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Festivals for July and August –More Added
Here’s a list of Festivals for July and August (more will be added) if you’re looking for something to do.
July 8-10, 2010 Thunder Mountain Rock Fest, Sawyer ND
Artists: Wednesday Free Party–Rock Sugar; Thursday–Asia Featuring John Payne, The Sweet, Foghat, Blood Sweat & Tears with Chuck Negron Formerly Of 3 Dog Night, and The Guess Who; Friday—Nelson, Great White, Kix, Survivor, and Night Ranger; Saturday–The Veer Union, Framing Hanley, Cavo, Default, and Hinder
Tickets: Camping Passes are $140.00 for Baillies Blue Sky, $100.00 for Irelands Acres, and $80.00 for Shays Shack. Tax, S/H extra. Please call 701-757-7625 to order camping passes Leave a message if necessary and you will be contacted the same day.
Single Day General Admission Passes are $70 and Stage Seating single day tickets are at $130. Stage Seating passes are limited so get them quick. Only available by calling 1-877-881-9447. ALL spots are close to being filled.
Festival Website: http://rockdakota.com
July 8-12, 2010 MoKan Music & Camping Festival
Pleasant Hill, MO: MoKan Campgrounds
Info: 3 days, 2 stages, over 40 acts. * Main Stage Camping or Beside Car Camping * Open Jam on the 2nd Stage * Late Night DJ Sets * Large Bonfires and Late Night Drum Circle * Hoop instruction with Ziggy the Hoop Dancer * Springfield Fire Worx Performance Troupe * The STL Hoop Club
Artists: Somasphere (2 nights) Dirtfoot The Floozies LFDC Funk (2 nights) Blue Martian Tribe Brothers Green EZ Brothers Brother Bagman Hundred Hand String Band Ben Hoppes 3 Son Green Sonic Sutra Mouth Heads of State MoJo Lotus Diamond Eyed Jack The Owl People Antumbra Reelfoot The Spacetones StoneDeph Salad Bar Jam Farley Wauhfuls And The Electric Wardrobe Extravaganza The Fabulous Bolt Ons Kan Eyed Z.A.P. Jahration The Midland Band The Shotgun Brothers David Hasselhoff on Acid Voodoo Lounge Gypsies Mick Swayze DJ Plunkie Double Helix EchozAurora Miss Conception Z-Sonic JFortune NMEZEE DJ Sketch DJ Geeg Inflect David Fields
Festival Website: http://mokanfestival.com/
July 15-17, 2010, Moondance Jam, Walker, MN: Moondance Festival Grounds
Info: Moondance Jam is a rock & classic rock festival held annually on the Moondance Events festival grounds in the Leech Lake/Chippewa National Forest Area near Walker, Minnesota. Moondance Jam is Minnesota’s largest rock festival and is recognized as the premier classic rock festival in the United States with three days of national rock and classic rock bands on the main stage and two additional regional band stages. The event features a large outdoor concert area with open festival seating for general admission, 300 acres of groomed camping, well kept facilities, a variety of food and vendor stands, an air conditioned bar and grill with a backstage view and an acoustic stage, an indoor regional stage and seating area with a full bar, a shaded VIP area with access to stage box viewing, excellent security and EMS crews, an organized staff and more. The clean, safe and friendly atmosphere is a big reason why Moondance Jam has gone from being a party for a few thousand in 1992 to a rock ‘n’ roll and camping celebration that entertains tens of thousands of Jammers from all over the Midwest, the US and the world.
Artists: Lynyrd Skynyrd, Buckcherry, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Jonny Lang, Don Felder, Hoobastank, Collective Soul, Cinderella, Black Stone Cherry, Pat Travers, Blackberry Smoke plus 3 more bands to sign.
Festival Website: http://www.moondancejam.com
July 15-17, 2010 Country Roundup
Winfield, KS: Winfield Fairgrounds
Info: Country Roundup is a Three Day Country Music and Camping Festival held annually at the Winfield Fairgrounds in Winfield, KS. Country Roundup is recognized as one of the Premier Country Music and Camping Festivals in the Midwest with three days of National and Regional country artists playing on two different stages. The event features a large outdoor concert area with open festival seating for general admission, a VIP area, acres of groomed camping, well kept facilities, a variety of food, beverage and merchandise stands, excellent security and EMS crews, an organized staff and more. The clean, safe and family friendly atmosphere is a big reason why Country Roundup has gone from being a small party for a few thousand in 2005 to a Premier Country Music and Camping celebration that entertains tens of thousands of fans from all over the Midwest!
