Fourth of July Celebration

Tomahawk Throwing
3:30pm

Join us for some outdoor summer fun! This will be a hands on lesson teaching you the basics of tomahawk throwing.
Limit 30. Sign up required-no earlier than 24 hours in advance. Please call 845-256-2186 to sign up. No late admittance. Ages 13 and up. Closed-toe shoes and masks required.

Live Music with Dylan Doyle Band
8:30pm

Dylan Doyle has been steeped in everything from Bob Dylan, Wes Montgomery, and Bill Withers to John Prine, Jimi Hendrix, and The Band. From this comes a unique musical interpretation that lies somewhere within the delta of Roots, Rock, and Jazz.

Evening Campfire
9pm – 10pm

Join local musician Linda Richards for an evening of family fun and songs by the campfire with ‘s’more’ of our favorite gooey treats!

Origami Craft Kit
9am – 5pm

Pick up this fun family craft. Recommended for ages 4 and up.

Archery
11am

Join us for to learn the basics of Archery with our skilled staff.

Limit 30. Sign up required-no earlier than 24 hours in advance. Please call 845-256-2186 to sign up. No late admittance. Ages 13 and up. Closed-toe shoes required. Not a drop off program.

Summerhouse Scavenger Hunt
2:30pm

Track down select Mohonk Summerhouses as you explore our grounds and take pictures along the way. Please bring a smart phone or digital camera to participate.

“Fiddle Tunes, Folk Songs and Fancy Footwork”
8:30pm

John and Trish are dance callers and musicians from Saratoga Springs, NY. With the use of fiddle, guitar, mandolin, and banjo, they will present an array of funny songs, sing alongs, folk ballads from the Catskills, sentimental favorites, and some singer-songwriter gems.

Outdoor Movie: Sandlot
9pm

Enjoy a movie under the stars. Complimentary freshly popped popcorn too! 1 hour 41 minutes, rated PG. 1993

Red, White and Blue 5k Walk/Run
9am – 12:30pm

Stretch your legs on this fun family event where you can set the time but we set the distance. Register day of at the Information Summerhouse to receive your race number and suggested route. Race ends and begins at the Information Summerhouse. Don’t forget to dress in red, white or blue.

Craft Kit of the Day
9am – 5pm

Pick up the craft kit of day, especially themed around July 4.

Corn Hole Challenge
11am

Warm up your arm and get ready to play our corn hole challenge. Up to 4 people per team.

Trumpet Across the Lake
12pm

From 1902 until the mid-1950s, bugle calls were performed daily throughout the summer to announce meals and entertainments. We are pleased to recreate this tradition on the Fourth of July with trumpeter Aaron Flagg. Best enjoyed from the East side of the House facing Lake Mohonk.

Parade Formation Location
2pm

If you want to march in the parade, please join us as we form the parade order. Come dressed up in costume or your favorite red, white, and blue attire! We step off promptly at 2:15 p.m.

Fourth of July Parade
2:15pm

Gather around the Putting Green to watch our annual Fourth of July Parade! Clap your hands to the sweet sounds of “The Hudson Seven” Riverboat Marching Band as you cheer for our parade line, including employees in costume, participants decked out in red, white, and blue, and the Mohonk Fire Truck! If you want to march in the parade, please join us as we form the parade order just outside Valet at 2pm. We step off promptly at 2:15pm.

Fourth of July Barnival
2:30pm – 4pm

Directly following the Parade, follow our Riverboat Marching Band and head down to the Barn Museum for more fun!  Vendors including ImmuneSchein Elixirs, Tuthilltown Spirits, & Whitecliff Vineyards will offer tastings and products alongside cotton candy, popcorn, and bounce castle for children to enjoy.

4th of July Water Show
4:30pm

Join us for this annual Mohonk tradition of family friendly water competitions such as porch diving and log rolling!

Ages 7 and up can participate in their age category with parental permission. Registration is required to participate in the Water Show. Parents must sign up their children between 9:30am – 3:30pm at the Information Summerhouse located across from the Boat Dock. Guests will receive a wristband after they have registered which must be worn to participate.

Trumpet Across the Lake
6pm

From 1902 until the mid-1950s, bugle calls were performed daily throughout the summer to announce meals and entertainments. We are pleased to recreate this tradition on the Fourth of July with trumpeter Aaron Flagg. Best enjoyed from the East side of the House facing Lake Mohonk.

Boat Dock Concert: “The Hudson Seven” Riverboat Band
7:30pm – 8:45pm

Take in the beauty of Lake Mohonk and begin the evening festivities with the Riverboat Band, a Hudson Valley based group directed by saxophonist Jason Clinton. Their acoustic and brass melodies will be an incredible kick-off to the Illumination Ceremony.

Illumination of the Mountain Ceremony
9:15pm

As dusk settles, a peaceful reflection of brilliant color glows from rocky ledges to cliff-bound lake. A live musical performance paired with a spectacular fireworks display by Legion Fireworks, this is a unique way to celebrate July 4th. Readings by Tom Smiley and Eric Gullickson.

Cup Weaving Craft Kit
9am – 5pm

Pick up this fun family craft. Recommended for ages 4 and up.

Brisk Morning Hike
10am

Brisk hike along along Mohonk Path to Sky Top Tower, descending Sky Top Road to Reservoir Path. 3 miles. Sneakers or hiking boots required. Ages 7 and up.

Disc Golf Clinic
11am

Never heard of disc golf? Want to try something new? Come learn the basics about this fun and easy activity while having first hand instruction.