotlights/pick-your-own-this-summer

Plus, Beacon Sloop Club's strawberry festival is this weekend!

Plan your picking! Use our newly revamped Farm Finder brochure to discover the best places to pick-your-own fresh fruit,...
05/26/2026

Plan your picking! Use our newly revamped Farm Finder brochure to discover the best places to pick-your-own fresh fruit, cut-your-own flowers, meet adorable animals and so much more!

Browse the brochure online or pick up a copy at one of our Tourism Information Points: https://destinationdutchess.com/brochures-guides-newsletters

Don't miss these amazing food and craft beverage festivals hitting Dutchess County this summer! June's calendar is full ...
05/21/2026

Don't miss these amazing food and craft beverage festivals hitting Dutchess County this summer! June's calendar is full with a food crawl of Beacon, a festival dedicated to craft cider, a riverfront strawberry festival and so much more!

Make sure you're celebrating New York Cider week with New York Cider Association !Tonight at 7 p.m., visit Dennings Poin...
05/08/2026

Make sure you're celebrating New York Cider week with New York Cider Association !

Tonight at 7 p.m., visit Dennings Point Distillery for a collaboration with Treasury Cider of Fishkill Farms: a curated evening of apple-based beverages and conversation, set in one of the country's most historic and expressive apple-growing regions.

Moderated by Scott Ramsey, Executive Director of the New York Cider Association, the evening brings together distiller Dan Fenyo of Denning's Point Distillery and cidermaker Chris Jackson of Treasury Cider at Fishkill Farms to explore how Hudson Valley apples are transformed through fermentation and distillation into a spectrum of refined beverages. Through tasting and conversation, guests will explore the relationship between cider, apple brandy, and pommeau; how fermentation and distillation create fundamentally different expressions from the same fruit; and why apple-based beverages are gaining renewed attention among chefs, sommeliers, and curious drinkers.

Then, follow it up with a morning yoga session at Fishkill Farms for their Sip N' Stretch event at 11 a.m. on their covered wrap-around porch. Breathe in the fresh morning air and take in the scenic spring views of the fields and freshly bloomed fruit trees.

https://ciderweeknewyork.com/events-3/

Visit Denning's Point Distillery in Beacon on May 2 for their latest edition of Cannons & Cocktails, the perfect blend o...
04/27/2026

Visit Denning's Point Distillery in Beacon on May 2 for their latest edition of Cannons & Cocktails, the perfect blend of history and craft beverage. This edition features host Scott Ramsey and historian Colonel Sean Scully with "The Revolution Comes to the Big Apple: The Battle of New York, 1776" for an evening of spirited discussion and delicious cocktails.

https://destinationdutchess.com/event-view/44628_2026_05_02

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