September 6th, 2025
Waterbury Center State Park, Waterbury Center VT
A locally-grown music festival in the heart of the Green Mountain State.
Hosted by Stowe Cider & Vermont Parks Forever, benefitting Vermont State Parks
To find out more about Vermont Parks Forever, visit this link: https://www.vermontparksforever.org/
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW:
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Jam For The Parks is a locally-grown music festival hosted by Stowe Cider & Vermont Parks Forever. September 2024 marked the first-ever Jam For The Parks benefitting Vermont State Parks. The event features local & regional musicians for a full-day lineup of music, local food vendors, family-friendly activities, and a bar featuring local beverages.
Jam For The Parks 2024 raised $6,600 for Vermont State Parks. In 2025 we hope to do more!
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DOORS: 11AM
VENDORS/ACTIVITIES: 11AM
*gates & parking on-site will begin at 11AM
MUSIC: 12PM
*full music schedule TBA
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All ages welcome
Kids 12 & under - FREE
Entry includes access to all live music and vendor areas
Bring your digital or printed ticket to the gate
No re-entry to the festival
A limited number of tickets will be sold at the door, but we recommend that you buy your ticket in advance.
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Carpooling is highly recommended! Parking at Waterbury Center State Park will be first come, first served starting at 11AM. Once the Waterbury Center State Park on-site parking is full, there will be no cars allowed on reservoir road besides our shuttle services.
*ALL OFF-SITE LOTS CLOSED UNTIL STATE PARK LOT IS FULL.
Off-site parking will become available (only after Waterbury Center State Park lots are full) at Ivy Computer (2933 Waterbury-Stowe Rd, Waterbury Center, VT 05677 - 0.5 miles from the park). There will be police & parking attendants, as well as clear signage guiding guests to the parking lot. Once parked, attendees will be required to use one of our 2 shuttle services, moving guests to and from the festival grounds. These shuttles will pick/up and drop/off from designated areas at each location.
If/when Ivy Computer becomes full, signage will indicate that the parking lot is full and the secondary off-site parking location will be Zenbarn (179 Guptil Rd, Waterbury Center, VT 05677). At that point, the shuttles will begin back and forth transportation between Zenbarn and Waterbury Center State Park (from the designated drop-off/pick-up zones). There will be parking attendants at both lots to help facilitate and answer any questions you may have.
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To support our local vendors and ensure a safe, enjoyable experience for all guests, outside food and beverages are not permitted inside the event grounds. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!
Jam For The Parks will feature:
Shakedown Street BBQ & Grill Food Truck
The Jam For The Parks bar will feature:
Other non-alcoholic options & water
*Empty, refillable water bottles are welcome and encouraged! Potable water is available inside the bath house sinks & at spigots throughout the festival grounds.
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Waste Stations will be located throughout the event grounds, with clearly labeled bins for: Trash, Recycling, and Compost.
Our Green Team volunteers will be on hand to help you sort your waste and ensure it ends up in the right place.
We’re committed to protecting Vermont’s natural spaces and reducing our environmental impact. While you won’t need to pack your trash out yourself, we ask all guests to be mindful of what they bring in and to dispose of waste properly. Let’s work together to keep Waterbury Center State Park clean, green, and beautiful.
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Jam For The Parks happens rain or shine. Waterbury Center weather in the summer can range from 50 degrees and raining to over 90 degrees and humid. Be prepared with sunscreen, sunglasses and/or rain gear.
Please stay hydrated by filling up your reusable water bottle at the potable water station located in the bath house.
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Kindness
Sunscreen
Empty refillable water bottles to use at refillable water stations
Bags under 20”x20”x10”
Blankets 6’x8’ or smaller
Umbrellas 4’ or under
Strollers
Chairs under 34” high
Canes and similar mobility assistance devices like trekking sticks are permitted as long as there are no metal points protruding from bottom, or concealed.
Medications and prescriptions. Over the counter medications are allowed. If you bring prescription medication, please bring a valid photo ID that matches the name printed on your prescription.
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Discrimination or harassment of any kind
No outside alcohol or beverages of any kind
Bags larger than 20” x 20” x 10”
Glass containers
Illegal substances
Firearms
Flammable Items/Devices (fireworks, camp stoves of any kind, matches, etc.)
Tools including knives, box cutters and Leathermen
Pepper spray, mace, or any item that could be used as a weapon
Pets (ADA recognized service animals are allowed - see policies below)
Canes and Trekking Sticks with metal points protruding from bottom (or concealed)
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Please be prepared for security and police personnel on-site. Safety is of the utmost importance to us. All attendees bags will be visually searched upon entering the State Park. If you bring any of the items on the above prohibited items list into the festival, such items will be confiscated and discarded. Under no circumstances will festival management hold any prohibited items for you.
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All artists, set times and stages are subject to change. All advertised acts have confirmed their appearance at Jam For The Parks. However, acts are subject to change without notice and refunds will not be issued due to artist cancellations.
Events take place rain or shine. If severe weather becomes a threat and we need to interrupt programming, stage announcements will be made regarding safety procedures. Programming may resume when deemed safe.
All persons, bags and personal items are subject to inspection before entering the event. Please review accepted and prohibited items.
Any ticket holder that directly or indirectly interferes with the enjoyment of the event may be asked to leave the venue and may be subject to arrest and prosecution by State/Local Authorities.
The event will continue to make every effort to ensure socially responsible behavior in order to allow ticket holders to enjoy the event.
Jam For The Parks encourages a smoke-free environment and asks that you respect the health of your neighbors at the event and refrain from smoking in any area where it may affect someone else. Smoking is prohibited under all tents and inside buildings. Please find an isolated area if you must smoke, and dispose of your butts properly.
Jam For The Parks allows ADA* recognized service animals trained specifically to assist a person with disabilities at all events. Animals whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA and are not permitted at the festivals. If you have a certified service animal, you will be required to have your service animal with you at all times. Under the ADA, service animals must be harnessed, leashed or tethered, unless these devices interfere with the service animal’s work or the individual’s disability prevents using these devices.
Jam For The Parks Site Map
About the artists:
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
ROCK & 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!
