Catskill Mountains Stagecoach Run Art Festival Returns July 1 and 2

FRANKLIN — After being forced to postpone this storied event due to the pandemic, organizers are thrilled to announce that the Stagecoach Run Art Festival is back in 2023, with more than 20 locations and 50+ artists.

This self-guided tour of art in venues throughout the Franklin and Delhi area has won awards for its positive impact on tourism and the tens of thousands of dollars it has brought to the local economy. Many artists who have moved deep into the Catskills are participating in 2023 for the first time.

Franklin has become a popular destination for visitors thanks to being home to the Franklin Stage, Kabinett and Kammer, the shop owned by well known artist/author Sean Scherer, fashion designer Gary Graham of GaryGraham422 (and runner up of 2021's Making the Cut), and interior designer Meg Lavalette, whose LAVA Atelier in the village reflects the sophisticated design sense which has led to features on her work in Forbes and the Wall Street Journal as well as several design magazines.

The Tulip and Rose restaurant offers international cuisine, Yokel offers down home comfort food for breakfast and lunch. The newly opened Good Eats epicurean market specializes in gourmet cheese and will soon feature a fine selection of wine and craft beers. The nearby towns of Delhi and Oneonta offer dozens of dining options.

It's a big lift to restart an event like the Stagecoach Run. We'd love your help getting the word out to make this our most successful year ever.