NEWSLETTER
May 10-12
Tickets on sale now for an experiential culinary weekend with top talent including Geoffrey Zakarian, Scott Conant, Marcus Samuelsson, Mychael Symon, Anne Burell, Andrew Zimmern, Melba Wilson, and more.
Sullivan Catskills, NY - Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association and Bethel Woods Center for the Arts are teaming up for the second annual immersive culinary event coined Catskill Cuisine, taking place May 10-12, 2024.
Tickets are on sale now with prices starting at $64 for GA & $179 for VIP. All purchasing links can be found at Catskill-Cuisine.com.
Drawing on the success of last year’s inaugural event, Catskill Cuisine 2024 will be a bigger extravaganza spanning the weekend, with the one-day festival portion being held at the historic site of the 1969 Woodstock Festival (Bethel Woods Center for the Arts).
“Bethel Woods was honored to host Catskill Cuisine last year,” said Eric Frances, CEO of Bethel Woods Center for the Arts and Chair of the SCVA. “We are so pleased to see the event grow into the multi-day festival we always dreamed it could be.”
In addition to the Food Festival, the event will feature a Charity Golf Tournament and exclusive Mother’s Day Brunch both featuring culinary offerings curated by the celebrity chefs. Catskill Cuisine will bring visitors, entertainment, and cuisine together while allowing Sullivan Catskills culinary experts to shine and promote the region’s agritourism and local farms, craft food, and beverage makers.
Thousands of Food Festival attendees will be able to explore Bethel Woods Center for the Arts’ iconic grounds, and take part in tastings, demos, meet and greets, book signings, and a local producer marketplace– all representing the Sullivan Catskills' diverse and delicious bounty. Confirmed celebrity chefs include Andrew Zimmern, Michael Symon, Scott Conant, Marcus Samuelsson, Anne Burrell, Melba Wilson and Geoffrey Zakarian, amongst others.
Please see a more detailed schedule below.
Friday, May 10
- Catskill Cuisine Celebrity & Chef Invitational: Play the historic Monster Golf Course at Resorts World Catskills with celebrity chefs to support A Single Bite, a Sullivan Catskills non-profit organization that is educating and feeding hungry neighbors with real and healthy local food. This will include a mix of friendly competition and delicious food, plus an exclusive Post Dinner Reception with Scott Conant and Marcus Samuelsson.
Saturday, May 11
- Food Festival Extravaganza: The culinary journey will feature local, national, and international cuisine, live cooking demos, and the chance to taste dishes crafted by renowned chefs.
Sunday, May 12
- Mother’s Day Brunch: Enjoy a private Sunday brunch experience hosted and curated by celebrity chefs Anne Burrell and Melba Wilson.
“We are thrilled to bring our community together for an even more multifaceted destination event this year,” said Roberta Byron-Lockwood, Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association President & CEO. “From our craft beverage trail to our James Beard-recognized chefs and breadth of farm-to-table offerings, the Sullivan Catskills continues to draw regional and national recognition for our culinary offerings, and we can't wait to showcase it all to our guests.”
With experiences suited to a variety of interests and audiences, ticket offerings include General Admission and VIP with separate ticketing for special events. Please visit www.catskill-cuisine.com for more information.
Contact:
Corey Finjer Bennett, Founder, Core Creative; corey@corecreativenyc.com
Isabel Braverman, Brand & Coms Manager; Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association ijb@scva.net
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About Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association
Today, people are flocking to the Sullivan Catskills — creating an influx of development, a growing arts and culinary scene, and a wealth of luxury infusing the destination — expansively bringing a cool cultural identity to the county. Once a summer spot for New York City dwellers, it has now evolved into a year-round destination for visitors throughout the world. Formerly known as the Borscht Belt, where famed comedians got their start at a range of renowned resorts and most notably home to the 1969 Woodstock Festival, the Sullivan Catskills has reemerged as one of the fastest-growing and most desired destinations in New York State. Located only 90 minutes out of Manhattan, the Sullivan Catskills has been reinvented with active village main streets, breathtaking views, fresh Catskill water, vibrant music venues, unique shopping boutiques, award-winning craft beverages, distinctive resorts, hotels, luxurious inns and prized bed & breakfasts, as well as a bustling culinary scene. The result is a destination set apart as a progressive and sustainable place to stay, explore and celebrate. For more information, please visit https://sullivancatskills.com
About Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts inspires, educates, and empowers individuals through the arts and humanities by presenting a diverse selection of culturally rich performances, popular artists, and community and educational programming. Located 90 miles from New York City at the site of the 1969 Woodstock festival in Bethel, NY, the lush 800-acre campus includes a Pavilion Stage amphitheater with seating for 16,000, an intimate 422-seat indoor Event Gallery, the award-winning Museum at Bethel Woods, and a Conservatory for arts education programming. Through the in-depth study and exhibition of the social, political, and cultural events of the 1960s, as well as the preservation of the historic site of the Woodstock Music and Art Fair, Bethel Woods educates individuals about the issues and lessons of the decade while inspiring a new generation to contribute positively to the world around them. The not-for-profit organization relies on the generous support of individuals, corporations, and foundations to develop and sustain programs that improve the quality of life in the region and beyond. For more information, please visit www.BethelWoodsCenter.org
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