Fall Music Festivals

Music Festivals are always one of the more popular fall festivals.  If you enjoy live bands, you won’t be disappointed with the selection of concerts offered this September and October.

Some say that money makes the world go round. But really, I think that honor is reserved for music these days. Around the country in September and October, you’ll find music festivals that bring together fans of artists and types of music for a day or weekend to celebrate their works. While the cost for these events varies from totally free to insanely expensive entertainment, we know you’ll enjoy seeing your favorite musical acts at these fall music concerts.

Ambler Oktoberfest - Ambler, PA - Oct 5 to Oct 5, 2024
Ambler restaurants and businesses will have special offerings all day, plus over 90 vendors and 10 food trucks lining Butler Avenue and the side streets, kids rides, a beer garden, musical performances on 2 stages all day and more

Home Alone in Concert - Atlanta, GA - Nov 25 to Nov 26, 2023
A true holiday favorite, this beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams’ charming and delightful score performed live to picture by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.

Thanksgiving Polka Party Weekend - Independence, OH - Nov 24 to Nov 25, 2023
Holiday Inn Cleveland South hosts a weekend of polka including 15 bands and entertainers, three days of dancing, polka brunch, and more.

Bacon, Bourbon and Music Fest - Smithfield, VA - Nov 11 to Nov 11, 2023
Lots of Big Bacon – each ticket holder gets 1/2 lb. (about 8 thick Smithfield Premium Cut slices) – Eat your bacon hot off the grill, or take it to the Bacon Condiment Tent and dress it up – make a BLT Wrap, BaconNachos, or Dip/Shake a variety of great seasonings on it. Enjoy other food selections, wine & live entertainment including live music on two large stages and also on Manor House Lawn Stage. Tastings of small batch, hard-to-find and specialty bourbons (with $20 Bourbon ticket upgrade).

Seattle Slack Key Festival - Burien, WA - Nov 11 to Nov 12, 2023
Head to the Highline Performing Arts Center for an afternoon of authentic Kanikapila style Hawaiian music, including instruments like the slack key, steel guitar, and ‘ukelele.

Native Rhythms Festival - Melbourne, FL - Nov 10 to Nov 12, 2023
This three day festival during Native American Heritage Month honors the culture of the indigenous peoples of the Americas through music, and especially the music of the Native American Flute.

Sidepony Express Music Festival - Bisbee, AZ - Nov 10 to Nov 12, 2023
A free music festival with raffle tickets, vendors, food, and more! Since 2011

Industrial Strength Bluegrass Festival - Wilmington, OH - Nov 9 to Nov 11, 2023
Features bluegrass and American roots music at the Roberts Convention Centre

Fall Palatka Bluegrass Festival - Palatka, FL - Nov 9 to Nov 11, 2023

Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival - Pensacola, FL - Nov 9 to Nov 19, 2023
Songwriters of all levels perform original songs in Perdido Key and Pensacola, Florida, and Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, Alabama.

Mountain View Bluegrass Festival - Mountain View, AR - Nov 9 to Nov 11, 2023
Three days of bluegrass music from some of the country’s best bands. The event will be hosted rain or shine at the Ozark Folk Center Auditorium & Grounds in Mountain View, Arkansas.

Ozark Folk Festival - Eureka Springs, AR - Nov 9 to Nov 11, 2023
75th annual. Plenty to do with free music in Basin Spring Park, Folk Festival Parade, Barefoot Ball, art fair, various singing and songwriting contests, great dance and folk music plus the big Concert in the Aud.

Jam Room Music Festival - Columbia, SC - Nov 4 to Nov 4, 2023
Two stages of music, beer garden, food vendors, and kids zone.

Moab Folk Festival - Moab, UT - Nov 3 to Nov 5, 2023
Brings diverse folk music talents and educational opportunities from around the country to Moab for the entertainment and enjoyment of the local community and visitors.

One Musicfest - Atlanta, GA - Oct 28 to Oct 29, 2023
The annual One MusicFest is at Centennial Olympic Park. The largest urban progressive music festival in the Southeast features classic, next-generation Hip Hop, soulful R&B, Alternative, and Rock music throughout the event. This event sells out every year, so make sure to reserve your ticket!

Freaky Deaky Texas - Baytown, TX - Oct 28 to Oct 29, 2023
EDM festival. Held at Houston Raceway Park with camping available all weekend.

