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Unique Events & Festivals
The Catskill Mountain Region offers many exciting and engaging festivals and events in the height of summer. August brings annual events that highlight the unique characteristics of various communities in the Catskills. We've done a round up of some of our favorite events and festivals below. Let us know which one piques your interest! Browse the selection below.
Sullivan County
Grahamsville Little World's Fair
August 16th-18th, 2024
Daily entertainment, rides, great food and vendors, and agricultural and livestock exhibits make this annual fair, now in its 144th year, a worthwhile adventure!
Shandelee Music Festival
Through August 24th
Experience the sunset concert series in Livingston Manor with artists playing chamber music or jazz each Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday through August 24th.
Photo of Grahamsville Fair courtesy of Roadhouse Rolling Bar
Otsego County
Fortin Park Summer Festival
August 24th, 2024
Games for the whole family, wagon rides, live music, food and refreshments, local vendors, and so much more, are to be experienced at the Fortin Park Summer Festival in Oneonta, NY.
City of the Hills Festival
September 13 & 14th, 2024
Celebrating the talent of local craftspeople and artisans, City of the Hills Festival closes off Main Street for this two day festival. Enjoy shopping from local vendors while enjoying live music and delicious food.
Photo courtersy of City of the Hills
Ulster County
29th Kingston Annual Artists Soapbox Derby
August 18th
The Kingston Artist Soapbox Derby is a display of eclectic and wacky non-motorized vehicles that make their way through Kingston, NY. View some of the creative sculptures at this unique event!
Summer Hoot
August 23-25th
Experience 3 days of nature, community, and live music at this annual music festival. Enjoy activities for the whole family, local food and beer vendors, local and world-class musicians, and much more in between.
Photo courtesy of Kingston Artists Soapbox Derby
Delaware County
Delaware County Fair
August 12-August 17th
The Delaware County air is a weekend event and is one of the largest agricultural events in the Catskills. Witness live entertainment everyday including illusionist, trick horsing riding, demolition derbies, rides, food, and over 1,000 animals.
Bovina Farm Day
September 1st
Bovina Farm Day is a one day event packed with interactive demonstrations, a hay bale playground for kids, a scarecrow making contest, apple pie competition, a huge vendor market, and much more.
photo of the Delaware County Fair