Callicoon Country Fair

Posted 8/21/12

CALLICOON, NY — The Callicoon Country Fair continues a 30-year tradition of town fairs in Callicoon, but starting last year it expanded in scope, taking place all over town on Upper Main Street, …

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Callicoon Country Fair

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CALLICOON, NY — The Callicoon Country Fair continues a 30-year tradition of town fairs in Callicoon, but starting last year it expanded in scope, taking place all over town on Upper Main Street, Lower Main Street and in Callicoon Creek Park. Musical and dance performances will be intermingled with more than 60 vendors from throughout the region. Local farms, artisans and craftsmen will display and sell their wares. And of course, our country heritage will be honored.

Have your photo taken with the Sullivan County Dairy Princess, who represents our proud farming tradition. Children will love the hands-on demonstrations from the local 4H groups, Kay’s Farm, Buck Brook Alpacas and more. They will have the opportunity to meet their cows, rabbits and alpacas. Also for kids there will be games, pony rides and archery.

There will be three performance venues: The Railway Stage, The Western Hotel Terrace and Callicoon Creek Park, with live music by local bands including Shlomo Franklin, Poison Love, Crier Brothers, Peter Florence and the New Kings, Kendy Gable and more. Catskill Dance Company wiil be performing a “Country Strong” dance with their young ballet students in front of The Western Hotel at 2 p.m.

Roscoe Beer Company and Callicoon Brewing Company among others will have tastings of their craft beer. Food vendors will include country fair staples like funnel cakes, ice cream, barbeque and more.

There will also be a musical after-party all along Upper Main Street from 7 to 10 p.m., with bands playing at the Callicoon Brewery, The Western Hotel and Sidetracks Bar. Visitors are invited to stay and dine after the fair and enjoy live music.

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