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Crystal Springs Music Festival

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Crystal Springs Music Festival

THANK YOU to all who attended our 2023 Music Festival. Check out the event photo gallery below!  We look forward to seeing you at next year’s event.  

In partnership with Raydar Entertainment, Crystal Springs Resort is excited to present the Crystal Springs Fall Music Festival.  Enjoy exceptional musical performances in a bucolic mountain setting at #NJsFavoriteResort.  Admission includes access to all entertainment and fall themed activities.  Tasty food & beverage will be available for purchase onsite from the Crystal Springs culinary team as well as a variety of food trucks.  Don't miss out! 

  • When: Saturday, October 7, 2023, 2:00 - 7:00 pm
  • Where: Crystal Springs Festival Field at the Main Resort Entrance (Rte 94 & Wild Turkey Way in Hamburg, NJ)
  • Who: Headline act The Nerds, Gypsy, 70s Rock Parade, Sean O'Flynn, Joe Var Veri 
  • Dining (A la carte): The Resort’s culinary team will prepare a delicious autumn menu with an international flair including tacos, bratwurst, curry, ribs, shawarma and more.  A variety of food trucks will also be on-site.
  • Drinks (A la carte): Beer, wine, hard & fresh cider and non-alcoholic beverages*
  • Activities: Fun lawn games, tractor rides to the pumpkin patch, hot air balloon rides and more
  • Seating: Picnic tables available outside of the tent. Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs & blankets 
  • Parking: Free
  • Transportation: A looping bus will be available from 1:30pm - 7:30pm with pick up in both hotel lobbies. Click here to learn more about additional transportation options. 
  • Admission (Fee covers festival entry and all activities. Food and drink is available a la carte):
    • Adults 18 and over: $65
    • Ages 4 - 17: $20
    • 3 & Under: Free

* Must be 21 to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages.
* Event is rain or shine. All ticket sales are final.

2023 LINEUP

Entertainment provided by: 

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JUST ADDED! The Nerds

You can’t help having the best time of your life when you are with The Nerds, who critics call the best cover band in the world! The Nerds calendar of events has completely dominated the club, college, corporate, private, fair and festival, and wedding markets world-wide. Highlights include selling out Carnegie Hall, PNC Arts Center in NJ, PNC Arts Center in Raleigh NC, Rockefeller Center and Lincoln Center. Sharing and co-billing shows is a Nerds specialty! Some acts have included Maroon 5, Hootie and the Blowfish, Harry Connick JR., Earth, Wind & Fire, Sheryl Crow, Southside Johnny and more. 

The band, The Nerds, cover photo.

Gypsy

Gypsy faithfully recreates Stevie Nicks' solo and Fleetwood Mac recordings with striking accuracy. Diane Lutz gives a stunning performance as Stevie Nicks with spot-on vocals and visuals that magically capture Nicks' stage presence. Newcomer Andie Baldwin performs masterfully as Christine McVie, adding the final touch to allow this group to capture the essence of Fleetwood Mac. Audiences will be on their feet, singing along to all the hits.

Gypsy band.

70s Rock Parade

When you mix together some of the best players with a love of great 70s rock music, the end result is 70s Rock Parade – a band whose goal is to take you back to the greatest moments of your past through song. Where were you when you first heard all those great tunes that were big on the charts? Break out your bell bottoms, enlist in the 70s rock revolution and join 70s Rock Parade for a blast into your glorious past!

70's rock parade.

Sean O’Flynn

Sean O’Flynn is a guitarist/vocalist residing locally in Sussex County. Born and raised in NYC, his influences cover a wide range of singer songwriters from country to classic rock, and blues to folk. He performs regularly throughout the tristate area and Florida, performing 175 shows in 2022 alone! His voice is a mix of Greg Allman, Travis Tritt and Neil Diamond, and his song selections are just as compelling.

Sean O'Flynn

Joe Var Veri

Joe Var Veri is a critically acclaimed musician known for his mesmerizing compositions and virtuoso guitar skills. Born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, Joe’s passion for music blossomed at an early age. He picked up the guitar when he was eight years old, and from that moment, knew that music was his life’s calling. His unique blend of technical prowess, emotional depth and creativity captivates audiences wherever he goes.

Joe Var Veri

JUST ADDED! The Nerds

You can’t help having the best time of your life when you are with The Nerds, who critics call the best cover band in the world! The Nerds calendar of events has completely dominated the club, college, corporate, private, fair and festival, and wedding markets world-wide. Highlights include selling out Carnegie Hall, PNC Arts Center in NJ, PNC Arts Center in Raleigh NC, Rockefeller Center and Lincoln Center. Sharing and co-billing shows is a Nerds specialty! Some acts have included Maroon 5, Hootie and the Blowfish, Harry Connick JR., Earth, Wind & Fire, Sheryl Crow, Southside Johnny and more. 

