Summer on the Waterfront

Memorial Day is the unofficial beginning of summer, the summer solstice is the actual beginning of summer, but it can be argued that the first installment of Waterfront Wednesdays marks the beginning of summer in Hudson. This year, the fourth year of this popular event, Waterfront Wednesdays begins on Wednesday, July 5.

Presented by the Hudson Sloop Club, the Hudson Arts Coalition, and Operation Unite, Waterfront Wednesdays offers six weeks of vibrant cultural programming that celebrates the spirit of togetherness, accessibility, and artistic expression, entirely free for everyone to enjoy. Every Wednesday, from July 5 to August 9, the Hudson Waterfront will come alive with a diverse range of activities and entertainment that caters to all ages and interests. 

The evening begins with an African drum circle from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., fostering a sense of rhythm and unity within the community. As the sun sets, there is live programming at 7:00 p.m., featuring an eclectic lineup of talented artists who will enchant audiences with their unique sounds and vibrant energy. New this year is Hudson emcee Loki Anthony, who will be hosting the weekly festivities. The lineup for Waterfront Wednesdays 2023 includes:

• July 5: Beautiful Racket
• July 12: Andes Manta Music
• July 19: Lex Gray and the Urban Pioneers
• July 26: Pocket Merchant
• August 2: Social Justice Leadership Academy
• August 9: Swap Meet Dance Party

In addition to music and entertainment, the event offers a wide array of on-the-river activities that are free for all participants. From dockside fishing to sailing excursions and enchanting trips to the lighthouse, there's something for everyone to enjoy. 

Waterfront Wednesdays 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 administered by CREATE Council on the Arts. The project has been supported by a grant from the Fund for Columbia County of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation. Our Visiting Vessels program was made possible through generous support from the City of Hudson and the Berkshire Taconic Foundation.

For more information, visit www.waterfrontwednesdays.org.