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    There's lots of stuff going on in the NW! This weekend is... http://www.oldtimetradingcircle.org/ ...and the really big event happens in the Fall at... http://okanoganfamilyfaire.com/ Both events have lots of music, ranging from bluegrass to reggae, and then some. And all night drum circles to conjure up some positive mystical energy that will last with you for daze, sometimes months!
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    LOL (((Wendy))) I've only been to GOTV - met Wendy there, too - and I'd love to go again. Maybe 2008? They're in a new location this year. Many in the West swear by High Sierra, and I've always wanted to go there (HSMF) katrinka
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    Here's a link to the GOTV site. Looks like it's going to be a great time once again this year. http://www.gatheringofthevibes.com/
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    The Telluride Bluegrass Fest has been a favorite for years. Unfortunately, with a growing family, haven't been able to catch it the last 5 years. The Folks Fest in Lyons, CO is an annual event we do as well, though. So much great music- in the Dead vein- comes through Denver that I'm pretty satisfied year-round with the good tunes.
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    Don't really hit them too often anymore, but my favorite one was the 1st Bonnaroo. _______________ insert obligatory signature here
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    Sken,Hopefully they'll do the Vegoose Festival this year. My wife and I went last year and had a blast! It's in Vegas so that should be no problem for you getting to and from. "This aggression will not stand, man....."
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    Yes, and it has its own topic right here, so go there and tell us more! http://www.dead.net/forum/oregon-country-fair
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    My favorite is the Oregon Country Fair. Does that even count as a festival? Get Fried Man
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    Sken, I'm sure theres
    Sken, I'm sure theres somethings going on in the Northwest. try looking around on www.jambase.com, they list shows, tours, festivals for all over the U.S.
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    now that i am out of school i am absolutely going to make some east coast shows i will tell you all about the and if i can send some pics
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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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Submitted by dwlemen on Tue, 07/08/2014 - 05:45

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OK, so I am relatively new to going to festivals. Don't get me wrong, they are a blast! But, they are also expensive. It's costing $270 just to get into Lockn this year. I wonder if it's better to just go to one or 2 festivals a year or take that money and spread it out to see a bunch of shows throughout the year? -Dave
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Submitted by marye on Tue, 07/08/2014 - 08:53

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since I've done the festival thing. But I'd say it's different from going to a show; it's a more immersive scene. Hey, I'll never forget waking up outdoors in Veneta and wandering off to a big field to see the Dead (and a whole lot of cool vendors) in 1982. If that, and the random fleeting community, are not a big deal to you, maybe go with the shows, but if you want that thing you have to get at a fest...
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Submitted by iGrateful on Tue, 07/08/2014 - 11:20

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Yes, I bought tickets for last years event when Neil Young & Crazy Horse were still the headline... even though they had to cancel, this was a GREAT first Festival experience! That's why I'm going again... See you there, iGrateful
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Submitted by dwlemen on Thu, 07/10/2014 - 07:42

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I was disappointed they couldn't get Neil Young for this year. Heard they tried. But still looking forward to it. It will be the biggest festival I've ever gone to, so a bit nervous about that. But hopefully everyone is cool and we can relax and enjoy all the great music lined up. -Dave
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Submitted by cosmicbadger on Thu, 07/10/2014 - 13:09

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Just got back from our Summer of Love Festival in the UK....more like a big party really with wonderful people and great music. Met up with TigerLilly there too.......some of you might remember her from here.
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Submitted by dwlemen on Fri, 07/11/2014 - 04:56

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Hey! I do remember Tiger Lilly, though I don't know if she remembers me. We used to waste away the days chatting on here back when the chatroom was popular a few years back. I hope she is doing well. Miss our talks. -Dave
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Submitted by Oroboros on Wed, 08/13/2014 - 20:59

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Mary asked me if I wanted a party for my 60th birthday or go to a show, and of course I said a show. So she got tickets for the Interlockin Festival. Sorry that Bob and Ratdog can't make it (all the best Bobby, take care of yourself) but looks like Billy K is fielding a band and will fill in for Bobby. AND Phil and Friend (2 nights), String Cheese (2 night), Widespread Panic (2 nights) Wilco (2 nights), Allman Bros for one night, Tom Petty to close the show as well as other great bands (Tedeski and Trucks, Keller Williams, and much more). Today is our 34th anniversary. I can't tell you how grate a 'ride' this has been. Mary and I went to many Dead shows along with other travels and adventures. 3 healthy happy boys, (all out of the house and employed ;o}!!!! Yay!!!) and looking forward to more travel and fun together. I am the luckiest guy on earth. The truth is realized in an instant, the act is practiced step by step.
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Submitted by cbaylies on Tue, 06/14/2016 - 16:34

