Great Western Catskills Travel Guide 2022-2023

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Welcome to the Great Western Catskills Travel Guide. It’s been our experience that the minute we go to print with our annual guide, a new business opens its doors, ultimately rendering our guide not as up to date as we would like it to be. This time around, we are doing our travel guide a little differently. We hope you will use this guide as inspiration. We hope you will use the links and QR codes to go directly to our website to find motivation to book a trip to Delaware County, New York. We’d love for you to discover, explore and fall in love with the Great Western Catskills. This guide is just a small sample of what we have to offer.

art + culture

Delaware County has an impressively rich and vibrant arts and culture community. There is no shortage of opportunities to enjoy theater, dance, fine arts, or music in the mountains. Visit greatwesterncatskills.com to find out more.

Photos clockwise from top left: Half Hidden Gallery,Delhi, NY.

Photo by Jason Martin; Hawk & Hive, Andes, NY. Photo by Lisa Wisely; Roxbury Arts Group Roxbury, NY. Photo by Lisa Wisely; Franklin Stage Company, Franklin, NY. Photo by Evelyn Iversen; Honest Brook Music Festival, Delhi, NY. Photo by Lisa Wisely; Writers in the Mountains event, Arkville, NY. Photo courtesy of Writers in the Mountain.

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craft beverage Delaware County is home to incredible craft beer, cider, wine and spirits producers. With wonderful tap rooms and tasting rooms to visit, you can taste the flavor of the region in every pint of cider or carefully crafted cocktail made with all New York State ingredients.

Photos clockwise from top left: Awestruck Ciders Sidney, NY. Photo by Isaac Green Diebbol; Margaretville Liquor Store Margaretville, NY. Photo by Torkil Stavdal; Wayside, Andes NY. photo by Harry Dutton; Weaver Hollow Brewery Andes, NY. Photo courtesy of Weaver Hollow Brewery.

Photo by Alfredo Alcántara

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events

Food festivals, farm festivals, music festivals and our annual County Fair, there is always something going on in Delaware County. Visit our events section of greatwesterncatskills.com to find out what is happening all year round.

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Photos clockwise from top left: Delaware County Fair Walton, NY. Photo by Joe Damone; Andes Community Day, Andes, NY. Photo by Lisa Wisely; Delhi Harvest Festival Delhi, NY. Photo by Lisa Wisely; Pumpkin & Apple U-Pick at Maplewood Farm & Orchard Bovina, NY. Photo courtesy of Maplewood Farm & Orchard; Vintage Base Ball Association Games. Bovina, Fleischmanns & Hamden. Photo by Jason Martin.

Left: Photo by Alfredo Alcántara. Above: Best Dam Run Downsville. NY. Photo courtesy of Best Dam Run. Below: Cauliflower Festival Margaretville, NY. Photo by Lisa Wisely.

Main Photo: Delhi

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Market

farmers’ markets

The local food produced here in the Great Western Catskills is our pride and joy. Shopping the farmers’ markets scattered all over the County allows you to shop directly from the farms and producers. Find the highest quality and diverse assortment of vegetables, eggs, meats, baked goods, dairy, craft beverages and so much more.

Meredith Dairy Fest

June 11 – 12 (meredithdairyfest.net)

celebrates all things dairy with livestock, vendors, concessioners, vintage baseball, and loads of fun for kids.

Margaretville Fire Department Field Days (margaretvillefiredept.org) takes place every July in Margaretville, with a week-long carnival featuring music, fireworks, rides, vendors, and much more. Field Days are held each year in the days surrounding Independence Day.

The Deposit Lumberjack Festival

July 15 – 17 in Deposit (depositlumberjack.wixsite.com/lumberjackfestival) offers three days of fun, carnival rides, lumberjack competitions, tractor pulls, fireworks, and more.

Catskill Mountain Yoga Festival

July 23 at Platekill Mountain in Roxbury (catskillmountainyogafestival.com) offers over 30 different yoga classes, workshops and more. A day of family fun, held indoors, outdoors and on the mountain tops of Delaware County.

Bovina Farm Day

September 4 (farmingbovinany.org) is an agricultural festival held in Bovina’s fields with farm tours, hayrides, a scarecrow-making contest, old-fashioned games and food.

Major Events & Festivals

2022 (part 1)

June ~ September

*As always, dates are subject to change. Please visit greatwesterncatskills.com to get the most up-to-date information on events and festivals in Delaware County.

Annual Hobart Sausage & Brew Festival (hobartrotary.com) is held in late August each year. Enjoy an afternoon and evening focused on sausage sourced from local farms, New York State beer and cider, along with live music, games, and more in a beautiful streamside setting in Hobart.

