August in the Catskills: Events & Things to Do in Sullivan County
August in the Catskills is all about making the most of summer. Long sunny days, warm evenings, farmers markets overflowing with local produce, live music under the stars, small-town festivals, theater, and plenty of reasons to get out and explore.
Whether you're planning a family getaway, a weekend with friends, or a quiet escape to the mountains, Sullivan County has something happening all month long.
From the Monticello Bagel Festival to live performances at Bethel Woods and Forestburgh Playhouse, here are some of the best events happening throughout August 2026.
🎭 Catch a Show at Forestburgh Playhouse
If you love live theater, August is a great time to visit the Forestburgh Playhouse.
Hairspray
July 28–August 9, 2026
Forestburgh Playhouse
39 Forestburgh Road, Forestburgh, NY 12777
The smash-hit musical Hairspray brings big hair, big dreams, and plenty of energy to the stage. Follow Tracy Turnblad as she dances her way onto television while standing up for inclusion and equality.
Performances during August include:
Saturday, August 1 — 8:00 PM
Sunday, August 2 — 3:00 PM
Tuesday, August 4 — 8:00 PM
Wednesday, August 5 — 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Thursday, August 6 — 8:00 PM
Friday, August 7 — 8:00 PM
Saturday, August 8 — 8:00 PM
Sunday, August 9 — 3:00 PM
Forestburgh Playhouse — Hairspray tickets & information
Million Dollar Quartet
August 11–23, 2026
Forestburgh Playhouse
39 Forestburgh Road, Forestburgh, NY 12777
Step back into the birth of rock 'n' roll with Million Dollar Quartet, inspired by the legendary recording session that brought Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins together.
Performances run Tuesday–Saturday at 8:00 PM, Wednesdays at 2:00 PM, and Sundays at 3:00 PM.
Forestburgh Playhouse — Million Dollar Quartet
Come From Away
August 25–September 6, 2026
Forestburgh Playhouse
39 Forestburgh Road, Forestburgh, NY 12777
The final mainstage production of August is Come From Away, the acclaimed musical based on the true story of 38 planes forced to land in Gander, Newfoundland, after September 11, 2001.
Performances begin August 25 and continue through September 6.
Forestburgh Playhouse — 2026 Season
🥯 The Monticello Bagel Festival
Sunday, August 9, 2026 | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Broadway / “Bagel Boulevard,” Monticello, NY 12701
Free admission
If there is one Sullivan County event that should be on every foodie's August itinerary, it's the Bagel Festival.
Monticello celebrates its Borscht Belt bagel heritage with food, vendors, live music, family activities, community organizations, and the popular Any Make Any Model Car Show.
For 2026, the festival is adding a second music stage, including a new open mic stage featuring local Sullivan County performers.
The festival is free and takes over Broadway for a full day of summer fun.
The Bagel Festival — Official Website
Bonus for car lovers: The Any Make Any Model Car Show runs on Sunday, August 9, with registration beginning at 8:00 AM and judging at 12:30 PM.
🎡 Grahamsville Little World's Fair
August 14–16, 2026
Grahamsville Fairgrounds
8230 State Route 52, Grahamsville, NY 12740
A Sullivan County summer tradition for generations, the 146th annual Grahamsville Little World's Fair is anything but little.
The fair features carnival rides, livestock exhibits, 4-H youth shows, live music, food, games, and all the classic fair experiences that make summer feel like summer.
It's a particularly fun option for families looking to spend an afternoon outside.
Grahamsville Little World's Fair
🐔 Parksville B'Kawk!
Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 12:00–6:00 PM
Parksville Arts Center
29 Main Street, Parksville, NY 12768
Free
Yes, you read that correctly: B'Kawk!
This delightfully quirky annual festival celebrates all things chicken while bringing the Parksville community together for an afternoon of live music, food and craft vendors, children's activities, games, face painting, art, and more.
Now in its fifth year, the event helps support the continued revitalization of Parksville's Main Street.
Parksville B'Kawk! information
🎶 August at Bethel Woods
Of course, no Sullivan County events guide would be complete without Bethel Woods Center for the Arts.
