
DelFest 2021 Canceled: Rescheduled for Memorial Day 2022
DelFest 2021 Canceled: Rescheduled for Memorial Day 2022
DelFest was originally scheduled to take place September 23 – 25 in Cumberland, MD.
Read the letter from The McCourys
In an announcement that makes our hearts drop, DelFest has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2021 festival.
In a note sent out and posted on social medial, the McCoury Family said, “With a heavy heart, we must accept the fact that COVID has won another round. We can not bring our families, and yours, into an event that doesn’t meet our safety and quality standards.”
The announcement comes as rural Maryland, specifically Allegany County where the festival takes place, is seeing low vaccination rates at the height of the surge of the Delta Variant of COVID-19.
The McCourys go on to state in their letter that the surge has created a labor shortage, and that the DelFest event services company has said they would be unable to field a team to man the iconic music festival.
Furthermore, the McCourys also point to a partnering shuttle company, in which the unvaccinated drivers are unwilling to be tested or wear masks while working.
Combined with the loss of vendors and local volunteers and organizers, the circumstances added up to too much to overcome for the DelFest team.
DelFest is offering refunds during a refund request period which will run through September 20. To those willing to hold their tickets until 2022, no action needs to be taken.
DelFest 2021 Refund Request Form
This is a sad one.
Any festival cancellation is upsetting, and the possible wave of other festivals following suit is daunting.
Our hearts are with the McCoury Family, as we know this was not an easy decision for them.
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.
Drunken Hearts to release”Reckless Ways of Living” [REVIEW]
Andrew McConathy and Drunken Hearts are releasing “Reckless Ways of Living”, their 5th studio album, on June 2, 2023.
The Cure 2023 North American Tour: Opening Time Down On Fascination Street
The Cure opened their first North American tour in 7 years in New Orleans, LA – home of Fascination Street – with a 29-song set filled with rarities, bust outs and hits!
PREMIERE: Laney Lou and the Bird Dogs “Hold On” [LISTEN]
LISTEN to the PREMIERE of “Hold On” by Laney Lou and the Bird Dogs, off their upcoming new album, “Coyote,” available June 2, 2023.
BajaWonderGrass 2023: Music & Magic in Baja California Sur, Mexico
BajaWonderGrass took place in El Sargento, Mexico, 4/19-21, 2023. The first-year festival, by WinterWonderGrass, featured Buffalo Commons, Pickin’ on the Dead, and many more.
Pixie and The Partygrass Boys Announce New Record
Pixie and The Partygrass Boys have announced the release of a brand new album of cover songs, The Chicken Coop, Vol. 1, out on May 19, 2023.
PREMIERE: Jon Stickley Trio’s New Song “Triumph in Between” [LISTEN]
LISTEN to the PREMIERE of “Triumph in Between” by Jon Stickley Trio, off their forthcoming new album, “Meantime’s Up”
Rhythms on the Rio Announces Full Lineup: Infamous Stringdusters, Cabinet, More Added!
Rhythms on the Rio announced the full 2023 lineup, adding The Infamous Stringdusters, Cabinet, Larry Keel and more!
Michael Franti Headlines Bhakti Fest: September 15-17 in Joshua Tree, California
Bhakti Fest 2023 welcomes Michael Franti to their festival on September 16 -17 at Joshua Tree, California. Enjoy yoga, workshops and more!
Hulaween’s 10th Anniversary: Pretty Lights, Goose, & John Summit to Headline
Hulaween will take place Thursday, October 26 – Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida. Featuring hosts String Cheese Incident with Pretty Lights, Goose, Trey Anastasio Band, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead and more.