Get ready to elevate your summer vibes with 42 North's laid-back, music-fueled HillTAP Festival, which returns Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 12-9PM at Spruce Lake and the Tannenbaum Lodge. This day-long celebration mixes chairlift rides, craft brews, outdoor fun, and live tunes across two stages for a mountain-top experience that screams “summer fun in Ellicottville.”
What’s On Tap
Three incredible acts bring the soundtrack:
- Leroy Townes Band (1–4PM, Cabin Stage): Americana-infused folk rock with a country twist…perfect for soaking in the sun by the lake.
- Kody & Herren (4–5:30PM, Tannenbaum Stage): A duo weaving guitars, mandolins, fiddle, and soulful storytelling into a rootsy tapestry.
- Uncle Ben’s Remedy (6–8:30PM, Tannenbaum Stage): Western New York’s favorite back porch country ensemble, serving up authentic, heartfelt tunes.
Adventure Meets Chill
Included with your ticket:
- Chairlift ride to Spruce Lake: start the party with a scenic ascent and live music view
- Outdoor demos: paddleboarding courtesy of All Waters Environmental Club; Holiday Valley e bikes; Tom’s Pro Bikes; Mud, Sweat & Gears; axe-throwing with Hatchets & Hops; plus gear from WNYMBA & Snow Child.
- Craft beverages: sip on 42 North Brewing and 1911 Cider
- Food trucks: everything from smoky BBQ to fresh bites from Fat Bob’s and Dina’s
- Family-friendly fun: kids under 10 get in free with an adult. Bring the whole crew for a relaxed mountain escape.
Pro tip: pack a blanket or small camping chair so you can lounge lakeside, soak up the music, and enjoy the view.
All the Essentials
- Tickets include lift access, music, demos, food, and parking at Tannenbaum Lodge.
- Parking & Access: Park at Tannenbaum Lodge and ride the Spruce Lake Lift.
- No outside booze/food permitted, but your wristband gets you full access to brews and bites on-site.
Overnight? You can camp or RV across the street from Snowpine or book a cozy stay at The Inn at Holiday Valley so check out the festival lodging packages.
Looking to explore more? The Village of Ellicottville offers restaurants, breweries, shopping, patios, and evening entertainment so you can extend the fun beyond HillTAP.
Why You Can’t Miss It
- Unique mountain-top venue: The chairlift ride helps set this fest apart. Music, lake views, sunshine. It’s summer in full swing.
- Perfect blend of activity & relaxation: Whether you’re demoing bikes or paddles or just kicking back by the lake, the vibe is relaxed, fun, and if you want to hike or bike in beforehand, there are plenty of nearby trails to explore.
- Tasty local flavor: From 42 North beers to Fat Bob’s BBQ to Dina’s mouth-watering offerings, you’ll taste the best of Western NY in every bite and sip.
HillTAP is all about creating those unforgettable, laid-back summer days with friends and family. It blends mountain views, local flavor, music, and laughter into one seamless celebration. Grab your ticket, bring your sense of adventure, and join us at Holiday Valley for an all day festival that’s pure summer joy in Ellicottville!
For tickets, lodging packages, or RV reservations, visit the HillTAP Festival website. See you on the lift and by the lake on July 26.