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Did you know Father's Day has been celebrated for over 100 years? It did not become an official U.S. holiday until 1972, even though Mother's Day has been one since 1914. 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. Plan your next trip to the heart of the Hudson Valley and participate in one of these exciting activities!
Samuels Sweet Shop, Rhinebeck
All the great dads out there deserve something extra sweet. Samuels Sweet Shop assembled three best-selling confections for a Father’s Day Favorites Sampler box. This delightful Rhinebeck candy shop also happens to be co-run by a few famous fathers, namely actors Paul Rudd and Jeffrey Dean Morgan. Inside the box, find dark chocolate sea salt caramels, massive mega peanut butter cups and a creation dubbed ‘Simply Doughlicious.’ It’s edible cookie dough sandwiched in between two double stuf golden OREOs—with the whole affair coated in dark chocolate. To get a Father’s Day Favorites Sampler, click here.
Trax Coffee Roasters, Beacon
Head to this Hudson Valley hotspot for artisan coffee roasted in small batches. Trax Coffee Roasters fuels Beacon cafes like Bank Square Coffehouse. Just for Father’s Day, they’ve put together a dark, bold blend for dads. This dark roasted Sumatra also features Robusta beans for extra caffeine—and parents could surely use it! The bag jokingly reads “not like back in my day, we drank what ever the gas station had and we loved it.” Get this blend for a java-loving pop with a good sense of humor. For more products from Trax, click here.
Harney and Sons, Millerton
Does your father prefer tea? Treat him to a gift set geared toward bourbon-drinking dads. Harney and Sons Fine Teas in Millerton is an iconic Hudson Valley brand, with an impressive and vast assortment of teas for every palate. Their gift sets like the teabags and honey sampler are a great introduction to Harney teas. Sets offer Earl Grey Supreme, Egyptian Chamomile, Orange Pekoe and more. Their Father’s Day tea Earl Grey flavors of bergamot with real Kentucky bourbon. In addition, this oolong-black tea blend is aged in old bourbon barrels. To browse gift sets, click here.
Papa’s Best Batch, Red Hook
Of course, few things beat a salty, savory snack. Papa’s Best Batch was born here in Dutchess County, a product of “Papa” Jody Apap’s fascination with cooking and smoked foods. There are tons of gift sets and combos to choose from, but if you really want to set Dad up with snacks for a long time, opt for the smoked nuts and beef jerky gift box set. This assortment comes with all eight flavors of smoked nuts and four flavors of jerky. 8-ounce bags of smoked nuts include Mediterranean herb almonds, Asian 5-spice almonds, Mochaccino smoked almonds, chipotle lime pistachios, roasted garlic pistachios, dill pickle pistachios, Jamaican curry cashews and Mexican mole cashews. On the other hand, four 3.5-ounce bags of jerky showcases the flavors hot garlic, dill pickle, sweet molasses and chipotle lime. To order these gifts, click here.
Though there are many craft beverage gift sets and special releases from Dutchess County producers we could recommend, the ultimate Father’s Day gift idea is truly the gift of tasting experiences. Our Dutchess Tourism Taste Finder passport grants free perks at 12 different beverage hotspots throughout the Hudson Valley. Choose between the 1-day, 3-day and 90-day pass to give Dad the opportunity to sample some of the finest beer, wine, cider, mead, bourbon, gin, vodka and other spirits in New York State. When he redeems his passport at a stop along the grain-to-glass trail, he’ll unlock free tasting flights, draft pints, tours, custom glassware, guided tours and more.
To get your Dad a Taste Finder passport, click here.
Related: Use Your Dutchess Tourism Taste Finder Passport to Sip and Save in Style
Darkside Records, Poughkeepsie
Take your Dad out for a day of shopping he’ll definitely enjoy! Poughkeepsie’s immensely cool Darkside Records features new Record Store Day drops and #UsedTuesday classics. In addition to tons of exclusive deals and new releases, browse their extensive collection of used and vintage vinyl records. Plus, Darkside stocks an array of CDs, DVDs, Blu-Ray discs, books, magazines and other forms of physical media. To top it all off, they also have killer band merchandise ranging from t-shirts and jackets to unique collectables. For more information, click here.
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Sunday, June 16 at 2 p.m. at Heritage Financial Park, Wappingers Falls
Nothing says "day out with Dad" more than a classic baseball game. Fortunately for visitors to Dutchess County, the Hudson Valley Renegades are playing a special Father's Day home game against the Brooklyn Cyclones. Treat him to draft brews from the Sloop Brewing Beer Balcony, along with a sneak peak at the next generation of New York Yankees. For more information and to buy tickets, click here.
Saturday and Sunday, June 15 and 16 at 2 p.m. at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, Rhinebeck
Air Show season kicks off just in time for Father’s Day! Spend the day at the Aerodrome witnessing WWI planes take to the skies in a thrilling air show sure to wow attendees of all ages. Air Shows will be on both Saturday and Sunday, June 15 and 16. Leave plenty of time to explore the museum, or even surprise dad with an open cockpit biplane ride! Saturday’s show highlights the Pioneer era pre-WWI and the Golden Age of Aviation in the Roaring 20s. Conversely, Sunday’s show is a WWI dog fight spectacular featuring a lively narrative battle. Visit the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome’s website for more details and to purchase tickets.
Sunday, June 16 at 10:30 a.m. at Innisfree Garden, Millbrook
Searching for a relaxing Father’s Day event? Spend a beautiful morning in Eastern Dutchess at Innisfree Garden. This Chinese and Japanese-inspired landscape features meticulously designed cup gardens. Kick things off at 10:30 a.m. for a 90-minute tour with curator Kate Kerin. To book your tour, click here.
Sunday, June 16 at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Bannerman Island, Beacon
Is Dad a history buff? He’ll love the experience of cruising down the Hudson River on a ferry boat to board Bannerman Island. The stunning Scottish-style castle in the middle of the water is iconic and unforgettable. Get a walking tour of the island, detailing the castle’s history and Bannerman’s past as an armory. To book your tour, click here.
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