The historic site of the 1969 Woodstock festival continues to be one of the county's biggest summer destinations, and August 2026 brings an especially impressive lineup.
Jeff Dunham & Gabriel Iglesias
Saturday, August 8 | 7:30 PM
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
200 Hurd Road, Bethel, NY 12720
Two comedy legends take over the Pavilion for a night of stand-up.
Jeff Dunham & Gabriel Iglesias at Bethel Woods
Thomas Rhett
Friday, August 14 | 7:30 PM
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
Thomas Rhett brings his country hits to the Pavilion with special guests Kashus Culpepper and Emily Ann Roberts.
Turnpike Troubadours
Saturday, August 15 | 7:00 PM
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
The Turnpike Troubadours take the stage with special guests Muscadine Bloodline and The Creekers.
Turnpike Troubadours at Bethel Woods
Brandi Carlile
Sunday, August 16 | 7:00 PM
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
Spend a summer evening listening to Brandi Carlile live at the historic Woodstock site, with special guest Jensen McRae.
Brandi Carlile at Bethel Woods
Kidstock: A Family Music & Arts Festival
Saturday, August 22 | 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
Looking for something the whole family can enjoy? Kidstock brings live music, crafts, interactive activities, creative play, camping, and family entertainment to Bethel Woods.
The festival features performers including Story Pirates, Bubble Dad, Arm-of-the-Sea Puppet Theater, The Rock and Roll Playhouse, and Bethel Woods Rock Camp Ambassadors.
The day wraps up with Ninja Kidz Live: Infinite Possibilities at 6:00 PM.
Josh Groban
Sunday, August 23 | 7:00 PM
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
Josh Groban brings his powerful vocals to Bethel Woods for a special Stage, Screen and Symphony performance with the Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra.
Outlaw Music Festival
Saturday, August 29 | 3:20 PM
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
One of August's biggest music events brings an all-star lineup to Bethel Woods: Willie Nelson & Family, The Avett Brothers, Sheryl Crow, Stephen Wilson Jr., Robert Randolph, and Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble.
If you're planning a music-filled Catskills weekend, this is a big one to have on your radar.
Outlaw Music Festival at Bethel Woods
Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration
Sunday, August 30 | 8:00 PM
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
Celebrate 60 years of the Grateful Dead with an orchestral tribute to Jerry Garcia featuring members of the Jerry Garcia Band and other acclaimed musicians.
Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration
Tedeschi Trucks Band
Monday, August 31 | 7:00 PM
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
Close out August with the GRAMMY Award-winning Tedeschi Trucks Band, with special guest Lukas Nelson.
Tedeschi Trucks Band at Bethel Woods
🧺 Make Time for a Catskills Farmers Market
August is peak farmers market season in Sullivan County, making a market stop one of the easiest ways to spend a summer morning.
Pick up fresh produce, baked goods, local meats, flowers, handmade goods, and provisions to bring back to your Casskell Stays kitchen.
Saturday Markets
Barryville Farmers Market
Saturdays | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
3405 Scenic Route 97, Barryville
Kauneonga Lake Farmers Market
Saturdays | 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Veterans' Square, 3579 State Route 55, Bethel
Livingston Manor Farmers Market
Saturdays | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Main Street Lawn, 62 Main Street, Livingston Manor
Narrowsburg Farmers Market
Saturdays | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Narrowsburg Union, 7 Erie Avenue, Narrowsburg
Rock Hill Farmers Market
Saturdays | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Rock Hill Fire Department, 61 Glen Wild Road, Rock Hill
Sunday Markets
Callicoon Farmers Market
Sundays | 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Callicoon Creek Park, A. Dorrer Drive, Callicoon
Jeffersonville Farmers Market
Sundays | 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Next to Jeffersonville Bake Shop, 4906 NY-52, Jeffersonville
Roscoe Farmers Market
Sundays | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Roscoe Rockland Fire Station, 1978 Old Route 17, Roscoe
Weekday Markets
Monticello Farmers Market
Thursdays | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Ted Stroebele Center, 10 Jefferson Street, Monticello
Wurtsboro Farmers Market
Thursdays | 5:00–8:00 PM
Veterans' Park, 3rd Street & Sullivan Street, Wurtsboro
Liberty Farmers Market
Fridays | 3:00–6:00 PM
Creekside Park, 119 North Main Street, Liberty
The current 2026 farmers market schedule is available through Sullivan Catskills.
