discover the rich history

Discover the Rich History of American Fly-Fishing

Visit the Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum (CFFCM) to discover the rich history of American y shing right in its birthplace. The Center connects the stories of people, heritage, conservation, arts & culture to provide a living narrative of our rivers and y shing that is unique to this region. Anyone is welcome to become a member to support our mission and receive special bene ts & discounts. The Center & Museum are open Friday - Sunday, 10am - 4pm. CFFCM is proud to announce that they are the recipient of three grant awards (and counting!) this past fall, that will all be put toward their Stream Science & Fly Fishing After School Program in 2023. This will be a free program designed for local youth. The program will teach about trout habitat, local entomology, river conservation, y casting & tying in a healthy and fun group setting. CFFC&M Youth Class Stay tuned to our website www.cffcm.com for more details. They will perform outreach to local schools to recruit and spread the word. The full calendar of events, classes, and programs will be available online as programs are con rmed. Stay in touch through FB & IG, and note that grounds & trails are open DAILY, sunrise to sunset for picnics, walking, running, snow-shoeing and are family and dog-friendly. Note that CFFCM is a “leave no trace” facility and encourages folks to take any waste off this premises and attend to dogs while walking for the safety and consideration of all visitors. Cross the Willowemoc and enjoy the beautiful property & scenic river views!

Photo by Jill C. Smith Photography

Featuring farm fresh seasonal produce, milk, cheese, meat, spirits, honey, maple syrup, prepared foods, eggs, flowers, baked goods, artisans, wood-fired pizza and more. Follow both on Facebook for weekly special guest vendors. Late May thru early October.

Roscoe Farmers Market Niforatos Field Sundays 10am-2pm

Livingston Manor Farmers Market 62 Main Street Sundays 10am-2pm

Both markets are rain or shine and members of the Sullivan Catskills Farmers Market Association.

National Farmers Market Week is August 6-12, 2023.

Photo by C. Bivins

The Adventure Shack

in the heart of town rents E-bikes, mountain and cruiser bikes for use on the many trails around Roscoe. The store is located in the Trout Town Square and carries provisions, seasonal produce from Trout Town Farm, locally sourced goods and adventure gear. In addition to bike rentals, it offers canoe, kayak and paddle board rentals and day passes for Roscoe Campsite Park’s properties.

Seafood Fra Diavolo from Raimondo’s Italian Restaurant and Ramp Pesto Pizza from The Kaatskeller are just some of the mouth-watering dishes waiting for you to enjoy.

Where to eat

Roscoe and Livingston Manor have some fantastic places to indulge your inner foodie. Breakfast, brunch, lunch, mid-afternoon snack, dinner or just a “gnosh.” Many of our restaurants, cafes and food trucks have menus that change seasonally and use locally sourced meats, cheeses and produce. Whether you are craving artfully crafted pasta or southern comfort food, traditional Greek or Vietnamese, mouth-watering prime rib or hearty pub fare, we have you covered. Breakfast all day - no problem.

Photo by Lawrence Braun

The Kaatskeller, Livingston Manor Free Library and The Kaplan Foundation joined together, along with volunteers from Livingston Manor Central School, to put on a Halloween community builder event! Kids enjoyed making their own pizza, cookie decorating, Halloween games and crafts, as well as a costume parade and contest. This year, over 300 people of all ages attended! The free event takes place at The Kaatskeller in Livingston Manor.

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Longtime friend, supporter, collaborator and angler Austin McK “Mac” Francis was a legendary Catskill author and sherman who touched the lives of many with his writings and observations. He had a special way of using his words to walk you through the forests & streams of the Catskill mountains. For years, Mac allowed us to use his beautifully illustrated, full-color maps (found on pages 28-31) of the Beaverkill River and Willowemoc Creek from Catskill

Rivers: Birthplace of American

Fly Fishing, his 1983 book on the central role our famous rivers have played in the history of the sport of y shing. The maps were originally done in black-and-white by the artist John Manikowski from Mac’s rough sketches of our main rivers, mountains, towns, and man-made features like buildings and roads. Over the years, Mac made it his life’s work to learn about the history of y shing, the culture of the sport, the expert craftsmanship of the ies and the equipment, and the pastime’s birthplace region, and he was considered to be the leading authority on the Catskill y- shing tradition. These maps are printed on watercolor paper that are suitable for framing. Many of Mac’s books can be purchased via the website beaverkillpress.com and at the Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum Gift Shop.

Livingston Manor Trout Parade

“Once Upon a Trout”

Saturday June 10, 2023

Put your best foot forward and come dressed to impress. Whether marching in the parade or watching from the sidelines you can be a part of the fairytale. Look for live music at the Main Stage with Randy Hulse, Sr before the parade while you browse the Vendor Fair in the Municipal Parking lot, have a cold craft beer from the Catskill Brewery beer garden and score apparel from the merchandise tent. The Trout Parade committee is pleased to announce that we will be hosting some crowd favorites again this year. Bud Wertheim’s Giant Trout Puppet will lead the Livingston Manor Middle School Band, Catskill Puppet Theater and Hartford’s Proud Drill, Drum & Dance Corp along with oats from local businesses and organizations.