Past Events
October 2017
Come and visit us at the Taste of the CatskillsFestival. Visit our Pure Catskills Tent! Taste of the Catskills Festival is a family-friendly event that showcases the food, beer, crafts, and wine of our region. With a variety of vendors including farmers, value-added food producers, and restaurants, attendees learn how food travels from farm to fork during a fun-filled autumn weekend on the grounds of Maple Shade Farm, a family-run farm in Delhi. Saturday’s events will culminate with a harvest…
Find out more »Every year, regional partners for clean water and a healthy environment host a community hazardous waste collection day, known as Clean Sweep. Now in its 21st year, Clean Sweep provides a safe disposal venue by collecting chemicals and other materials which pose a threat to public health, water and environment. Download the CLEAN SWEEP 2017 Flyer and this Tip Sheet for more details. Clean Sweep is free to farmers in the eight watershed counties and free to all Delaware County…
Find out more »November 2017
When we protect a farm, we preserve a way of life. For generations, people in the Catskills have appreciated the rural character of the region’s undeveloped landscape: beautiful farm and forestland patched together with cool mountain streams. Through a unique agricultural conservation easement with the Watershed Agricultural Council, landowners can permanently protect their farmland while preserving their right to farm and forest the land. By donating to our Stewardship Endowment Fund, you are supporting this practice and ensuring that the…
Find out more »January 2018
Thursday, January 11, 2018 9:30am – 3:00pm SUNY Delhi, Farrell Hall Dairy, Livestock, Grazing & Horticulture Mark Your Calendars. More information to follow. Early Bird Sessions – 10:00-11:00am Concurrent Sessions begin at 11:00am
Find out more »March 2018
The Watershed Agricultural Council (WAC) is seeking interested contractors to join us for an informational meeting on March, 20, 2018 to discuss the expansion of our Agricultural Program project implementation. Through our contract with the Department of Environmental Protection, we are extending Best Management Practice funding to over $4 million annually. This will help enhance the ongoing work on farms in the West of Hudson Watershed, and these funds will increase the annual projected workload that protects the New York…
Find out more »June 2018
Visit the Watershed Agricultural Council and Pure Catskills at the Meredith Dairy Fest! Join us for a two-day family friendly event. Created as a fundraiser for Meridale Fire Department and Emergency Squad, this festival has grown to become a favorite.There will be vendors, food, fun, animals, dairy exhibits, children’s activities and much more. Meet the farmers and their animals and don’t forget to enjoy all of things dairy such as cheese, ice cream, butter, and milk. Multiple vendor tents will…
Find out more »July 2018
August 2018
The area’s biggest agricultural fair returns to Walton, NY Get ready, because the 132nd annual Delaware County Fair will be here before you know it! The Delaware County Fair in Walton, NY is the largest agricultural fair in the region and has something for everyone. Over 80,000 people flock to the six day spectacular in Walton, NY to enjoy our local events, shows, contests, rides, cuisine and more. If you’re looking for family friendly local events, go ahead and mark…
Find out more »September 2018
Join us for the 15th Annual Cauliflower Festival on September 22nd! Celebrating farming, cooking and culture in the past, present and future of the Catskill Mountains. Celebrating farming, cooking and culture in the past, present and future of the Catskill Mountains. The Festival vendors offer, fun for the entire family including: -Pure Catskills Sponsored Tent (Pure Catskills Members click here for the Application!) -Cauliflower For Sale -Scores of Artists and Craftspeople -History Tent-Sponsored by The Town of Middletown Historical…
Find out more »October 2018
Come and visit us at the Taste of the Catskills Festival. Visit our Pure Catskills Tent! Taste of the Catskills Festival is a family-friendly event that showcases the food, beer, crafts, and wine of our region. With a variety of vendors including farmers, value-added food producers, and restaurants, attendees learn how food travels from farm to fork during a fun-filled autumn weekend on the grounds of Maple Shade Farm, a family-run farm in Delhi. For more information click here. Saturday’s…
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