What's Your Favorite Summer Festival?

marye

Posted: May 27, 2007 - 2:38pm

10,000 Lakes? Gathering of the Vibes? Grateful Fest? If you've been to these or any others among the growing number of summer fests, tell us what's great about them!


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My favorite summer festival

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On May 28th, 2007 izzie said:

My favorite summer festival is GratefulFest! I've been to, I think, 4 of the last 5. or something like that. It got a little big last year and I was a little worried about crowd size for the infrastructure and all, but it worked out. I'm working my ass off now to be able to take the time off of my (day) job to get back out there this summer.

A few years ago now, I was at more loose ends for the summer and got to see GratefulFest, Great Blue Heron and BlueGrass. I had tickets for Grassroots, but an unfortunate event with a State Trooper kept me home for that weekend.

Rex Foundation at Festivals

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On June 5th, 2007 PK said:

Since last year, for the first time , the Rex Foundation has been supported by a few festivals and in turn , we attend the festivals to connect with the GD community. Specifically, these festivals from last year, and this year, in no particular order, Grateful Fest, A Bear's Picnic, 10K Lakes and Gathering of Vibes with great enthusiasm and generosity and heartfelt warmth of welcoming us to their festivals to support Rex . This year we are very happy to say the All Good Festival has been added to this roster of festivals that are deadicated to the support of Rex both monetarily and spiritually.
These are wonderful people who create these festivals and we wholeheartedly encourage people to go to these great events.

Gathering of the Vibes

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On June 5th, 2007 crazyfingers said:

I am going to the Gathering of the Vibes this year. It sounds like a great time! Bobby and the drummers in the same place sounds like the best place for a potential reunion set to me! Midnight on a carousel ride, reaching for that gold ring down inside. Never could reach it. It just slips away. BUT I TRY!

Summerfest

On June 5th, 2007 Dr. Vitz said:

Milwaukee does the festival a little differently. Summerfest goes on for 10 days, but admission is separate each day (though lots of promotions make everything but the parking reasonable). There are a number of stages, so there is always something happening somewhere.

Mr. Weir is on the schedule this year, but it's all kinds of music - truly something for everyone. You may not find your kind of music every day, but you'd be hard pressed not to find a few worthwhile days in the 10.

I'm pretty sure it is now the largest music festival in America - but that could be local hype.

GratefulFest 2007

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On June 5th, 2007 OceanRiverCO said:

July 4-8 2007
Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, Garrettsville, OH

INFO: What can one say- this is one of the tastiest shows in the country. 2 much to list. 5 day event. Extra performers. All-night fun! Summer Quarry water, swimming, camping, family fun. Raising money & awareness for 5 important charities. No lot-rats or druggies, please! What are YOU Grateful for?!

ARTISTS: 4 more nights with Dark Star Orchestra! with Umphreys Mcgee, The Greyboy Allstars, Kimock & Zero, Keller Williams, Wookiefoot, Ramblin Jack Elliot, Melvin Seals & JGB, New Riders Of The Purple Sage, Peter Rowan & Tony Rice Quartet, Pnuma Trio, The New Mastersounds, Chef Dave Band, David Gans, Donna Jean & The Tricksters, Boombox, Cornmeal, Tom Constanten & Terrapin Flyer, Big Leg Emma, Sanduleak, The Recipe, Greyspoke, Johny "the King" Koenig Polka, One Way Rider, Willy Mac Music, Japhy Ryder, Roots A Risin, Carlos Jones & The P.L.U.S. Band, Katz N Jammerz, Boris Garcia, Moser Woods, One Under, The Beatnik Cowboys, Fireworks, Stunts, Skydivers, Burning Ted, muchmuch more!

Grateful Garcia Gathering 2007

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On June 5th, 2007 OceanRiverCO said:

Aug. 2-5 2007
CAMP NCN, BLACK RIVER FALLS,Wisconsin

Welcome all you Deadheads and friends to this Grateful place, where Garcia fans will be Gathering this summer! This mellow gathering will be a grateful celebration of Jerry Garcia's 65th Birthday, plus the 12th Annivesary of Jerrys untimely passing. This is going to be a very deeply humble, and special time for camping and gathering with friends from everywhere! The 3G's will Shine with you!

