2024 FESTIVAL LINE-UP

PRIVATE TOUR
Friday, July 26
Noon
Mountain Dale

Join Borscht Belt Museum archivist Allen Frishman for a classic bagels-and-lox brunch and private tour of his home, a veritable museum chockablock with ephemera saved from oblivion. An author, preservationist and former building inspector for the town of Fallsburg, Frishman rescued countless objects -- telephone switchboards, bungalow kitchens, swizzle sticks and hotel signs -- before the bulldozers arrived. Many of them make up the Borscht Belt Museum's core collection.

HISTORIC MARKER DEDICATION
Friday, July 26
5:00 pm
Resnick Park
Corner of Main & Canal St., beside the Borscht Belt Museum

Join us for the public unveiling of a new historical marker that honors the Ellenville Downtown Historic District, a federally recognized collection of 52 buildings from the 19th and early 20th century that give Ellenville it’s special character. The district has until gone largely unrecognized since it’s creation in 2012. Light refreshments will be served.

OPENING NIGHT CULINARY CELEBRATION
Friday, July 26
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Napanoch, NY

SOLD OUT!

In celebration of the Borscht Belt Museum's new 2024 exhibit, “And Such Small Portions!" Food and Comedy in the Catskills Resort Era, we invite you to step back in time for a dinner inspired by a 1968 menu from The Waldemere Hotel of Livingston Manor.

Acclaimed chef Josh Cohen will prepare a multi-course menu of Borscht Belt classics and modern interpretations, paired with select wines. Special guest Peter Chester, Borscht Belt Museum board member and former Maitre d’ at the Aladdin Hotel, will guide you through the era with stories and historical insights about Borscht Belt cuisine. This unique dinner will be held in a 1707 Dutch stone house.

OPENING NIGHT OPEN MIC
Friday, July 26
6:00 - 10:00 PM
Marbella, 151 Canal St.

Jump start your festival weekend at our open mic comedy night at Ellenville’s swankiest tapas lounge. Catch up with old friends, meet new ones and see if you’ve got what it takes to make ‘em laugh.

Comedian Allen Frishman is the master of ceremonies and museum board members Robin Kauffman and Peter Chester are your hosts. Tickets not required. Cash bar.

To sign up for your 5-minute slot, email events@borschtbeltmuseum.org

Fri., July 26 to Sun., July 28
Catskills Borscht Belt Museum
90 Canal Street

The Catskills Borscht Belt Museum Oral History Project invites you to share your unique stories and memories of the Borscht Belt resort era. Reserve a time to record your story in-person at museum. Appointments fill up fast so make your reservation now!

During your scheduled visit, we will guide you through the process, ensuring that your story is recorded and preserved with care and respect.