Hardscrabble Festival 2025: A Village Tradition with a Classic Rock Twist!

Get ready, Red Hook! Since 1976, the Hardscrabble Festival has been a cornerstone of our community. This year features a performance you won't want to miss from our headliner, Lez Zeppelin! They'll be taking the main stage to play the classic album Physical Graffiti in its entirety to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

Join us on Saturday, September 20th, as the energy of Hardscrabble buzzes throughout the entire village. From 10am to 10pm, enjoy a full day of live music, delicious food from our local restaurants and food trucks, and a variety of events for the whole family.

Be sure to check out our inaugural CarScrabble classic car show at Memorial Park. You can also take a trip through history with an Open House at the Elmendorph, hosted by Historic Red Hook, and visit our popular Cider Tent featuring the best local craft cideries and breweries.

Mark your calendars and come celebrate the vibrant spirit of Red Hook and an iconic era of rock and roll!