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On Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm, the Beacon Bonfire Welcome Camp will come alive with the sounds of Marji Zintz and Mike LaRocco.Marji is a captivating vocalist and guitarist known for her warm, expressive voice and imaginative interpretations. Paired with Mike’s masterful percussion, the duo creates an eclectic and diverse musical journey that spans genres, rhythms, and moods.
Gather around the fire, connect with friends old and new, and let the music transport you. Nothing brings community together like live music by the flames.
📅 Saturday, November 8, 2025
🕒 3:00 – 4:00 PM
📍 Beacon Bonfire Welcome Camp (Beacon Welcome Center at Polhill Park)
Come for the fire. Stay for all the music. Leave with your heart a little lighter.
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What IS the Beacon Bonfire?
Beacon Bonfire is a dynamic music and arts festival held in Beacon, New York—celebrating creativity, community, and culture. Here's a breakdown of what it's all about:
Origins & Atmosphere
A grassroots beginning: The festival evolved from intimate community bonfire gatherings held during the COVID-19 pandemic, where locals would gather around fire pits to socialize and connect. These gatherings eventually grew into the formalized festival known today
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Immersive, arts-forward experience: The event spans multiple venues across Main Street and beyond, offering everything from live music and aerial performances to visual art installations and film screenings, all woven into a warm, fireside environment
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Scope & scale:
• Over 400 artists across 20+ venues!
Highlights include an opening night ceremony, a curated Film Festival, community-centric programming, and cozy fireside moments to enjoy
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Festival Flow:
• Nov 5: Kickoff with an opening ceremony (evening)
• Nov 6–7: Beacon Bonfire Film Festival with screenings and pop-ups
• Nov 8: Main full programming day, beginning with a 10K race and running through late-night surprises
• Nov 9: A lighter, community-focused reprise from noon to sunset
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Tickets & Passes
General Admission Festival Pass (covers all five days):
Earlybird: $49 (approx. $54.13 with fees)
Advance: $69 (~$75.47)
Door: $79 (~$86.14)
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Patron Festival Pass includes VIP access and exclusive swag plus supports festival inclusivity and free programming:
Earlybird: $125
Advance: $150
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Community & Cultural Significance
Additionally described as an "immersive music and arts exploration," the festival transforms downtown Beacon into a tapestry of creativity, warmth, and connection around crackling bonfires and in cultural venues
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It’s become a key community celebration, inviting residents and visitors alike to experience the artistic pulse of Beacon while fostering relationship and discovery.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Beacon Welcome Center, 2 Forrestal Hts, Beacon, NY 12508-3732, United States
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