Festival of the Arts

Mohonk has long been a destination for artists who find inspiration in the unparalleled beauty of its surroundings and the founding family’s dedication to serving mind, body, and spirit. Curated by 4th generation Smiley family member Maria Guralnik, the Summer Festival of the Arts, provides an opportunity for guests to experience a wide range of outstanding artists and entertainers.

Whether you prefer family entertainment, dance, theater, Broadway, folk, jazz, roots, or classical, the Festival of the Arts offers a dash of creative inspiration to cap off your summer evening at Mohonk.

9pm: Texas Swing: Songs and Stories from the Lone Star State
John Lomax, Bob Wills, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Willie Nelson, Willis Alan Ramsay, Guy Clark, Shake Russell the list of great song writers is as long as the list of great songs from David Lutken's home state. Join The Seat of The Pants Band for an unforgettable evening of Cowboy Ballads, Texas Swing, Luckenbach Legends and other works of the greatest tunesmiths to come out the Lone Star state.