Discover Callicoon on the Delaware River

Callicoon lies on the banks of the Delaware River. River access points are nearby along State Routes 52 and 17B. The riverfront setting, farmers market, railroad history, and seasonal events offer different ways to enjoy your stay.

Riverfront Setting and Markets

Callicoon Riverside Park is currently closed to public access while the county is in the project planning phase. Since access status may change, check the latest access information before visiting.

The Callicoon Farmers Market takes place at Callicoon Creek Park. It is a producer-only market: produce and handmade goods come exclusively from within a 75-mile radius. This connects food and handcrafted products within a clearly defined sourcing area. Operating details may change; check the latest information before your visit.

Railroad and Local History

The settlement was initially known as Callicoon Depot. During construction of the Erie Railroad’s Delaware Division, it served as one of the staging areas in 1848. Callicoon grew into a bustling, prosperous community around the depot. In 1906, the U.S. Postal Service renamed the place Callicoon.

Callicoon Methodist Church and its parsonage also tell the story of the town’s architectural history: the church was built in 1871 and the parsonage in 1889. Together, they are considered a largely intact late-19th-century vernacular church complex under Criterion C. For those interested in architecture, this designation offers a concrete glimpse of the historic built environment.

Another notable date is February 28, 1888. Following a severe snowstorm, a major fire destroyed most of Callicoon’s Main Street that day. The town’s history thus includes both its growth around the railroad and a devastating loss in what was then the center of town.

Markets and Events

A festive tree-lighting ceremony takes place each year at Callicoon Train Depot at the start of the Christmas season. If you’d like to plan your trip around it, check the dates and program details for the year.

Callicoon Country Fair is a hamlet-wide event featuring art, music, food, and locally made crafts. At Callicoon Creek Park, it also includes activities for children. Local farms, artisans, and craftspeople sell their goods at the fair. Dates and program details may change, so check the information for your travel year.

Dickens on the Delaware offers Christmas markets, local artisans, seasonal treats, free horse-and-wagon rides, and theatrical performances in Callicoon. The 2026 information is preliminary; dates and programming may change. If you’re including this event in your travel plans, check the latest information.

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