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MerleFest Unveils Initial Lineup for 2027 Festival

MerleFest, presented by Window World, has unveiled lineup details for its 2027 event.

Dear music venues...

An Open Letter To Live Music Venues and Promoters

Live music venues and promoters: You’re doing it wrong. A simple shift in concept can change everything and make everyone happy.

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An Interview with JoJo Green on “Paint the Sky – Part 1” and more.

JoJo Green returns with “Paint the Sky – Part 1,” a 5-song EP that shows a more adventurous sound from the St. Paul, MN band. Read the interview.

Ship of Fools: Rhythm & Sails Announces a Grateful Dead Voyage for Spring 2027

Rhythm & Sails Announces a Grateful Dead Voyage with Grahame Lesh, Holly Bowling, Anders Beck, Travis Book and Mark Morris through St. Vincent & the Grenadines, May 22-28, 2027.

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Interview: Twin-Cities-based Cassandra Cole on New EP “The Grey”

An interview with Twin Cities artist Casandra Cole on her new EP, “The Grey.”

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Moonshiner’s Ball 2026 Review: 17 Reasons To Shine On At Moonshiner’s Ball

The 12th Annual Moonshiner’s Ball took place on October 8–11, 2026, at the Rockcastle Riverside in Livingston, Kentucky.  Hosted by The Blind Corn Liquor Pickers, the intimate festival featured Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Béla Fleck, and Fruition. 

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Reviving the Vibe: A Trip Thru Time at Yahn Dawn 2026

REVIEW: Pretty Lights’ “Yahn Dawn” festival returned to Buena Vista, CO in September 2026 with LP Giobbi, MADHAUS, Emancipator,, Gramatik,, RJD2 and more.

Annapolis Baygrass Festival 2026 | Festy GoNuts

Get Your BaygrASS to Annapolis for Baygrass Festival: 2026 Annapolis Baygrass Festival Review

Get Your BaygrASS to Annapolis for Baygrass Festival: 2026 Annapolis Baygrass Festival Review Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival took place at Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis, MD, on September 19 & 20, 2026.  Headliners Little Feat and Sam Bush were joined by...

North Carolina Folk Festival: Free Music in Greensboro, NC with St. Paul and the Broken Bones, The Roots and Molly Tuttle

The North Carolina Folk Festival will return to Greensboro, NC, September 19 – 21, 2026. This non-profit event blends music, community, and culture for a multi-day event with free admission for everyone. This year’s music lineup features St Paul and the Broken Bones, The Roots and Molly Tuttle.

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Fruition Releases “Something More” and Announces Their Final Tour: An Emotional Farewell From Festy GoNuts

With the release of “Something More,” Fruition has announced that this will be their final album. A final tour is to follow. Festy GoNuts has had Fruition as our soundtrack for 15+ years. Read why.

MUSIC  •  CULTURE  •  ADVENTURE

Don’t just go.  Go NUTS!

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Gear for Music Festivals by Festy GoNuts

Funky Festival Gear

We like to look good and wear fun stuff when we attend music festivals.

With our “GoNuts Stuff”, you’ll be the coolest kid on the playground.  We also do custom designs, so drop us a line if you want something made!

Visit the Festy GoNuts Shop for your fun festy gear.

Trying to decide which music festivals to attend next?

We’ve put together a calendar full of amazing music festivals happening throughout the year across this beautiful country!

Check out our extensive music festival calendar to see where you may end up next.

The Ultimate Resource for Music Festivals

Sure, we love live music. But we LOVE music festivals.

What’s the difference? Music festivals aren’t just about the music (although that’s a big piece of the pie). Music festivals are about embracing the whole festy experience – the music, the people, the road trip, the camping, the lifestyle.

Festy GoNuts is devoted to helping you make the best of your music festival experience…every part of it.  We strive to be your ultimate resource for music festivals.  That way, you can truly find your “fest” self by fully embracing the Music, the Culture and the Adventure.  

Music Festivals. Don’t just go. GoNuts!

Music Festivals by Festy GoNuts

Meet the Music Festival Experts

 

Music Festivals with Jason and Kelly

From humble beginnings in the 1900s, the Team at Festy GoNuts has been diligently attending music festivals for a long, long time, becoming experts at all things festy.

We are passionate about music, traveling and community.  And we feel confident that if you take some time to learn about Festy GoNuts, you will feel the same!

So, come join us on our music festival adventures – and learn how to not just go, but to GO NUTS!