Delhi Harvest Festival

Photo of a 610 pound pumpkin on the back of a trailer.

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Right as the leaves begin to change color, Delhi, NY, rings in the change of season with the annual Harvest Festival. The Delhi Harvest Festival takes over Main Street, Delhi, and Courthouse Square on Saturday, September 23rd, from 10am-4pm.

The local shops and businesses will be open on Main Street, and over 60 vendors and farmers will sell their produce, products and locally made goods at Courthouse Square. Enjoy live music by Bobby Curious while you browse the market and eat lunch in the square. Maybe you’ll see the town’s biggest pumpkin? Last year’s prized pumpkin weighed 610 lbs and was grown at Delaware Academy. 

Visit Delhi Harvest Festival’s page on Facebook for any news and updates leading up to the event. See you there!

Lil' Buckaroo Rodeo & You-Pick Pumpkins

Photo courtesy of Maplewood Farm & Orchard

Maplewood Farm & Orchard will be open on the weekends of October 7th to October 29th for pumpkin picking and festive and fun activities. Each weekend, the activities include hay rides, Gem & Gold Panning, Calf & Bull Roping with practice heads, and a new favorite: Lil’ Buckaroo Rodeo and Bouncing Bull Riding. Wear your cowboy hat and boots to get in the spirit! 

The market will have maple products, apples, cider, cider donuts, pie slices, and cookies. Due to the harsh May frost, there are no apples to be picked, but apples sourced from the Hudson Valley will be available. The farm will be open from 10 am to 4 pm, with Rodeo activities beginning at noon. 


See you at Maplewood Farm & Orchard at 596 Miller Avenue in Bovina, NY. Read more and receive updates on their website and Facebook.

Photo courtesy of Maplewood Farm & Orchard

Chamber Member Spotlight: Hollow

Hollow is a cafe by day and tapas style bar and restaurant by night. Enjoy a cup of coffee, matcha, breakfast taco, or lunch special in the renovated storefront before 3 pm. After 5 pm, enter through the side door to enjoy great food and exceptional cocktails in the modern, cozy restaurant and bar. The menu meets the season as much of their food is sourced locally.


Find their hours and more on their website and Instagram.

Photo courtesy of Hollow

Farmers’ Market Feature: RevSpirits

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Rev Spirits makes mead and spirits in time-honored distilling methods to create a rich, finely crafted product. Everything they make is in honor of the honey bees. RevSpirits, started by friends Phil and Bill, were beekeepers first. They grew curious about what they could do with their raw honey. After much experimentation and many tasting parties later, they realized they were onto something revolutionary. Hence, RevSpirits was born. 


Purchase and taste some of their local spirits at the Delhi Farmers’ Market on Wednesday in Courthouse Square and learn out more on their website, Facebook, and Instagram.

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Fall Hiking in the Greater Delhi Area

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The leaves are changing, and fall is on the horizon. We have a number of hikes in the greater Delhi Area that offer a chance to breathe in the crisp fall air and take in the beautiful colors of the season.

The SUNY Delhi Outdoor Education Center is a 40-acre park with trails that meander through old farm fields and dip down to the Delaware River. There is a labyrinth, a butterfly garden, fishing access, picnic tables and education markers sharing knowledge of native trees. 

The Smith Pond Trail is an easy 1.1-mile hike with its trailhead on Route 28 opposite of Delaware Academy. It follows the West Branch of the Delaware River through grasslands and mixed forest. 

For a trail that provides a full-body workout, visit the Community Fitness Trail. This half-mile trail has six fitness features and two picnic tables. 

The Bramley Mountain Trail is a 4-mile loop that passes through an abandoned bluestone quarry, past small cliffs and caves, with expansive views at the top. 

All of these trails are close to town and off the seclusion we love about the area. Take advantage of this time of year and the gorgeous trails that the Catskill 3500 Club have worked so hard to establish. See you out there.

Catskill Mountain Fall Festival

Maple Shade Farm is pleased to welcome you to the Catskill Mountain Fall Festival on October 7th and 8th. Due to insurmountable hurdles, Taste of the Catskills has been canceled. This event has annually taken place at Maple Shade Farm on the same weekend but will be taking a break this year with plans to come back in 2024. 

Maple Shade Farm is filling the weekend with another fall themed festival at the farm you love with the fall experiences you’ve come to know and enjoy, with new vibes, too! 

Come sip on local beverages, shop at the vendor market, play festive games, and simply chill. Bask in the beauty of fall colors while enjoying a drink near the pond or wandering through the yellow barn. Enjoy the day with the Catskills community so you can always say that you were at the first Catskill Mountain Fall Festival!