Delaware County Fair

August 15 – 20 in Walton (delawarecountyfair.org) is an agricultural fair that attracts 80,000 people every year. Six days of exhibits, demos, livestock, food, carnival rides, and fun on the huge fairgrounds.

Andes Community Day is held each August in Andes (andesnewyork.com). A parade and events town-wide commemorate the history of the town of Andes.

AMR Open Studio Tour

July 30 – 31 (amropenstudios.org) welcomes visitors to the galleries, barns, studios, and homes of artists of every discipline throughout Delaware County.

Bovina’s Bicentennial Celebration

July 30 – July 31st (bovinahistoricalsociety.org) will commemorate Bovina’s 200th birthday with a weekend-long celebration. Originally scheduled for 2020, this has been pushed back to 2022.

farms

Play with animals, learn about agriculture, shop the farm stores or stay on the farm. Several of our working farms offer a variety of ways for you to experience the agricultural way of life that makes this county so incredible. Check out the farms that welcome visitors by visiting greatwesterncatskills.com.

Main Photo Stony Creek Farmstead, Walton, NY. Inset Left; Burn Ayr Farm, Delhi, NY. Inset Right: Maple Shade Farm, Delhi, NY. Photos by Lisa Wisely.

eat + drink

From fine dining to casual comfort food, Delaware County has it all, and new eateries and drinking spots are opening up regularly. With an abundance of locally grown food all around us, this County is considered a must visit for an incredible meal and cocktail. Visit the Eat & Drink section of the website to find out where you want to indulge when you are next in the Great Western Catskills.

Main Photo Bovina Fermentory Bovina, NY. Photo by Jason Martin. Inset: Hamden Inn Hamden, NY. Photo by Jason Martin.

Photos clockwise from top left: The Andes Hotel Andes, NY. Photo by Christian Harder; The Wakeman Coffee Co. Sidney, NY. Photo courtesy of The Wakeman Coffee Co.; Trattoria Locale, Margaretville, NY. Photo by Torkil Stavdal; Stamford Coffee, Stamford, NY. Photo by Jason Martin; Café Marguerite Margaretville, NY. Photo courtesy of Café Marguerite.

Photos clockwise from top left: The Fierce Grizzly, Roxbury, NY. Photo by John Beck; The Ponds Restaurant, East Meredith, NY. Photo by Lisa Wisely; Binnekill Tavern, Margaretville, NY. Photo courtesy of Binnekill Tavern; Catskill Regional Harvest, Andes, NY. Photo courtesy of Catskill Regional Harvest; Hollow, Delhi, NY. Photo by Jason Martin; The Shire Pub Delhi, NY. Photo by Emilia O’Neill.

history

Stunning covered bridges, old schoolhouses, vintage railroads and an incredible working mill from the 1840’s are just some of the ways you can experience the history of Delaware County. Founded in 1797, this county offers up an historical experience at every turn. Experience it firsthand by checking out all the historical attractions available in Great Western Catskills.

Photos clockwise from top left: Hamden Covered Bridge Hamden, NY. Photo by Lisa Wisely; John Burroughs Woodchuck Lodge Roxbury, NY. Photo courtesy of CATS; Hanford Mills Museum East Meredith, NY. Photo by Lisa Wisely; Anti-Rent War Exhibit Andes, New York. Photo by Lisa Wisely; Maynard School Bovina, NY. Photo by Lisa Wisely.

West Kortright Fair

is hosted in East Meredith (westkc.org) and marks summer’s end with live music, food, and entertainment in an annual Labor Day extravaganza.

Roxbury Revelry in Roxbury (roxburyny.com), observes Labor Day with fireworks, music, and family fun at Kirkside Park.

Margaretville Cauliflower Festival held every September in Margaretville (margaretvillecauliflowerfestival.org), honors the region’s cauliflower industry with food vendors, music, and a tractor parade.

Delhi Harvest Festival in Delhi, presents local produce vendors, arts and crafts, fun activities, and live music on Courthouse Square every September.

FIDDLERS!

Columbus Day weekend at the Roxbury Arts Center (roxburyartsgroup.org), is the annual celebration of the traditional sounds of the Catskills with live music, square dancing, and great food.

Major Events & Festivals

2022 (part 2)

September ~ October

*As always, dates are subject to change. Please visit greatwesterncatskills.com to get the most up-to-date information on events and festivals in Delaware County.

Taste of the Catskills

Columbus Day weekend in Delhi (tasteofthecatskills.com), is a two-day festival of live music, culinary delights, workshops, activities, and performances.

