Rolling Stone’s first-ever music festival celebrates Independence Day on the Hudson River with an A-list lineup, local food, on-site stays, and much more

Rolling Stone is throwing a Fourth of July party on the Hudson River — and you’re invited. This Independence Day, join us and headliner Noah Kahan at Stateside, our very first music festival. It’s all happening at the Hutton Brickyards, in Kingston, New York. A historic site that once supplied bricks for American landmarks like the Empire State Building, it’s a picturesque setting for the festival, overlooking the Hudson. 

The main event, on July 4th, channels the timeless spirit of Americana — hot dogs, fireworks, local food vendors, an artisan market, and high times under the summer sun. Plus, of course, a stacked lineup of music, headlined by Noah Kahan, the two-time Grammy-nominated, multiplatinum superstar. Kahan just released his excellent new album, The Great Divide, and is embarking on a sold-out national stadium tour this summer.

Along with Kahan, the Stateside Main Stage will feature powerhouse performances by Gigi Perez, Sydney Rose, Arcy Drive, and Bo Staloch. The nearby Scout Stage, presented by Scout Motors, shines a light on rising stars like Devon Gilfillian, Derby, Calder Allen, and Michaela Anne. Tickets to Kahan’s summer tour sold out as soon as he announced it, but you can still catch him live at Stateside with Rolling Stone this Fourth of July.

Stateside Festival is partnering with Boston Beer Co. to bring Dogfish Head, Sun Cruiser, and Angry Orchard to this year’s event. Dogfish Head is working on a special product launch for Stateside, with additional details to be announced soon.

The festival will also feature Scout Motors as the official automotive partner. At Stateside, Rolling Stone and Scout Motors are teaming up to debut “Tailgate Sessions Presented by Scout Motors” — part intimate performance stage, hangout, and discovery space. Designed like a modern Americana garage, the activation fuses the Scout brand’s rugged, adventure-forward spirit with Rolling Stone’s music authority into one unmistakably cool fan experience.

Hertz also joins Stateside as the official car-rental partner, making the journey to Kingston part of the experience. Guests who arrive in a Hertz rental will unlock exclusive on-site perks, including a branded arrival moment, a festival essentials kit, and access to a private lounge with dedicated food, beverages, and restrooms. Hertz Gold+ members will also have exclusive access to a limited allotment of on-property VIP parking.