Gifting sprouts has become popular with festival attendees recently. The little green shoots are exchanged as a token symbolizing hope for a new friendship. The sprout is a new beginning, but it needs good ground, sun, and water to flourish. Festivals too are like the sprout. They need the right balance of an excellent location and vendors providing the foundation, sunny, warm entertainers, and the flow of patrons. Jamboozled 2024 was a first-time festival held at the Country Ranch in Mendota, Illinois, this September.

The Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance is delighted to announce its 33rd annual return to Trumansburg, New York, scheduled for July 17–20, 2025. This four-day event features five stages of continuous music, dance, art, and community activities, solidifying its reputation as a music lover's paradise nestled in the heart of the beautiful Finger Lakes region of upstate New York.

The daily music schedule and mobile app have been released for the 3rd annual GoldenSky Country Music Festival, taking place from October 18-20 at Discovery Park in downtown Sacramento, CA.

Brandi Carlile’s Girls Just Wanna Weekend will take place January 16-20 at Barceló Maya Resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico and once again feature an all-female and non-binary fronted lineup.

Joshua Tree Music Festival has just announced the full programming and set times for its upcoming Fall 2024 event taking place Thursday, October 10 - Sunday, October 13 at Joshua Tree Lake Campground in Joshua Tree, CA.

Live music fans and travel enthusiasts rejoice: Goose is debuting Viva El Gonzo festival, taking place from May 8-10, 2025 in San José del Cabo, Mexico. Presented by 100x Hospitality, the destination festival promises an immersive discovery journey where attendees can choose their own adventure. A simple, all-in-one ticket purchase includes festival access as well as customizable lodging, wellness offerings, beach access and more in Cabo’s tropical desert oasis.

With heavy hearts, organizers of the Suwannee Roots Revival announce the cancellation of the 2024 festival due to the severe impact of Hurricane Helene. The Category 4 hurricane left the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in critical condition, including the loss of electricity, water, and cellular service, along with extensive damage to the park’s infrastructure from downed trees.

Aftershock returns to Discovery Park in Sacramento, CA, from October 10-13 for its 12th year, featuring its biggest lineup yet. The 4-day destination festival will showcase 130+ bands and has added a fifth stage for 2024.

The Joshua Tree Music Festival has long been a beacon for music lovers seeking an authentic, community-driven festival experience, and the 41st installment this fall promises to be no different. From October 10th to 13th, 2024, the picturesque Joshua Tree Lake Campground will transform into a haven of eclectic sounds, vibrant art, and immersive activities that unite attendees of all ages.

North America’s Loudest Rock Festival, Louder Than Life, is celebrating its 10th anniversary at the Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky on September 26, 27, 28 & 29.