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A free event to celebrate local music and our community-minded organizations. Lawrence County Arts Council.

Join us for a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere where people of all ages and walks of life feel welcomed and valued. Raquette River Sessions: A Free Live Music Event Celebrates Music and Community in Ives Park in Potsdam on Saturday, September 21st from 1-5 pm. Music enthusiasts and community members alike are invited to join in a vibrant celebration of arts and action at the Raquette River Session

s. This free event aims to bring together residents and visitors to revel in the power of music to unite and inspire. Featuring performances by three dynamic bands, each delivering a captivating one-hour set, attendees can expect an eclectic mix of genres sure to delight audiences of all tastes. This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and administered by the St.

08/11/2025

That’s a wrap on the 2024 Raquette River Sessions! 🎶✨

We’re so grateful you came out to celebrate music, art, and community with us along the river! Whether you stayed for one set or the whole evening, thank you for bringing your energy, your applause, and your love for live music.

A huge thank you to our musicians, vendors, and sponsors. Special thanks to the Canton Free Library for being our Fiscal Partner. We can’t wait to see you back by the river next year! 💛

08/08/2025

🎶 TODAY’S THE DAY! 🎶

The Raquette River Sessions are happening today — Friday, August 8th — at the Ives Park Gazebo in Potsdam, NY, from 4–8 PM!

Come down for an evening of live music, local food, craft vendors, and community joy along the beautiful Raquette River. Bring your friends, your family, a blanket or chair, and settle in for a one-of-a-kind North Country celebration.

Free & family-friendly — we can’t wait to see you there! 💙

🎤 Live Music Lineup:
Stephanie Fansler 4-5 PM
Boyden Brook Band 5:30-6:30 PM
Ursa and the Major Key 7-8 PM

🔊 Live Sound Provided by Fine Line Audio

🛍️ Vendors On Site:
Enjoy food, drink, art, and more from:
Canton Apples
Big Spoon Kitchen
St. Lawrence Nurseries
Birdsong Dyes
Maple Sprouts Forest School
Prometheus Metal Works
Fairy Hair by Morgan
Cotton and Bones Creative Co.
and more!

💚 Core Sponsors:
We’re grateful to our partners who support our North Country community:
GardenShare
Nature Up North
The Canton Free Library

✨ What to Bring:
Your friends, family, blankets, and chairs! Settle in and enjoy an evening of music and great company by the river.

📍 Where: Ives Park Gazebo, Potsdam, NY
📅 When: Friday, August 8, 2025
🕓 Time: 4:00–8:00 PM
💸 Admission: Free & open to all

🧡 This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and administered by the St. Lawrence County Arts Council.

08/07/2025

Have you seen these around town? We’re psyched about them and grateful to our friend merlesmakes for making them! We hope to see you tomorrow at Ives Park from 4-8

detail_bae 4-5p
boyden_brook 5:30-6:30
Ursa and the Major Key 7-8

bigspoonkitchen serving food
cantonapples pouring hard and soft cider

Local makers!

This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and administered by the St. Lawrence County Arts Council.

08/06/2025

🍎 Just TWO DAYS to go! 🍎

We’re excited to announce the Canton Apples Cider Garden at this year’s Raquette River Sessions!

Join us Friday, August 8th at the Ives Park Gazebo in Potsdam, NY, from 4–8 PM, and enjoy refreshing pours of handcrafted hard cider made in small batches from heirloom apple varieties — served up riverside!

Not drinking? No worries — non-alcoholic options will also be available so everyone can raise a glass and enjoy the evening.

See you soon for live music, local flavor, and North Country celebration by the river! 🍏🎶

📍 Where: Ives Park Gazebo, Potsdam, NY
📅 When: Friday, August 8, 2025
🕓 Time: 4:00–8:00 PM
💸 Admission: Free & open to all

🧡 This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and administered by the St. Lawrence County Arts Council.

08/03/2025

🎶 ONE WEEK TO GO! 🎶

The countdown is on — the Raquette River Sessions are just around the corner! Join us next Friday, August 8th, 2025, at the Ives Park Gazebo in Potsdam, NY, from 4–8 PM.

