The 31st Annual Falcon Ridge Folk Festival August 2-4

HILLSDALE, N.Y. - June 19, 2019 - PRLog -- The 31st Falcon Ridge Folk Festival takes wing the first weekend in August. Homespun from a simple hillside gathering, it has become an annual pilgrimage for many. Complete with a pre-fest Thursday locavore inspiredTastings and Farm Market, campers and day-trippers converge on its yearly Brigadoon-like setting on Dodds Farm in beautiful Hillsdale, NY.

Brimming with main stage concerts, workshops, hours of dancing, a fun-filled Family Stage, Activities 4 Kids, international food and crafts, there is something for everyone. The Dance Tent wakes to early morning yoga and grooves until 2AM Friday and Saturday. The fest is accessible and ASL-interpreted.

Palate pleasers include Caribbean curries, Thai noodles, hand roasted coffees, Mexican, Italian, middle-eastern & vegetarian specialties. Organic juices & good ole American comfort food can also be had. Over 50 vendors ply their wares, much of it handmade or fair trade, emphasis on eco-friendly.

Second generation southern rock royalty, Michael Allman, fest MVPs theSlambovian Circus of Dreams, perennial faves The Nields and 90s roots rockers, BoDeans are featured along with blues artist Kerri Powers, country songstress Beth Nielsen Chapman, The Gaslight Tinkers, Low Lily, Stephen Kellogg, The Rowan Brothers and many others. Music runs the gamut from celtic to cajun to blues, bluegrass, roots, zydeco and more with the fest's trademark singer/songwriters and contra dance bands front and center. A special tribute celebrating the centennial birthday of folk icon and activist Pete Seeger is also planned.

Single day, 3 day and camping tickets are available as are senior, student and military discounts. Kids under 12 have free admission. Thursday pre-fest Tastings brings local food producers, wineries, distilleries and breweries to the fore followed by intimate evening performances at the Lounge Stage.

The fest begins at noon Friday August 2 with its critically acclaimed Grassy Hill Emerging Artist Showcase. More info & tickets at FalconRidgeFolk.com or 860 364-0366.