Soak in the Last Days of Summer in the Sullivan Catskills! Dear Escapemakers - Summer may be winding down but the Sullivan Catskills is still hot! Here are FIVE great ways to experience farms, food and fun this August… 1. Farming with Kids - Saturdays August - October Children of all ages, toddlers to teens, can perform farm chores while having a great time and learning something new. Apple Pond Farm is an 80-acre organic farm and renewable energy education center offering farm stays and special programs like Farming with Kids which runs every Saturday through October. Chores start promptly at 10am, reservations not required. 2. Alpaca Farm Tours - Saturdays in August Rosehaven Alpacas opens its doors on 10am-12pm on Saturdays.Enjoy time with the alpacas, learn about them, and meet the crias (babies) of Summer. Pack your camera! 3.Cooking Classes - August 11, 15, 18 Put on your apron and get into the kitchen at Henning's Local. Learn how to preserve the harvest with lacto-fermentation on August 11, uncover the science of pie with a crust intensive on August 15 and try your hand at cheesemaking on August 18. These hands-on classes are sure to be fun! 4. Bagel Festival - August 12 From 9am-4pm, Broadway Monticello turns into "Bagel Boulevard!" Listen to live music, let the kids jump around in the inflatables, shop a variety of vendors, check out the classic cars, feast on bagels and more. 5. Grahamsville's Little World Fair - August 17-19 Mark your calendar for the longest running independent fair in New York! Enjoy three days of old-fashioned family fun at the 139th annual Grahamsville Little World Fair featuring agricultural and livestock exhibits and contests, daily entertainment, rides for all ages, an array of great food, games, vendors, and a whole lot more. Admission
Soak in the Last Days of Summer in the Sullivan Catskills! Dear Escapemakers – Summer may be winding down but the Sullivan Catskills is still hot! Here are FIVE great ways to experience farms, food and fun this August… 1. Farming with Kids – Saturdays August – October Children of all ages, toddlers to teens, can perform farm chores while having a great time and learning something new. Apple Pond Farm is an 80-acre organic
Dear EscapeMakers -- Just about 2 hours from NYC, find yourself in true farm country in Delaware County! Surrounded by the lush beauty of the rolling Catskill Mountains, experience the richness of New York's agricultural tradition! Don't miss the region's biggest event, the 131st annual Delaware County Fair (August 14-19), which draws 80,000 people each year to enjoy livestock shows, tractor pulls, demonstrations, rides, food, and live entertainment. Bovina Open Barn & Studio Tour (August 19) is a chance to visit the farms, studios and workplaces of the artists and entrepreneurs who live and work in the idyllic small town of Bovina, NY.The Great Catskill Mountain BBQ Fest (August 26) offers a fun-filled day around all things food, cooking, entertainment and community. The many farmers markets and farm stands offer more opportunities to enjoy the local bounty! Visit greatwesterncatskills.com to plan your escape to the perfect in Delaware County.
Dear EscapeMakers — Just about 2 hours from NYC, find yourself in true farm country in Delaware County! Surrounded by the lush beauty of the rolling Catskill Mountains, experience the richness of New York’s agricultural tradition! Don’t miss the region’s biggest event, the 131st annual Delaware County Fair (August 14-19), which draws 80,000 people each year to enjoy livestock shows, tractor pulls, demonstrations, rides, food, and live entertainment. Bovina Open Barn & Studio Tour (August