Enjoy a free, family-friendly evening of live music, local food and craft vendors, and community spirit — all set against the beautiful backdrop of the Raquette River. Let’s celebrate the North Country together!

🎤 Live Music Lineup:
Stephanie Fansler 4-5 PM
Boyden Brook Band 5:30-6:30 PM
Ursa and the Major Key 7-8 PM

🔊 Live Sound Provided by Fine Line Audio

🛍️ Vendors On Site:
Canton Apples Cider Garden
Big Spoon Kitchen
St. Lawrence Nurseries
Birdsong Dyes
Maple Sprouts Forest School
Prometheus Metal Works
Fairy Hair by Morgan
Cotton & Bones Creative Co
and more!

💚 Core Sponsors:
GardenShare
Nature Up North
The Canton Free Library

✨ What to Bring:
Your friends, family, blankets, and chairs! Settle in and enjoy an evening of music and great company by the river.

📍 Where: Ives Park Gazebo, Potsdam, NY
📅 When: Friday, August 8, 2025
🕓 Time: 4:00–8:00 PM
💸 Admission: Free & open to all

🧡 This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and administered by the St. Lawrence County Arts Council.

08/01/2025

🎶🔥 The Raquette River Sessions are almost here! 🔥🎶

Join us Friday, August 8th, from 4–8 PM at the Ives Park Gazebo in Potsdam, NY for an evening of free live music, local vendors, cold cider, food trucks, and family fun by the river. Bring a blanket, grab a bite, and settle in for a night of incredible music under the open sky.

Here’s the lineup:

🕓 4:00 PM – Stephanie Fansler
Soulful, introspective songs from a powerful local singer-songwriter to kick off the night.

🕠 5:30 PM – Boyden Brook Band
Psychedelic Americana sounds woven with rich harmonies and electric energy from this North Country crew.

🕖 7:00 PM – Ursa and the Major Key
An indie/psychedelic rock band from Plattsburgh, fusing classics like The Beatles and Pink Floyd with modern influences like Beach Fossils and Levitation Room.

📍 Where: Ives Park Gazebo, Potsdam, NY
📅 When: Friday, August 8, 2025
🕓 Time: 4:00–8:00 PM

✨ Grab a bite from Big Spoon Kitchen’s Spoon Bus
🍎 Sip something tasty in the Canton Apples Cider Garden – with both hard and non-alcoholic options
🛍️ Explore handmade goods from local artists and makers
🤝 Connect with community-driven organizations doing great work in the North Country

Free to attend and open to all. Let’s make it a night to remember! 🌅

🧡 This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and administered by the St. Lawrence County Arts Council.

07/30/2025

🥄🎶 We’re thrilled to welcome the Big Spoon Kitchen and their Spoon Bus to this year’s Raquette River Sessions!

Come hungry!! Big Spoon Kitchen will be serving up its signature scratch-made meals from the iconic purple Spoon Bus, with a menu full of fresh, creative, and delicious options 🍽️ .

Good food, great music, and riverside vibes. It’s all happening Friday, August 8, from 4–8 PM at the Ives Park Gazebo in Potsdam.

🎤 Free Live Music Lineup:
Stephanie Fansler 4-5 PM
Boyden Brook Band 5:30-6:30 PM
Ursa and the Major Key 7-8 PM

Come out, grab a bite, and enjoy the show!

07/27/2025

🎶 TWO WEEKS TO GO! 🎶

We’re counting down to the Raquette River Sessions — happening Friday, August 8th, 2025 at the Ives Park Gazebo in Potsdam, NY, from 4–8 PM!

Join us for a free, family-friendly evening filled with live music, local food and craft vendors, community-minded organizations, and a joyful celebration of the North Country by the river.