Artists: Dierks Bentley, Billy Currington, Chris Cagle, Randy Houser, Keith Anderson, LoCash Cowboys, Riverbilly, Hotel California, Joe Worrel Band, Logan Mize, Rachel Stacy, J. Morrison Band, Gregg Woodall Band.
Festival Website: http://winfieldcountryroundup.com/
July 16-17, 2010, Camp Euforia, Lone Tree, IA: Camp Euforia
Info: Iowa’s Premier Independent Music Festival Hosted by Euforquestra A Cornfed Production
Artists: Euforquestra, EOTO, Kyle Hollingsworth, Public Property, Heatbox, Juno What!?, Chicago Afrobeat Project, Henhouse Prowlers, Lubriphonic, Mr. Babers Neighbors, Mountain Standard Time, Max Eubank, Dead Larry, Workshy, Dr. Z’s Experiment, Lick It Ticket ,The Grosso Family Band, Uniphonics
Festival Website: http://www.campeuforia.com
July 16-18, 2010 7th Annual Bogart Music Festival
Urich, MO: Cedar Hill Amphitheatre
Info: Two Days. 14 bands. One Hell of A Camping Trip! Weekend of Fun in a beautiful country setting! Great performances by regional and national Blues, Rockabilly, Swing, Blue Grass, & Zydeco bands. Volley Ball courts, horse shoes, playground. Family Friendly.
Artists: John Nemeth, The Rumblejetts, The BelAirs, The Nace Brothers, Flannigan’s Right Hook, Ernest James Zydeco, Billy Ebeling & the Late for Dinner Band, Dan Bliss, Grand Marquis, Ben Morgan, Mark Montgomery & Many More!
Festival Website: http://www.cedarhillmusic.com
July 16-18, 2010 Harmony Hills Music Festival
Viroqua, WI: S4048 County Road O
Info: Two nights private camping in beautiful rural Vernon County, Wisconsin. Several bands, food, bags and the renowned Soltua Flippy Cup. Also, a Saturday morning yoga session. Tickets are $30 for early bird purchases and $35 at the door.Tickets include two nights camping, music and an unforgettable time. Tickets are available by email, phone and pay pal account at www.harmonyhillsmusicfestival.com. Contact Justin at 608-606-3976 or justin@badaxeloghomes.com
Artists: Friday Night 5:00-6:30PM Kjome,7:00-9:00PM The Campaign, 9:30-2:30AM The Soapbox Project Saturday AM Yoga with Courtney Oftedahl, 12:30-2:00PM Honey Summer & Fall, 2:30-4:00PM The Korat Grey Band, 4:30-6:30PM The People Brothers Band, 7:00-9:00PM Elf Lettuce 9:30-12:30AM Mike Droho & The Compass Rose
Festival Website: http://www.harmonyhillsmusicfestival.com/
July 16-18, 2010 6 th Annual Grand Targhee Music Festival
Alta, WY: Grand Targhee Resort
Info: In it’s 6th year, the Targhee Music Festival offers up an eclectic gathering of premier performers on an intimate stage tucked into the shadows of the Tetons. The spectacular setting, accessible activities, convenient amenities and a casual vibe make the Targhee Music Festival one of the most unique and popular music festivals in the west.
Artists: moe,Los Lobos,Michael Franti & Spearhead,Grace Potter & The Nocturnals,Shawn Colvin,Steve Kimock Crazy Engine,David Lindley,Alejandro Escovedo
Festival Website: http://www.grandtarghee.com/summer/music-festivals/targhee-fest.php
July 17-18, 2010 2nd Annual Log Jam Music Festival 2010
Kansasville, WI: The Wildlife Refuge
Info: The 2nd Annual Log Jam Music Festival “An Outdoor Festival with Music, Drinks, BBQ, Fire, Camping, and much more.” July 17th. 6pm $5 21+ At The Wildlife Refuge 3518 S. Beaumont Ave, Kansasville, WI 53139 Special Performances by: Asparagii Kelsey Montanez Jeff Palkoner DJ Ed of (Wisco Jazz) More Artists TBA Reverend Charlie’s BBQ -”Best You Ever Eat” Camping at the Richard Bong Recreational Area 5 min away. $12 a night for up to 6 people and 2 cars – make your reservations soon. Richard Bong State Recreational Area: 26313 Burlington Rd. Kansasville WI 53139 (262) 878-5600 Official Log Jam 2010 Webpage: http://asparagii.com/LOG-JAM-2010.html www.asparagii.com
Artists: Asparagii, Kelsey Montanez, Jeff Palkoner, DJ Ed of (Wisco Jazz), More Artists TBA
Festival Website: http://asparagii.com/LOG-JAM-2010.html
July 22-25, 2010 SCHWAGSTOCK 44
Salem, MO: Camp Zoe
