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 -- Looking for the perfect city escape this spring? Look no further than the Central New York Vacation Region. Just a few short hours from NYC, find eight counties of fun to explore. Kick back, relax and enjoy the beauty of the region while strolling along the Erie Canal and watch as it comes to life with blooming flowers and flowing streams. More experienced adventurers will find their thrills on over 350 miles of hiking trails extending throughout the region. Unwind at the end of a long day, watch the sunset and try your hand (or eyes) at birdwatching. As the region springs to life, farm fresh produce is harvested and delivered straight to your plate at one of many farm-to-table restaurants in Central New York. Taste the difference that fresh makes as local restaurateurs craft seasonal dishes to please your palate and create an experience like no other. Farm fresh doesn't stop at the table, it's in their breweries too! At Brew Central, they take "seasonal"seriously and craft beverage fans will taste the difference in quality offered at one of many farm breweries in Central New York. From Madison County's Empire Farm Brewery and Good Nature Farm Brewery & Tap Room to Onondaga's Local 315, fresh can be found in every single sip. So what are you waiting for? Make your escape to upstate New York and see what’s putting Central New York back on the map! Upcoming Events: April 21st 10am Fly Creek Cider Run The sixth annual Cider Run, featuring run for the fun of it and support the Susquehanna Animal Shelter. This sixth annual 10K, 5K run/ 3K walk race is open to adults and children with special give-aways plus a glass of Fly Creek's Hard Cider upon completion. Registration is required, and all
Dear EscapeMakers — Looking for the perfect city escape this spring? Look no further than the Central New York Vacation Region. Just a few short hours from NYC, find eight counties of fun to explore. Kick back, relax and enjoy the beauty of the region while strolling along the Erie Canal and watch as it comes to life with blooming flowers and flowing streams. More experienced adventurers will find their thrills on over 350 miles