The Beacon LitFest 2025 Kickoff Party

The Beacon LitFest celebrates the literary arts in the Hudson Valley and brings together a diverse group of award-winning poets, playwrights, fiction writers and nonfiction writers for readings, lively conversation, performances, and connection. This year's festival is planned for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, June 12, 13, and 14. All-access three-day passes are available as well as single-event tickets.

Click here for all the details and to see the exciting lineup! There will be an entire weekend of events, featuring prize-winning poets and authors, outstanding performers and storytellers, and more, in multiple venues along Beacon's charming and historic Main Street.

The festival starts with the ever-popular the Beacon LitFest Kickoff Party and Performance at Denning’s Point Distillery. Your host is Drew Prochaska (Artichoke Storytelling). This promises to be a beautiful evening to be entertained by local writers Matan Broshi, Lily Friedrich, Sam Petty, and Nina Robins, along with storytellers hand-picked by Drew. Then, socialize, enjoy premium signature cocktails, and even dance a little!