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I loved All Good, too bad it is nixed. Going to Jerry Jam in NH, anyone coming?
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Submitted by Dred Scott on Wed, 07/06/2016 - 21:12

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We used to go only to DelFest & DSO Jubilee, and the All Good. Too old for a lot of travelling these days. But we discovered FloydFest in Floyd, VA about 10 years ago, and haven't missed it since. I'm not gonna spend a lot of time convincing you - it's a small fest, they purposely limit the attendance, it sells out each year weeks before it opens. But you'll be doing yourself a solid if you check it out. This year is Greg Allman, Warren Haynes, Keller Williams, Bruce Hornsby, Leftover Salmon, Railroad Earth, etc. etc. It's 5 days of camping and music right ON the Blue Ridge Parkway in the gorgeous mountains near the North Carolina, SW Virginia border. Floyd, VA has one stoplight. And a Friday night bluegrass jam at the general store that's nationally famous. It's a stop on the Crooked Road, for you roots music fans. Not too far from Blacksburg, if you know where VA Tech is. FloydFest, the last week in July each year. If you miss it, it's your loss.
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Submitted by Cwoodpga on Wed, 03/15/2017 - 16:55

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Rfk 1973 both shows.Smoked hash with Phil and Bob. Haven't looked back since. Opened with Morning Dew second day, nothing left to say.
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Submitted by marye on Wed, 04/05/2017 - 15:22

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what are the don't-miss fests this year?
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Submitted by Brick in Oz on Mon, 04/10/2017 - 15:07

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Packing today. Off to the best 5 days on the Australian music calendar tomorrow!Www.bluesfest.com.au See you next year. Come on down ✌️
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Submitted by dwlemen on Tue, 04/11/2017 - 11:56

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I have spent much of today trying to convince my wife that we need to take a little vacation to Milwaukee this July! Peace, -Dave
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Submitted by marye on Tue, 07/24/2018 - 13:00

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since we first started this thread. But the festival scene is going strong. Which ones do you like best these days? Which ones do you really miss?
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Submitted by Rososo on Tue, 05/26/2020 - 05:06

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My favorite festival is Sziget in Budapest, I always used to go there from my property in Latvia with all my friends, and it is very atmospheric , I stay there for 7 days.

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Submitted by Strider 808808 on Tue, 04/27/2021 - 12:06

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Taos Pueblo Powwow (New Mexico), United Tribes Powwow (Bismarck, North Dakota)
8/27/72 Veneta was a great time.

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Submitted by deadhead102 on Wed, 04/28/2021 - 10:16

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I can't stand festivals! There's more than one band and sometimes more than one stage. The time spent going between stages as well as the short sets each band plays is not for me. I would much rather go to a Grateful Dead concert and get nothing but the good ol' Grateful Dead. This also applies to other acts that I might want to see.

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Submitted by 1stshow70878 on Thu, 04/29/2021 - 10:16

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The Telluride Bluegrass festival is still going strong 40+ years and although bigger and better than ever it still has that down low small town vibe. Cheers!

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Submitted by GADEADHEAD on Fri, 06/18/2021 - 06:30

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Bourbon & Beyond Louisville, Ky. Has had some hidden gym's in recent years and plenty of bourbon and food. This is more of a main stream music festival but it always sprinkles in some good bluegrass (Billy Strings, and Infamous Stringdusters to name a few) John Mayer, Robert Plant, promise of The Real, Margo Price and others have given the festival some character.

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Submitted by Steamdude on Fri, 05/06/2022 - 13:08

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Watkins Glen, '72. The unexpected Friday night sound check was some of the sweetest most laid back jam I've ever heard the band do. Lots of fun despite being quite unprepared. Spent Friday night sleeping in the trunk of a car! Right up there with Barton Hall '77. I was tripping heavily for that and couldn't be sure that it was really as good as it sounded until I heard a recording of it later.

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Submitted by Pitz Quattrone… on Fri, 05/06/2022 - 13:58

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My favorite summer festival is one that features incredibly unique, professional, unsigned, independent artists that truly need a high-quality exposure event to boost their careers to a level so they can earn a decent living performing and recording their musical visions. Not sure that one exists? If it does, please let me know who I can reach out to in order to be considered for a performance slot.

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Submitted by Robertbob59 on Fri, 05/20/2022 - 07:44

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@Pitz Quattrone that's a Great Idea ...Lot of great Artist that need to be Heard and are Pushed Aside by Weaker mainstream Garbage . ya can't even go to these new millennial shows . to many nonsense Bands music . ya have to wait for a Solid group to play .
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