Clearwater’s second annual Folk Picnic in the Theater at University Settlement Camp Park features live music and an opportunity for the community to come together. The event is a return to the organization’s musical roots following decades of the Great Hudson River Revival in Croton. Join this special event for community building, collective action, family activities, environmental awareness, and volunteerism. Bring a chair or blanket, reusable water bottle, and if you like, an instrument to play. There will be children’s activities and food. Free event.
2025 Clearwater Folk Picnic Line up
Beyond the Ridge
Beyond the Ridge is a Hudson Valley band featuring Jim Pospisil, Paul Rubeo (the Elder), Michael Clarke, Emmy Hastings and Paul Rubeo (the Younger), all of whom have been performing extensively throughout the area for many years. Their music draws from Folk/Rock and Americana styles and is highlighted by rich vocal harmonies.
Jacob Bernz
Jacob Lee Bernz was born and raised in the Hudson Valley surrounded by the musical friends and colleagues of his father, two-time Grammy winning producer/musician David Bernz. Pete Seeger was a family friend and frequent presence in Jacob's life. His grandfather, Harold Bernz, helped start People's Songs, the precursor to Sing Out! magazine. His great grandfather was Walter Lowenfels, the poet who co-wrote "Wasn't That a Time" with Lee Hays.
Reggie Harris
Reggie Harris is a singer-songwriter, storyteller and world-renowned song-leader who is a powerful interpreter of the global music narrative. An inspirational and engaging entertainer and concert artist, Reggie brings fresh new energy to music's role in the discourse for inclusion and the struggle for human rights.
Linda Richards
Linda Richards has entertained people of the Hudson Valley from school auditoriums to the decks of the sloop Clearwater for over thirty years. A public school classroom teacher for a decade, strolling minstrel, Clearwater's Education and Music Director, Manitou School music and natural science teacher, guitar instructor and puzzle maker, Linda is multi-talented and multi-directional.
The Wild Swan Band
The Wild Swan Band performs a unique blend of Acoustic Celtic-Americana, featuring both contemporary and traditional songs and tunes. The members are long-time friends who have lived, played, and recorded throughout the Hudson Valley, performing at festivals, halls, and at Irish sessions for decades. The band features Sarah Underhill on vocals, Ian Worpole on guitar, Jon Garelick on mandolin, T.G. Vanini on fiddle, and Robert Bard on bass.
Walkabout Clearwater Chorus
The Walkabout Clearwater Chorus is dedicated to promoting environmental awareness and social action through song and education. A New York not-for-profit organization of volunteers operating under the name Walkabout Clearwater Sloop Inc., the Chorus is a chartered member-club of the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, and its activities support the work of the organization.