🎤 Live Music Lineup:

Stephanie Fansler 4-5 PM
Boyden Brook Band 5:30-6:30 PM
Ursa and the Major Key 7-8 PM

🔊 Live Sound Provided by Fine Line Audio

🛍️ Vendors On Site:
Enjoy food, drink, art, and more from:

Canton Apples
Big Spoon Kitchen
St. Lawrence Nurseries
Birdsong Dyes
Maple Sprouts Forest School
Prometheus Metal Works
Fairy Hair by Morgan
and more!

💚 Core Sponsors:
We’re grateful to our partners who support our North Country community:

GardenShare
Nature Up North
The Canton Free Library

✨ What to Bring:
Your friends, family, blankets, and chairs! Settle in and enjoy an evening of music and great company by the river.

📍 Where: Ives Park Gazebo, Potsdam, NY
📅 When: Friday, August 8, 2025
🕓 Time: 4:00–8:00 PM
💸 Admission: Free & open to all

🧡 This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and administered by the St. Lawrence County Arts Council.

07/24/2025

🎶 Catch the Boyden Brook Band at the Raquette River Sessions! 🎶

Blending Americana with psychedelic rock and punk-grass, the Boyden Brook Band brings a sound rooted in tradition and driven by experimentation. This five-piece group mixes harmonies, steady rhythms, and improvisation to create a musical journey where tradition meets rebellion.

Don’t miss the Boyden Brook Band at 5:30 PM in Ives Park🌲🎸🔥

🧡 This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and administered by the St. Lawrence County Arts Council.

07/21/2025

🌿 Core Sponsor Spotlight: Nature Up North 🌿

We’re excited to recognize Nature Up North as a Core Sponsor of this year’s Raquette River Sessions!

Nature Up North is a community-based organization based at St. Lawrence University whose mission is to foster a deeper sense of appreciation for, and connection to, the North Country environment and in doing so to create a bioregionally literate community that is committed to protecting the wild things and wild places that define this place we call home.

Their commitment to environmental education, community engagement, and stewardship beautifully complements our vision for the Raquette River Sessions—bringing people together to celebrate the land, river, creativity, and shared experience.

We’re grateful for their support and the inspiring work they do across the region. 💚🌲

Learn more at www.natureupnorth.org and be sure to connect with their team at the event!

🧡 This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and administered by the St. Lawrence County Arts Council.

07/19/2025

🎸 Headliner Announcement: Ursa and the Major Key🎸

We’re thrilled to announce that Ursa and the Major Key will be headlining this year’s event!

Ursa and the Major Key is an indie/psychedelic rock band from Plattsburgh, NY. The band fuses influences from classic artists including The Beatles, The Grateful Dead, Pink Floyd, and The Band, as well as modern artists like Whitney, Beach Fossils, and Levitation Room.

They have built up an extensive show history in the Adirondacks and beyond over the past couple of years, performing in regional staple venues such as the Strand Center for the Arts, the Waterhole, Songs at Mirror Lake, and the Upper Jay Art Center, as well as sharing the stage with acts like Midnight North, The Stevenson Ranch Davidians, The Burkharts, Klark Sound, Sam Greenfield, and Sugaray Rayford. They also recently performed for an estimated 5,000 attendees at the City of Plattsburgh's total solar eclipse viewing party, which led to the band being featured in The New York Times.

📍 Ives Park, Potsdam, NY
🕓 7 PM
🎟️ Free & open to all

07/17/2025

🎨 Vendor Spotlight: Birdsong Dyes 🎨

We’re so excited to welcome back Val of Birdsong Dyes to the Raquette River Sessions 2025!

Val creates stunning, one-of-a-kind pieces using the magical process of ice dyeing, transforming everyday garments into vibrant, wearable works of art. Each piece is made with care, intention, and creativity—true to Birdsong Dyes’ motto:
“Ice dyed wearable art created with love and wonder.”

🎶 Join us Friday, August 8, 2025, in Ives Park, Potsdam for a full evening of live music, local vendors, food, and family fun. We’re honored to have artists like Val bringing color, craft, and heart to the Raquette River Sessions.

🧡 This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and administered by the St. Lawrence County Arts Council.

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