Historical Events

If you would like to visit The Old Game Farm, you can sign up on specific weekends (listed on our Facebook 'events' as well as our website).

The Catskill Game Farm closed in 2006 – it was the first privately owned zoo in the United Stated, operational from 1933-2006 and housed over 2,000 animals. Among their collection included Giraffes, Rhinos, Pygmy Hippos, Capybaras and many more. The zoo itself is approximately 150 acres with 3.5 miles of paved walkways and 130 structures.

It is now often visited by people for the sake of nostalgia, urban exploration, photography and/or a place to have a peaceful yet interesting stroll.

Matthew Christopher from 'Abandoned America' will be hosting a photography workshop on the property. He is the photographer of one of the leading collections of American Ruins both on the internet as well as in publications he has authored.

Please note this is an evening event. - Maifest got its origins back in tenth century Germany, when villagers and townspeople would erect a pole in the local village square and decorate it with sausages, cakes and multicolored ribbons to celebrate nature’s bright reawakening after winter’s cold darkness. People would dance around the Maypole, believing that it would bring good luck and wealth to those who partook in the festivities. However modern day celebrations in Germany and Austria are very similar to those at the Mountain Brauhaus in Round Top, NY where the coming of spring is celebrated amongst friends.

If you would like to visit The Old Game Farm, you can sign up on specific weekends (listed on our Facebook 'events' as well as our website).

The Catskill Game Farm closed in 2006 – it was the first privately owned zoo in the United Stated, operational from 1933-2006 and housed over 2,000 animals. Among their collection included Giraffes, Rhinos, Pygmy Hippos, Capybaras and many more. The zoo itself is approximately 150 acres with 3.5 miles of paved walkways and 130 structures.

It is now often visited by people for the sake of nostalgia, urban exploration, photography and/or a place to have a peaceful yet interesting stroll.

If you would like to visit The Old Game Farm, you can sign up on specific weekends (listed on our Facebook 'events' as well as our website).

The Catskill Game Farm closed in 2006 – it was the first privately owned zoo in the United Stated, operational from 1933-2006 and housed over 2,000 animals. Among their collection included Giraffes, Rhinos, Pygmy Hippos, Capybaras and many more. The zoo itself is approximately 150 acres with 3.5 miles of paved walkways and 130 structures.

It is now often visited by people for the sake of nostalgia, urban exploration, photography and/or a place to have a peaceful yet interesting stroll.

Come join us in celebrating the 71st anniversary of The Mountain Brauhaus at the annual Mountain Brauhaus Festival. The festival runs two weekends, please see the schedule posted below. There will be various activities for the kids, great German and American music, vendors, schuhplattler dancing and much more. Sure to be a great time and fun for all ages.

Come join us in celebrating the 71st anniversary of The Mountain Brauhaus at the annual Mountain Brauhaus Festival. The festival runs two weekends, please see the schedule posted below. There will be various activities for the kids, great German and American music, vendors, schuhplattler dancing and much more. Sure to be a great time and fun for all ages.

If you would like to visit The Old Game Farm, you can sign up on specific weekends (listed on our Facebook 'events' as well as our website).

The Catskill Game Farm closed in 2006 – it was the first privately owned zoo in the United Stated, operational from 1933-2006 and housed over 2,000 animals. Among their collection included Giraffes, Rhinos, Pygmy Hippos, Capybaras and many more. The zoo itself is approximately 150 acres with 3.5 miles of paved walkways and 130 structures.

It is now often visited by people for the sake of nostalgia, urban exploration, photography and/or a place to have a peaceful yet interesting stroll.

Come join us in celebrating the 71st anniversary of The Mountain Brauhaus at the annual Mountain Brauhaus Festival. The festival runs two weekends, please see the schedule posted below. There will be various activities for the kids, great German and American music, vendors, schuhplattler dancing and much more. Sure to be a great time and fun for all ages.

Come join us in celebrating the 71st anniversary of The Mountain Brauhaus at the annual Mountain Brauhaus Festival. The festival runs two weekends, please see the schedule posted below. There will be various activities for the kids, great German and American music, vendors, schuhplattler dancing and much more. Sure to be a great time and fun for all ages.

If you would like to visit The Old Game Farm, you can sign up on specific weekends (listed on our Facebook 'events' as well as our website).

The Catskill Game Farm closed in 2006 – it was the first privately owned zoo in the United Stated, operational from 1933-2006 and housed over 2,000 animals. Among their collection included Giraffes, Rhinos, Pygmy Hippos, Capybaras and many more. The zoo itself is approximately 150 acres with 3.5 miles of paved walkways and 130 structures.

It is now often visited by people for the sake of nostalgia, urban exploration, photography and/or a place to have a peaceful yet interesting stroll.

Schlachtfest is a one of a kind experience that is sure to be fun for the whole family and a one for the scrapbook. Celebrated four times annually throughout the fall at the Mountain Brauhaus in Round Top, NY; festivities include live German/American music by a renowned German band, authentic German/American cuisine, abundant German beer on tap, topped with a traditional Schlachtfest celebration parade lead by our very own Master of Ceremonies.

Schlachtfest is a one of a kind experience that is sure to be fun for the whole family and a one for the scrapbook. Celebrated four times annually throughout the fall at the Mountain Brauhaus in Round Top, NY; festivities include live German/American music by a renowned German band, authentic German/American cuisine, abundant German beer on tap, topped with a traditional Schlachtfest celebration parade lead by our very own Master of Ceremonies.

If you would like to visit The Old Game Farm, you can sign up on specific weekends (listed on our Facebook 'events' as well as our website).

The Catskill Game Farm closed in 2006 – it was the first privately owned zoo in the United Stated, operational from 1933-2006 and housed over 2,000 animals. Among their collection included Giraffes, Rhinos, Pygmy Hippos, Capybaras and many more. The zoo itself is approximately 150 acres with 3.5 miles of paved walkways and 130 structures.

It is now often visited by people for the sake of nostalgia, urban exploration, photography and/or a place to have a peaceful yet interesting stroll.

The perfect event to bring the entire family and experience history Live right here in Round Top, NY at the Mountain Brauhaus, the two day event will include, displays of historical equipment and information, short tactical reenactments, vendors, and great food. As Saturday night approaches there will be musical entertainment in the Mountain Brauhaus. Sunday afternoon as the weekend festivities continue there will also be live music in the Mountain Brauhaus from 2-5 for all to enjoy.