Hudson Valley's Icee Adam Ice Cream Truck Announces Retirement

'Hands down the best ice cream man!' That's how one of the reviews of this notable ice cream truck that has served the Hudson Valley for more than three decades begins.

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Sadly, just after the Labor Day holiday, news of this popular ice cream truck's retirement has many customers reminiscing about the past 35 years of ice-cream filled memories, and so many Hudson Valley residents sharing their gratitude and well wishes for a long-standing favorite neighborhood visitor.

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Icee Adam, Southern Dutchess County's #1 Ice Cream Man Retires

On September 4, 2024, fans and followers of 35 year ice cream truck Icee Adam received the news that he had retired, well, actually, that that the truck was retiring him. A statement on his official Facebook page read the following way:

After 35 years of being Icee Adam, Adam is retiring the truck (Adam says that the truck is retiring him) - today was his last day.

The post went on to talk about how much Adam thoroughly enjoyed working with the Hudson Valley communities and watching the children grow and having their children buy ice cream from the truck.

He loved being invited to birthday parties, graduation parties, and block parties and having the littles (and not so littles) come to the truck as his helpers. He loved going to the schools, daycares, and camps...he loved the smiles and the colorful tongues and faces.

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Icee Adam also had a unique offering on his website, the ability to buy some of your ice cream truck favorite treats in bulk, and actually have them delivered to your home.

Icee Adam Turns Off Ice Cream Truck Chimes

Selling ice cream and snow cones to kids of all ages since 1990, Southern Dutchess County's #1 Ice Cream Man has officially turned off his truck chimes for the final time, thanking the community for the '35 years of summer memories that you shared with him.'

Icee Adam via Facebook

As for what's next, Adam isn't too sure, but hopes for it to have plenty of air conditioning. Here's to a sweet retirement!

Eat Your Way Through The Hudson Valley With The Best Ice Cream

I have always enjoyed stopping by my favorite local ice cream shops and choosing a new flavor. Whether it's a hot fudge sundae, chocolate peanut butter ice cream in a cone, or an ice cream sandwich, count me in.

The Hudson Valley has strange ice cream flavors. From lemon poppyseed to thai iced tea and barn boots, there aren't any boring flavors in our area.

A 'Premiere' Hudson Valley treat shop was expanding their space during the winter months to prepare for a busy summer season.

Thankfully, we have a large selection of local ice cream shops to visit in the Hudson Valley.

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25 must visit sweet shops in the Hudson valley!

In this article you will find some of the best sweet spots that may be close to you, Indulge in the sweet flavors that defines the Hudson Valley's culinary landscape with this curated list of the region's 25 best sweets. From bakeries in charming towns to some of the hudson valleys more busier cities. This journey promises to tingle your taste buds and ignite your sweet tooth.

You will be able Discover the essence of local flavors infused into every bite, as talented pastry chefs and chocolatiers draw inspiration from the Hudson Valley's rich agricultural heritage. Join me as we embark on a sugary adventure through the Hudson Valley, celebrating the diverse options of sweets that make this corner of New York a haven for dessert enthusiasts.

Gallery Credit: Angelina Mena