Jam For The Parks is back & better than ever! Join us on September 6th, 2025 to celebrate our 2nd annual Jam for the Parks event in collaboration with Vermont Parks Forever benefitting Vermont State Parks! A portion of proceeds from the event will be donated to Vermont Parks Forever benefiting their mission of preserving and advocating for Vermont’s 55 state parks.
This year’s event will take place at Waterbury Center State Park located on the beautiful Waterbury Reservoir. Secure your ticket now to experience this one-of-a-kind, locally-grown music festival in central VT. Let’s jam!
Tickets: https://www.eventim.us/event/Jam-for-the-Parks-2025/656891
About the event:
Jam For The Parks is a music-festival-style event that will feature musicians you know and love coming together in honor of Vermont Parks Forever.
Music Lineup:
Ryan Montbleau Band
Zach Nugent’s Dead Set
Jahriffe
The Moondogs
Nick Bredice
Rock & Roll Playhouse
Waterbury Center State Park will be festival ready with multiple bars stocked with your favorite local craft beverages (alcoholic and NA options), multiple food truck vendors, family-friendly activities, and more!
Vendor Lineup:
Shakedown Street BBQ & Grill Food Truck
Aladdin Food Truck
Sisters of Anarchy Ice Cream Truck
Mud City Kids Adventure Zone
*Stay tuned as we continue to announce more vendors, activities, schedule, site map, & more.
A huge shout out to Vermont State Parks for all the work they do to preserve such a huge part of Vermont’s beauty, accessibility, and preservation. To find out more about Vermont Parks Forever, visit this link: https://www.vermontparksforever.org/
A special thanks to all our event sponsors who make this possible: Split Spirits, Hedlum Brewery, Radford Transportation, Nantucket Crisps, Foam Brewers, Chazy Orchards, Calmont Beverage, and Northfield Savings Bank!
Interested in volunteering or vending at the event? Please reach out to media@stowecider.com or events@stowecider.com to get involved. Volunteers and vendors get free tickets!
Important Event Info:
Waterbury Center State Park will be CLOSED on 9/6/25 for Jam For The Parks. All park goers must be ticket-holders.
There will be no Waterbury Reservoir access to & from the event.
Doors: 11:00AM
Music: 12:00PM
Location: Waterbury Center State Park (177 Reservoir Rd, Waterbury Center, VT 05677)
Kids 12 & Under FREE
We highly encourage carpooling. Off-site parking will be available with an all-day shuttle service. More information to come.
A portion of event proceeds & Jam For The Parks exclusive cider sales will be donated to Vermont Parks Forever.
No outside food & beverage allowed
Tickets are non-refundable
About Ryan Montbleau Band:
A relentless road warrior and masterful wordsmith, Ryan Montbleau has spent the better part of thirty years cultivating a devoted audience on the strength of his ecstatic live shows and exhilarating sonic versatility. He’s collaborated with artists as diverse as Trombone Shorty, Galactic, Steel Pulse, Tall Heights, Martin Sexton, Anders Osborne, and George Porter, Jr; shared bills with the likes of Tedeschi Trucks Band, Ani DiFranco, Todd Snider, The Wood Brothers, Rodrigo y Gabriela, and Mavis Staples; and racked up more than 150 million streams on Spotify alone. NPR’s Mountain Stage compared his “eloquent, soulful songwriting” to Bill Withers and James Taylor, while Relix celebrated his “poetic Americana,” and The Boston Herald raved that “he’s made a career of confident, danceable positivity.”
Montbleau’s freewheeling new album finds him exploring the full spectrum of his influences like never before, touching on folk, rock, funk, soul, hip-hop, and reggae, all with a preternatural ease that belies the intensely focused craftsmanship behind it. The songs are sprawling and unpredictable, grappling with a modern world perpetually teetering on the edge of chaos, but the performances are relentlessly optimistic, insisting on hope and joy in the face of it all. The result is Montbleau’s most vulnerable and cathartic work yet, an album that acknowledges the inevitability of doubt and pain while at the same time celebrating our limitless capacity for growth and love.
About Zach Nugent’s Dead Set:
Dead Set is more than just a cover band; they are an extraordinary ensemble that brings the Grateful Dead's timeless music to life with remarkable precision and passion.
Led by the incomparable Zach Nugent, Dead Set's uncanny ability to channel the spirit of Jerry Garcia is nothing short of astounding. Nugent's virtuosic guitar work captures Garcia's essence, enchanting audiences with spellbinding solos and breathtaking improvisations. The band's tight-knit chemistry and unwavering dedication ensure that every note resonates with the same magic that made the Grateful Dead legendary.
Experience a musical journey like no other as Dead Set transports you through the ethereal realms of the Dead's extensive catalog. From the cosmic explorations of "Dark Star" to the uplifting anthems of "Sugar Magnolia," every song is delivered with unwavering authenticity and a contagious enthusiasm that will leave you dancing and singing along all night long. Don't miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary celebration of Jerry Garcia's enduring legacy. Get your tickets now and immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind experience that will ignite your soul and create memories to last a lifetime.
About Jahriffe:
JahRiffe, a first-generation Jamaican, is a solo artist and the lead singer of the Jah-N-I Roots band. His eclectic background and lifestyle are what make up the type of music he creates which he calls: World Roots Reggae. JahRiffe is an energetic performer. His shows are like a musical divining. When he is done, the audience feel free and rejuvenated. He touches on healing points. He wants you to walk away with feelings that you carry with you. His music can be found on SoundCloud and most other platforms. Returning from 2022.
About Moondogs:
Moondogs is a psychedelic rock band from Burlington, Vermont, blending elements of alternative, funk, progressive, and jam music into an original sound centered around creative songwriting and energetic performances from the trio of musicians. Over the past three and a half years, the band has honed its act at classic Vermont venues like Nectar’s and Higher Ground, as well as elsewhere across New England. Their recently released record ‘Trialogues’, recorded at Berklee studios in Boston, exemplifies the dynamic interplay of the trio’s musicianship, and the collaborative compositions that are defining the young group’s distinct artistic voice.
About Nick Bredice:
Born out of pandemic-induced solitude on a remote hillside in Killington, VT, Nick Bredice’s newfound solo act draws on the indie-folk soundscapes and improv-heavy influences of past projects and collaborations, while pulling from a reimagined catalog that highlights a renewed focus on original work inspired by the illustrious poetry of Bob Dylan & John Prine and live-looping wizardry of longtime heroes Will Evans & Mihali Savoulidis.
After notching a breakout, 300-show year in 2024 — scaling from intimate performances at renowned breweries, world-class ski resorts, & classic dives across the northeast, to notable appearances at Killington’s Cooler In The Mountains Summer Concert Series & its legendary Pickle Barrel Nightclub, along with a sellout of Boston’s iconic Middle East Upstairs — Nick has carried unprecedented momentum into 2025, continuing to deliver sets that are strikingly unique and engaging.
About Rock and Roll Playhouse:
Performing songs created by the most iconic musicians in rock history, The Rock and Roll Playhouse band offers families with children games, movement, stories and most importantly an opportunity to rock out. It allows parents to enjoy the music they love while little fans are encouraged to explore their creativity and have fun!
TICKET DETAILS:
GA = Includes all-day access to live music starting at 1:00PM (Doors: 12:00PM), activities, local vendors, bar, food, and more! *12 and under free
VIP = Includes a premium viewing area, private bar by the stage, and private toilet
