Catskills Featured Events

Throughout Greene County and the Great Northern Catskills are events that have become THE top events of our region.  From sports and athletic races to music festivals and our famous International festivals, there is something to see and do each season - and many have become a tradition.  Browse and click our list below to discover YOUR favorite top event in the Catskill Mountains!

 


 

 

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An Annual Pro-Am bicycle road race drawing over 800 racers from throughout the world. The Tour of the Catskills is one of America's premier cycling events held in the heart of the Catskill Mountains in scenic Upstate New York. Held over 3 days, beginning with a Friday individual time trial,...

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Lots of family fun!  This annual event usually includes German bands, Schuhplattler's, bell ringers, German food, drinks and vendors. 2012 Entertainment was provided:  Alpine Squeeze, Round Top Schuhplattlers, Die Schlauberger, Herbie & his Accord-a-tone, and Gregory and his Band...

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Experience the Annual Catskill Mountain Thunder motorcycle rally - the largest motorcycle festival in Upstate New York! Enjoy stunt shows, rodeo games, live music, a vendor expo and bike show with cash prizes.  

Onsite lodging, RV & camping always available. Free Demo rides all...

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Color in the Catskills offers a great way for motorcyclists to enjoy the scenic fall foliage of the Great Northern Catskills. Tour scenic country roads, enjoy seminars and test ride new motorcycle models. Don't miss the Great Northern Catskills Oktoberfest, a...

Bike Events, Outdoor
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This years line up includes Shilelagh Law, Black 47, & The Narrowbacks, Andy Cooney, Celtic Cross, Bands of Rogues and the McLean Ave Band. Joining the New York Bands are Boston's best, Erin's Og and the Dicey Riley Band.

Plus 4 bagpipe shows and 4 step dancing shows round out the...

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Germans and non-Germans alike come back each year to attend this festival which offers plenty of food, drink, German music, activities and entertainment for all.


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Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival

The 2013 star-studded Grey Fox lineup is hosted by Rounder recording artists, the Dry Branch Fire Squad.

The Magnificent Grey Fox Late Night Supersonic All-Stars featuring Tim O'Brien, Chris Thile, Noam Pikelny, Casey Driessen, Bryan Sutton, Jerry Douglas, Viktor Krauss and special guests...

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Hits Triatholon Series

Be there when HITs returns for an epic mountain-top race amidst the beautiful fall foliage of the Hudson Valley! Athletes enjoyed a swim in the pristine waters of South Lake and then bike and run through the majestic Catskill Mountains.This course is hilly and fast; the roads are perfectly...

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A companion event to the Hunter Spring Classic held May 11th of this year, the Hunter Fall Classic is a one-day race through Greene and Ulster Counties in the the Towns of Hunter, Lexington, Jewett and Shandaken that expects more than 400 participants.  Starting and finishing in the Village...

Presented by Anthem Sports and from the organizers of America's Queen of the Classics, the Tour of the Battenkill, the Hunter Mountain Spring Classic is just one stop on the Stan's Notubes Great American Cycling Series of Events for 2013.  A 39 mile road race with NO dirt road sections with...

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Enjoy the sights and sounds of Ireland right here at Hunter Mountain in the Great Northern Catskills. Featuring live Irish-American bands, dancers and bands from Ireland, and traditional cuisine, the International Celtic Festival offers incredible Irish entertainment.

Enjoy a bagpipe...

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For two special fall foliage weekends, celebrate German Heritage and join in an old-world tradition. Enjoy German-American music, Austrian music and local bands and family activities including pumpkin painting and crafts – all for free!

Bring the whole family...

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Don't miss this 4-day festival packed with well known performers. On-site camping and lodging are available and accommodations are offered at nearby Catskills hotels, condos and house rentals.

Come to Mountain Jam to enjoy great music and the...

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TAP NY

TAP NY is the State's longest running craft beer and fine food festival. Visit TAP NY and sample over 200 individual beers from over 70 craft breweries around New York. These breweries offer everything from IPAs and lagers to wiesbiers, droppel and trippel bocks, stouts, ales... pretty much any...

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The Taste of Country Music Festival at Hunter Mountain

NEW FOR 2013!  Featuring Lady Antebellum, Willie Nelson & Family, Trace Adkins, Billy Currington, Hunter Hayes, Montgomery Gentry, Joe Nichols, Gloriana, Justin Moore, Dustin Lynch, Blackberry Smoke and more.

Ticket packages start at $120. VIP options,...

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Warrior Dash at Windham

Red Frog Events and Windham Mountain host this extreme 3.2 mile obstacle course throughout Windham Mountain's terrain.  Within this race are 13 obstacles including high wall climbs, fire jumps, pond swimming and mud crawling - the perfect challenge for you...

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In 2012 many varieties of beer and wine were represented, from more common merlots and pale ales to meads and maibocks, ports and porters. This is a FREE annual event, however there is a charge to participate in sampling.   

The Skyride operates during the day and...

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NEW FOR 2013!  Featuring gourmet wings from area restaurants and caterers with a juried competition, brew, chili, entertainment and more.  Stay tuned for updates!