Calendar of Events

Blue Sky Kirtan Festival

Fri, May 23 to Mon, May 26


Pricing & Registration

Register online OR call the office at 845-782-5575

Pricing: Festival Pass

Full Weekend Pass – $200
Two-Day Weekend Pass – $150
Single Day Pass:
Saturday or Sunday – $75
Friday – $50
(Passes include meals, all activities and Kirtan Concerts)
Kirtan Concert Walk-Ins afternoon or evening – $20 donation

Lodging:

Lodging is not included in the festival pass. After registering for the festival, you’ll receive an email with a link to book your overnight stay, and a $25 discount code for a double accommodation.

Camping: Up to 4 people per tent; each person needs a festival pass. Call the office to register for camping

Children's festival pass - under 12 are free, 13-17 $50, 18 and above full price. No unaccompanied minors. Call the office to register with children


Join Us for a Transformative Weekend!

Celebrate devotion, unity, and the power of sacred music in a vibrant gathering of singing, chanting, dancing, yoga, and deep community connection.

Whether you’re a longtime member of the Ashram Kirtan community or new to this joyful practice, this weekend offers a space to connect, celebrate, and uplift—honoring the timeless teachings of our Guru while supporting the Ashram’s mission.

✨ We look forward to sharing this heart-opening experience with you! ✨

Please follow our Blue Sky Kirtan Festival event page on Instagram for live updates and exciting information!

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BLUE SKY KIRTAN FESTIVAL Schedule 2025

Friday – Arrival & Opening

  • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Check-in & Welcome
    Guests check into rooms and set up camp if they’re staying on-site.
    Welcome drinks (herbal tea, fruit-infused water) and snacks will be available.
    All Meals in Lake House Dining Hall

  • 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Welcome Vegan / Vegetarian Dinner
    Community buffet dinner to greet guests, served in the dining area.

  • 7:00 PM | Evening Meditation/Fire Ceremony (Main House)
    Led by Ashram teachers

  • 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Opening Ceremony & KIRTAN
    Opening ceremony and first kirtan session with two groups
    8pm Krishna Devi
    8.45pm Rhadarani & CC Tredway

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Saturday – Kirtan & Workshops

  • 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Morning Yoga (Panini Annex)

  • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Vegan / Vegetarian Breakfast
    Light and healthy breakfast to energize for the day.

  • 9:00 AM | Morning Meditation/Fire Ceremony

  • 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Yoga Class with Elias Lopez (Panini Annex or Lakeside Stage)

  • 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Vegan / Vegetarian Lunch
    Buffet-style meal with organic, locally sourced ingredients.

  • 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Kirtan & Kids Activities
    • 2pm John & Luna Kirtan
    • Kids: Kirtan 2pm
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | KIRTAN
      3pm The Spirit Brothers (Ned Leavitt)
      4pm Oneanta Kirtan


  • 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Vegan / Vegetarian Dinner

  • 7:00 PM | Evening Meditation/Fire Ceremony (Main House)

  • 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Evening KIRTAN
    Two kirtan group offerings.
    8pm Shaktipat (Rev. Kim, Jenni, Avi, Todd)
    9pm Mirabai Moon

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Sunday – Full-Day Kirtan & Family Programming

  • 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Morning Yoga (Panini Annex)

  • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Vegan / Vegetarian Breakfast
    Light and healthy breakfast to energize for the day.

  • 9:00 AM | Morning Meditation/Fire Ceremony

  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Yoga Class with Elias Lopez (Panini Annex or Lakeside Stage)

  • 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Vegan / Vegetarian Lunch
    Buffet-style meal with organic, locally sourced ingredients.

  • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Family Fun & KIRTAN
    • Kids: Activities from 2pm - 4pm with Britt Gregorio
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | KIRTAN
      2pm Mattavi (Matt Fass)
      3pm Marje Wagner Jazz Kirtan

  • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | CRYSTAL BOWL SOUND BATH with Jvala Moonfire (Blue Sky Center)

  • 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Vegan / Vegetarian Dinner

  • 7:00 PM | Evening Meditation/Fire Ceremony (Main House)

  • 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Evening KIRTAN & Closing Circle
    8pm Ishwari, Naren, Steve Gorn
    9pm Jam

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Monday – Farewell & Check-Out

  • 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Morning Yoga with Elias Lopez (Panini Annex or Lakeside Stage)

  • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Vegan / Vegetarian Breakfast
    Light breakfast for those departing in the morning.

  • 9:00 AM | Morning Meditation/Fire Ceremony

  • 10:00 AM | Ashram Morning Program
    10am Jvala Monnfire KIRTAN & Hanuman Chalisa

  • 11:00 AM Deep Relaxation meditation with Tracy Verma to Roop Verma's music (Blue Sky Center)
    Guests must vacate rooms by 12:30PM. Camping guests should pack up by this time as well.

  • 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Optional Vegan / Vegetarian Lunch ($15)
    Guests who wish to stay for a final meal can purchase a lunch ticket in advance or on-site.