
Catch the mountain vibes
Visit Silver Bay’s Mountain Music Festival!
Silver Bay’s Mountain Music Festival — Formerly known as Bluegrass in Heaven —Silver Bay’s Mountain Music Festival — Formerly known as Bluegrass in Heaven —

“Great Music and
Scenic Views!”



The Lineup
Friday, Sept. 12, 2025
Tim Rodrigue & Norm Allen

Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025
The Kruger Brothers

Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025
On the Trail

Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025
City Pickers

Saturday, September 13, 2025
Bloodroot Gap

Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025
Upstate Bluegrass Band

Tickets
Use Promo Code earlybird for a discount on your tickets through May 26, 2025.
Festival Ticket 13+
- Entrance to all Performances
- Access Silver Bay YMCA Programming
Festival Ticket Ages 6 - 12
- Entrance to all Performances
- Access to Silver Bay YMCA Programming
VIP Ticket
- Entrance to all Performances
- Access to Silver Bay YMCA Programming
- VIP Dinner With the Artist
- Exclusive Silver Bay’s MMF Merch
- Preferred Seating During Auditorium Performances
Festival Ticket Ages 2 - 5
- Entrance to all Performances
- Access to Silver Bay YMCA Programming
Festival Ticket Ages 2 & Under
- Entrance to all Performances
- Access to Silver Bay YMCA Programming
FAQs
Accessibility at Silver Bay’s Mountain Music Festival
All performances will be held in accessible spaces.
Please contact tperrea@silverbay.org with specific accessibility questions.
Activites to enjoy at Silver Bay’s Mountain Music Festival
Silver Bay YMCA is proud to offer activities for all to enjoy!
Festival Exclusive Activities Include:
- Workshops
- Boat Rides with the bands
- Singer Songwriter Showcase
- More information on how to register coming soon!
Additional Silver Bay YMCA Programming:
- Archery
- Kayaks, Rowboats, Canoes
- Disc Golf
- Onsite Library
- Fitness Centers
- Outdoor Courts (Tennis, Pickleball, Basketball)
- Hiking Trails
- Shuffleboard
- and more!
ATM’s at Silver Bay YMCA
For those that would like to take cash out during the festival an ATM can be found at the Store at Silver Bay YMCA.
Please note that Credit Cards are accepted at the Merch and Concession Stands.
Enjoy a delicious and tasty treat in between sets!
More information coming soon.
Where to stay during Silver Bay’s Mountain Music Festival:
Silver Bay YMCA has a variety of onsite lodging options from hotel-style accommodations to cottages to large group houses. Staying on property during the festival adds a bit of convience to the weekend and lets you better focus on enjoying the festival and all the activities associated with it/Silver Bay YMCA.
To book a reservation at Silver Bay YMCA CLICK HERE.
If you wish to stay off campus there are plenty of options to choose from.
Camping: Green Acres by the Brook, Brookwood RV Resort(RV’s, Cabins, & Tents)
Vacation Rentals: Airbnb, Vrbo, Vacasa, ADK By Owner
Lodging near Bolton (12 miles South): https://www.boltonchamber.com/directory/lodging/
Inns/Hotels (30 mile radius): Northern Lake George Resort (Closest motel), The Hague Motel, Northbrook Cottages Sabbath Day Point, Trout House Village Resort, Best Western Plus Ticonderoga Inn & Suites, Super 8 in Ticonderoga, Stone House Motel and Motor Lodge Ticonderoga, Circle Court Motel Ticonderoga
Media/Press at Silver Bay’s Mountain Music Festival
CLICK HERE to read the Media Policy for Bluegrass in Heaven.
To apply for a Media/Press Pass Please email Talia Perrea tperrea@silverbay.org with your name and the media outlet you are affiliated with.
Amenities available for parents
Silver Bay YMCA prides itself on being family first. For mothers looking for a spot to nurse or pump in private, Silver Bay has a private room set aside. The Front Desk will be able to provide you access to this room. Please note that at this time there is no fridge to store breastmilk in the Lactation Room.
Changing tables can be found in the following locations:
Inn Lobby- There are changing tables in both restrooms.
William Boyd Center- There is a changing table in the family restroom.
Silver Bay Store- There is a changing table in the unisex restroom.
Pets at Silver Bay YMCA
Pets are welcome on Silver Bay property so long as they are leashed at all times, nonaggressive, and picked up after. Silver Bay YMCA currently has 3 pet-friendly cottages on site: Elm, Juniper, and Sycamore Cottages. No more than two pets per cottage are permitted.
Pets currently are not allowed in any buildings or on any porches of building besides our pet-friendly accommodations.
Pets will need to have all recommended vaccination up to date including but not limited to rabies, distemper, and flea and tick treatments. Silver Bay will need to be provided with vaccination documentation prior to check-in.
Read more about the Pet Policy here
Silver Bay YMCA welcomes service animals that assist our guests in daily tasks that keep everyone safe. We do ask that if you plan to bring a service animal with you, that you please pack his or her service vest to help distinguish from other pets that may be visiting Silver Bay at that same time.
*Allowing pets on Silver Bay property and in accommodations may allow the following things to occur; additional costs related to any damages by pet(s) to Silver Bay property, restricted dog breed list, restricted list of animals welcome on Silver Bay property, Non-refundable deposits, cleaning deposits, limited pet-friendly locations, and signed contractual agreements.
Rules and Policies for Silver Bay’s Mountain Music Festival
CLICK HERE to view the Rules and Policies for Bluegrass in Heaven.
Email tperrea@silverbay.org with any questions.
Great music at afforable prices!
There are two different types of tickets available to purchase through Eventbright: a Festival Pass and a VIP Ticket.
Discounted Tickets are available for youth tickets.
All ticket purchases are final and nonrefundable.
Listen to music while surronded by history!
The majority of performances will take place in the Auditorium (pictured above) at Silver Bay YMCA which was built in 1908.
Acoustic sessions will take place on the Inn Porch (built in the late 1800s) while festival workshops will take place in Morse Hall (built in 1905).
What to bring to Silver Bay’s Mountain Music Festival
Silver Bay’s Mountain Music Festival is an indoor festival, spread throughout various venues on the Silver Bay YMCA campus.
Here’s some items we recommend bringing:
- Debit/Credit card and/or cash
- Comfortable shoes
- Concert earplugs
- Portable phone charger
- Reusable water bottle
- Light jacket/Sweatshirt
- Backpack/Daypack
- Backpacks must either be standard size or small enough to fit underneath a chair.
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