ARTISTS: Melvin Seals & JGB, the Grateful Dead's Donna Jean and The Tricksters, MoonAlice, Boris Garcia, Waterband, Rootstand, One-Eyed Jack, Baghdad Scuba Review, Bowser, The Northwoods Band, Covert Operations, Chinese Fingertrap, Macyn Taylor, The Orin Project, The Weavils, Grateful Beth & The Volunteers, Bar Tab Band, Jana Holland, Space Quakers, The High Strung String Band, Downer's Grove, The Wandering Fools, The Yokanizu Project, MC Bear, The Weavils and many more to come!

Festival Website: GratefulGarciaGathering.com

22nd Annual Jerry Garcia B-Day Bash 2007

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On June 5th, 2007 OceanRiverCO said:

August 3-4 2007
Sunshine Daydream Music Festival Park, Terra Alta , WV

Info: Come celebrate the Music Art & Life of Jerry Garcia as we celebrate the 22nd annual Jerry Garcia Birthday Bash in the beautiful mountains of WV. This year we bring you 80% Greatful Dead & Jerrys tunes expressed by the bands in their own special way.More info coming soon, Remember to SMILE !!

Artists: Culture, Ekoostik Hookah, Bobby Lee Rogers & The Codetalkers,Larry Keel & Natural Bridge,Cosmic Charlie, Splintered Sunlight,Juggling Suns,The Davisson Brothers Band, Mood Cultivation Project, ZEN,Mike Perkins, Dead Jam(Formally The Golden Road),Seven O.B.X.& Vishuddha,For the EARLY BIRDS Aug.2, O.B.X. The Boogie Hustlers & Mecca Bodega

11th annual Grateful Jam , 2007

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On June 5th, 2007 OceanRiverCO said:

June 15-17 2007
LIGHTNING RIDGE FARMZ / Flaherty rd.., Prattsburgh, NY

Info: A Trubute to the Grateful dead and their music.....A week-end full of family fun!

The Show was birthed after Jerry's death and the music has never STOPPED..........we carry the vibe forward toward the next coming of the gratest band ever.

Artists: The Family Dawgs, Dark Hollow, Kilter, The Druids, The Bob Squad, Skeleton Key, The Million Dollar Trailers, and more TBA.

A Bears Picnic Festival 2007

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On June 5th, 2007 OceanRiverCO said:

July 20-22 2007
Friendship Park, West Milton, PA

Info: 3 days of music, camping, drum circles, craft vending, childrens activities and camp fires in a private campground at the base of Bald Eagle State Forest. Also featuring an amazing Psychedelic Art gallery with art by Jerry Garcia, Ken Kesey, Mikio, Stanley Mouse and many more.

Artists: New Riders of the Purple Sage, Donna Jean & the Tricksters, Peter Rowan & Tony Rice Quartet, Railroad Earth, Juggling Suns, Boris Garcia, Dakini, Willie Jack & the Northern Light, Lumpy Gravy, Cabinet, Backwoods Experiment, The Lumber Truck and many more t.b.a.

Sleeping Bear Dunegrass and Blues Fest. 2007

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On June 5th, 2007 OceanRiverCO said:

August 3-5 2007
Dunegrass Festival Field, Empire, MI

Info: In its 15th year, the 2007 Sleeping Bear Dunegrass and Blues Festival will continue its celebration of organic music and plant it in sublime and inviting Northern Michigan. On the first weekend of every August, Dunegrass finds its home in the Village of Empire, snuggled walking distance between the shore of Lake Michigan and the wooded hills of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake Shore. The Festival showcases a collection of regional and national artists from multiple genres, all with roots steeped in tradition and vision, and arranges them on two adjacent stages for a continuous river of music. The festival grounds showcase talented artisans and vendors from around the area and provide a positive atmosphere for both weekend campers and daily visitors alike. Ammenities include camping (tents & RVs), bonfires, wholesome food, a children's activity tent, shuttles to the lake for swimming and parking, a bike co-op, and lots of room for foot stomping. The staff and volunteers are committed to making The Sleeping Bear Dunegrass and Blues Festival a safe and fun event for everyone and the Village of Empire stands ready to welcome festival goers from around the country.

Artists: David Grisman Quintet, Peter Rowan Crucial Reggae, Dark Star Orchestra, Railroad Earth, Great American Taxi, Greensky Bluegrass, Seth Bernard & Daisy May, Steppin' In It, Cornmeal, Rachael Davis, Breathe Owl Breathe, Detour Bluegrass, Shout Sister Shout, Back Forty, The Biddies, Grievous Angel, more TBA…

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