Paley Music Festival - Richmond, VA - Oct 27 to Oct 29, 2023
Lineup to be announced, but expect unique instruments, such past series have utilized instruments such as Blunther pianos and a 1690 Goffredo Cappa violin. A music series since 1998.

Fest 21 - Gainesville, FL - Oct 27 to Oct 29, 2023
21st annual. An independent, underground music festival held annually in Gainesville. There is a Pre-Fest in Ybor City the two days before the festival starts in Gainsville.

Shoals Fest - Florence, AL - Oct 27 to Oct 27, 2023
Music festival at McFarland Park, with VIP packages available

Hambone Festival - Clarksdale, MS - Oct 26 to Oct 29, 2023
Walk the art gallery downtown, enjoy live blues music, sample bloody marys, and more.

Clayton Harvest and Music Festival - Clayton, NC - Oct 26 to Oct 29, 2023
The Clayton Chamber of Commerce’s Clayton Harvest Festival has roots dating back to the 1951 when the Clayton Merchant’s Association (now CCOC) hosted Clayton’s first festival, the Cotton Festival. With over 31,000 in attendance, the current five-day festival incorporates events such as carnival rides and games, a BBQ competition at Squealin’ on the Square presented by Carolina Packers, Home of the Bright Leaf Hot Dog, Clayton’s largest vendor fair with a military crossroads, Halloween night fun, concerts, a Latin American Festival, and much more.

Roswell Jazz Festival - Roswell, NM - Oct 25 to Oct 29, 2023
Multi-venue event celebrating jazz music and musicians.

Deep Roots Festival - Milledgeville, GA - Oct 21 to Oct 21, 2023

Smoke in the Valley - Seymour, CT - Oct 21 to Oct 21, 2023
A Craft Beer-Chili-Music Fest featuring over 80 craft breweries, home brew contest, chili competition with $5k in cash prizes, and 2 stages of live music.

Bloomin’ Bluegrass Festival - Farmers Branch, TX - Oct 20 to Oct 21, 2023
Music festival and chili cook-off brings lots of people to the Farmers Branch Historical Park. One of the best bluegrass events of the year.

Arcadia Valley Mountain Fall Festival & Music Festival - Ironton, MO - Oct 20 to Oct 21, 2023
A twice yearly celebration of old time music with bluegrass, mountain and americana. The parade is the longest running parade in the state of Missouri at almost 90 years. Free admission.

Clearwater Jazz Holiday - Clearwater, FL - Oct 19 to Oct 22, 2023
A diverse lineup of musical styles including smooth jazz, swing and more enjoyed over four days and nights.

South Carolina Jazz Festival - Cheraw, SC - Oct 19 to Oct 22, 2023
Over 20 regional musical artists from the Carolinas will perform in the hometown of jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie.

Sun Valley Jazz Jamboree - Sun Valley, ID - Oct 18 to Oct 22, 2023
Forty bands, dance program, wine tasting and Afterglow dinner. Since 1989.

EdgeFest - Ann Arbor, MI - Oct 18 to Oct 21, 2023
Alternative music festival at Kerrytown Concert House and other venues, featuring jazz and experimental music. Since 1997.

Choctoberfest - Hershey, PA - Oct 14 to Oct 14, 2023
Choctoberfest: a celebration of bands, beers, bites, and chocolate! Enjoy a fall afternoon full of great live music, local craft beer, delicious food from downtown restaurants, and, of course, chocolate! Choctoberfest offers an array of activities for all ages to enjoy and is free and open to the public, with food and beverages available for purchase.

Covered Bridge Festival - Oneonta, AL - Oct 14 to Oct 14, 2023
An event to celebrate the covered bridge capital of Alabama. Full of fun, arts, crafts, vendors, music, food, self-guided covered bridge tours, river walk, rib cook-off, quilt show and more! It has been going on for more than 35 years.

Richmond Folk Festival - Richmond, VA - Oct 13 to Oct 15, 2023
Free annual event. More than 150,000 reportedly attend to enjoy a diverse array of performing groups on seven stages, the Folk Feast and more.

Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival - New Orleans, LA - Oct 13 to Oct 15, 2023
Live music, Southern barbecue and fun in Lafayette Square. Admission is free at Lafayette Square Park.

Wire and Wood Alpharetta Songwriters Festival - Alpharetta, GA - Oct 13 to Oct 14, 2023
Music will flow through the streets as talented artists perform original songs with soulful melodies, magnificent vocals and expressive lyrics while interacting with the audience. Listeners will learn the stories behind each song and may recognize some of the tunes that are played by their favorite musicians.

