Do you travel for music festivals?
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This week, we are diving into the wild and wonderful world of music festivals. From Bonnaroo to Coachella, music lovers can get their groove on in a wide variety of settings.
There are many music festivals to choose from in the Southeast, and we are highlighting the family-friendly music festivals that you can drive to for a quick getaway.
Do you travel for music festivals? How far have you traveled to catch some of your favorite music acts? What’s your best memory of a music festival?
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11 comments Add your comment
Carol Weaver
May 2nd, 2009
1:11 am
Lots of my friends come down to visit me in Gulf Shores during the Frank Brown Songwriters Festival. We enjoy going to the different venues to see the musicians. And November is a great time to be at the beach.
Christine Camley
May 2nd, 2009
4:17 am
You bet – “The Vancouver International Folk Music Festival”!!
It’s a beloved yearly tradition in gorgeous Vancouver, B.C. Many people attend from the U.S.
coachk
May 2nd, 2009
4:49 am
It’s a bit out of the SE, but Summerfest in Milwaukee is perhaps, the best annual music festival…11 days, on dedicated grounds right along Lake Michigan, 30+ stages including an amphitheater….last Thurs in June to the Sun after the 4th of July
Gregg
May 2nd, 2009
7:35 am
The Wanee Music Festival in Live Oak Fl. in early June is the BEST in the Southeast! Just a few hours drive South of ATL on I-75 http://www.waneemusicfestival.com
sd
May 2nd, 2009
9:09 am
I went to the first Bonnaroo years ago. It was fun, but the unbelievable heat took away from the good times.
I’ve been to Jazz Fest in New Orleans a couple times.
I go to blue grass festivals regionally as well.
There really is nothing better than sitting in the grass with friends listening to live music.
Tony C
May 2nd, 2009
9:37 am
The Savannah Music Festival (March 18 – April 6) is a great festival and withing 4 hours driving time from Atlanta. I have attended the last 3 years. The have something for everyone from kids show (during the weekdays) and Grammy award wining acts such as Dianne Reeves, Mariza, Marcus Roberts and Chick Corea. Savannah is a cool town for food and romance. Just be prepared for gnats
Lisa
May 2nd, 2009
10:00 am
AtlantaFest, right here in Stone Mountain, June 17-20. People do travel from near and far, but we are fortunate that it is local. Many award winning groups, family friendly (no drunks, no profanity), and admission also gets you in to all the attractions at Stone Moutain. They have been around for many years, there is a reason why, check it out!
Carol
May 6th, 2009
9:10 am
There are some pretty cool music festivals in Gulf Shores, Alabama. I love that area anyway, so I definitely make my way down for music festivals, as well as other events.
Rachel
May 6th, 2009
5:05 pm
Traveling for music is one of the best parts of the experience. I used to live in CO and traveled to the first and second Bonnaroo (24hr drive). Wanee Music Fest/ MagFest in Live Oak are great and close to ATL. Before Roger Waters announced tour dates in SE, I had bought tickets to the Indianapolis show. If you can’t travel for music…where’s your true sense of adventure?
dan
June 8th, 2009
2:35 pm
More han once went to Wheeliefest ihe Pocohnos even camping once. Cool people, music and free beer!!!!
warren
Smack
June 8th, 2009
5:19 pm
Just got back from Riverbend in Chattanooga! Good times!