Info: Camp Zoe is a 370 acre privately owned campground located in a valley of the Ozark Hills of southern central Missouri. Beaches, caves, bluffs, and swimmin’ holes line the spring-fed stream that runs through the middle of the campground. Zoe is a former youth camp that is surrounded by 90,000 acres of private timber reserves and national park property. This is the 13th season of Schwagstock festivals and the 18th year of The Schwag. Camp Zoe has hosted twenty-five Schwag festivals over the last five years with a cumulative attendance of over 120,000 people. There are five Schwag themed events in 2009. Schwagstock 37 in May of 2008 drew over 6500 people. Camp Zoe has a general store, a concession stand, a shower house with flush toilets, a bathroom house with flush toilets, 75 porta-jons, on-site septic service, ATM, payphone, 500 trash cans, 3 trash dumpsters, 4 miles of gravel roads, private security, 2 stages, power for vendors, and lots of shaded camping. You park where you camp and camp where you park. All camping space is first come, first serve – no reservations. There will be food & beverages for sale on-site. There are no bar-b-que pits available but you can bring your own. Gates open on Thursday, July 22 at 10 a.m.- there will be an extra $10 charge per person for early arrivals. DO NOT ARRIVE BEFORE JULY 22 BECAUSE THE GATES WILL BE CLOSED! There will be some live entertainment on Thursday evening for early arrivals – the pre-party. Please leave your pets at home or in a kennel – dogs will NOT be allowed in – NO EXCEPTIONS. There is plenty of room for RV’s and pop-up campers – no electric sites are available at this time. You will be issued a wristband upon arrival that you must wear throughout the weekend. You can drive in and out as much you like during the event but we suggest parking and staying parked. CANOE FLOAT TRIPS : Available on Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m., 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. The float is 11 miles on the Current River. You will float from “Pulltite” to “Round Spring”. A school bus will come to Zoe and pick up and return the floaters. Costs are $45 per canoe and include transportation, paddles, canoe rental, and life vest. Float trips are provided by area float operators and have permits, insurance, busses, boats, experienced staff, etc… Reservations are NOT needed for canoes at Zoe. Just show up at the bus stop and pay the bus driver. Watch the promo video:http://www.campzoe.com/images/zoe.mp4
Artists: FEATURING TWO NIGHTS OF THE GRATEFUL DEAD TRIBUTE BAND THE SCHWAG/DEAD AHEAD WITH TWO NIGHTS OF : MELVIN SEALS & JGB & THINK FLOYD NONSTOP REGGAE JAIK WILLIS ALLMAN BROTHERS TRIBUTE : MORGANTOWN PAPA SMILEY & THE BRAIN BANANAS DEADMAN FLATS KING LOUIS’ REVENGE & more to be announced…
Festival Website: http://www.campzoe.com
July 24, 2010 MAHA Music Festival
Omaha, NE: Downtown Omaha Riverfront
Info: Omaha is “somewhere in middle America,” as Counting Crows taught us. Turns out it’s also home to the MAHA Music Festival, a one-day event on July 24 headlined by Spoon and featuring the Faint, Superchunk and Old 97′s. MAHA — only in its second year — was started by local Omaha residents who wanted to bring a quality music event to the city. Featuring both local and national acts, MAHA will take place at the Lewis & Clark Landing in downtown Omaha. Check out the festival’s official site in coming weeks as they add on two more national bands.
Artists: Spoon, The Faint, Superchuck, Old 97′s
Festival Website: http://www.mahamusicfestival.com/
July 29-August 1, 2010, Cosmic Railroad Family Gathering, Janesville, WI: Camp Rotamer
Info: This year we will be opening the venue on Thursday July 29, 2010 for anyone who wants to come early for the pre-party. Camp Rotamer is located at 5245 East Rotamer Road which is about 5 miles northeast of Janesville, Wisconsin. -Facilities include bathrooms, showers. -The camp is located on Spaulding Pond with a pier available for fishing. -There are canoes and life jackets for adults and children when supervised by adults. -SWIMMING IS NOT PERMITTED! -Camp Rotamer does not offer RV facilities or individual overnight campsites. -There is a large lawn area available for Frisbee and other games. There are also horse shoe pits for those who like to pitch. -There are nature trails for those that enjoy nature. -This is a leave no trace event…Keep it clean. If you bring it…take it with you. Individuals need to provide their own blankets, sheets, towels, and personal items.
