Summer is winding down yet this change of season isn't seeing a decline in fun things to do in the Catskills. With the changing of the leaves comes harvest festivals, a garlic festival, a few Oktoberfest parties, and live music throughout the mountains. Browse a few of the September highlights below and take in all the gorgeous festivities of fall!

Delaware County

Cauliflower Festival
September 23rd
Margaretville, NY
An Annual Festival celebrating the history of cauliflower in Delaware County. Enjoy delicious cauliflower dishes, hay rides, an extensive vendor market, and a classic car show.

Photo courtesy of Great Western Catskills

Delhi Harvest Festival
September 23rd
Delhi, NY
The town of Delhi becomes a vibrant place to shop, eat, and take in the festivities of fall. Farmers, craftspeople, and herbalists line Main Street and fill Courthouse Square selling their produce and goods.

Otsego County

Oktoberfest at Red Shed
September 22-24 
A weekend full of Oktoberfest events at the Red Shed Brewery including stein holding competitions, live polka music, bavarian fare, decorations, and a great time with friends in the beautiful scenery of Cooperstown, NY.

Photo courtesy of Red Shed Brewery

City of the Hills Festival
September 16 & 17
City of the Hills Festival was founded in the 1980s to celebrate the unique talents of the people of Oneonta and the surrounding area. This is a two day event with live music, a craft beer tent, family activities, and local vendors.

Ulster County

Hudson Valley Garlic Festival
September 30-October 1
Saugerties, NY
This festival has been celebrated since 1989 with garlic vendors, local food producers, children activities, live music, demonstrations, and much more. Enjoy a full day at the Kiwanis Club in Saugerties.

Photo courtesy of the Hudson Valley Garlic Festival

"Boos & Brews" Haunted Huguenot Street Tour
Fridays & Saturdays through September
New Paltz, NY
Learn about the eerie and unexplained occurrences in the National Historic Landmark District of New Paltz. Before embarking on the tour enjoy a local brew, hard cider, or sweet cider and lemonade to calm your nerves before experiencing the spooky history of New Paltz, NY.

Sullivan County

Bethel Woods Harvest Festival Week
September 17th, September 24th & October 1st
Over 80 vendors fill the grounds at Bethel Woods, selling local produce, crafts, and more, while activities abound. Try your hand at ax throwing, escaping the corn maze, or outsmarting the roaming magician, all while enjoying the ambiance of live music. 

Photo courtesy of Bethel Woods Harvest Festival

Oktoberfest 2023 
September 30th
Roscoe, NY
Enjoy live music, traditional Oktoberfest food, and unlimited beer! The Roscoe Mountain Club is offering amazing package deals for those traveling for the event.