For more information and updates, visit Maple Shade’s Facebook.

Chamber Member Spotlight: This & That

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This & That is a collection of old and new things for your home, restaurant, office and more. Located on Main Street in Delhi, NY, inventory changes often, and different items can be found upon almost every visit. Matt made his way to Delhi by way of Brooklyn, Boston and New Hampshire, interested in fulfilling his dream of opening This & That. Shop the thoughtful and beautifully curated inventory, and don’t forget to wander behind the store to browse the more rustic market in the barn.

Learn more about This & That on their website, Facebook, and Instagram and by visiting 110 Main Street in Delhi.

Farmers’ Market Feature: Ty’s Taco-Ria

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Ty’s Taco-Ria is a food truck you have most likely seen around town! This local favorite for farmers’ markets, festivals, and events makes a variety of tacos and even house made tortilla chips and salsa. The ingredients for Ty’s Taco’s are sourced locally as much as possible, using local grass-fed beef, and local dairy for homemade sour cream. Eat your tacos immediately and take home some salsa to enjoy for a late night snack. 

If you haven’t visited Ty’s Taco-Ria this summer, there is still time. Stop by the Delhi Farmers’ Market each Wednesday from 10 am to 2 pm to enjoy the perfect summer lunch while shopping for your weekly groceries.  Learn more about the taco-ria on their website, Facebook, and Instagram.

Photo courtesy of Ty’s Taco-Ria

Farmers' Market Feature: Green Sun Orchard

Green Sun Orchard is a family owned orchard in Trout Creek, NY. They have planted a new orchard on their property while maintaining the trees planted by previous owners. With their heirloom apples they make skillfully fermented hard ciders, cider donuts, and other apple products. Along with apples, they grow blueberries, peaches and plums. 


Find Green Sun Orchard at the Delhi Farmers’ Market each Wednesday from 10 am to 2 pm and read more about them on their website and Facebook.

Chamber Member Spotlight: Delco Mac

Delco Mac is a Delhi, NY, based company run by Phil Stockton that provides education, training and consulting for Mac computer systems. Phil provides comprehensive support for companies and teams and can train users on software usage, backup and storage, networking and infrastructure, and much more. Additionally, Delco Mac can manage repairs to get your computer back up and running. 


To learn more about what Delco Mac offers, visit their website.

SUNY Delhi Student Volunteers

SUNY Delhi is currently welcoming new and returning students to campus for the start of another academic year. The return of students means the return of volunteers who may be available to assist your organization. SUNY Delhi’s Student and Community Center is now taking requests for volunteers from local organizations. If you have a particular event or project for which you could use assistance, inform the Student Center by filling out the following form: 

SUNY Delhi O'Connor Center - Volunteer Request Form

Once your request is received and approved, the service opportunity will be shared with individual volunteers and students groups. When student volunteers are identified, your organization and the volunteers will be connected via email by the SUNY Delhi Student and Community Center. This is a mutually beneficial opportunity for students to gain experience outside of the classroom while you receive their hands on support for your organization.

Farmers' Market Feature: Weinert's Elk Creek Farm

Weinert’s Elk Creek Farm in Schenevus, NY, is a family-run farm located in the picturesque Schenevus Valley. This beef and hemp farm was founded in 2004 by Willie and Rebecca Weinert and they began growing a variety of organic CBD hemp in 2019. Their plants are carefully sown, nurtured, and harvested on the farm using sustainable farming practices to ensure the highest quality oils and products. 

Purchase Elk Creek Farm’s CBD salves, tinctures, gummies and more each week at the Delhi Farmers’ Market in Courthouse Square. Find more about them at their website, Facebook and Instagram

Chamber Member Spotlight: Hughson & Benson Associates

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Hughson & Benson Associates provides insurance services to Delaware, Otsego and Chenango Counties. They have a hardworking staff that focuses on customer service and getting their clients the best coverage at the best available cost. Hughson & Benson will help you find home, life, automobile or business insurance that suits your needs. They have been serving the area since 1933 and are happy to help you find the right plan for you and your family. 


For more information by visiting their website or giving them a call at (607) 364-0006.

Photo courtesy of Hughson & Benson

Join us for our Next Mixer on August 29th

The next Greater Delhi Area Chamber of Commerce Mixer will be held on Tuesday, August 29th from 5-7pm at Strickland Hollow Farm in Meridale. In addition to their bottle shop and tasting room and new eatery on Main Street in Delhi, Jerry and Erica have a working farm where they host events like weddings and produce their own line of distilled spirits.

