The Hudson River Music Festival is set for Saturday, June 14 from 11:00am-9:00pm in Croton Point Park.
Rooted in the spirit of Toshi and Pete Seeger’s Clearwater Festival, the new festival is set to bring together music lovers, environmental advocates, and families for a vibrant celebration.
This all-ages festival will unite people in a gathering fueled by a shared love for the river, music, and activism. From its musical performances to community-driven experiences, the festival embodies the next chapter in a beloved tradition.
Original Clearwater Festival. Photo Credit Jon Sievert
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Musical acts will include Grahame Lesh & Friends, featuring Rick Mitarotonda (Goose), Oteil Burbridge (Dead & Company, Allman Brothers Band), Taylor Goldsmith, Griffin Goldsmith (Dawes), Jen Hartswick (Trey Anastasio Band), Lucius featuring Griffin & Taylor Goldsmith, Madison Cunningham, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Steve Earle & Friends and Jorma Kaukonen (Hot Tuna, Jefferson Airplane).
Additional special activities will include the iconic Earthball, Pete & Toshi’s Grove, the Circle of Song, and family friendly performances from the Arm of the Sea Puppet Show and The Rock and Roll Playhouse, as well as the mesmerizing Boat Flotilla, where boats gather along the Hudson River and move in harmony.
The announcement about this year’s festival was made on Tuesday by Dayglo Presents, Harper House Music Foundation and Riverfest FPS.
Tickets go on sale beginning Friday, April 25, with options for General Admission and VIP. To purchase tickets, view transportation options and more, visit www.hudsonrivermusicfestival.com.
The Hudson River Music Festival continues the legacy of the Clearwater Festival, which was born from the efforts of Pete Seeger and Toshi Seeger in the 1960s. Through a blend of music, art, and activism, the festival strives to promote environmental stewardship, social justice, and community engagement while celebrating the Hudson River’s profound cultural and ecological importance.