The festival is also an opportunity for businesses to market their products to attendees, and at our series of events. Our theme is to promote recycling, and educating people through music how to live a more natural lifestyle. In addition, we will use proceeds to assist with the provision of educational materials and equipments to select educational and environmentally related charities.

Upstate Reggae on the River Inc whose mission is to raise awareness about environmental concerns, preserving our rich cultural heritage and sustainability. In 2007, UROTR was founded by Lauren Drummond and Michelle Cowans whose plans are to use these events as a platform to educate and give back to the deserving communities.

“My prayers go out to all the victims of Haiti. It is time for the community to come together regardless of your race, we are all one,” says co-founder, Cowans. “Let us put away our differences and assist during these difficult times,” echoing Drummond.
Organizers are working feverishly in reaching out to the community for their support. So, get your tickets now! Early bird tickets are $20.00 available on our website, www.hudsonvalleyreggaefest.com. Also, for every tickets purchase, $5.00 will be donated to Yele Haiti’s Relief Fund.

Sponsors, vendors and volunteers, please contact 800-557-4185, ext. 4 or 8.