Annual Hudson Valley Music Festival Will Not Return in 2025

Mazzstock, a beloved music festival in the Hudson Valley, started by Marlboro resident “Big Lee” Mazzola in 2008, has become a staple event in the area over the years. Known as “New York’s Biggest Small Music Festival,” Mazzstock has garnered a dedicated following for its eclectic mix of music genres including rock, blues, jam bands, reggae, and country.

With a tagline of “3 more days of peace, love, and music,” Mazzstock has grown in popularity with each passing year, drawing music enthusiasts from near and far. Although the festival advertises as a three-day event, it actually spans over four days, with the first day serving as a pre-party featuring live music performances to kick off the festivities.

In 2024, Mazzstock featured a line-up that included a Pink Floyd tribute project performing “Dark Side of the Moon” and “Animals” in their entirety, a Grateful Dead tribute band, Mazzstock All Stars, Alpha Male Gorillas, Junket, Jason Gisser Band, Fred Zepplin, and Muscle Shoals, an Allman Brothers tribute group. The diverse musical offerings have contributed to the festival’s appeal and success over the years.

However, disappointing news surfaced in 2025 when an announcement on the Mazzstock Facebook page revealed that there were no official plans for the festival to take place that year. The organizers expressed sadness at the decision but assured loyal attendees that Mazzstock would return when the time was right, urging patience, understanding, and support from the community. The post was met with an outpouring of love and well-wishes for the Mazzola family, with many expressing hope for the festival’s comeback in the future.

While the exact reason for the cancellation of Mazzstock in 2025 remains unclear, fans and supporters remain optimistic about the festival’s future and eagerly anticipate its return in the coming years. The festival’s absence in 2025 serves as a reminder of the impact and significance of community events like Mazzstock in bringing people together through a shared love of music and celebration.

Despite the temporary hiatus, Mazzstock’s legacy as a staple music festival in the Hudson Valley continues to resonate with music enthusiasts and festival-goers, who eagerly await its return in the future. The spirit of peace, love, and music that defines Mazzstock remains alive in the hearts of its loyal attendees, who look forward to creating new memories and experiences at the festival in the years to come.