Harvest Festival Returns to Bethel Woods Center for the Arts for 26th Year

August 1, 2024 (BETHEL, NY) – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts—a non-profit performance venue, museum and site of the 1969 Woodstock festival—today announced the return of Harvest Festival. The annual farmers market runs for six consecutive Sundays starting September 1 and running through October 6. Harvest Festival celebrates the wonderful offerings and essence that Sullivan County has to offer. After 26 years in operation, the iconic festival has proven to be a mainstay event and source of strength for the community.

“Harvest Festival reflects the spirit of togetherness and creativity, which have always been central to Bethel Woods’ mission,” said Eric Frances, CEO, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. “This annual event is another way in which Bethel Woods supports the community, local farmers, and artisans, while providing a dynamic space for music and culture.”

This fall’s festival will include live music on the Harvest Stage; fresh produce and wares from over 100 farmers, crafters, and makers; a corn maze; pet adoptions; a scavenger hunt; and the return of hay wagon rides each week.

The festival runs from 11 am – 4 pm on Sundays, and weekly special attractions and activations include:

Sunday, September 1, 2024: Harvest Festival featuring Rosehaven Alpacas 

Special Attractions: Rosehaven Alpacas, Axe Throwing, Henna Tattoo Artist, Face Painting

Music: The Big Sticky Band (12:00PM), Upstate (2:00PM)

Sunday, September 8, 2024: Harvest Festival featuring 3rd Annual Pie Eating Contest

Special Attractions: Pie Eating Contest, Axe Throwing, Rescue Ponies, Personality Portraits

Music: The Cameramen (12:00PM) Shades (2:00PM)

Sunday, September 15, 2024: Harvest Festival featuring Paint & Sip

Special Attractions: Paint & Sip ($20 per person – tickets available for purchase online)

Music: Annie in the Water (12:00PM) The Mighty Remains (2:00PM)

Sunday September 22, 2024: Harvest Festival featuring Donuts on a String Challenge

Special Attractions: Donuts on a String Challenge

Music: The Electric Chords (12:00PM) Jennie Angel & the Outlaws (2:00PM)

Sunday, September 29, 2024:  Harvest Festival featuring Stein Holding Competition

Special Attractions: Axe Throwing, Stein Holding Adult/Kids Competition

Music: Lara Hope (12:00PM) Allison Cipris Band (2:00PM)

Sunday October 6, 2024: Harvest Festival featuring Paint & Sip

Special Attractions: Paint & Sip ($20 per person – tickets available for purchase online), Rescue Ponies

Music: Dan Zlotnick Band (12:00PM) Good for Mondays (2:00PM)

The event is made possible by the generous support of sponsors including Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association, Sloop Brewing, Fiddlehead Brewing Company, Allagash Brewing Company, Johnstons Subaru, Oak Ridge Wines, Ammunition Wines & Whisky, Unique Snacks, and Wise Snacks.

Festival attendance is free of charge. Parking can be purchased on-line for $5. Day-of parking can be purchased for $7 at the gate. For more information, visit www.BethelWoodsCenter.org.

About Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, located at the historic site of the 1969 Woodstock festival, is committed to building upon its rich history of peace and music by providing extraordinary experiences and access to the arts. With the belief that the world can be made better through the power of music and the arts, Bethel Woods makes music, visual, performing and creative arts programming available and accessible to the community, helping people of all ages discover and tap into their creative potential.

Located 90 miles north of New York City in Bethel, NY, the lush 800-acre campus includes the Pavilion Stage amphitheater with seating for 16,000, an intimate 422-seat indoor Event Gallery, and a Conservatory for arts education programming. The award-winning Museum at Bethel Woods carries on the history, spirit, and learnings of the 1960s and the Woodstock Music & Art Fair through the preservation and interpretation of the historic site. Bethel Woods is a not-for-profit organization that relies on the generous support of individuals, corporations, and foundations. For more information, please visit www.BethelWoodsCenter.org.