BETHEL – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, the historic site of the 1969 Woodstock festival, will welcome visitors to its 27th annual Harvest Festival beginning Sunday, August 31, and continuing for six consecutive Sundays through October 5. This highly anticipated fall tradition celebrates the bounty of the Sullivan Catskills with live music, artisan and farm vendors, and family-friendly activities, all set against the backdrop of the region’s autumn colors.

Open from 11am-4pm each week, rain or shine, the Harvest Festival offers a vibrant mix of seasonal experiences for guests of all ages. Attendees can explore rows of local farm produce, handcrafted goods, and specialty foods while enjoying live entertainment and themed activities unique to each Sunday. Admission is free of charge. Parking is $5 in advance online or $7 on the day of, with proceeds supporting arts education programs at Bethel Woods.

The 2025 Harvest Festival will feature six themed Sundays, each with special programming alongside returning favorites such as wagon rides, a corn maze, face painting, and pet adoptions from the Sullivan County SPCA.

August 31 – Opening Week: A celebration of the season’s best with local produce, music from Ame The Band and TAE & The Neighborly, and a full slate of artisan and food vendors.

September 7 – True Country: Rustic charm meets community spirit with line dancing, a pie-eating contest, cowboy hat decorating, and line dancing instruction by April from Dancin’ & Dreamin’ and the Cast Iron Cowboys.

September 14 – Wellness: A focus on health and well-being with local holistic practitioners, wellness vendors, and music from Fishercat and Beach Tower.

September 21 – Consider Peace: Honoring the site’s historic roots with kite flying on the Historic Field, equine rescue visits, astrology and tarot readings, and performances by Tiny Blue Ghost and The Heartstrings Project.

September 28 – Farm to Table: A culinary showcase featuring a live cooking demonstration by Executive Chef Joel Trocino, farm-fresh tastings, and Killer Film.

October 5 – Oktoberfest: The festival finale with steinholding competitions, German-inspired foods, and music from Damian Ecco Band and a demonstration from Hudson Valley Reptiles.

Since its inception in 1999, the Harvest Festival has remained committed to supporting local farmers and small businesses. All vendors are carefully selected to ensure high-quality, regionally sourced goods, helping sustain the Catskills’ economy and creative culture.

Guests are encouraged to explore the on-site Museum at Bethel Woods, which offers an immersive look at the 1960s and the Woodstock festival. The Bethel Woods Campground will also be open daily, offering RV, glamping, and tent accommodations within walking distance of the festival grounds.

The event is made possible by the generous support of sponsors including Liberty Coke, Ellenville Regional Hospital, Johnstons Toyota, and Subaru.

For more information, visit www.bethelwoodscenter.org/.