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June is Pride Month, and Dutchess County is leading the celebration with fun and exciting events for the LGBTQ+ 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. Take lots of pictures, and feel free to share them here.
Check back often, as events are being added regularly. In addition to plenty of one-time events, there are also several ongoing events you won't want to miss.
For more on LGBTQ+ travel, click here.
Saturday, June 1, 1 p.m. at Thomases Equestrian, Clinton Corners
The spirit of Pride will be in full gallop, as this third-annual Stanford Pride celebration will be held amid the bucolic serenity of Thomases Equestrian. The inaugural Stanford Pride event two years ago was a tremendous success; it grew even more last year, and this year’s is shaping up to be even bigger! Enjoy activities for all ages, music and plenty of food. All are welcome.
Saturday, June 8, 12 p.m. at Victor C. Waryas Park, Poughkeepsie
Celebrate Pride Month in Poughkeepsie as the Dutchess Pride Center hosts its annual Pride Parade and Festival! The parade will meet up at 11 a.m. at the corner of Main and Market streets and will start marching toward Waryas Park on the Poughkeepsie waterfront at noon. The family-friendly festival runs until 5 p.m. There will be local queer-owned businesses, food vendors, music and activities for children and families. The Dutchess Pride Center is a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth, young adults, families and allies where they can feel comfortable and free to express themselves; for information on the Pride Center’s programs and events, click here.
Sunday, June 9, 2 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Messiah, Rhinebeck
Last year's inaugural BeckHook Pride celebration attracted hundreds of visitors from the Hudson Valley and beyond. This year's second-annual event promises to be even bigger! Enjoy food, music, dancing, crafts and much more! All ages welcome. Click here for updates.
Saturday, June 15, 5 p.m. at Edgewater, Barrytown
Gather on the lawn at Edgewater for an unforgettable evening featuring performances by Mason Griffin (creator and performer of "No Blue Monday"), Barnaby Reiter Barnaby Reiter ("Jersey Boys," "The Wizard of Oz") and Tanner Callicutt ("Parade," "Hairspray"). Guests will have the opportunity to explore the mansion between 5 and 7 p.m. Drinks and light refreshments will be served on the lawn with the musical performance starting at 7 o'clock. Click here to reserve tickets. Built in 1824 as one of several riverfront estates constructed by the Livingston family, Edgewater holds a special place in queer history spanning from the 1950s, when writer Gore Vidal owned the home, through its transition as the home of Dick Jenrette and Bill Thompson, who remained lifelong committed partners. Edgewater is open to the public every third Saturday, May through October. Click here to book a guided tour.
June 20–Aug. 18 at the Fisher Center, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson
Bard College is a hotbed of creative energy, and its 20th-annual SummerScape Festival will feature two months of unforgettable performances the Fisher Center and the adjacent Spiegeltent. This summer's star-studded group of performers includes Bright Light Bright Light, whose stage name was derived from the 1984 film "Gremlins," and whose fifth studio album "Enjoy Youth," was released earlier in May; Monet X Change, who starred on RuPaul's "Drag Race" and whose "Life Be Lifin'" show was directed by fellow "Drag Race" star BenDeLaCreme; and Justin Vivian Bond, whose performance will feature songes from the decade between 1964 and 1974, a time defined by the anti-war movement, the rise of feminism and queer liberation, and increasing demands for racial and social justice. To see a complete schedule of this summer's performances and to purchase tickets, click here.
June 21–July 28 at Vassar College, Poughkeepsie
Vassar’s Powerhouse Theater summer season features an assortment of insightful plays, workshops and works-in-progress. The Powerhouse summer season, now in its 38th year, has been the proving ground for several major Broadway hits over the years, including “Hamilton” and “Hadestown.” Who knows? Perhaps we will witness the humble beginnings of the next blockbuster on stage this year! To see the complete summer schedule and to purchase tickets, click here.
Thursday, June 29, 7:05 p.m. at Heritage Financial Park, Wappingers Falls
Celebrate Pride Night with the Hudson Valley Renegades baseball team, the High-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, as they take on the Wilmington Blue Rocks in a South Atlantic League game. It’s Dollar Dog Thursday at Heritage Financial Park (formerly Dutchess Stadium), so Sahlen’s hot dogs are a buck apiece. Enjoy beer specials all game long, including fresh draft pours from the Sloop Brewing Co. bar down the right field line. To purchase tickets, click here.
And who says Pride events can only happen in June? After all, LGBTQ+ Pride is a year-round thing. Be sure to check out these ongoing LGBTQ-friendly attractions here in Dutchess:
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Second Thursday of each month, 6 p.m. at the Gravity Vault, Poughkeepsie
Join fellow LGBTQIA+ climbers to meet, hang out and climb at the Gravity Vault! All experience levels welcome. To complete the required registration, click here.
Select dates throughout the summer at various locations
Out Loud Hudson Valley continues its popular Hudson Valley Summer Tea Dance Series at several Dutchess County locations this summer. Open to all ages. Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Click here for a schedule of events.
Fridays, 9 p.m. at the Roosevelt Bar, Hudson Valley Food Hall, Beacon
The Hudson Valley Food Hall provides a communal environment in which you can find delicious food from all over the world. Enjoy this weekly event featuring the Hudson Valley’s own Andramada at the Roosevelt Bar, which has also hosted a weekly viewing party for RuPaul's "Drag Race."
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