Open This Advent Calendar Full of Iconic Hudson Valley Treats

How would you like an advent calendar that hides a different iconic Hudson Valley treat behind each door?

Social media is full of ideas to forego that boring old advent calendar in favor of something more fun and unique. A recent story revealed that some diabolical genius was even working on a cheese calendar that held 25 days of different dairy delicacies.

We've heard of the whiskey advent calendar and even a beer calendar that offers a different alcoholic treat each day leading up to Christmas. But we wondered what a Hudson Valley advent calendar would look like. A whole month of our favorite local treats? Sounds like heaven.

This is what we imagine the next 25 days would be like if we were to countdown to Christmas by eating and drinking our way across the Hudson Valley.

December 1
Pete's Famous Hot Dog from Newburgh

December 2
Almond Bark from Krause's Chocolates in New Paltz

December 3
Barton Orchards Cider Donut from their bakery in LaGrange

December 4
Ice Cream Sundae from Holy Cow in Red Hook (extra whipped cream)

December 5
Bacon, Egg and Cheese Bagel from Hopewell Hot Bagels

December 6
A Newburgh Cream Ale from Newburgh Brewing Company

December 7
A Famous Margerita Steak Sandwich from Vinny's in Pawling

December 8
Taco from Diego's Taqueria in Kingston

December 9
A Kenny Burger from Blue Chip Burgers in Middletown

December 10
A cup of English Breakfast Tea from Harney & Sons

December 11
Holiday Spiced Wine from Brotherhood Winery in Washingtonville

December 12
Italian Panini from Rossi's Deli in Poughkeepsie

December 13
Vanilla Latte from Bank Square Coffeehouse in Beacon

December 14
A pint of cider from Angry Orchard in Walden

December 15
Loaf of Sourdough from Bread Alone in Woodstock

December 16
A cupcake from Moxie Cup in New Paltz

December 17
A Glass of Hudson Valley Fresh Chocolate Milk

December 18
A slice of apple pie from the Apple Pie Bakery at the CIA in Hyde Park

December 19
A bottle of Crown Maple Syrup

December 20
A Kold One from Mill House Brewing in Poughkeepsie

December 21
Giant slice of pizza from Longobardi's in Wappingers Falls

December 22
A Lemon Italian Ice from Cafe Aurora in Poughkeepsie

December 23
The Hot Mess Plate from Handsome Devil BBQ in Newburgh

December 24
A shot of Bourbon from Tuthilltown Spirits in Gardiner

December 25
A famous 4-H Milkshake from the Dutchess County Fair

So what do you think? Did we capture all of your favorites in one advent calendar or not? We're sure there's a few iconic Hudson Valley treats that probably fell through the cracks, so feel free to add your own favorites in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.