All events are listed free unless otherwise specified.
(Most events are within 15 min. of the Washington Irving Inn)

HUNTER, NY—The Washington Irving Inn on Rt. 23A in Hunter will once again honor the birthday of its namesake, Washington Irving, at its 2nd annual Washington Irving (Belated) Birthday Bash 2-5 PM, Sunday, July 29th.

The Washington Irving Inn has more to celebrate as this year’s  winner of the New York Hospitality and Tourism Association’s Stars of the Industry Bed and Breakfast of Distinction award.

Innkeeper Stefania Jozic invites you as her guest to this celebratory event.

Join Stefania and her distinguished guests, Professors Andrew Burstein and Nancy Isenberg, to honor Washington Irving and his contribution to the Catskill High Peaks.=

SAT., JUNE 30—MOUNTAINTOP GEOLOGY, Mountain Top Arboretum, 11 AM. The Gilboa Forest: Yesterday and Today: a talk and Arboretum walk with “The Catskill Geologist,” Hartwick College Professor Bob Titus. Rte. 23C, Tannersville. Please email mtarbor@mhonline.net or call 518-589-3903 for more information.

SAT., JUNE 30—EXHIBITION: “Hues, Hews, Yews & You—Works by Elena Agostinis; CMF Gallery at Hunter Village Square, Rte. 23A, Hunter Village. Discover the sculptures, paintings, and jewelry of local artist and activist Elena Anogtinis Patterson, whose work with the Tannersville Paint Project has garnered national attention. Drawn to the familiar and the unprecious in her artwork. Elenua uses color and texture to transform the ordinary. Opening Reception: Sat., June 30, 4-6 PM.

FRI., JULY 6-AUG. 12—MOUNTAINFILM FESTIVAL ON TOUR, 6-8 PM, $7.50 adults, $5 seniors/students; “…a visually dazzling and emotionally compelling that leaves you with an array of feelings…these films will make you want to be a better global citizen.” Catskill Mountain Foundation, Rte. 23A, Village of Hunter; www.catskill.mtn.org
SAT., JULY 7—MOUNTAINFILM FESTIVAL ON TOUR, 6-8 PM, $7.50 adults, $5 seniors/students; both Saturday screenings free with Festival Admission;  “…a visually dazzling and emotionally compelling that leaves you with an array of feelings…these films will make you want to be a better global citizen.” Catskill Mountain Foundation, Rte. 23A, Village of Hunter; www.catskill.mtn.org

SAT., JULY 7–MOUNTAIN CULTURE FESTIVAL, 10 AM-6 PM, $8 adults, $2 children (under 12);  over 75 artisans; wood products fair, demonstrations by skilled artisans, John Setabsian, The Dirty Sock Funtime Band, Makoto Taiko pounding drum rhythms from ancient Japan, Young People’s Chorus of New York City; The Great Catskill Mountain Quilt Show, family fun & farm exhibitors; for information visit;  a unique and lively celebration of music, fine crafts, film and nature in a beautiful mountain setting. Everything under tents or indoors—come rain or shine!

SAT., JULY 8–MOUNTAIN CULTURE FESTIVAL, 10 AM-6 PM, $8 adults, $2 children (under 12);  over 75 artisans, wood products fair, demonstrations by skilled artisans, Shirley Alston Reeves, former lead sing of The Shirelles, Jazz Museum in Harlem all Star Band, celtic folk singer Annalivia with award-winning fiddler Brendan Carey Block; Mototo Taiko pounding drum rhythms from ancient Japan; The Great Catskill Mountain Quilt Show, family fun & farm exhibitors; for information visit;  a unique and lively celebration of music, fine crafts, film and nature in a beautiful mountain setting. Everything under tents or indoors—come rain or shine!

SUN., July 15—DAMSELS AND DRAGONFLIES, Mountain Top Arboretum, 11 AM-1 PM. Join Larry Federman, Audubon, New York, Assistant Warden/Educator for a fun-filled outing with dragonflies and damselflies. Larry will present an introduction to these creatures, dispel some myths and give an overview of the New York State Dragonfly and Damselfly Survey. Participants will then attempt to catch and identify these beautiful insects—catching them as much sport as it is science! Rte. 23C, Tannersville. Please email mtarbor@mhonline.net or call 518-589-3903 for more information.

SAT., AUG 25—OPEN HOUSE—Mountain Top Historical Society’s 2007 Annual Open House celebrating “The Artist in the Mountains—A Celebration of Asher B. Durand,” classic and contemporary landscape painting in America’s First Wilderness; 11 AM-5 PM, Rain or shine, FREE Admission, also featuring puppet show, Do You Think That’s Thunder? A recreation of the Rip Van Winkle puppet show as performed at Rip’s Retreat. The culmination of a summer of Mountain Top fun and exploration. Mountain Top Historical Society Campus, Route 23A, Haines Falls. Visit www.mths.org  for more information.

SAT., SEPT. 29—HUDSON RIVER VALLEY RAMBLE. Meet ata 9:30 for a tour of the grounds of the Mountaintop Arboretum including the Woodland Walk. Enjoy the foliage, flowers and birds of the Catskills during its most beautiful season. No fee. Please email mtarbor@mhonline.net or call 518-589-3903.