Wednesday, Nov 5th , 2025

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Mark your calendars! The Beacon Bonfire music and arts festival will be back on Nov. 5–9, 2025!

See more than 400 performances and exhibitions at more than 20 venues and galleries in Beacon. Take advantage of discounts on food and beverages, as well as services and retail items.

Click here to obtain your festival pass.

2025 Highlights:

• “Buy One/Give One” Ticketing: In partnership with the Beacon Unicorn Fund, every festival pass purchased can fund a pass for a community member who may not otherwise attend.

• Opening Night Ceremony (Nov. 5): “Syncretic Liturgy in Service to the Bonfire” at Prophecy Hall, the landmark former Dutch Reformed Church.

• Beacon Bonfire Film Festival at Industrial Arts Brewing (Nov. 6–7): A cinematic spotlight featuring screenings, pop-up events, and filmmaker talks.

• Expanded Main Street Takeover: On Saturday, Nov. 8, the full mile of Main Street will pulse with music, dance, and street performance — from the historic Fishkill Landing (West End) to Matteawan (East End).

• 10K Fire Tower Run (Nov. 8): Start the day with a race to Beacon’s iconic fire tower.

• Sunday Reprise (Nov. 9): A family-friendly finale of community art, fire dancers, and the beloved Beacon Drum Circle.

Attached photo by Daniel Rowan

A fire juggler at the Beacon Bonfire Music and Arts Festival
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