Garvin Gate Blues Festival - Louisville, KY - Oct 13 to Oct 14, 2023
A free annual two-day arts and music event with local and national performances and is a celebration of both the blue and the arts, with continuous live entertainment on two stages and over 50 crafts vendors, plus food and drink vendors

Brownsville Latin Jazz Festival - Brownsville, TX - Oct 13 to Oct 14, 2023
A small jazz festival running for over two decades that hosts world class touring artists.

Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival - Conroe, TX - Oct 13 to Oct 15, 2023
Enjoy catfish and cajun food dishes as well as a carnival, three stages of live music, pageant, car show and kid zone.

Angel City Jazz Festival - Los Angeles, CA - Oct 13 to Oct 29, 2023
Consistently features the most innovative and new original national and international jazz musicians. Lots of exciting venues throughout Los Angeles including at Zipper Hall, Blue Whale, Moss Theatre, LACMA, REDCAT, and more. Since 2008.

Fall for Greenville - Greenville, SC - Oct 13 to Oct 15, 2023
Seven stages of live entertainment and food from 40 restaurants along 8 blocks of Main Street.

Utopia Fest Down in the Oaks - Burnet, TX - Oct 13 to Oct 14, 2023
Music festival on a sprawling private ranch near Burnet, promising no overlapping music and a place to disconnect and rejuvenate. Camping, workshops and other activities are available.

Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival - Lewes, DE - Oct 12 to Oct 15, 2023
Live jazz music at multiple locations in Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach and Lewes.

Deep Blues Festival - Clarksdale, MS - Oct 12 to Oct 15, 2023
Visit Clarksdale for a weekend of blues. Tickets are just $75 for the weekend (Thursday, Friday, Saturday nights, plus Sunday afternoon) and gives you access to all shows at the New Roxy and the Shack Up Inn. There is plenty of free daytime music as well.

Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival - Catalina Island, CA - Oct 12 to Oct 22, 2023
Lots of jazz with big name entertainers.  Headliners include Keiko Matsui, Nick Colionne, Boney James, Brian Culbertson, Ray Parker Jr., and many others.

Turkey Track Bluegrass Park - Waldron, AR - Oct 11 to Oct 14, 2023
Bluegrass festival with hog roast and potluck supper, held in Waldron AR

Philly Music Fest - Philadelphia, PA - Oct 9 to Oct 15, 2023
A non-profit music fest focused on local bands, with all proceeds donated to local music educaiton charities. Several venues and four nights, with World Cafe hosting both Friday and Saturday. Check the facebook event for more information!

Birdfest and Bluegrass - Ridgefield, WA - Oct 7 to Oct 7, 2023
BirdFest and Bluegrass is the main event every year that the Friends puts on to bring awareness to Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, and all that it has to offer. Celebrate the Sandhill Crane returning to the Refuge, a huge stately bird that is endangered in Washington State, and celebrate everything the Refuge is and what it brings to the community. With endangered species, hundreds of migratory species, an auto tour route, photo blind, walking trails, the Cathlapotle Plankhouse, education and habitat restoration programs, and so much more – there is a lot to celebrate, and a lot to learn. There are workshops, hikes and walks all catered to teach you how to use the Refuge. You can learn how to listen for bird species, identify plants, about the geology of the area, the peoples who came before us and still tend to the land, how to take photos of it all, paint the landscape, and much more.

North Georgia Folk Festival - Athens, GA - Oct 7 to Oct 7, 2023
Music, arts & crafts, food, kids activities and more, held at Sandy Creek Park (with its dinosaur playground!)

Bukka White Festival - Aberdeen, MS - Oct 7 to Oct 7, 2023
Lots of arts and crafts, kid’s fun, animal show, antiques, classic cars and fantastic blues music. A tribute named after singer-guitarist Booker “Bukka” White who lived in the Aberdeen area.

Fletcher Henderson Jazz Festival - Cuthbert, GA - Oct 7 to Oct 7, 2023
Enjoy an afternoon of live jazz in Cuthbert at the Iris Gardens from 1-4 p.m. Bring a lawn chair and spend the day. Featuring jazz artists from throughout Georgia. Includes New Orleans, Swing, Bebop, Modern and even Soulful Jazz. Great barbecue and other food available for purchase. Craft vendors and fun activities for the kids. Free admission

Autumn Reggae Wine and Music Festival - Mt Airy, MD - Oct 7 to Oct 8, 2023
Enjoy your favorite Linganore Wines while relaxing and listening to live bands, sampling authentic island cuisine, and hand-crafted artisan goods.