Annual Plattepalooza Family Fall Festival

Columbus Day Weekend, at Plattekill Mountain (plattekill.com) in Roxbury. BBQ, seasonal microbrews, pumpkin painting, face painting, craft vendors, and activities for kids including a magic show. Fun for all ages.

Best Dam 5K Run/Walk and 6K Paddle

(bestdam5k.com) is Delaware County’s first ever run/walk and Duathlon (paddle/run) hosted in Downsville, New York on Saturday, October 8th .

Fall Festival in Sidney (sidneychamber.org), is a full day of family fun throughout the downtown village of Sidney, each October.

indoors

We are known for our incredible outdoor attractions and beauty, but we also have fantastic indoor attractions too. From a gorgeous historic theater to fitness centers to bowling, you can always find an indoor activity if mother nature is not cooperating, or you are just wanting to find indoor fun.

Check out the Indoor Recreation section of our site to learn more.

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Bowl

Photo by Torkil Stavdal.

stay

Our large county has as many types of stays and lodging as we do miles of beautiful scenic roads. From luxury resorts and beautiful golf course stays to sportsman cabins and beautifully appointed private home vacation rentals. Finding accommodations that fit your style is easy.

Bellfire in the Catskills Roxbury, NY. Photo by Christopher Funk.

Photos clockwise from top left: Dirt Road Camp Delancey, NY. Photo courtesy of Dirt Road Camp; Stamford Gables B&B Stamford, NY. Photo courtesy of Stamford Gables B&B; The Roxbury at Stratton Falls Roxbury, NY. Photo courtesy of The Roxbury Experience; Hanah Mountain Resort & Country Club Margaretville, NY. Photo courtesy of Hanah Mountain.

outdoors

The Great Western Catskills has long been an outdoor sports and adventure destination! With our lush valleys, crystal-clear waters and dramatic high peaks, Delaware county offers visitors amazing views with equally incredible experiences.

Mount Utsayantha Stamford, NY. Photo by Beautiful Destination.

Photos clockwise from top left: Plattekill Mountain Roxbury, NY. Photo courtesy of Plattekill Mountain; Little Delaware River Delhi, NY. Photo by Lisa Wisely; Al’s Sports Store, Downsville, NY. Photo courtesy of Al’s Sports Store; West Branch Delaware River Hancock, NY. Photo by Andrew Baker; Andes Rail Trail Andes, NY. Photo by Lisa Wisely.

shopping

The quaint shops that line our Main Streets as well as those off-the-beaten-path represent the wide variety of shopping you will find in the Great Western Catskills. You will love our antique shops, sporting goods specialty stores, beautifully curated gift shops, handmade local products, artisan goods, old-fashioned general stores, farm stores and so much more.

Species by the Thousands Margaretville, NY. Photo by Erica Bradbury.

Photos clockwise from top left: Clementine Vintage Andes, NY. Photo courtesy of Clementine Vintage; 81 Main Street Stamford, NY. Photo by Lisa Wisely; Caralista Shop & Studio, Andes, NY. Photo by Lisa Wisely; Liberty Rock Books Hobart, NY. Photo by Torkil Stavdal; Blue Farm Antiques & Letterpress, Franklin, NY. Photo courtesy of Blue Farm; Hamden General Store, Hamden, NY. Photo by Lisa Wisely.

Photos clockwise from top left: Tandem Antiques & Design, Stamford, NY. Photo by Torkil Stavdal; Le Petit Marché Margaretville, NY. Photo courtesy of Le Petit Marché; Kria, Margaretville, NY. Photo by Paul Weil; Heart of the Catskills Store Delhi, NY. Photo by Lisa Wisely; Strickland Hollow Tasting Room & Bottle Shop Delhi, NY. Photo by Lisa Wisely; The Stonehouse Delhi, NY. Photo by Lisa Wisely; Meat & Flowers, Hamden, NY. Photo by Jason Martin; This or That Delhi, NY. Photo by Lisa Wisely.

weddings

The unbelievable beauty and charm of the Great Western Catskills make the perfect place for a wedding. Whether you are considering a historic barn wedding, a streamside ceremony, or a vintage chic country farmhouse reception, Delaware County offers opportunities for weddings of all shapes and sizes.

Maple

Photos clockwise from top left: Barn at Lyne Acres Denver, NY. Photo courtesy of Barn at Lyne Acres; Roxbury Barn and Estate Roxbury, NY. Photo by Magic Flute Photo Video; Handsome Hollow, Long Eddy, NY. Photo by Love

Wolves.