Come Dance Under the Summer Sky
With just days to go until the We Love Crystal Lake: Summer of Love Celebration, we're excited to introduce the incredible artists who will be sharing their gifts with our community on Saturday, July 11 from 3–8 PM.
Music has the power to bring people together across generations, cultures, and experiences. This year's celebration features artists whose work reflects the values at the heart of Newburgh Sanctuary: community, creativity, culture, and connection.
Join us for an afternoon of music, dancing, food, nature, and celebration at Crystal Lake. Check out our lineup:
3PM – 4PM | Hike led by Outdoor Promise and Community Drumming
4PM – 5PM | Community meal by Sabores de mi Tierra
4PM – 6PM |Ongoing Activities
Kayaking
Free Haircuts
Community Thrifting
Tarot Card Readings
Nature-Based Art Activities
Seed Bomb Making
Herbal Bundle Give Aways
4:45PM – 5:50PM | Salsa/Zumba workshop
6PM – 6:45PM | Pulso de Barro
6:50PM – 7:40PM | Daniel Villegas & Libre Band
Daniel Villegas and Libre Band are a musical ensemble dedicated to uniting people through the power of music, poetry, and storytelling. Inspired by the concept of freedom, reflected in the band's name "Libre," their performances weave together reggae, rap, Latin rhythms, spoken word, and original lyrics into a vibrant and uplifting experience.
Experience the joy of Crystal Lake with Newburgh Waterways! Learn about their work expanding access to paddlesports and water safety while celebrating Newburgh's connection to the Hudson. Whether you're a seasoned paddler or simply curious, stop by and join the fun.
Pulso de Barro is a New York-based Mesoamerican and Caribbean folk music collective founded by artists including Maria Puente Flores and Mateo Cano. Through traditional music, poetry, and dance, the group helps preserve and celebrate ancestral cultural traditions while creating space for community gathering and cultural exchange.
Explore the beauty of Crystal Lake on a guided hike led by Outdoor Promise. Dedicated to making the outdoors more inclusive and accessible, they'll help participants connect with nature, build community, and discover the importance of caring for our local environment.
Get moving with an energetic Salsa & Zumba session led by Lola Altamarino! No experience is needed—just bring your enthusiasm and celebrate movement through music, community, and fun.
Community Meal by Los Sabores de Mi Pueblo. Gather with neighbors and enjoy a delicious free meal prepared by beloved Newburgh caterer Los Sabores de Mi Pueblo. Good food, great company, and community are always on the menu.
Free Haircuts Are Back! One of last year's favorite offerings returns! Stop by for a free haircut while enjoying music, food, and community. It's one more way we're celebrating care, connection, and making everyone feel welcome.
Tarot Readings with Angie. Take a moment to pause and reflect with a tarot reading by Angie, a Parsons graduate and emerging healing arts educator. Whether you're seeking insight or simply curious, all are welcome.
Create with nature at Ashley's hands-on art table! A Newburgh native and youth environmental advocate, Ashley invites all ages to explore creativity using natural materials while celebrating our connection to the environment.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
We are grateful to Arts Mid-Hudson for supporting the We Love Crystal Lake: Summer of Love Celebration and helping make free, community-centered cultural programming possible at Crystal Lake.
Through this support, we are able to bring together local artists, musicians, wellness practitioners, and community members for a day of creativity, connection, and celebration in Newburgh's largest green space.
This celebration is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. And our additional sponsors, Central Hudson and the City of Newburgh, and our council members Ronald Zorrilla and Tamika Stewart.
Volunteer & Join the Fun!
Want a behind-the-scenes role in making this celebration happen? We're looking for volunteers to help with setup, welcome guests, sign-in, and cleanup. It's a fun way to meet new people, support your community, and enjoy the music, food, and festivities while giving back. We'd love to have you on the team!
