Borscht Belt Fest 2024

Created by the Catskills Borscht Belt Museum, Borscht Belt Fest celebrates and pays homage to the Borscht Belt’s vibrant past and showcases its legacy and wide-ranging influence on contemporary American culture.

The festival takes place in downtown Ellenville and features stand-up comedy, art, live music, film, educational programming – and of course food. 

Borscht Belt Fest’s street fair, exhibits, musical performances and movie screenings are free. Comedy shows and talks each require a ticket purchase, with the proceeds going to support the non-profit Catskills Borscht Belt Museum.