A NEW CHAPTER

Hey there, welcome back to another perfect week in the Catskills. The trout have been biting, the weather’s holding, and this newsletter is absolutely packed. So I hope you enjoy and I’ll see ya out there.

Since the very beginning, I’ve gotten a surprising number of messages from folks asking how they can contribute to Catskill Crew — whether it’s sharing stories, passing along recipes, or offering tips on things like gardening, fly tying, tincture making, and more.

Given that Catskill Crew has always been by the people, for the people, it only makes sense to explore how this platform can open up space for more voices. There’s something powerful in the fact that this belongs to all of us, a place to connect, share, and reflect the spirit of the Catskills.

The idea of Crew Contributions is still in an early stage. I don’t know yet if it’ll be weekly, monthly, or something else entirely. But you know me, we’ll try it out and see what feels right.

If you're interested in being a Crew Contributor, click the link below and let’s see what we can build together. CREW CONTRIBUTOR FORM.

The week is finally here. We started planning this party when there was snow on the ground and wood stoves were still burning — back when July 4th felt far-off. .But now summer’s in full swing, and that distant day is suddenly right in front of us

Catskill Crew has teamed up with Deer Mountain Inn for our Second Annual July 4th Party. The forecast is looking great, so swing by for a bit or stick around for the afternoon. Meet up with some friends, hang out with neighbors, and introduce yourself to a stranger or two.

Hope to see you there. I’ll be the guy with a mustache and a Catskill Crew hat, come say hi if we haven’t met yet.

Now that Burger Quest and Burger Fest are in the rearview, I’ve embarked on a quieter, equally daring (and delicious) journey.

I’ve been known to travel far — and travel wide — for the promise of a great meal. I’ve found myself cruising down backroads and into towns you may not even know exist, guided by nothing more than a whisper of a worthy sandwich.

And I think I may have found the greatest Chicken Cutlet Sandwich in the entire Catskills and their surroundings. But before I go crowning champions, I need to be sure I’m not leaving any cutlet behind. If you know a chicken cutlet sandwich that deserves a shot SUGGEST A CUTLET.

Want to spread the good word about your business, a project you’re working on, a hire, or just want to say hi to 32,000 friends?

OH-BOY! MARKET returns to Andes on July 5th & 6th with 70+ incredible independent makers, small-batch goods, and the big summer energy we're ready for! Come for the goods! Stay for the good times! Snag your tickets.

Omega Institute’s Spots are limited: stay two nights at Omega in July and get 50% off wellness treatment. No workshops, no stress — just deep Rest & Rejuvenation in one of the most peaceful places in the Hudson Valley. Call 845-266-4444 or book now.

Delaware Valley Opera presents Speed Dating Tonight, a fast, funny one-act opera set in a bar on speed-dating night. Composer Michael Ching turns a series of first impressions into sharp, musical snapshots of modern love. Get your tickets.

Catskill-opoly is back, embark on an unforgettable journey through the Catskills - buying, trading, and keeping blacks bears out of your trash. Outsmart your competition, show no mercy, and just have some fun without a screen. Grab a game.

Adopt Pets: This week, like every other week, I’d like to introduce you to a few friends who can use a helping hand. Starting things off, I’d like you to meet R.J. a wonderful little Chihuahua, Chance the cat who recently got his own second chance, and none other than Phil the goat. Every day that passes, I can’t fight the urge to start a goat farm.

House of the Week: A modern mountaintop perch in Hobart, with wall-to-wall views, 12 acres of land, and a rock climbing wall. The western views from the hot tub are pretty glorious for sipping — if you invite me over, I’ll arrive with mason jars of pre-batched Negronis.

The Sky Report: On July 3, Earth reaches its aphelion, the farthest point from the Sun all year, drifting some 152 million kilometers away. Funny enough, we're closest to the Sun in frigid January and farthest during summer - proof that the seasons come from our tilt, not our distance.

Sunrise 5:26 AM
Sunset 8:38 PM
Fire Danger [low]
Air Quality [good]
Moon Phase [waxing crescent]

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The Second Annual July 4th Party at Deer Mountain Inn. Last year was a blast, so we’ve locked in round two! Free entry, BBQ by Chef Corwin Kave, Martini making classes with Isolation Proof & Method Vermouth, DJ Harlan spinning vinyl, cash bar and oysters. Stick around, book a room, and get 15% off with the code CATSKILLCREW.

You are formally invited to hang with The Catskills Cocktail Club at the Starlite Motel for a 4th of July bash! Cocktails will be flowing, Weenie Ranch Forever will be slinging NJ’s finest hot dogs, and Meat Things will be holding down the grill with smash burgs. Sun’s out, buns out! Check it out.

Stop by Foxfire Mountain House and unlock your endless summer fun with great BBQ, DJs, Lawn Games and more. Take a look.

Pine Hill Pride is back and bigger than ever — a joyful, all-welcome celebration featuring live music, cold beverages, food, dancing, performances, Dolly Parton, and community spirit in the heart of the Catskills. Festivities kick off July 11th and continue through to the 12th with a full-day street party and afterparty. See what’s in store.

