It is time to begin planning for the holidays! With Thanksgiving at the end of the month and the holiday season kicking-off, it is time to get in the spirit, celebrate, and shop for the perfect gifts for your loved ones. We've included a list of holiday markets and events to help usher in the holiday spirit!
Awaiting Santa's arrivel at The Andes Hotel
Delaware County
Birdsong Farm Holiday Market
November 18th and December 2nd from 11am-4pm
Birdsong Farm, 38718 NY-10,...
Courtesy of Oda Wine Garden
Oda Wine Garden is a wine bar and restaurant in Margaretville, NY. They specialize in ancient world and natural wines. These are wines made in styles that are over 6000 years old, bringing wine with history and moxie to the modern wine drinking palette. Oda offers Balkan small plates, a cuisine that combines European and Western Asian styles, and other small plates like charcuterie and cheese.


Photo courtesy of The Phoenicia Diner
Chances are if you've ever driven on Route 28, you have noticed a classic diner nestled along the base of the mountains in Phoenicia, NY. The Phoenicia Diner serves residents, travelers, and weekend warriors diner classics with a modern twist. The diner itself was built in 1962 and moved to the Catskills in the early 80s. The original owners served the community for nearly 30 years, creating a rich history for the diner.
The current owner, Mike Cioffi, carefully crafts the menu...
One of the best things about October in Upstate, New York, are the pumpkin patches and fall festivities that go along with it. Among the changing leaves are many farmers working away to grow pumpkins and gourds for a colorful fall harvest.
Area farms are hosting harvest themed activities with pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hay rides, food, live music, and more. The following farms will be open through October with festive offerings. Enjoy some time in the crisp fall air picking the perfect pumpkin while sipping on homemade cider.

Photo courtesy of Hodgson Riverbank Farm
Delaware County
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...