Pete & Toshi’s Grove
A peaceful space to connect, reflect, and honor the legacies of Pete and Toshi Seeger, as well as our dear friend and colleague, Jeremy Tepper. This special spot invites visitors to share memories, explore photos, and celebrate the enduring impact of these incredible individuals. Join us to remember, reconnect, and continue a vision of music, nature, and positive change.
EarthBall
A vibrant, hand-painted globe perched on towering teepee poles. The Earthball is a symbol of unity and connection with our planet. A beloved festival tradition since 1990, its location is still to be discovered. Keep an eye out for this iconic centerpiece!
Kids & Family
Families, children, and music lovers will find plenty to enjoy with our Kids & Family programming! Admission is free for kids 12 and under. Explore all the exciting activities here.
Sustainability
Rooted in the Clearwater tradition, Hudson River Music Festival is dedicated to sustainability with a strong commitment to a Zero Waste future, honoring the river and the planet with every step we take.
Activists
Connect with passionate voices of change. Hudson River Music Festival will host activists dedicated to protecting the river, our people, and our planet, continuing the legacy of Pete Seeger's Clearwater movement and the fight for a cleaner, greener future.
Craft & Arts Vendors
Explore a diverse array of craft and arts vendors, showcasing unique handmade goods, local artistry, and one-of-a-kind treasures.
Apply to join us as a vendor here. All responses are due by 04/01/2026.
Food & Beverage
Enjoy the best of the Hudson Valley with a selection of delicious food, craft beer, fine wines, and specialty beverages. Celebrate the region’s rich culinary and beverage scene while enjoying a day of music and community!
Accessibility
We are committed to ensuring that Hudson River Music Festival is accessible to everyone. To support this effort, our dedicated team of Access volunteers will be working onsite as a resource for any patrons who need assistance. We will provide a designated ADA parking area with accessible transportation available from the parking area to the main festival grounds, and throughout the grounds as needed. Additionally, we will provide an Accessible shuttle to and from the Croton-Harmon Train Station. Accessible viewing sections will be provided to ensure an enjoyable experience for all attendees, including an elevated platform on the main stage show field.
For any specific accessibility questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at Access@hudsonrivermusicfestival.com.
FEEL TRIP BREATHWORK WITH BECCA JACOBS
Breathwork Class
A music-led Breathwork experience designed to take you on an emotional journey using only the breath and sound. Sessions move through intentional arcs — grounding, activation, release, and integration — so participants can process, celebrate, or reset in a deeply embodied way.
BASH THE TRASH
Bash the Trash Environmental Arts makes musical instruments from trash, connecting to science and the environment, with family-friendly performances and hands-on participation. They’ve been around for 35+ years. Find them at www.bashthetrash.com.
Climate Change Panel
As part of the Hudson River Music Festival commitment to sustainability, environmental awareness, and community engagement, we’re proud to present a special Climate Change Panel: Climate Change: Science, Policy, Action.
Taking place at 2:00 PM on the North Star Stage, this timely conversation brings together leading environmental advocates, scientists, policymakers, educators, and changemakers for an engaging discussion on the climate challenges facing our world — and the solutions helping shape a more sustainable future.
All you can write is what you see Workshop
Come visit the Woody Guthrie Center and Bob Dylan Center Tent at Hudson River Music Festival! Located inside the tent, guests can explore special “Woody at 100!” exhibit panels from Woody Guthrie Publications. The tent will also feature an on-site activity, “All You Can Write Is What You See,” a hands-on creative writing experience inspired by Woody Guthrie. Participants will use observation, imagination, and creativity to turn the world around them into songs, poems, or stories, while younger children will be encouraged to draw what they see. It’s a fun and interactive activity for families and music lovers of all ages!
Solar Powered Merry-go-round
The Homespun Merry-Go-Round is a portable solar powered amusement ride, built by Al Gori. This one-of-a-kind merry-go-round is built from a 1968 Dodge Dart rear axle, a washing machine motor, and a collection of reclaimed mechanical parts. With snake and monkey figures twitching to life via windshield wiper motors, while the sturdy file-cabinet base supports an infant seat for the tiniest riders.