Next Festival — Dec 31 2026 – Jan 2 2027
Jacob's Ladder Festival
50th anniversary
A unique and super friendly musical and social event for lovers of all aspects of folk music — from Bluegrass to World music, from Irish jigs to Country Rock, from Blues to Bagpipes. Established 1976.
Pastoral Hotel, Kibbutz Kfar Blum
Thursday 16:30 – Saturday 17:00
1976
70+
Artists
500
3
31.12-2.1
2026-27 Dates
Meet the Artists
Festival Activities
Pastoral Hotel, Kfar Blum
The ticket price includes all festival performances, workshops and activities. Breakfast, lunch and dinner available for purchase throughout the festival.
The Hotel Package includes tickets plus delicious meals- Half Board, plus a light lunch on Saturday. Lunch is available for purchase on Friday.
Hotel Reservations
04.6836611 (phone only)
Address
Kibbutz Kfar Blum, Upper Galilee
Nearby Accommodation
Tzimmerim throughout the Galil
Accessibility
Festival is accessible to disabled people
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before attending Jacob’s Ladder Festival.
Jacob’s Ladder Festival takes place on Thursday Dember 31st 2026 thru Saturday Jan 2nd, 2027, at the Pastoral Hotel, Kibbutz Kfar Blum, in the beautiful Upper Galilee. The festival runs from Thursday 16:30 through Saturday 16.30.
The ticket price includes all festival performances, workshops and activities. Breakfast, lunch and dinner available for purchase throughout the festival
The Hotel Package includes tickets plus delicious kosher meals — Half board,
(breakfast and dinner throughout the weekend) plus a light lunch on Friday.
Lunch available for purchase on Saturday.
Room reservations at the Pastoral Hotel must be made by phone only: 04.6836611.
Please book early as the hotel fills up quickly for the festival weekend.
Here are some nearby accommodation options. Please contact the establishments directly to check availability and prices for 31 December 2026 – 2 January 2027.
We cannot take responsibility for the quality of the services in
these places, so please prepare your questions before you contact them!
KFAR BLUM
Bluming
Tel: 052-255-5043
Approx. 1 km from the Pastoral
Kfar Blum Guest Unit
Tel: 050-555-9297
Approx. 1 km from the Pastoral
SDE NEHEMIA
The Village on the Jordan
Tel: 04-688-3040
Approx. 1.5 km from the Pastoral
On the Banks of the Banias
Tel: 054-246-7185
Approx. 2–3 km from the Pastoral
HAGOSHRIM
Zimmer UP
Tel: 054-495-6510
Approx. 4 km from the Pastoral
HaGoshrim Hotel & Nature
Tel: 04-681-6000
Approx. 4 km from the Pastoral
BEIT HILLEL
Villa Vitrage
Approx. 3 km from the Pastoral
Beit Nofesh Waiss
Approx. 3.3 km from the Pastoral
Gross Resort & Spa
Approx. 3.5 km from the Pastoral
Olive Israeli Zimmer
Approx. 3.7 km from the Pastoral
Kidmat Hagalil
Tel: 050-750-5044
Approx. 4 km from the Pastoral
Dani’s Farm
Tel: 054-803-3845
Approx. 4 km from the Pastoral
Please contact the accommodation providers directly for prices and
availability. Jacob’s Ladder Festival does not make reservations on behalf of
these establishments. Distances are approximate.
Unfortunately, pets are not permitted at the Pastoral Hotel or within the festival grounds. We ask you to make alternative arrangements for your pets during the festival weekend.
Yes, all meals served at the festival are strictly kosher. The Pastoral Hotel kitchen maintains full kosher certification. Special dietary requirements can often be accommodated — please contact the hotel in advance.
Yes, Jacob’s Ladder Festival is accessible to people with disabilities. The Pastoral Hotel has accessible toilets. Please contact the hotel if you have specific requirements.
We welcome applications from musicians and performers. For Open Mic slots, contact Larry Rosenfeld: 052-3414544 or rosenfeld.larry@gmail.com. For other performance enquiries, please contact the festival organizers via email ns_jaclad@bezeqint.net
We have a wonderful Colorful Craft Fair at the festival where artisans and craftspeople can exhibit and sell their work. To apply for a stall, please contact the festival organizers by email ns_jaclad@bezeqint.net