Gypsy

Gypsy faithfully recreates Stevie Nicks' solo and Fleetwood Mac recordings with striking accuracy. Diane Lutz gives a stunning performance as Stevie Nicks with spot-on vocals and visuals that magically capture Nicks' stage presence. Newcomer Andie Baldwin performs masterfully as Christine McVie, adding the final touch to allow this group to capture the essence of Fleetwood Mac. Audiences will be on their feet, singing along to all the hits.

70s Rock Parade

When you mix together some of the best players with a love of great 70s rock music, the end result is 70s Rock Parade – a band whose goal is to take you back to the greatest moments of your past through song. Where were you when you first heard all those great tunes that were big on the charts? Break out your bell bottoms, enlist in the 70s rock revolution and join 70s Rock Parade for a blast into your glorious past!

Sean O’Flynn

Sean O’Flynn is a guitarist/vocalist residing locally in Sussex County. Born and raised in NYC, his influences cover a wide range of singer songwriters from country to classic rock, and blues to folk. He performs regularly throughout the tristate area and Florida, performing 175 shows in 2022 alone! His voice is a mix of Greg Allman, Travis Tritt and Neil Diamond, and his song selections are just as compelling.

Joe Var Veri

Joe Var Veri is a critically acclaimed musician known for his mesmerizing compositions and virtuoso guitar skills. Born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, Joe’s passion for music blossomed at an early age. He picked up the guitar when he was eight years old, and from that moment, knew that music was his life’s calling. His unique blend of technical prowess, emotional depth and creativity captivates audiences wherever he goes.

ACTIVITIES & DINING

Balloon Rides

Up, up and away! Enjoy a balloon ride over the scenic Kittatinny Mountains which showcase the beautiful fall foliage for which the region is known.

Hot air balloon.

Hay Rides to the Pumpkin Patch

What’s more fun than a hay ride on a beautiful fall day? Take a ride to our pumpkin patch that big kids

Group of four people taking a hay ride.

Lawn Games

Compete with your friends while listening to the amazing 2023 lineup of bands! Enjoy corn hole, giant Jenga and a variety of your favorite lawn games.

Tic tac toe board with pumpkins.

International Menu

Our Resort Culinary Team has curated a delicious grab & go menu of Mexican Pulled Pork Tacos, Bratwurst, Shawarma, Poutine, Curry and General Tso’s Ribs.

BBQ Ribs.

Food Trucks

Enjoy a variety of local food trucks including  Emily’s Hearth Handcrafted Pizza featuring fired artisan pizza and Green Valley Farm offering fresh homemade hard ice cream.

Emily Hearth Pizza

Fall Goodies

There’s nothing better on a fall afternoon than  warm apple cider donuts coupled with fresh pressed apple cider, courtesy of our local apple orchard partners.

Cinnamon doughnuts.

Festive Beverages

Music fest goers can enjoy an amazing selection of beverages, including beer, wine, apple cider and our fall specialty drink Cider Sangria – not to be missed!

Pouring hard cider into a glass

Balloon Rides

Up, up and away! Enjoy a balloon ride over the scenic Kittatinny Mountains which showcase the beautiful fall foliage for which the region is known.

Hay Rides to the Pumpkin Patch

What’s more fun than a hay ride on a beautiful fall day? Take a ride to our pumpkin patch that big kids

Lawn Games

Compete with your friends while listening to the amazing 2023 lineup of bands! Enjoy corn hole, giant Jenga and a variety of your favorite lawn games.

International Menu

Our Resort Culinary Team has curated a delicious grab & go menu of Mexican Pulled Pork Tacos, Bratwurst, Shawarma, Poutine, Curry and General Tso’s Ribs.

Food Trucks

Enjoy a variety of local food trucks including  Emily’s Hearth Handcrafted Pizza featuring fired artisan pizza and Green Valley Farm offering fresh homemade hard ice cream.

Fall Goodies

There’s nothing better on a fall afternoon than  warm apple cider donuts coupled with fresh pressed apple cider, courtesy of our local apple orchard partners.

Festive Beverages

Music fest goers can enjoy an amazing selection of beverages, including beer, wine, apple cider and our fall specialty drink Cider Sangria – not to be missed!

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Important Details

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Additional Details:

  • Parking is free of charge for festival guests
  • Wrist bands will be provided on-site and must be worn throughout the duration of the event
  • No outside food or beverage
  • Pets are not permitted
  • Please note, some activities are weather dependent
  • Accommodations are available at the AAA 4-diamond Grand Cascades Lodge or recreation-rich Minerals Hotel
    • Hotel guests will receive: 
      • Access to world-class amenities, activities and refreshing pools
      • $40 breakfast credit per night, per reservation 
    • Reservations may be made by calling 844-233-1009
    • Minimum night stay may apply
  • Transportation options: 
    • Uber or Lyft – Download the Uber or Lyft app on your phone. It is recommended to schedule your trip with a one day advanced booking to ensure ride availability.
    • My Limo – My Limo services offers complete ground transportation for vacation travel, group bookings and weddings.
    • BLADE Helicopter – Travel from Manhattan in style and stress-free directly to Crystal Springs Resort, enjoying a bird's eye view of New York and New Jersey. Flight duration is approximately 20 minutes.

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