Ramp Fest Brings Spring Celebration to Catskills Community

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The Ramp Fest, a community celebration welcoming spring in the Catskills area, is being hosted by Black Walnut and The Farmhouse Project on May 2, 2026 from 11am to 5pm in Callicoon, NY. The festival will feature live music, a baking contest, foraging talks, gardening lectures, an artisan market, and food and drinks from local restaurants.

Why it matters

The Ramp Fest is an opportunity for the local Catskills community to come together and celebrate the arrival of spring. It showcases the region's food, artisan, and agricultural offerings, providing a platform for small businesses and producers to connect with residents and visitors.

The details

The Ramp Fest will include a variety of activities and attractions, including a foraging talk and demonstration, gardening lectures, an artisan market where attendees can shop from local vendors, and a baking contest featuring ramps, a wild spring onion. Local restaurants will also be on-site providing food and drinks. Additionally, there will be children's activities and live music performances throughout the day.

• The Ramp Fest will take place on May 2, 2026 from 11am to 5pm.

What’s next

Attendees can find more information about the Ramp Fest, including details on the baking contest, on The Farmhouse Project's website.