Ukrainian Borscht is a hearty soup with beets, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, onions, garlic, and tomatoes at its core. Often, a piece of meat, pork, is used to prepare the broth.

The Borscht Belt Delicatessen is trying to keep old traditions alive, too. Nick Liberato, the chef, brought his suburban Philadelphia-based, New York-style Jewish deli to the festival grounds.

According to Frishman, there will be some classic Borscht Belt one-liners on display. Since the Catskills was a breeding ground for comedic greats, that means there’s a lot of material to choose ...

Jacobs expects some 8,000 to 10,000 attendees at the festival throughout the day. In addition to having a good time and learning about the Borscht Belt, “We want to bring culture back to the ...

After a dozen-plus years in the making, the Catskills Borscht Belt museum is set to open in 2025. But for those who can’t wait another two years, the museum is launching a festival to honor the ...