Just because summer is ending, doesn’t mean that prime music festival season is over! There’s still time to adorn your favorite flower crown, grab your wristband, and jam out to great musicians for a weekend before summer is over. Check out these awesome festivals that you can still make it to:
Country Jam USA
Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Date: July 23 – 25
Headliners: Lady Antebellum, Hunter Hayes, Blake Shelton, Kip Moore, Eric Church
Country Jam USA, held in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, is a country music fan’s dream. With performances scheduled from the top artists in the genre on three different stages spanning the area. In its 26th year, Country Jam is a marathon of music that shouldn’t be missed.
Newport Folk Festival
Location: Newport, Rhode Island
Date: July 24 – 26
Headliners: The Decemberists, Tallest Man on Earth, Sufjan Stevens, Hozier
Held near the port of the Newport Harbor, this folk festival brings together some of the most talented artists in the industry in a fun, laid-back atmosphere. With scenic views, great music, and friendly people, this festival promises a weekend of fun and relaxation.
FloydFest
Location: Floyd, Virginia
Date: July 22 – 26
Headliners: Grace Potter, Brandy Carlisle, Drive-by Truckers, Trampled by Turtles
FloydFest, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, provides a family-friendly atmosphere in a weekend filled with music, arts, and love. With artists ranging in musical genre performing over 10 stages, FloydFest’s celebration of music, art, and culture grows every year and is a festival you don’t want to miss out on.
Lollapalooza
Location: Chicago, IL
Date: July 31 – August 2
Headliners: Paul McCartney, Metallica, Florence + the Machine, Sam Smith, The Weeknd, Bassnectar
Spanning the genres of indie, pop, rock, electronic and more, Lollapalooza takes over Chicago’s Grant Park year after year and delivers a weekend of artistry, festivity, and fun. Featuring top artists from today and legends from years past, festival-goers can relax, soak in some sun and some tunes, and celebrate art and music from all over the world.
MusicFest NW
Location: Portland, Oregon
Date: August 21 – 23
Headliners: Foster the People, Beirut, Modest Mouse, Misterwives, Belle and Sebastian, Tallest Man on Earth
MusicFest NW is Portland’s biggest festival featuring top indie artists playing on two stages. Festival-goers can lay back and relax with great tunes and a vibrant cultural experience surrounding MusicFest NW and the city of Portland itself.
What festival do you love for ending the summer? Sound off in the comments!
