| Each Memorial Day Weekend, Bearsville Park transforms into one of the Hudson Valley’s most joyful gatherings and the Bearsville Bluegrass Festival is back for 2026.Join us on Sunday, May 24 for an afternoon filled with live bluegrass, incredible food, nature, history, and community spirit in the heart of the Catskills.This year’s lineup features: * On the Trail with Austin Scelzo * Catskill Mountain String Band with Bruno Bruzzese * Bugs on a Log String BandFrom stunning instrumentals and traditional harmonies to barn burning bluegrass energy, this is music that moves you and keeps you there all day! |
| Beyond the stage, explore guided Nature Trails with Dave Holden, take a Rock & Roll Tour with Larry Germack, and browse curated vendors from the beloved Phoenicia Flea Market. Families are warmly welcomed, with games and entertainment throughout the park.And the food? Festival favorites will be served fresh all afternoon: sizzling brats (meat and vegan), pulled pork, grilled sweetcorn, salted potatoes, and sweet watermelon. Come hungry. |
| But that’s not all…Come early and at 10am – 12pm, join Austin Scelzo for a Wernick Method Jam Class! If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro, and can tune your instrument and change smoothly between G, C, D, and A, you’re in! No prior jamming experience needed. Tuition: $25 in advance / $30 onsite Click here for more information and to register |
| In addition to the music, the Bluegrass festival offers:Delicious food and local drinkPeaceful nature trailsGuided history tours of BearsvilleFun, family-friendly entertainmentWhether it’s your first time or your annual tradition, we can’t wait to welcome you back to Bearsville Park for a day filled with joy, music, and community in the heart of the Catskills.Tickets are on sale now. Advance tickets are on sale now: GA $25 | Two for $45 VIP Reserved Pagoda Seating for Six $250Don’t forget – kids go free! |


