Blackthorne Resort's Catskill Mountain Redneck Festival 2026

Name: Blackthorne Resort's Catskill Mountain Redneck Festival 2026
Start: 2026-07-25T11:00:00-04:00
Location: 348 Sunside Rd , East Durham, NY, United States, New York 12423

Schedule

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am

UTC-04:00

Location

348 Sunside Rd , East Durham, NY, United States, New York 12423 | Freehold, NY

This annual event just keeps getting bigger and better—and this year is no exception! With tons to do, taste, and experience, it’s a weekend you won’t want to miss.
Smoked BBQ Competition - All Day
Fire up your best recipe and show off your skills! Compete in four mouthwatering categories: Chicken, Pork Ribs, Pork, and Brisket or Beef. Entries will be judged on presentation, taste, texture, and tenderness. Think you’ve got what it takes? Visit our Facebook event page for full competition details.
Redneck Olympics - Noon
Suit up in your hillbilly best and jump into the fun! Enjoy quirky crowd-favorites like toilet ring toss, potato sack races, tire rolling, and more. Laughter guaranteed.
Tractor Show - All Day
Calling all tractor lovers! Check out an eclectic display of tractors of all shapes, sizes, makes, models, and states of (dis)repair. Free and open to the public. Want to show off your own? Contact our office for display information.
Back the Red and Blue Run & Fundraiser - 11am, BBQ 1-3pm
Join us in supporting the East Durham Volunteer Fire Department with this beloved annual tradition. The day kicks off with a scenic bike run through the Catskill Mountains, followed by a benefit BBQ. A $25 donation includes the run and meal, with all proceeds going directly to the EDVFD. More details can be found on the Back the Red and Blue Fundraiser event page.
Live Music & Prizes
Enjoy live entertainment throughout the day and enter for your chance to win tons of great prizes!
For more information, call the office at 518-634-2541.
Campsites and rooms are available—book early!