Artists: Cosmic Railroad, The Heavy Pets, The Ragbirds, Groovatron, SLM, Jaik Willis, Day To Day and more….
Festival Website: http://www.cosmicrailroad.com/familygathering.htm
July 29-August 1, 2010, GRATEFUL GARCIA GATHERING, Black River Falls, WI: Camp NCN Venue (formerly Jamboree Campground)
Info: Return to where it all began over 7 years ago! Ecomomics is tough for all of us. The number ONE PRIORITY of the 3G’s Festival will be to KEEP TICKET PRICES THE LOWEST EVER so that you, and your family of friends can join us to enjoy this fun outdoor camping and music weekend! The venue features over 75 acres of brilliant surroundings with tall trees that nicely shades your camp site and has a full array of conveniences, including 2 shower facilities with flushing toilets and hot showers and other luxurious accommodations. Other venue amenities include a sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits, hiking trails, outdoor/indoor shower facility, full service concessions with food, and supplies!
CAMPING: Campers will be able to have campfires at each individual campsite and firewood is available for purchase at the campground! There will be plenty of awesome vendors on-site for you to check out, a kind and friendly atmosphere, and a stellar musical lineup for all to enjoy! As always, there is going to be a memorabilia “Jerry Garcia Shrine” near the main stage. All attendees are encouraged to bring pictures, candles, ticket stubs, tie-dyes, old posters with Jerry’s signature, any and all related items related to Jerry Garcia, or the Grateful Dead! You can place it at the shrine for all to enjoy! Mystix Toyz will be on board at the 3G’s Festival for tons of family fun with Juggling Demonstrations, Juggling Workshops, Hoops, Face Painting, plus Drum/Fire Jams, and so much more every night.
Artists: Melvin Seals of the Jerry Garcia Band w/ In the Dark & Elf Lettuce along with guitarist Josh Daniels of Jam and the Playground Kids, Family Groove Company, Boney Fingers, Lava Jama, One Man Gathers, Grateful Beth, Paradise Waits, JImmy Goodtimes Dead Guise, Ifdakar, Baghdad Scuba Review, Fungus Garden Reverb, Brokn Arrow, The Bar Tab Band, Wook, Grateful Gary as Emcee, The GGGang, LATE NIGHT w/ ABSOLUTE GRUV and THE GRASSHOPPERS, and more!
Festival Website: http://www.GratefulGarciaGathering.com
July 30-31, 2010 Mid West Music Fest
Winona, MN: Multiple
Info: The first annual Mid West Music Fest is scheduled to take place on JUL 30-31, 2010. The mission of the MWMF is to bring a quality community event to Winona, MN. MWMF will serve as a fundraiser for the Winona Fine Arts Commission and building a trike path at Winona Semcac Head Start. Winona is a strong community that embraces art and culture, we would like to build upon that foundation to produce a truly community event. MWMF will invite local, regional and national musicians to perform. We will also invite local and regional artists to display their artwork throughout the festival.
Artists: Too be announced…
Festival Website: http://www.midwestmusicfest.org/
July 31, 2010, Sawtooth Music Festival, Stanley, ID: Sawtooth Mountains
Info: Twelve hours of music set at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountains in beautiful Stanley, Idaho. Beer and craft vendors, fire show, stilt-walkers, and much more. Camping allowed on Saturday, July 31st only.
Artists: TBA
Festival Website: http://www.sawtoothmusicfestival.com
August 11-14, 2010 38th Kahoka Festival of Bluegrass Music
Kahoka, MO: Clark Co. Fairgrounds
Info: The great event of 38 years will once again be held at the Clark Co Fairgrounds just East of Kahoka on Bus. 136. Starting off on Tuesday with the traditional Carry-In Supper at 6:30 the concerts will begin on Wednesday at 5:00 with Goldwing Express. Shows will continue with afternoon and evening performances on Thursday through Saturday. Food – Vendors & Great Jamming! Come Early for a great parking place… Youth Talent Contest Saturday 12:00…no entry fee but registration required with appropriate ticket for Saturday…16 & under…paying 4 places with awards.
Artists: Goldwing Express, 2 shows on Wednesday only! Marty Raybon & Full Circle, David Davis & The Warrior River Boys, Gary Waldrep Band, Tommy Brown & County Line Bluegrass, Flying Feet Cloggers, Peterson Family, Men of the Week, Bull Harman & BullsEye, RedHead Express.
