Mountain Jam (festival)

Mountain Jam
Mountain Jam 2025 logo
GenreJam band, Rock, Jazz, Blues, Reggae
DatesJune 20-22, 2025
Location(s)
Years active2005–present
FoundersWDST/Radio Woodstock, Gary Chetkof[1]
Websitehttps://mountainjamfestival.com/

Mountain Jam is an annual music festival held in upstate New York since 2005. It started as a small one day music festival in 2005 with 3000 attendees,[2] and has grown over the years into the largest rock and camping festival in the Northeast that is usually 3 or 4 days long, drawing over 40,000 attendees over the duration of the Festival.[citation needed]

Mountain Jam has built a reputation for its vibrant and diverse musical offering featuring rock, jamband, Americana, indie, folk, reggae, and funk, showcasing everything from well-known headliners to emerging artists.[3] While it's a significant festival, Mountain Jam maintains a sense of intimacy and community. The relatively smaller scale compared to some major festivals allows for a more personal and engaging experience.[4]

The festival's setting in the picturesque Catskill Mountains adds to its charm, offering attendees stunning natural views alongside the music. Beyond the performances, there are various interactive and creative experiences, multiple food options and extensive activities making it a well-rounded festival for fans of music and the outdoors alike.

  1. ^ LeDonne, Rob (June 7, 2013). "No rain: Chant rises as Mountain Jam opens". HudsonValley360. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
  2. ^ Tomcho, Sandy (2 June 2006). "The Mule marks its territory at Hunter Mountain". Times Herald-Record.
  3. ^ Mitchell, Paula Ann (22 July 2021). "Mountain Jam Music Festival kicks off Thursday". Daily Freeman.
  4. ^ Hubert, Brian (27 May 2016). "50,000 expected at Mountain Jam festival in Hunter, running June 2 to 5". Oneida Dispatch.