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: Blue Grass on the Boat Dock
From Gid Tanner and The Skillet Lickers, Bill Monroe and Flatt & Scruggs, to the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Allison Kraus, Chris Thiele and beyond. David Lutken and his multi-talented band rock the boat dock celebrating a century of one of America's most popular forms of musical art -Bluegrass!