2026 Wilmington Mountain Music Fest returns

July 14, 2026
Sydney Aveson

The fifth annual Wilmington Mountain Music Fest returns Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the Wilmington Ball Park, with performances beginning at 3 p.m. 

Advance tickets are available for $25 online or in person at Little Supermarket and the Whiteface Mountain Regional Visitors Bureau in Wilmington through July 23, with tickets available at the gate for $30. Children under 10 are free. More information is available at whitefaceregion.com/events/wilmington-mountain-music-fest.

This high-energy, family-friendly event features live entertainment, local food and drink vendors, and a strong sense of community spirit. 

This year’s lineup includes Toys in the Attic, an Aerosmith tribute experience; Jamie Lee Thurston, blending country and Southern rock influences; Double Axel, a North Country classic rock band dating back to 1971; and Adrenaline Overdrive, performing hits from the 80s and beyond.

“Year after year, the Wilmington Mountain Music Fest continues to build momentum and attract music lovers from near and far,” said Christina Ortiz, Whiteface Visitors Bureau Director. “It has become a highlight of summer in Wilmington, bringing the community together for an afternoon of great performances, local flavor, and shared experiences.”

Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets, umbrellas, or pop-up canopies for comfort throughout the day. A variety of food, beer, and wine vendors will be available on-site including Two Jerks BBQ, ADK Mobile Bars, The Dogfather and Mr. Ding-a-Ling, Hex & Hop, and Lomeli's Mexican Food. Outside food and beverages are not permitted.

Sammy of Vestopia Hoops will be on-site providing face painting, hula hoops, ribbons, and plenty of fun activities for kids.

Smoking will be permitted in designated areas.

Live music is a feature of summer in the Whiteface Region. Enjoy free outdoor concerts at the Wilmington Town Beach on Thursdays, Black Brook’s River Park on Wednesdays, and the Jay Village Green on Saturdays, or catch indoor performances at local restaurants, bars, and venues. 

Visit whitefaceregion.com/events for the latest listings.