Festivals

Earl Scruggs Music Festival treated bluegrass fans to an unforgettable musical experience this weekend at Tryon International Equestrian Center, delivering an explosion of show-stopping performances across three days. Returning to Mill Spring, NC for the second time ever, Scruggs Fest more than doubled in attendance from its inaugural year, bringing world-class entertainment, thought-provoking workshops, and countless on-site experiences including horseback riding, bourbon tasting, golf, and more to Earl’s home region.

Newport Folk Festival made a triumphant return to the fort this year, laden with curiosity and high anticipation. The buzz from last year's surprise performances by Paul Simon and Joni Jam carried over, setting the stage for another captivating experience. Adding further intrigue was this year's inclusion of Lana Del Rey, which pushed ticket prices on the controversial secondary market to unprecedented heights, primarily driven by her fan base.

What started as one-day “Gospel Brunch & Pig Roast” at Dee’s Country Cocktail Lounge in Madison,TN in October of 2022, ONE BIG LOVE has now turned into a 6 month long bi-monthly music & food concert series on Thursdays highlighting some of the most inspiring and upcoming musicians, artisans, and chefs in Nashville.  Sept 21 will be a mega event held as many travel to Nashville to attend the famed AMERICANAFEST and will feature over 25 bands.

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The inaugural Miracle In Mundelein event, which will soon make history as Illinois’ first concert to permit onsite cannabis consumption, has unveiled its Canna FAQ - a list of festival guidelines regarding cannabis consumption, purchasing, and more.

Central to BEACHLIFE RANCH is the festival’s commitment to working with local and national nonprofits focused on the protection and well-being of veterans and community. As with previous years, they are partnering with a number of amazing organizations this year that have made a real impact in support of important causes: Redondo Beach Police Foundation, Fisher House Foundation, Kings Care Foundation and the Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation.

Nickel Creek, Margo Price, and Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers headline Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Sept. 8-10 in Historic Downtown Bristol, Tenn.-Va. - the town where the 1927 Bristol Sessions famously sparked the "big bang of country music." Voted among the top five music festivals in the country by USA Today 10Best readers in 2023, the jam-packed, three-day event is honoring its heritage by serving 133 sets of live music and entertainment on 14 stages.

The final day of Outside Lands 2023 ended the weekend on a calm note. While the first two days featured many artists with a more upbeat and louder style, the third day allowed fans to sit back and unwind with a down-to-earth feel.

In the bustling heart of Denver, beneath a sky promising mischief, the Vortex Music Festival stormed back into action for its 2nd annual jamboree at the funky “The Junkyard”. The imaginative alliance of Meow Wolf and Live Nation sprinkled their sorcery, transmuting The Junkyard from a mere venue to a fantastical dreamscape, a portal to another dimension of art and sound.

The first-ever Hoochenanny Whiskey Festival, a groundbreaking event that will unite New York’s whiskey distilleries, announces its distinguished showcase of premier and emerging brands, and invites all to explore its realm of unique experiences. Happening October 20 and 21 in the Village of Geneseo, this event ushers in a new era of spirits celebration that will welcome connoisseurs, creators and adventurers alike.

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Born & Raised Music Festival – “a weekend of music and camping for the outlaw in all of us” presented by Patriot Auto Group – has announced the set times for this year’s festival taking place Thursday, September 14th, Friday, September 15th, and Saturday, September 16th, along with a pre-party on Wednesday, September 13th.

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