Festival Website: http://www.tsbafestivals.org
THIS FESTIVAL HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL 2011 SO THAT THE FESTIVAL PARK CAN BE PREPARED—August 12-15, 2010, Come Unity Music and Fire Festival, Cushing, MN: Come Unity Park
Info: Community, Come unity, Come! Drums and fire from dusk till dawn, with bands Four days of incredible music and arts. During the drums and fire there will be many professional fire performances, including a competition to find out who’s the best of the Midwest!
Artists: DigitAlchemy, The Rez, The Infinite Flow, Dead Larry, Turn Back Now, Classical Chill, Nice Purse, Gina Citoli, Johnny Refferseed and the High Rollers, Johnny on Point, Thankful Dirt, Stalking Butlers, Hyentyte, Elf Lettuce, Dirty Darlings, Lunar Funk Theory, Useful Jenkins, Gypsy Lumberjacks, the Limns, Lunar Funk Theory, and many more
Festival Website: http://www.comeunityfest.com
August 13-15, 2010 UnderGround Sound 6 @ Zoe
Salem, MO: Camp Zoe
Info: Last year we saw the evolution of UnderGround Sound creating a new realm of Electronic Music Festival. Thousands of us made the trek to Camp Zoe, many with no idea what to expect, and joined together to make for a weekend beyond all expectations. A decade ago it was common place for people to travel from far and wide to congregate for like minded enthusiasts for a weekend of fun. The experience of traveling and communing with those from other parts of the world, sharing experiences, and forging bonds of friendship to withstand time and distance has been long lost to many. We have worked hard ot keep this alive and have laid a great foundation for a new decade of music, friendship, fun and evolution. We have found a home at Zoe where we are loved and our artistic eccentricities are appreciated and encouraged. They are opening their arms to embrace us again as we prepare for the BIGGEST UnderGround Sound ever! Once again, we are releasing super discount tickets before line-up announcements for those loyal and dedicated early planners that have just been waiting for the date announcement to commit to another year of UGS. Initial talent announcements are scheduled for mid-late April.
Artists: andy b, angel alanis, Bodaleg, boom box, bro safari, Charles Feelgood, computer club, disco aliens, dubauchery, Dubauchery, eoto, Evol Live, excision, heyoka, ill.gates, Jackal and Hyde, Jen Z, Kevin Wilson, Kid Liquid, lynx & janover, menace to sobriety, Miss J, Nasty Nate, Noise Floor Crew, paul anthony, Rabbit in the Moon, rockin roland vs john doe, tekfro, TomFoolery, tommy ‘i.c.’ gunns,vibesquad, woody mcbride, zilla
Festival Website: http://www.campzoe.com/undergroundsound6.html
August 13-15, 2010 23rd Annual Grand Targhee Bluegrass Festival
Alta, WY: Grand Targhee Resort
Info: The “grandfather of Bluegrass Festivals in the northern Rockies,” the Grand Targhee Bluegrass Festival features the country’s greatest bluegrass talent on our intimate outdoor stage. A-list instructors host a bluegrass camp preceeding the festival. Tent camping is available at Grand Targhee during the festival weekend. Music jams and contests round out this weekend of toe tapping fun and entertainment.
Artists: Bearfoot, Bela Fleck Edgar Meyer and Zakir Hussain,Brother Mule,Crooked Still,Danny Barnes,Fishing Music,Keller Williams and the Keels,Mike Marshall’s Big Trio,Mollie O’Brien and Rich Moore,Punch Brothers Featuring Chris Thile,Sam Bush Band,Sarah Jarosz
Festival Website: http://www.grandtarghee.com/summer/music-festivals/bluegrass-fest.php
August 28-29, 2010 Lou Fest
St. Louis, MO: Forest Park
Info: Lou Fest is a grassroots, 2-day sustainable music festival in St. Louis’ Forest Park. It will feature 18 bands from a range of genres– including rock, pop, folk, alt-country, and bluegrass. There are main acts each day along with the hottest established and emerging artist on the national and local scene. This all-ages event features 2 stages running back to back, food and drinks from area restaurants, a Kids Village, and an EcoZone to promote conservation, recycling, and clean energy.
Artists: * Broken Social Scene * Built to Spill * The Airborne Toxic Event * Lucero * Titus Andronicus * So Many Dynamos * The Northwoods * Stephanie’s Id * Broken Social Scene * Built to Spill * The Airborne Toxic Event * Lucero * Titus Andronicus * So Many Dynamos * The Northwoods * Stephanie’s Id * She & Him * Jeff Tweedy * Fruit Bats * Cory Chisel & The Wandering Sons * Alejandro Escovedo * Carolina Chocolate Drops * Gentleman Auction House * Kim Massie * Magnolia Summer
Festival Website: http://www.loufest.com/
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