The weather is finally warming up and soon the clouds will start to depart. That means it is almost peak festival season! If you are a musician wondering which festivals you would like to play at, an event coordinator wondering which location and time frame you would like to host an event, or just a music lover interested in which music festivals are happening, this post may be able to help.
Musicians, while the lineups for many of these upcoming festivals have already been posted, you can use this as a tool to find festivals to apply for next year. And event coordinators, you can see when the most popular time of the year is for hosting festivals, most popular locations, and check locations and times of other festivals to ensure you are not overlapping with any festivals in the area or in the same genre of music. Music fans, you can use this to plan ahead for any festivals you may want to attend.
Update: Funk in The Forest (Corvallis)- TBD
(Washington and Idaho Infographic and post coming soon)
Festival Info
4 Peaks Music Festival: June 20-23, 2023
Location: Bend, Oregon
Tickets: Early Bird General- $311.00
About: 4 Peaks is a continually evolving festival, and as we grow, we strive to keep the Festival experience as intimate and friendly as possible. Our Festival strives to bring great national, regional, and local acts to Central Oregon and create a community of artists and attendees that will last throughout the years. We have hosted such bands as Billy Strings, The Wood Brothers., Los Lobos, Greensky Bluegrass, Sierra Hull, Molly Tuttle, moe., Railroad Earth, Jackie Greene, Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Poor Man’s Whiskey, Dumpstaphunk, Carolyn Wonderland, March Fourth Marching Band, The Mother Hips, Nicki, Fruition and more. The list of talented musicians to grace our stage goes on and will keep growing with each year.
The 4 Peaks Music Festival was born as a musical vision of five friends. We wanted to bring great music and a festival vibe to Bend, Oregon. Our small staff and volunteer army pursue this labor of love. The stage is set for another intimate, immersive and rich musical experience for you, your family, and ALL of your friends..
Pendleton Whisky Fest: July 13, 2024
Location: Pendleton Round-Up Grounds
Tickets: Grandstand- $99.00 | Box- $125.00 | Party Pit- $145.00 | Premium- $150.00 & $175.00
HAREFEST: July 18-20, 2024
Location: Clackamas County Fairgrounds
Tickets: Festival Pass- $149.00 Single Day Thursday- $29.00| Single Day Friday- $79.00| Single Day Saturday- $89.00
About: 27 OUTSTANDING BANDS ON 3 STAGES, DELICIOUS FOODS, ONSITE CAMPING, AND A GIANT PARTY OF ROCK N’ ROLL REVELERS AT THE CLACKAMAS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS & EVENTS CENTER
FairWell Festival- July 19-21, 2024
Location: Deschutes County Fairground
Tickets: 1 Day GA- $150.00| 1 Day GA+ – $280.00| 1 Day VIP- $399.00| 1 Day Platinum- $745.00| 3 Day GA- $275.00| 3 Day GA+ – $499.00| 3 Day VIP- $700.00| 3 Day Platinum- $1575.00
About: Say hello to 3 days, 3 stages, and 36+ performances highlighting the sounds of Folk, Blues, Rock, Country and Soul. Transform your festival experience into a scenic retreat located right next to the festival grounds with our RV and Car Camping options. Refuel in between sets with delicious food and drink from Central Oregon’s favorite restaurants, breweries, and more! Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available. Take your FairWell Festival experience to the next level with our GA+, VIP, and Platinum Tickets. Enjoy prime views, exclusive lounges, luxury amenities and much more!
Sisters Folk Festival- September 27-29, 2024
Location: Sisters, Oregon
Tickets: 3 Day Festival Pass- $225.00| 3 Day Youth Festival Pass- $85.00
Lineup: TBD
About: Sisters Folk Festival, where “All The Town’s A Stage,” is an immersive experience in music and community. It is an intimate, multi-genre festival that puts great artists on seven stages throughout the charming mountain town of Sisters, Oregon.
Founded in 1995 and with 26 years of unforgettable festivals behind us, Sisters Folk Festival is where a small town, friendly vibe meets world-class musicians and production in a picturesque setting. We are proud to bring high profile and lesser-known artists, songwriters, and bands together to perform in intimate settings, including expansive tents, a historic church, and courtyard venues at local restaurants.
At SFF we have a long-standing history of cultivating a listening atmosphere, combined with an understanding that folks need to have a good time. Attendees can expect a unique and transformative festival experience beyond fantastic live music.
Cascade Equinox Festival: September 20-22, 2023
Location: Deschutes County Fairgrounds
Tickets: 3 Day Advanced- $340.00| Inner Circle VIP Upgrade- $298.00
Lineup: TBD
Folk & Forage Festival:
Location: Veneta, Oregon
Tickets: $75.00-$450.00
Lineup: Joe Pug, Evie Ladin & Keith Terry, Banshee Tree, Mah Ze Tar, Ramblxr, Stillhouse Junkies, Kate Dinsmore, Quattlebaum, Tyto Alba
About: Folk & Forage is a micro-festival filled with camping, live music, art, wild foods, friendly competitions, bonfires, and workshops. There are lots of fun activities packed into this community gathering and every single one of you plays an important role in making this festival happen. Located in a forested oasis in Veneta, Oregon, the exact location and address will be sent to you after purchasing tickets.
We love nothing more than to turn a gathering into a memorable experience. To us shared experiences like camping, live music, and foraging help to connect and build community. We look forward to having you become part of the Folk & Forage community!
If I have missed any festivals or you would like to know more information, contact me or leave a comment below.
