Borscht Belt Museum

10/30/2026

Thank you, Shawangunk Journal!

10/29/2026

Veteran film, television and theater actor Josh Mostel, son of legendary actor and comedian Zero Mostel, will receive the Borscht Belt Film Fest’s Mensch Award during the festival’s opening reception on Friday, Nov. 6. For more information and ticket purchase please visit:https://www.borschtbeltfilmfest.org/

10/28/2026

Borscht Belt Film Fest
November 6-8, 2026
For schedule of films and tickets please visit: https://www.borschtbeltfilmfest.org/films2026-1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lazRuXIlukY&t=2s

The official festival trailer that shows a montage of clips from th...

10/28/2026

Thank you to all of our amazing sponsors for helping us bring the Borscht Belt Film Fest to life! We couldn’t do it without you 🎬🤍

10/26/2026

MEL BROOKS: THE 99 YEAR-OLD MAN
Sunday, November 8, 3:00 PM
Location: SHADOWLAND STAGES THEATER
157 Canal Street, Ellenville
For additional information please contact:
https://borschtbeltmuseum.standuptix.com/events/mel-brooks-the-99-year-old-man-2026

10/26/2026

RINGSIDE IN THE MOUNTAINS
Sunday, November 8, 1:30 PM
Location: SHADOWLAND STAGES THEATER
157 Canal Street, Ellenville
For additional information and tickets: https://borschtbeltmuseum.standuptix.com/events/ringside-in-the-mountains-2025

Ringside in the Mountains: The History of Boxing in the Catskills, uncovers the untold story of a quiet corner of upstate New York that became an unlikely epicenter of boxing greatness — and a powerful reflection of American cultural history. Long before Cus D’Amato reshaped the future of the sp...

10/24/2026

And the Mensch Award goes to...Josh Mostel!
Join us as we celebrate Josh Mostel. Not only is he a gifted actor whose career reflects the humor, resilience, and storytelling that continue to inspire new generations, has but his wit, warmth and generosity embody the very spirit of a mensch!
For additional information and tickets: https://givebutter.com/BBFFopening2026

10/21/2026

STILLER AND MEARA: NOTHING IS LOST
Saturday, November 7, 5:30 PM
Location: SHADOWLAND STAGES THEATER
157 Canal Street, Ellenville
For additional information and tickets: https://borschtbeltmuseum.standuptix.com/events/stiller-and-meara-nothing-is-lost-2025

10/20/2026

Josh Mostel (Son of Zero Mostel)
Saturday, November 7, 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Location: THE COMMON GOOD BOOKSTORE
119 Canal Street, Ellenville
Doors open at 9 AM with coffee for purchase.
* Also see Josh Mostel on Saturday night in the 8:00 pm showing of Bad Shabbos at Shadowland Stages (157 Canal Street, Ellenville). He will also participate in the Q&A following the film moderated by Borscht Belt Film Festival Program Advisor, Jay Blotcher. For tickets: https://borschtbeltmuseum.standuptix.com/events/bad-shabbos-2024

10/17/2026

An evening not to be missed. Celebrate the late Elaine Grossinger Etess, nosh, and take your seat at Shadowland Stages for We Met at Grossinger's.