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SELF GUIDED TOUR WITH LIVE MUSIC

Quick Details

  • Duration: 2.5 hours
  • Ages: All ages
  • Tour Includes: • 30-minute boat ride over to Bannerman Island aboard the Estuary Steward • Self-guided tour of the island in which you will visit the famous Bannerman Castle ruins and gardens • Enjoy a live music concert or performance. • The whole experience is 2.5 hours • Return trip back on the Estuary Steward to Beacon where it all began
  • Rain or Shine: Tours go rain or shine. There is a no refund or rescheduling policy.
  • More Info: The tour departs from Beacon, NY and advance booking is required for all tours! Please wear comfortable shoes as there is some rough terrain on the walking tour portion of the experience. Strollers cannot be accommodated. There is a 72-step climb from the dock to the start of the tour (there is a rest stop along the way).

Adult

Ages 12+

$ 45

Child

Ages 0 - 11

$ 35

Self-guided tour & live music from Beacon, NY

In town for the 3rd Sunday of the month? Just hop on board the Estuary Steward and ride over to Bannerman Island where you can enjoy a self-guided tour and a live music concert or performance.
This tiny jewel in the setting of the Hudson Highlands exhibits rich history and beautiful scenery of this place will provide a wonderfully enriching day for the whole family.
COVID-19: Vaccination Cards and masks are currently not required at this time but could change depending on the severity at the time. Bannerman Island follows New York State COVID-19 regulations.
Bannerman Castle Trust, Inc.

Third Sunday Music Concerts 2024

a person wearing a microphone
Tara O’Grady performs on Bannerman Island on September 15th
May 19 – Paul Spring
a man that is standing in the snow
June 16 – Damian Ecco (Singer Songwriter)
a group of people posing for the camera
July 21 – Jasperoo (Duo)
a man doing a trick on a skateboard
August 18 – Emily Beck
a woman holding a guitar
Sept. 15 – Tara O’Grady
a young girl wearing a hat
October 20 – Scott Beall & Friends
Ernest Thompson holding a guitar

What to bring:

Wear comfortable walking shoes. Dress for the appropriate weather conditions. Your confirmation email is also your tickets for the show.
Please note: In order to put on a show at Bannerman Island, we need to have 2 boat loads of 44 people. If you are on the first boat for the show at 6 pm, when you get to Bannerman Island, you will receive a guided tour of the island before the show. When the show is over, you will return to Beacon after the show is finished.
If you are on the second boat departing to Bannerman Island at 7 pm, you will be escorted to your seats for the show. After the show is over, you will be given a lecture of Bannerman Island, while you wait for the boat to return to pick you up. It takes about 50 minutes. We thank you for your cooperation.

two people sitting posing for the camera

What to bring:

Wear comfortable walking shoes. Dress for the appropriate weather conditions. Your confirmation email is also your ticket for the show.

Meeting Location:

Beacon Institute Floating Dock (Beacon, NY)

Directions: Take Exit 41 (Beacon) South. Turn right at Beekman Street. Follow and pass main entrance to Metro North Train Station. Make the next right onto Red Flynn Drive (Please note: the Road is not marked!) Red Flynn Drive is the bridge over the train tracks. Once you go over bridge you pass Long Dock Park Entrance. (Do not go into Long Dock Park.) Red Flynn Drive bares to the right. Look to the left as you go down the hill. The Beacon Institute Dock is the first floating dock on the left.

(Exact meeting location details will be provided immediately upon purchase of tickets.)

 

Self-guided tour & live music from Beacon, NY

In town for the 3rd Sunday of the month? Just hop on board the Estuary Steward and ride over to Bannerman Island where you can enjoy a self-guided tour and a live music concert or performance. This tiny hidden gem in the Hudson Highlands and its rich history and beautiful scenery will truly come alive with great music to entertain the whole family.

The Costello?s (Lynn and Bob) – Sun. May 15

a person standing next to a fireplaceLynn Johansen met Bob Costello late in 1991. Lynn began her career playing in a variety of bands on the Jersey Shore. Bobby C honed his skills throughout the Hudson Valley, NY. They formed a band called The Bandits. A few years ago they re-branded themselves as The Costellos. Throughout the years band members have included: Danny McLoughlin (played bass and produced their first two records), Sean, ?The Minnow? McCarthy (drums) and Mark Pukmel (drums). Tony DeMarco has also sat in on drums and has acted as their sound and video man.

The Costellos have made several TV appearances including a spot on CNBC?s show ?America?s Talking.? Radio wise, The Costellos have had major rotation on Triple A stations including: WDSTWood Stock, NY, WKZE- Sharon, CT and WVKR, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY. The Costellos are based out of Beacon, NY performing throughout the Northeast.

The Wild Irish Roses (Celtic Family Band) Michael X. Rose – Sun. June 19

a group of people standing next to a sign

The Wild Irish Roses are a true family band. Mom, Dad and 8 kids. They live in New Paltz, NY Josie Rose (21) sings, plays banjo, mandolin, penny whistle, viola. Michael X. (dad) plays guitar. Kristi (mom) sings, plays bass. Hanna (23) plays bodhran. Evelyn(18) sings, plays concertina, accordion,viola. Penelope (16) sings, plays Guitar, and tambourine. Aenghus (13) plays drums. Lazarus (11) plays harmonica.

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