Milford Music Festival

The Milford Music Festival takes over the historic streets of Milford, Pennsylvania, from June 20 through June 22, 2026, transforming this charming Pocono Mountains town into a free, three-day celebration of live music, local artisans, and small-town hospitality. Nestled along the Delaware River just ninety minutes from New York City, Milford offers the rare combination of genuine Victorian streetscapes, world-class natural attractions, and a culinary scene that has drawn discerning visitors since the late 1700s. The festival fills the tree-lined avenues with sounds ranging from energetic local bands to soulful regional artists, while food trucks, artisan markets, and a classic car show ensure that every member of the family finds something to love.

What sets Milford apart from typical festival towns is the depth of experience available just steps from the music. Grey Towers National Historic Site, the ancestral home of Gifford Pinchot and birthplace of the American conservation movement, rises on 102 forested acres above town. President Kennedy himself dedicated this French chateau-style mansion as a National Historic Site in 1963, and today visitors can tour the grounds and learn about Pinchot’s pioneering work as the first Chief of the U.S. Forest Service under Teddy Roosevelt. For those drawn to the curious and macabre, The Columns Museum houses the famous Lincoln Flag, stained with the blood of the assassinated president, alongside centuries of Pike County artifacts displayed in a stunning 1904 neoclassical mansion.

The natural surroundings deserve as much attention as the music. Raymondskill Falls, the tallest waterfall in Pennsylvania at 150 feet, cascades over three dramatic tiers just a short drive from downtown. The Milford Knob Trail rewards a steep climb with sweeping views of the Delaware River bending through the valley below, a perfect vantage point for watching the sunset before returning to evening performances. For a full day of waterfall exploration, venture south to Bushkill Falls, where eight waterfalls thread through two miles of forest trails that have earned the site its nickname as the Niagara of Pennsylvania. The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area begins at Milford’s doorstep, offering 40 miles of river access for kayaking, canoeing, tubing, and swimming at spots like Milford Beach, where clean, calm waters invite festivalgoers to cool off between sets.

Milford’s dining scene punches far above its weight for a town of this size. The Delmonico Room at Hotel Fauchere has anchored the town’s culinary reputation since the late 18th century, offering refined New American cuisine in an atmosphere of quiet elegance. For something more casual, The Dimmick Inn serves wood-fired pizzas and satisfying pub fare, while Apple Valley Restaurant has fed families with classic American comfort food since 1966. Better World offers organic coffee and pastries that rival anything in Brooklyn, and Log Tavern Brewing Company pours craft beer brewed with local pride. After dinner, slip into the Varsity Room Speakeasy at the Tom Quick Inn for smoked cocktails in a space that feels genuinely transported from another era.

The festival’s intimate scale means you can walk from stage to restaurant to waterfall overlook without ever reaching for car keys, experiencing the kind of unhurried weekend that larger destinations simply cannot provide. A vacation rental on Lake.com positions you perfectly along the Delaware River corridor, with properties that offer porches overlooking the water and the space to gather with family and friends after each day’s adventures. Book your stay on Lake.com and discover why this corner of the Poconos has drawn visitors seeking beauty, history, and genuine community spirit for nearly three centuries.