The Hudson Valley Beltane Festival is a donation-based, family-friendly outdoor celebration that blends the pomp and whimsy of a Renaissance fair with the magic of a springtime picnic gala. Beltane is our take on an ancient celebration taking place halfway between the spring equinox and summer solstice. It aims to bring the community out onto the land to honor the arrival of spring and the abundant summer to come. Expect a day that fuses the whimsy of a Renaissance fair with the delights of a springtime picnic. 

Held on the beautiful grounds of Stone Mountain Farm, the festival brings together music, dance, storytelling, and community as we celebrate the turning of the seasons.

Proceeds from the event support the continued stewardship of Stone Mountain Farm and the Center at Stone Mountain, as well as the year-round arts programs of The Vanaver Caravan.

The Beltane pageant is a performance about the power
of nature, myth, and magic featuring live music, dance, and puppetry. 

Pageant performance begins at 4:00 pm

Live music by Strawberry Hill Fiddlers and more 

Trapeze classes throughout the day with Wild Arts Collective 

Admission: Advanced Tickets only. Tickets by donation (Suggested $25-$45). No entry after 3:30 PM.

Accessibility: Stone Mountain Farm is a beautiful natural landscape, and some areas involve uneven ground and hills. If you or a family member need accessible parking or assistance traveling up the hill from the parking area, please reach out in advance at: stonemountainfarmlife@gmail.com We will do our best to help make your visit comfortable.

Parking: Help us keep the Earth as beautiful as Beltane itself by traveling together. Carpooling, biking, walking, or hiking into the festival helps reduce our environmental footprint and makes the journey even more fun.Parking is available for all Festival Attendees. A suggested donation of $5-$10 is appreciated but not enforced. All donations help the Center at Stone Mountain maintain the road and steward the land, including addressing the environmental impact of hosting events.

Weather: Rain date Sunday, May 17th.

The Vanaver Caravan Website: https://vanavercaravan.org/

Stone Mountain Farm Website: https://www.stonemountainfarmny.com/

Instagram: @vanavercaravan

Facebook: @vanavercaravan

Monthly Community Potluck Dinner, to connect with
neighbors, build community and break the bread together.

Join your neighbors for a shared meal and meaningful conversation about the issues shaping New Paltz. Together, we’ll talk about housing, sustainability, transportation, education, and other topics that matter to our community. If you'd like, bring a dish to share, but there will be plenty of food!

This is a space to share stories, exchange ideas, and explore real solutions. Whether you’ve lived here for decades or just arrived, your voice is important. Come connect with fellow residents, build relationships, and help shape the future of New Paltz — one conversation at a time.

We hope to see you there!

Admission: Free.

Parking: Parking is available at 51 North Chestnut Street, New Paltz, NY, or on nearby streets. Please follow all posted parking regulations.

Website: https://www.familyofwoodstockinc.org

Facebook: @familyofnewpaltz