Cooterfest – Inverness Country Jam - Inverness, FL - Oct 7 to Oct 8, 2023
New for this year, a focus on country music for Cooter Fest

Duck Jazz Festival - Duck, NC - Oct 7 to Oct 8, 2023
Free festival showcasing national, regional and local jazz musicians in Duck Town Park. Bring your food coolers, chairs, blankets, pets and kids to this family friendly event. Downtown business, including eateries, are open to help you enjoy this great event.

Maui Ukulele Festival - Kahului, HI - Oct 7 to Oct 8, 2023
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of ukelele music, plus door prizes, local arts & crafts, island foods and more, with free admission! The fall version of the popular summer Waikiki festival is held at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. A full afternoon of ukelele music awaits you – bring your own lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the islands’ best ukelele players.

Hampton PorchFest - Hampton, GA - Oct 7 to Oct 7, 2023
Hampton PorchFest has music of many, many genres from bluegrass and rock to Christian. There are even porches where you can sing-a-long! Of course, no matter the porch, feel free to move or dance to the music. Each porch that you visit will have performers for up to an hour, so plan to roam around town or pick a few of your favorites and hang out on the front lawn.

Earshot Jazz Festival - Seattle, WA - Oct 6 to Nov 5, 2023
Over 50 concerts and events in venues all around the city.

Musicfest El Dorado - El Dorado, AR - Oct 6 to Oct 7, 2023
Music festival plus vendors, shopping, food, 5k, arts & crafts, live entertainment and more!

Lake Charles Film & Music Festival - Lake Charles, LA - Oct 6 to Oct 7, 2023
Annual event for 5+ years. Independent film screenings, seminars, parties, networking, live music, cajun food and more.

Austin City Limits Music Festival - Austin, TX - Oct 6 to Oct 15, 2023
Impressive lineup of 100+ bands on 8 stages over two weekends. One of the leading fall music festivals in America.

Honk! Festival - Somerville, MA - Oct 6 to Oct 8, 2023
A festival of activist street bands. You’ll hear honking horns, beating drums and see flags waved by people of all ages, classes, ethnicities and backgrounds.

3 Sisters Bluegrass Music Festival - Chattanooga, TN - Oct 6 to Oct 7, 2023
A free music concert. Bring your blanket or lawn chair down to the river and enjoy.

Alabama Frog Level Festival - Fayette, AL - Oct 6 to Oct 7, 2023
Held in Downtown Fayette sponsored by the Fayette Area Chamber of Commerce. Non-stop music starting at 4 PM on Friday. Saturday includes Cruise in Car Show and Frog Jumping contest. Also has arts and crafts and food vendors.

Congaree Swamp Fest - Hopkins, SC - Oct 6 to Oct 7, 2023
20th annual. Two days of BBQ, blues, Oyster Roast, vndors, kiddie rides, live music, and more! Friday ($40), Saturday night (free). Held at Harriet Barber House

Shakori Hills GrassRoots Fall Festival of Music & Dance - Pittsboro, NC - Oct 5 to Oct 8, 2023
Four days of music, dance, art and education with more than 60 bands on 4 stages.

Joshua Tree Music Festival - Joshua Tree, CA - Oct 5 to Oct 8, 2023
An outdoor, family friendly global music experience.

Gruene Music and Wine Fest - New Braunfels, TX - Oct 5 to Oct 8, 2023
Four days with four distinct and different type festivals in one, including a craft beer event. Sunday includes a Texas Style Musicfest. Located at Gruene Hall and The Grapevine Grounds.

Hillberry: The Harvest Moon Festival - Eureka Springs, AR - Oct 4 to Oct 8, 2023
4 nights of live music and camping. This will be held at “The Farm” located in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The venue boasts beautiful 360 degree panoramic views. It is sits on 160 acres and backs up to Mark Twain national forest. Beaver Lake, Table Rock Lake, and the White River are all within 5 miles of the venue.

King Biscuit Blues Festival - West Helena, AR - Oct 4 to Oct 7, 2023
An annual, multi-day blues festival, held in Helena, Arkansas. Festival was started in 1986. Lots of big name entertainers play this show.

