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Traditions & Gatherings

More reasons to come together.

Pentangle brings Woodstock and the surrounding region together around summer music, seasonal traditions, and shared cultural experiences—moments when the arts become part of community life.

Neighbors gathered by the river for a Pentangle summer concert

Signature summer series

Music by the River

Summer evenings, live music, and room for everyone.

Music by the River brings neighbors, families, visitors, and musicians together during the summer. Local and regional musicians share live music in an accessible, informal setting made for gathering.

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A Woodstock tradition

Wassail Weekend

Seasonal arts in the life of the village.

During Woodstock’s Wassail Weekend, Pentangle helps bring seasonal cultural experiences into the life of the village. Our part may include film, music, community performance, and special holiday programming.

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Aerial view of Woodstock village decorated for Wassail Weekend at dusk

Community Partners

Independent work, shared community life.

Bookstock and Zack’s Place are independent organizations or initiatives with documented connections to Pentangle. They are not Pentangle Traditions & Gatherings programs.

Independent community partner

Bookstock

Bookstock is an independent nonprofit organization and one of Pentangle’s community partners. Pentangle is proud to be part of the network of local organizations that helps bring the festival to life.

Independent community partner

Zack’s Place

Its participants take part in cultural experiences throughout town, including programs and events connected with Pentangle.

Independent community partner

Hall Art Foundation

Hall Art Foundation is an independent organization and one of Pentangle’s community partners. Art & Film is presented in partnership between the two organizations.

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Black-and-white photograph of the Woodstock Town Hall on The Green

A shared home

Gathering begins with a place to meet.

Pentangle’s programs bring people together in Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, in a building that has gathered the community since 1900.

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