PREVIEW: The Inaugural Bands & Brews Festival
07/25 @ The Barn at Dancing Grain Farm Brewery, Gansevoort
“Bands & Brews is about bringing people together through outstanding live music while supporting organizations that strengthen our community.”
The Park Theater and Dancing Grain Farm Brewery are proud to introduce their new Bands & Brews Festival, a summer music event taking place Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 4 to 9 at The Barn at Dancing Grain Farm Brewery in Gansevoort.
The up-and-coming festival will bring together outstanding regional musicians, locally crafted farm-to-glass beer brewed from grain grown on site, local food vendors, and a welcoming, community-focused environment for all music lovers. The event will go on, rain or shine, with advance tickets being sold online at $35, day-of-event tickets at $40 (sold at the gate), and tickets for children under 12 are free. A portion of proceeds from the event will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks, a mentorship program dedicated to curating strong mentor relationships for community youth.
The festival will feature an impressive lineup of local artists. The headliner, Chestnut Grove, has deservingly earned a loyal fanbase throughout the Northeast through their exhilarating live performances and unique genre-blending sounds. The lineup also consists of Griff (featuring a member of Let’s Be Leonard and Blue Ranger), a Reese Fulmer acoustic duo featuring Chris Bloniarz of Honeysuckle, and Natalie Santini of Little Saints.
“Bands & Brews is about bringing people together through outstanding live music while supporting organizations that strengthen our community,” said John Snyder, Executive Director of the Park Theater Foundation. “We’re excited to partner with Dancing Grain Farm Brewery to create a new summer tradition that celebrates regional artists, supports a great cause, and offers an unforgettable experience in a truly unique setting.”
“Our farm has always been a place where people gather,” said Rachel McDermott, owner of Dancing Grain Farm Brewery. “We’re excited to partner with the Park Theater Foundation to create an event that celebrates incredible music, great local beverages, and the power of community; all while supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks.”
Festival Policies:
Outside beverages are not permitted; water bottles will be dumped on arrival, and coolers checked.
Pets are not permitted
Food truck onsite, but outside food welcome
For additional information, go to dancinggrain.com. For any questions, contact Rachel McDermott rachel@dancinggrain.com.