Montgomery County Celebrates “Music on the Mohawk” Summer Concert Series

Expanded Concert Lineups to Boost Tourism and Erie Canal Bicentennial Celebrations

FONDA, NY – Montgomery County is hitting the right note this summer with the launch of Music on the Mohawk, a county-wide summer concert series designed to energize our waterfront communities and celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal.

Each participating community already hosted its own popular concert series. This new, county-wide effort was designed to enhance and support those existing programs, allowing organizers to bring even more music to the heart of their towns during one of the most important tourism seasons in recent history.

“Music on the Mohawk is about more than entertainment – it’s about drawing people together in the places that make Montgomery County special,” said Montgomery County Executive Pete Vroman. “Whether you’re a local or a visitor, these concerts give you a reason to come out, enjoy the river and be immersed in the Erie Canal communities which call our community home.”

Concerts will take place beginning in June and running through August:

• Saturday: Amsterdam
• Monday: St. Johnsville
• Tuesday: Canajoharie
• Thursday: Fort Plain
• Friday: Fonda

Music on the Mohawk series

The Music on the Mohawk series received funding support from Montgomery County through a $35,000 allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, which were used to boost tourism and economic activity across the county’s downtowns and waterfronts.

“Amsterdam is buzzing with excitement to team up with Montgomery County for the incredible Music on the Mohawk summer concert program! Get ready for a summer filled with sensational concerts along the beautiful Mohawk River, where we’ll celebrate the very best of our vibrant communities. Join us as we raise the bar for entertainment and hospitality-this is an experience you won’t want to miss,” said City of Amsterdam Deputy Mayor and Waterfront Foundation Vice President Chris Carpenter.”

“Fort Plain is honored to be part of the Music on the Mohawk Concert Series. The Erie Canal played a crucial role in the origins of our village, and we look forward to a wonderful summer of music throughout Montgomery County,” Fort Plain Mayor Pat Hanifin said.

“This series is an investment in local tourism and community pride,” said Montgomery County Director of Communications/ Tourism Morgan McClary. “Especially during the Erie Canal Bicentennial, it’s important to showcase what makes our canal towns so unique-historic charm, beautiful waterfronts, and a strong sense of community.”

A full schedule of performers and locations is available at: https://visitmontgomerycountyny.com/theres-more-on-the-mohawk-in-montgomery-county/