FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Coming to Borscht Belt Fest 2025? Here's what to know!

TICKETS

  • Our street fair, live music and other outdoor events are free and open to the public. This year, the street fair is on SUNDAY, JULY 27 10am-4pm ONLY.

  • Tickets are required for most indoor events, including comedy shows, panel discussions, and other special events.

  • Tickets for all events will be available until showtime and sold at the festival but we recommend purchasing tickets in advance because many shows sell out. 

  • Refunds and cancellation policy:

    • Refund requests must be submitted in writing to carly@borschtbeltfest.org no later than Wednesday, July 23 by 9:00 AM. Please allow 5-8 business days for processing. No refunds will be issued after July 23 at 9:00 AM.

PARKING

  • Parking is allowed anywhere on the streets of Ellenville or in several municipal parking lots.

  • Handicapped parking is available at the M&T Bank parking lot off Rt. 209. If you are coming north on 209, the entrance is just after the traffic light at Canal Street.

MUSEUM ADMISSION

  • We advise purchasing tickets in advance to the museum due to the large number of visitors expected this weekend.

  • Tickets are sold by the hour, and you can enter any time during that hour.

  • Tickets will also be sold at the door, but we can't promise there won't be a wait!

  • Purchase tickets here

ACCESSIBILITY

  • All venues are fully accessible, including the museum.

  • Handicapped restrooms are available at Shadowland Stages. 

DOGS

  • Well-behaved dogs on leashes are permitted at the street festival and inside the museum, but not at ticketed events.

  • Only service animals are allowed to enter Shadowland Stages.

RAIN DATES

  • We're doing this rain or shine!

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