Oda Wine Garden, Margaretville - Industry Night Dj Tera Rose (try the Balkan Platter, trust me) cheers

Tubby's, Kingston - Live performances by Friendship, 2nd Grade, and Strawberry Runners from 7-11pm sold out but try to get a ticket, it’ll be good

Matagiri, Mount Tremper - Silent Meditation at Matagiri at 6pm slow down

The Pines, Mount Tremper - Live music with Freaks Garage from 7-9pm smash burgers

Catskill Center, Mount Tremper - Hike & Learn Series: The Neversink from 10am-4pm details Nature Explorers: Into the World of Bears from 10:30-11:30am learn stuff

Mountain Top Arboretum, Tannersville - Yoga for Gardening at 3:15pm lizard pose

Unicorn Bar, Kingston - Queer Trivia at 7:30pm followed by Queeraoke with Major Mayhem from 8pm-12am take a look

Rough Draft, Kingston - Game Night from 5:30-7:30pm have fun

Tubby's, Kingston - Performances by Dominick And The Family Band, Katy The Kyng & Domestic Drafts from 7-11pm enjoy

Dutchman’s Landing Park, Catskills - Catskill’s Independence Day Celebration at Dutchman’s Landing Park with live music by In The Dust from 7-9pm

West Kill Supply, Kingston - Bluegrass Jam and pizza 6-9pm cheers

Camp Kingston, Kingston - Upstate Color’s Monthly Happy Hour from 6-9pm

Keegan Ales, Kingston - Open Mic Comedy Night at 7:30pm beers and laughs

Unicorn Bar, Kingston - Queer Line Dancing with DJ Tex at 7:30pm more info

Rough Draft, Kingston - Trivia from 6-9pm have fun

Orpheum, Tannersville - Showing of The Little Mermaid at 6pm ariel was my first crush

Oliver’s, Mt. Tremper - Backyard BBQ Holiday Kick-off from 4-9pm more info

Avalon Lounge, Catskill - On the Fly Story Slam: Next Exit from 7-9pm cool

Bearsville Theatre, Woodstock - Concert with Nai Palm (of Hiatus Kaiyote) with Kendra McKinley at 7pm tix

Mountain Top Arboretum, Tannersville - Qigong Class with Olympia Ward at 2:30pm move

Deer Mountain Inn, Tannersville - 2nd Annual Catskill Crew July 4th Party from 1-5pm come on by

Margaretville - Annual Field Days with rides, music, and big ol’ fireworks happening on saturday too

Kingston - 4th of July celebration with music and fireworks in the T.R. Gallo Park, pre-fireworks fun kicks off at 6:30pm

Ralph’s Bar & Bowling, Big Indian - Fireworks party ralphhhh

Wylder, Windham - All day festivities followed by fireworks at the Windham Mountain Club info

West Kill Supply, Kingston - Live Music From Dutchess 5-9pm drink a brookie

Unicorn Bar, Kingston - SINdependence Day Disco from 10pm-1am late night

Bashakill Bazaar, Wurtsboro - Sip & Shop from 4-6pm shop local

Catskill Brewery, Livingston Manor - Pork of July pig roast with music by Wolfman Jack Primal Dead cheers

Avalon Lounge, Catskill - Telepathic Moon Dance from 9-11pm looks weird in a good way

Callicoon Hills, Callicoon - July 4th Pool Party from 12-5pm have fun

Narrowsburg - 4th of July Firemen’s Parade from 3-4pm learn more or stop by Big Eddy Brewing and have some fun

Café Marguerite, Margaretville - Cheers to 5 years from 5:30-9pm congrats

Tannersville - Village of Tannersville 4th of July Celebration at dusk, fireworks at the Colonial Country Club have fun

Wild Hudson Valley, Cairo - Mushroom Walk & Farm Tour from 10am-12pm get outside

Ravenwood, Kerhonkson - Build Your Own Chair Workshop love it

Catskill Fly Fishing Center, Livingston Manor - Saturday Fly Tyers Series from 11am-3pm trouty

Dette Flies, Livingston Manor - 4th Annual Youth Fly Fishing Clinic from 1-4pm tight lines

Sunshine Colony, Livingston Manor - Line Dancing from 3-4:30pm nice

Catskill Brewery, Livingston Manor - Bombzer Funk Brings Electrifying Grooves at 2pm drink a devils path

Red Maple Vineyard, West Park - Block Party with live music, food trucks, local vendors and more take a look

Millbrook Bandshell, Millbrook - Millbrook Summer Sunset Concert Series with Babehoven at 8pm info

The Sketchbook Gallery, Saugerties - Opening Reception of Sketchbooks: Working out Ideas at 4pm details

All Sorts, Hancock - Four-course dinner experience with Casa Masa Project at 7pm niceeee

Artport Kingston, Kingston - Performance Series with Maxine Steinman "Carmelita: Spring Emergence" from 1-3:30pm learn more

Bearsville Theatre, Woodstock - Todd Rundgren: Still Me (Still Me) at 7pm (until July 6) tix

Glen Falls House, Round Top - July 5th party with waterfall hangs, bbq, and afterparty sweet

Opus 40, Saugerties - 12 piece music collected from Geneva: Orchestre Tout Puissant Marcel Duchamp from 6-8pm details

Ralph’s Bar & Bowling, Big Indian - Music on the lawn and pool hangs ralphhhh

White Feather Farm, Saugerties - Kundalini Yoga, Meditation and Gong Immersion with HariPrakaash at 10am info

Wild Hudson Valley, Cairo - Guided Mindful Forest Bathing Walk details

West Kill Brewing, West Kill - Shady Groove live from 3-6pm drink brookies

Woodstock Community Center, Woodstock - BreakBread Potluck & Conversation from 5:30-8:30pm info

Athens Cultural Center, Athens - Opening Reception of Material Girl at 5pm (until July 20) more info

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