Spend an evening meeting fellow business owners and community supporters on this stunning farm. There will be food provided by a number of local chefs including Matt Marchese, Ed O’Neill from The Shire, Jonah Shaw from Quarter Moon Cafe, Catskill Smokehouse and Good Cheap Food and Jerry Pellegrino who has bee in the restaurant business for decades and is now serving food at the Strickland Hollow Shop from Wednesday through Saturday each week.

There will be a Strickland Hollow signature cocktail and an open mic in case you are feeling like performing.

These networking events are a chance to make connections and a chance to find out what is going on the Greater Delhi Area Chamber of Commerce. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to hello@visitdelhiny.org.

Strickland Hollow Farm is located at 9483 NY-28, Meridale, NY 13806

Chamber Member Spotlight: Bagels 'N Cream

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Bagels ‘N Cream, owned and operated by the Noviello family, has been serving the Greater Delhi area for over 20 years. They make bagels, bread, muffins, cannolis, and more in-house. Stop in for their regular lunch specials, salads, cold drinks, coffee and tea. Call ahead for large orders or wait in line and catch up with your neighbors. Bagels ‘N Cream is a bustling place to stop for breakfast and lunch, which means fresh food and good company.  Find more about them on their website and find their daily specials on Facebook.

Photo courtesy of Bagels ‘N Cream


Farmers' Market Feature: Blue Sky Farm and Winery

Blue Sky Farm and Winery is a family-owned and operated blueberry farm founded by Russ Betz in 1998. The farm began with Russ’s interest in sharing fresh, all-natural blueberries with the community. In 2001, the planting began on the 5-acre farm in Stamford, NY, and the U-Pick blueberry patch was well on its way. After a lot of success and abundant harvests, Blue Sky Farm decided to utilize the bounty of blueberries by making blueberry wine. Since then, the wine has been well received, with demand increasing yearly.

Photo courtesy of Blue Sky Farm and Winery

Blue Sky Farm and Winery sell their products weekly at the Delhi Farmers’ Market on Wednesday in Courthouse Square. Stop by the market to get to know Russ, the delicious wine, and take advantage of prime blueberry season by visiting their U-Pick farm in Stamford. Find more information on Blue Sky’s website and Facebook page.

Chamber Member Spotlight: Mid-County Auto Body and Glass

Mid-County Auto Body and Glass has been a family owned business and staple in the community for nearly 50 years. This quality shop specializes in auto-body work including collision, glass, and painting. Mid-County offers a reliable 24 hour towing service to keep you covered no matter the conditions.

They offer friendly and efficient service and work with every insurance company. Call Mid-County Auto Body and Glass and discuss how they can assist you at (607) 746-6476. 

Farmers’ Market Feature: Barkaboom Native Plants

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Barkaboom Native Plants is a native plant nursery located in Margaretville, NY. The nursery was founded in 2020 with an interest in increasing accessibility to and knowledge of native plants in the Catskills region. The plants are always nursery grown from responsibly-sourced local seeds. This ensures the plants are locally adapted to the specific growing conditions of the Catskills and are best suited to strengthen local ecosystems. 

Find out more about the wonderful work of Barkaboom Native Plants on their website and follow them on Instagram for tidbits of knowledge in every post!

Photo courtesy of Barkaboom Native Plants

How to Promote an Event

We wanted to take a minute to let our members know how to go about promoting an event that you are hosting. As board members and those active in the Chamber, we currently get phone calls, text messages, messages through Facebook, messages through Instagram, people stopping us on the street. We are not able to keep track of the volume of requests and information you are sharing so we’d love to tell you how we can best help you.

Follow these steps to get your event on our radar:


Option #1— Submit your event to our EVENTS calendar.

Our calendar can be updated by you directly. We are alerted when an event is submitted. This allows us to approve your event and then promote it through our social media and/or wherever appropriate.

Click here to find our EVENTS listing page and go to the upper right hand corner and click SUBMIT EVENT.

We suggest you also do the same for the County tourism site which can be found here.

Option #2— Tag us in your Instagram Post

If you are an Instagram user, the easiest way for us to share information about your event is for you to create an Instagram POST that we can easily share. Include us by using @visitdelhiNY or tag us #visitdelhiny. We search both often, we will find your post and we will share it if appropriate.

Option #3— Send an email

Provide all the details that we will need including an image or graphic to hello@visitdelhiny.org. Sending us just the name and the date of the event is not enough. Full details are required in order for us to promote properly.

Following these methods over text or messages on other platforms will allow us to do a better job promoting. As always, the more time you give us to promote the event, the better.