Sullivan Catskills 2026 Farmers Market Guide
🎻 Catch a Free Summer Concert
Callicoon Center Band
Wednesdays in August | 8:00–9:00 PM
Callicoon Center Bandstand
1669 The Gulf Road, Callicoon Center
For 92 summers, the Callicoon Center Band has been gathering neighbors and visitors for free Wednesday evening concerts.
August performances are scheduled for:
August 5
August 12
August 19
Bring a lawn chair or blanket, grab some snacks, and settle in for a quintessential Catskills summer evening.
Callicoon Center Band event information
🦙 Try Alpaca Yoga
Sundays in August | 10:00–11:00 AM
Buck Brook Alpacas
12 Bestenheider Road, Roscoe
$25
Yes, you can actually do yoga alongside alpacas.
Alpaca Yoga takes place outdoors at Buck Brook Alpacas throughout July and August and combines gentle movement with the chance to spend time alongside some very adorable four-legged companions.
August dates include August 2, 16, 23, and 30.
Alpaca Yoga information & booking
🐦 Start Your Weekend with a Nature Walk
Morning Bird Walk
Saturday, August 22 | 8:00–10:00 AM
Van Scott Nature Reserve
Free
Join the Delaware Highlands Conservancy for a morning walk through the Van Scott Nature Reserve while learning to identify local birds by sight and sound.
The walk is appropriate for all ages, although guests should be prepared for sloped terrain and wear comfortable closed-toe shoes.
Advance registration is requested.
Morning Bird Walk details & registration
🎸 More Live Music & Local Nightlife
August isn't just about the big-name concerts. Some of the best summer nights happen at the smaller local venues.
Foundation of Funk
Saturday, August 8 & Saturday, August 15
The Old Foundation
5371 NY-52, Kenoza Lake
Open Mic at The Dale
Thursdays | Around 8:00 PM
The Dale Pizza & Beer
4 Old Post Road, Mountaindale
Karaoke at Van Smokey
Fridays | 10:00 PM–2:00 AM
Van Smokey
87 Debruce Road, Livingston Manor
Karaoke at The Dale Pizza & Beer
Fridays | 9:00 PM–2:00 AM
The Dale Pizza & Beer
4 Old Post Road, Mountaindale
For a complete and continually updated list of smaller concerts, community events, workshops, markets, and local happenings, check the Sullivan Catskills event calendar before heading out.
Sullivan Catskills Event Calendar
🌲 Make a Weekend of It
The best part about August in the Catskills is that you don't have to choose just one thing.
Start your Saturday morning at a farmers market. Spend the afternoon swimming, hiking, kayaking, or exploring one of Sullivan County's charming towns. Grab dinner somewhere local, head out for live music or a show, and then return to your own private Catskills retreat.
Or keep it simple.
Spend the day doing absolutely nothing.
Float on the lake. Fire up the grill. Gather around the fire pit. Watch the sunset. Stay up too late talking.
Because sometimes the best part of a Catskills getaway isn't the event you planned—it's everything that happens in between.
August Is Calling
From bagels in Monticello and fairgrounds in Grahamsville to live music at Bethel Woods, theater in Forestburgh, markets in Callicoon and Barryville, and unexpected adventures around every corner, August is one of the best months to experience Sullivan County.
So pack your weekend bag, gather your favorite people, and make a little room for adventure.
We'll save you a seat in the Catskills.
Stay with Casskell Stays and make your August getaway one to remember.
Event dates, times, admission prices, and schedules are subject to change. We recommend checking the official event website before heading out, especially for weather-related updates or ticket availability.
