The West Kortright Center (WKC) is excited to announce Bucolic Valley, an intimate one-day music festival focused on psychedelic rock and set to take place on Saturday, August 22, 2026. The event will feature a full day of music, colorful psychedelic visuals, and offerings from various hand-picked local vendors and is co- organized by the West Kortright Center with Diana McShane and Chris McShane.

The Mystery Lights, known for playing incredible live shows, will headline the festival, and they’re joined on the preliminary lineup by Windows, Kid Bess and the Magic Ring, Gracie Gray, uncleshake, Pleasure Dome, and Düül Suns. Additional bands will be announced as they are added to the lineup.

Passes to the festival will go on sale at westkc.org / bucolicvalley.org on Monday, March 9, and discounted pricing will be available to West Kortright Center members. Performances will take place on both the scenic outdoor stage with stunning views from a valley in the western Catskills and the historic indoor stage known for both its great acoustics and its stained glass windows.

Those who are interested in sponsoring the festival and the non-profit WKC should reach out to info@westkc.org for details, as the event is actively seeking sponsors.