Lakeside Lawn Parties & Barn Dance Nights
Wednesdays July – August 2023
Every Wednesday at Mohonk! Enjoy a cozy summer evening on the mountaintop accompanied by local vendors, lawn games, and live entertainment. Our Lakeside Lawn Parties are the perfect family night out, where everything is taken care of. Attend an evening variety show, followed by a Boat Dock concert over the iconic Lake Mohonk. Our Barn Dances at Mohonk’s Historic Barn Museum feature song and dance led by a professional dance caller. Bring your family and dance the night away as we lead you through an evening of fun you’ll never forget. No experience is necessary, and perfect for all ages!
Availability is limited. For reservations, please call .
2023 Season Schedule
July 5: Lakeside Lawn Party
John Cassidy
Lawn 7:30 – 9pm
(entertainment begins at 8pm)
John Cassidy is a professional comedian, magician, and balloon artist who holds several Guinness World Records for balloon sculpting speed, including Most Balloon Sculptures Completed in One Hour- an amazing 654 sculptures! Come enjoy this magical and hilarious show!
Bon Temps Belles: Wide Open Spaces
Boat Dock 9 – 10pm
A little bit folk, a little bit country and a whole lotta something to make your soul sing. Come join smoky alto Kirby Porterfield and sparkling soprano Mackenzie Silver in this love letter to the great outdoors and longing for something more. Allow yourself to be taken on a journey down an open road, where no dream is too big and true love is just past the horizon. On the water and under the sky, the Bon Temps Belles will fill the air with rich storytelling, luscious harmonies, and charm to boot. So kick off your shoes, fill up your cup, and let’s go dancing in the night.
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July 12: Barn Dance
Walker Family Band
Barn Museum 8 – 10pm
(music begins at 8:30pm)
Join Kathy and Jeff Walker as they lead you through an evening of dance. The duo has been playing New England-style dance music for over 40 years. Together, Kathy, Jeff, and their children feature a variety of instruments. Their repertoire spans the Celtic tradition drawing tunes from Ireland, Scotland, Galicia, Cape Breton, & Appalachia, including every kind of dance from energetic jigs, reels, and beautiful waltzes.
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July 26: Lakeside Lawn Party
Mountaintop Rhythm: Percussion on Found Objects
Lawn 7:30 – 9pm
(entertainment begins at 8pm)
Join us for a thrilling and rhythmic outdoor percussion show! Using found objects, the Mountaintop Rhythm duo will add exciting, syncopated beats to soundtrack your summer.
Dylan Doyle Band
Boat Dock 9 – 10pm
Southern-born, Northern raised, 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, Blues, and Jazz, giving him a style that defies classification.
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August 2: Barn Dance
John Kirk and Trish Miller
Barn Museum 8 – 10pm
(music begins at 8:30pm)
Join professional dance callers and musicians John Kirk & Trish Miller for an evening of family fun. Singles and couples, experienced and newcomers are all invited to dance the night away under the stars. Live music is the key to making this an especially energetic and timeless activity. Both John and Trish call dances and play the tunes on fiddle, guitar, banjo and mandolin. No partner or previous experience is necessary!
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August 9: Lakeside Lawn Party
David Darwin
Lawn 7:30 – 9pm
(entertainment begins at 8pm)
Dave presents a laugh-a-minute show of juggling with original comedy and even music. Dave’s act will thrill you with whip cracking, plate spinning, lasso, ball spinning, unicycle and more! And be prepared to laugh yourself out of your seat as Dave juggles, dances and sings with both legs behind his head in an act that earned him an appearance on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent”.
Sunny Side
Boat Dock 9 – 10pm
Sunny Side is a jazz band based out of New Orleans, Louisiana. They are heavily influenced by the music of Louis Armstrong, Sidney Bechet, Fats Waller, Cab Calloway, and many other early jazz legends. You can see this band playing regularly in venues around New Orleans.
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August 16: Barn Dance
Eric Hollman
Barn Museum 8 – 9pm
(music begins at 8:30pm)
Join professional dance caller Eric Hollman for a great night of traditional and family-friendly American contra, square, and circle dances to a live fiddle band! No experience is necessary, and fun for all ages!
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August 23: Lakeside Lawn Party
Magician Tom Pesce
Lawn 7:30 – 9pm
(entertainment begins at 8pm)
Tom Pesce is bringing magic to the next level of awesome! Combining his unique brand of fast-paced, high-octane magic, Tom has created a stellar and magical visual performance.
KJ Denhert and the New York Unit
Boat Dock 9 – 10pm
The NY Unit features award-winning songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist KJ Denhert. KJ performs regularly in New York and around the world and has shared stages with internationally renowned jazz and pop musicians such as GRAMMY Award winners Alicia Keys, Roberta Flack, and many more. The NY Unit leans into KJ’s pop/rock influences and her vast repertoire of original tunes.” KJ has garnered critical acclaim, earning numerous awards over a decades-long career. She has released 10 albums including her latest “Destiny”.
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August 30: Barn Dance
Eric Hollman
Barn Museum 8 – 9pm
(music begins at 8:30pm)
Join professional dance caller Eric Hollman for a great night of traditional and family-friendly American contra, square, and circle dances to a live fiddle band! No experience is necessary, and fun for all ages!
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Availability is limited. For reservations, please call .