New Mural Unveiling at Dutchess County Fairgrounds | Artist Zickafoose Highlights Ag Heritage
RHINEBECK, N.Y. - Arts Mid-Hudson, Destination Dutchess and the Dutchess County Agricultural Society are excited to announce that Brian Zickafoose has been chosen to create a mural for the Dutchess County Fairgrounds Mural Project. The unveiling will take place at a public event at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds Welcome Center August 7, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. WRWD’s Beth Christy broadcasting live from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This collaborative project invited artists to share their vision through the theme
Deadline Extended for Nominations for the 12th Annual Tourism Awards of Distinction
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (July 17, 2025) – Destination Dutchess has extended the nomination deadline for the 12th Annual Tourism Awards of Distinction, giving community members, businesses and organizations additional time to shine a spotlight on the exceptional individuals and businesses who help make Dutchess County a premier travel destination. Nominations will now be accepted through Sunday, July 21, 2025. “Successful tourism is truly a team effort, and these awards give us the opportunity to shine a light
Dutchess Tourism Unveils New Identity as “Destination Dutchess” | 2025 Travel Trends Conference Marks a Decade of Destination Marketing Excellence
Dutchess Tourism, Inc. has reached a historic milestone in its tourism evolution, marking 10 years of unparalleled growth and innovation highlighted at the 2025 Tourism Trends Conference, April 3, at The Grandview in Poughkeepsie. The organization unveiled its new brand identity at the event and will now be doing business as “Destination Dutchess,” reinforcing its status as a premier destination in the heart of New York’s Hudson Valley. Industry leaders, tourism professionals, and community stakeholders
