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Harvest Celebrations
This weekend brings the official beginning of the fall season. Get out and enjoy the change in seasons with these great harvest events!
Susquehanna Valley Garlic Festival
September 20th, 10 am to 5 pm
Wood Bull Antiques
Milford, NY
Now in its 8th year, come out to Milford for entertainment throughout the day, unique garlic varieties from across the world and lots of garlic cuisine! Events include demonstrations, talks and hand-making your own garlic braid.
Annual Harvest Dinner and Barn Dance
September 20th, 5 pm to 9 pm
Rondout Valley Growers Association
Tralee Farm, Stone Ridge, NY
$40 for members, $50 general admission
Put on your dancing shoes and bring your appetites for this annual harvest celebration! The valley's finest local chefs will prepare a varied menu of roast meats and succulent side dishes. Square dance starts at 6pm, instruction will be provided, all ages are welcome.
For more information, contact Debbie at (845) 626-7919 or debbie@rondoutvalleygrowers.org.
2nd Annual Beerfest
September 20th, 5 pm to 9 pm The Hills Country Inn6 Bethlehem Road, Callicoon Center, NY $20 at the door. Rain or shine.
A festival featuring local foods paired with locally-crafted beers from Pure Catskills members. The night will feature great eats, a raffle, live entertainment, and community fun! Sponsored by Gasko and Meyer and Catskill Mountainkeeper.
For more information, email info@gasko-meyer.com.
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Improving Pasture Biodiversity
Pasture Walk PamphletSeptember 25th, 1 pm to 3 pmLazy Crazy Acres
57 Rider Hollow Road, Arkville
Join us for a special pasture walk featuring Dr. Darrel Emmick, New York State Grazing Land Management Specialist. The event is applicable to producers of all grass-fed livestock. Topics to be covered include: - How biodiversity influences dry matter intake
- How to increase biodiversity in pastures
- How plants and animals benefit each other
- How rotational grazing on biodiverse land affects animal behavior
- How rotational grazing helps the environment
This event is free. To register, call Kim Holden at (607) 865-7090 or email kmh19@cornell.edu. |
Plant Allies for the Cold and Flu Season
September 27th, 6 pm to 9 pm
Sage Rose Herbs
746 Main Street - In
the Binnekill
Square
Margaretville, NY
$100 with registration required.
Just in time for back to school and cooler weather comes this new workshop! Included are lesson from skilled herbalist Jude Millar and a take-home cold and flu prevention kit. For more information, call (607) 588-6830 or email
sageroseherbs@yahoo.com. Vendors Wanted!
Delhi Harvest Festival
September 27th, 9 AM to 4 PM
The Greater Delhi Area Chamber of Commerce
Now
in its 24th year, this festival is a free community event where 60 plus vendors
sell their local produce, arts, crafts, antiques, and collectibles to a crowd of
over 2,000 people.
Those interested in vending should contact the Delhi Chamber of Commerce at (607) 746-6100.
2nd Annual Montgomery
Farmers Outing
September 27, 10 am to 4 pm
Benedict Farm
ParkMontgomery, NY
Farm and food vendors are
sought for the revival of this agricultural fair first held in the 19th
Century. Last year's event drew a crowd
of nearly 2,000. Themes of agricultural
heritage, historic preservation and healthy watersheds are the focus of The Outing.
For more information, visit townofmontgomery.com
or email Chuck Thomas at BTK@hvc.rr.com. |
Do you have an upcoming event or news to share with the Pure Catskills community?
Let us know!
Contact Challey Comer, Farm to Market Manager
Watershed Agricultural Council
Office: (607) 865-7017
ccomer@nycwatershed.org | |
