NEWSLETTER
Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y. (May 14) - Today, the Hudson River Music Festival announces a slate of programming centered around America 250. In partnership with the Guthrie & Dylan Centers, the festival will highlight enduring American song tradition through artists like Woody Gutherie, Bob Dylan, and others in their creative lineage.
The festival grounds will include an on-site exhibit on Woody Guthrie. Additionally, the Woody Guthrie Tent will also host a 45 minute family-friendly creative writing workshop. Led by the New York City Children’s Theater, festival-goers can participate in two 30 minute sessions that include performances of several Woody Guthrie covers in addition to an interactive writing exercise facilitated by playwright Frank Ruiz. Tickets available for purchase HERE.
Rooted in the spirit of Pete and Toshi Seeger’s folk picnics, the festival returns to Croton Point Park for the second year presented by Harper House Music Foundation, Riverfest FPS (For Pete’s Sake) and Dayglo Presents. This all-ages day aims to bring together music lovers, environmental advocates, and families for a vibrant celebration. From musical performances to community-driven experiences, the festival continues to carry the torch of a beloved tradition in the Hudson Valley area. Dedicated to sustainability, and commitment to a Zero Waste future, attendees will be encouraged to reduce their environmental impact and enjoy a greener, more responsible experience.
From timeless classics to new collaborations, the Hudson River Music Festival continues to celebrate the music, history, and community that make this region so extraordinary, creating memories and moments that will become part of the festival’s story for years to come. The Guthrie Family Singers are part of this year’s stand-out lineup which also includes genre defying “Cosmic Country” headliner Daniel Donato, Allman Brothers band member Warren Haynes, Margo Price, and Grahame Lesh. Modeled after Seeger’s original vision, the festival brings together a new wave of folk and Americana voices carrying that mission forward and using their platforms to reflect and shape the evolving American story.
Hudson River Music Festival is committed to an inclusive experience for all guests. The festival offers ADA parking, accessible shuttles (including to Croton-Harmon Train Station), and accessible viewing areas at both stages, including an elevated platform on the main stage. ASL interpreters will be available for all Hudson Stage and Rainbow Stage performances, with dedicated viewing from the Deaf Zone.
Purposefully taking place on Father’s Day, Hudson River Music Festival will invite families to celebrate together with a full day of interactive, all-ages programming across the festival grounds with select programming tied to the America 250 commemoration. On the new North Star Stage, which will focus on activities and family fun, young music fans can rock out with The Rock and Roll Playhouse, Bash The Trash, and Feel Trip Yoga sessions! Families can get creative in the Kids & Family Arts & Crafts Area, and join the participatory Circle of Song. Roaming performances from Arm of the Sea, a whimsical Fish Migration with puppets and puppeteers from the Jim Henson Studios, New Vaudevillain (stilts and magic), and Nate the Great (music and juggling) will pop up throughout the day. Families can flow together with yoga from Feel Trip, make music from recycled materials with Bash the Trash, and musical moments from the Walkabout Clearwater Chorus.
The North Field will transform into a hub for advocacy, education, and action, hosting a curated selection of community environmental organizations, grassroots activist groups, and a high-level panel on Climate Change. From hands-on creativity to river-inspired spectacle, the festival offers a vibrant, multi-generational celebration perfect for Father’s Day along the waterfront and exploratory, hands-on activities that honor the nation’s 250-year history through folk traditions, environmental stewardship, and community activism.
There are ticketing options for General Admission, parking passes and a newly enhanced VIP with added benefits. Children 12 and under are admitted free when accompanied by a GA ticketed adult (children 12 and under entering VIP will require a “kids vip ticket”). To purchase tickets, view transportation options and more, visit hudsonrivermusicfestival.com.
Growing from the success of last year’s festival, this year will include a food court that's doubled in size and even more food options featuring regional food vendors to ensure everyone is fed and happy all day. The expansion means for shorter wait times and more options. VIP benefits include guaranteed parking close to the entrance, a dedicated express entry line, VIP-only food vendors, full-service cash bar, air-conditioned luxury restrooms, charging stations, shaded lounge seating under a tented VIP area and elevated bleacher seating with premium sightlines.
ABOUT HARPER HOUSE MUSIC FOUNDATION
HHMF seeks to be an agent of change by facilitating efforts that help artists share their work, lead stable and healthy lives, and preserve their unique legacies. As a public charity, it is centered around grantmaking to organizations serving musicians and investments that address infrastructure and funding gaps, and is dedicated to supporting a diverse music landscape. HHMF has collaborated with and contributed to such vital music nonprofits as the Bob Dylan and Woody Guthrie Centers, Americana Music Foundation, Backline, Neal Casal Music Foundation, and Newport Festivals Foundation, while also working with such notable artists as Natalie Merchant, T-Bone Burnett, Rosanne Cash and Rhiannon Giddens. For more information, please visit harperhousemusicfoundation.org.
ABOUT RIVERFEST FPS (FOR PETE’S SAKE)
RiverFest FPS (For Pete’s Sake) (RFPS), a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation, co-founded by Mitzi Elkes, Hal Cohen and Roy Volpe, is the promoter of the Hudson River Music Festival (HRMF). RFPS’s mission is to create and operate a multi-cultural music festival dedicated to educating attendees about environmental issues and a sustainable planet. Honoring the legacy of Pete and Toshi Seeger, the HRMF, through a blend of music, art, and activism, inspiring environmental stewardship, social justice, and community engagement while celebrating the Hudson River’s profound cultural and ecological importance.
ABOUT DAYGLO PRESENTS
Dayglo Presents is a live music and media company led by independent music impresario Peter Shapiro. Since its inception, Dayglo has built a reputation for creating unique and meaningful experiences. The company operates Brooklyn Bowl venues in multiple cities, The Capitol Theatre, Bearsville Theater in Woodstock, NY and LOCKN’ Farm in Arrington, Virginia. It has partnered exclusively with the family of Jerry Garcia to open Garcia’s at The Capitol Theatre, followed by an additional club in Chicago. Dayglo Presents also originated The Rock and Roll Playhouse, a national family concert series that currently takes place in over 25 markets across America. Dayglo publishes Relix Magazine, and two highly trafficked music websites Relix.com and Jambands.com. Other live events and experiences created and/or produced by Peter Shapiro and his team at Dayglo Presents include Fare Thee Well, Celebrating 50 Years of the Grateful Dead, the Soulshine Benefit at Madison Square Garden raising money for hurricane relief in North Carolina and Florida, Hudson River Music Festival, Jazz & Colors, an experiential music event held in Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and other locations, The Women’s March, The March for Science, Easy Rider Live, and the Bob Weir & Phil Lesh Duo tour.