Mountain Lake Lodge Celebrates Dirty Dancing Legacy on August 16

Mountain Lake Lodge in Pembroke, Virginia—the iconic filming location of the 1987 cult classic Dirty Dancing—will host its annual Dirty Dancing Days Summer Festival on Saturday, August 16, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.. Known in the film as Kellerman’s Mountain House, the resort invites fans to “have the time of their lives” with a full day of nostalgic fun and themed events.
The festival brings the movie to life with dance lessons at Mary’s Barn, where Baby and Johnny practiced their moves, plus watermelon races, live performances by Cassette Rewind, Flashback, and The Party Band, an '80s costume dance party, music bingo, Dirty Dancing trivia, drink specials, and multiple film screenings. The celebration follows the film’s recent induction into the Library of Congress National Film Registry, cementing its place in American cinema history.
“This is an exciting opportunity to explore a real destination immersed in the history and joy of Dirty Dancing,” said Heidi Stone, President and CEO of Mountain Lake Lodge. “Visitors will get a nostalgic experience with highlights like Baby’s Cabin, the famous Gazebo, and other memorable filming locations usually featured in our seasonal Dirty Dancing Weekends.”
Festival tickets are priced at $75 and available for purchase online. The event is open to the public, welcoming both day visitors and overnight guests looking to experience the full magic of the site where the movie was filmed nearly four decades ago.
For a more immersive stay, fans can book the Dirty Dancing Days Overnight Package, which includes a two-night stay (August 15–17), festival tickets, on-site dining, shuttle service, and access credentials. Reservations can be made by calling 540-626-7121.
Nestled on a 2,600-acre nature preserve and bird sanctuary in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Mountain Lake Lodge combines natural beauty with cinematic history. Key film locations on the property include the Stone Lodge, the Harvest Restaurant and Patio, the Gazebo used for salsa dancing, and Baby’s Cabin, which served as the Houseman family's fictional vacation home in the film.