Point of the Bluff Vineyards sits on one of the most dramatic pieces of real estate in the entire Finger Lakes — a promontory on County Route 76 in Hammondsport that juts out over Keuka Lake with panoramic views that would be worth the drive even without the wine or the music. But it is the music that has earned Point of the Bluff back-to-back Silver FLX Finest awards for Best Concert Venue in 2023 and 2024, establishing the vineyard as a serious player in the region's live entertainment scene alongside its work as a wine producer.
The concert series at Point of the Bluff takes full advantage of the setting, staging performances on the bluff itself with Keuka Lake as the backdrop. The combination of elevated terrain, open air, and lake views creates a natural amphitheater effect that most venues spend millions trying to engineer. Shows lean toward regional acts and genres that complement the atmosphere — think acoustic sets, roots music, and the kind of performances that sound better outdoors with a glass of estate-grown wine in hand. The vineyard's own wines are featured prominently, and the integration of viticulture and live music feels organic rather than bolted on.
Hammondsport already has a strong claim as one of the most picturesque villages in the Finger Lakes, and Point of the Bluff adds a cultural dimension that the town's traditional wine-trail tourism has lacked. For visitors who have spent the day tasting their way around Keuka Lake, catching a sunset concert at the bluff is the kind of experience that transforms a wine trip into a genuine Finger Lakes memory. The views alone justify the visit; the music and wine make it something you will come back for.