Northwest World Reggae Festival: July 19-21, 2024
Location: Pfau Pfamily Pfarm
Tickets: 3 Day Pass- $150.00| 3 Day VIP Pass- $175.00
Lineup:
About: ROOTS REGGAE FROM 7 COUNTRIES, Organic Food, Craft Booths, Workshops, Late Night Dance Hall, Morning Yoga, Drum Workshop and much more.
Pickathon Music Festival: August 1-4, 2024
Location: Pendarvis Farm
Tickets: Weekend Pass Adult- $375.00| Weekend Pass Teen- $188.00| Friday Tickets- $180.00| Saturday Tickets- $205.00| Sunday Tickets- $180.00
Lineup: TBD
About: Pickathon’s venues are not your typical man-made stages placed in hot open fields or parking lots.
Instead, Pickathon’s venues are embedded in the scenic forests, meadows, and farm buildings of Pendarvis Farm.
Each unique natural setting becomes a festival “Neighborhood” where music, arts, and culture are fantastically integrated into the landscape and are utilized based on the time of day to keep people out of the sun.
Wheatstock Music Festival: August 16-17, 2024
Location: Helix, Oregon
Tickets: 2 Day Pass- $110.00| VIP $250.00
Lineup: Shane Smith & the Saints, Treaty Oak Revival, Them Dirty Roses, Dolly Shine, The Lowdown Drifters, Tylor & the Trainrobbers
About: Eastern Oregon’s only nonprofit music festival will be held August 16 & 17, 2024 in Helix, Oregon – located approximately 20 minutes from Pendleton and 30 minutes from Walla Walla! So close, yet so far out. We hope to see you there!
Wheatstock is a proud supporter of Cross the Divide – a program dedicated to giving purpose and hope to Veterans of War and their families through outdoor activities and hunting expeditions in a caring and supportive environment at no cost – largely in part to contributions like ours! We are also proud supporters of the Wheatstock Scholarship, which provides academic financial aid to graduating students of Helix High School and Weston-McEwen High School. Our scholarship contributions allow students to continue their education at the college level, providing a brighter future for local youth.
Wheatstock features live music, RV and tent camping, great food vendors, a beer garden and satellite bar, room for the kiddos to stretch their legs, Wheatstock swag and fantastic auction items.
Big Ponderoo Music Festival: June 29-30, 2024
Location: Sisters, Oregon
Tickets: Weekend Pass- $185.00| Youth Weekend Pass- $80.00|
Lineup: Shiny Ribs, Silverada, The Brothers Comatose, AJ Lee & Blue Summit, Hogslop String Band, Bella White, The East Pointers, Shadowgrass, The Sam Chase & The Untraditional, Skybound Blue
About: Remember the good ‘ol days when you could go to a music festival without buying your tickets on an installment plan and paying $50 or more in service fees? Where you could bring your own chair, grab a beer in less than 10 minutes, and make friends with the people sitting around you? Where you had enough space to bust a move?
At Big Ponderoo, we’re on a mission to bring our audience a festival reminiscent of the days before the corporate music monopoly took over – where small-town charm meets world-class live music for an unforgettable, warm, and personal festival experience.
Grab your friends and meet us in beautiful Sisters, Oregon on June 29 & 30 for outstanding Americana and bluegrass musical performances!
Oregon Country Fair: July 12-14, 2024
Location: Veneta, Oregon
Tickets: TBD
Lineup: TBD
About: The Oregon Country Fair (OCF) hosts an annual three-day festival offering the finest in entertainment, hand-made crafts, delectable food and information sharing, with annual attendance of approximately 45,000. We are in a wooded setting located in Veneta, Oregon, about 15 miles west of Eugene, with our own water and communication systems, security team, recycling service and much more. We enjoy a mutually cooperative relationship with our neighbors in the Veneta community.
Beltane Music Festival: May 5-7, 2024
Location: Scio, Oregon
Tickets: $220.00
Guitars Under The Stars Music Festival: August 1-3, 2024
Location: Cresswell, Oregon
Tickets: Thursday- $40.00| Thursday VIP- $60.00| Friday- $50.00| Friday VIP- $75.00| Saturday- $50.00| Saturday VIP- $75.00| 3 Day GA- $125.00| 3 Day VIP- $175.00
About: This is a very exclusive event only 500 tickets per day available to the public! Located at a gorgeous private outdoor venue featuring a nice bowl amphitheater with green grass throughout! The VIP section has nice tables and chairs and a view of the entire venue! There is also a dedicated Kitchen and drink service area near the VIP section. Limited Camping is available. Only 100 10×15 tent sites and 30 RV sites available! Get them before they are gone!
Oregon Jamboree Festival: August 2-4, 2024
Location: Sweet Home, Oregon
Tickets: GA Single Day- $155.00| GA Multi-Day- $195.00| Multi-Day Premier- $250.00| Multi-Day Reserved- $330.00| GA Multi-Day Child- $80.00
Lineup: Cole Swindell, Koe Wetzel, Gary Allan, Neal McCoy, Ashland Craft, Runaway June, Hailey Verhaalen, Pecos & The Rooftops
About: The Oregon Jamboree is the Northwest’s premier country music festival. Nestled in the foothills of the scenic Cascade Mountains, the Oregon Jamboree is held on 20+ acre park-like setting that includes the historic Weddle Covered Bridge. The Jamboree offers a full festival atmosphere in the main venue and a more intimate concert experience on the second stage. In addition to featured headline entertainment, this event hosts RV and tent camping, merchandise vendors, food booths, beer & wine gardens, and a variety of other attractions. The festival draws attendees from all over the United States, and has hosted many international visitors as well. Over 900 festival volunteers contribute their efforts to ensure a safe and fun experience for all.
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