Market days and mountain flavor
Here, farmers markets are more than a place to shop; they’re the weekly social hour and the heart of the AG-Culture community in the Catskills. It’s where neighbors catch up over baskets of just-picked produce, where kids dart between tables and where the very land and water that nourish the region come to life.
In Sullivan County, fresh Catskills food is celebrated every day. From earthy vegetables and orchard fruits to pasture-raised meats, hand-tied bouquets and oven-warm bread, everything comes straight from the same rolling hills and valleys that connect each town.
Nearly every day is market day
- Sundays belong to Callicoon, Jeffersonville, Livingston Manor and Roscoe.
- Saturdays bustle in Barryville, Kauneonga Lake, Narrowsburg and Rock Hill.
- Thursdays shine in Monticello and Wurtsboro.
- Fridays bring the harvest to Liberty.
Each market reflects its own community spirit. The Barryville Farmers Market, running mid-May through late October, buzzes with live music, fresh-brewed coffee, cooking demos by local chefs and hands-on learning for all ages. Kids dash through rows of vendors while adults linger over tasting samples or chat with farmers about the week’s crops.
Over in Rock Hill, the vibe is just as lively. Alongside local produce and artisan breads, you’ll find handcrafted goods, craft cider and even Cheesecake Bob, whose sourdough cookies have earned near-legendary status.
Immersive AG-Culture experiences
Perhaps the greatest thing about a Sullivan County farmers market is that many vendors invite you to step into the Catskills fields, barns and forests where their work begins.
At Gael Roots Community Farm you explore 40 acres growing vegetables, hayfields and pastures where education and access go hand in hand. This working and teaching farm fosters hands-on learning about agriculture, sustainability and the deep connection between food and place. It’s a living classroom for the next generation of stewards.
High above the Beaver Kill River Valley, Buck Brook Alpacas offers another kind of farm experience. Guests can feed alpacas, meet llamas and goats and even stay overnight on the property. Workshops, farm tours and alpaca yoga bring visitors face to face with the serenity (and softness) of Catskills life at its coziest.
In Parksville, Arthur’s Acres Animal Sanctuary gives rescued animals a forever home and visitors a new perspective. The sanctuary’s mission is grounded in compassion and connection, offering tours and volunteer opportunities that remind us how closely our own joy is tied to the wellbeing of the creatures around us. (Their pigs are minor celebrities on Instagram, and deservedly so.)