Carrboro Music Festival - Carrboro, NC - Oct 1 to Oct 1, 2023
Free event with local music performances plus farmer’s market and more.

Amelia Island Jazz Festival - Fernandina Beach, FL - Oct 1 to Oct 8, 2023
A week long event with world class jazz that kicks off with a free concert.

PorchFest JCMO - Jefferson City, MO - Oct 1 to Oct 1, 2023
Come out for some afternoon fun, music and art as you stroll down Forest Hill. The porches will be filled with music and art while the street is full of activities, food, and just plain fun for the whole family

Louie Bluie Music & Arts Festival - Caryville, TN - Sep 30 to Sep 30, 2023
Free blues festival plus kids fun zone, juried artisan village, juried art and quilt show, food, jam sessions and more! Donations supporting the Campbell Culture Coalition, a non-profit arts organization, are encouraged.

Sweet Auburn Music Festival - Atlanta, GA - Sep 30 to Oct 1, 2023
A music festival with R&B, hip-hop and gospel. Their slogan is: Where the Food is Good & the Music is Great””

MAD Festival - Camden, SC - Sep 30 to Oct 8, 2023
A weeklong celebration of music, art, drama, and dance with events across Camden and Kershaw County, presented by the Arts Center of Kershaw County following the 25 year run of their successful Downhome Blues Festival

Rocktobierfest - Rockville, MD - Sep 30 to Sep 30, 2023
Rocktobierfest features two stages of entertainment, including German and rock music, German food, artisans, kids activities, and beverages for sale by local breweries. This annual event attracts more than 5,000 people to Rockville Town Center

West Virginia Wine and Jazz Festival - Morgantown, WV - Sep 30 to Oct 1, 2023
Wine tasting and live music for admission of $25 per person per day (includes wine glass and tasting), held at Camp Muffly.

Roots N Blues Festival - Columbia, MO - Sep 29 to Oct 1, 2023
Over 40 musicians representing genres of blues, roots, gospel, folk, country, and soul, plus a 1/2 marathon and 10K, and more at Stephens Lake Park. Since 2007.

Get Down Downtown Festival - Searcy, AR - Sep 29 to Sep 30, 2023
Free admission to this two day festival featuring live music, vendors, concessions, games, classic cars, and fun for the whole family!

Bogalusa Blues & Heritage Festival - Bogalusa, LA - Sep 29 to Sep 30, 2023
Lots of family fun with children’s activities, food vendors, crafts and music from around the world.

Big Country Fest - Frankenmuth, MI - Sep 29 to Sep 30, 2023
Frankenmuth is a great little tourist and festival town. This festival has lots of country music, family fun, and great foods.

Jazz’SAlive - San Antonio, TX - Sep 29 to Sep 30, 2023
Food, art, jam sessions, and two stages of live music.

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass - San Francisco, CA - Sep 29 to Oct 1, 2023
A free concert in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco featuring over 100 musical artists on 7 stages.

Sisters Folk Festival - Sisters, OR - Sep 29 to Oct 1, 2023
Three-day roots music festival with 11 stages, plus food and drink options in the community on the walking route between the stages. Since 1995.

Townsend Fall Fest and Oktoberfest - Townsend, MT - Sep 29 to Oct 1, 2023
Friday features live music, car show, kids activities, hay sculpture contest, vendors, and more! Saturday of the Townsend Fall Fest is Oktoberfest (though they reportedly have beer and brats along with live music on Friday evening as well). Military Parade starts downtown at 11 AM. Art & Craft Fair has approximately 80 craft vendors. Enjoy Rotary’s Famous Brats & Beer as well as live music and kids games. Approximately 15,000 people attend each year. On Sunday, there is an antique and classic car show. More than 200 cars were displayed last year. Townsend is located in southwest Montana between Helena and Bozeman. Location: 200 South Pine Street, Townsend, MT 59644

The Big Steam Blues & Roots Festival - Hot Springs, AR - Sep 29 to Sep 30, 2023
A weekend of blues and R&B in Hill Wheatley Plaza – free event with VIP tickets available for purchase

Zion Canyon Music Festival - Springdale, UT - Sep 29 to Sep 30, 2023
Annual music festival on Friday and Saturday. Two stages, arts and craft vendors, beer and wine, great food and a kid zone.

Sag Harbor American Music Festival - Sag Harbor, NY - Sep 28 to Oct 1, 2023
Non-profit festival includes a Main Stage concert and fundraiser featuring internationally known performers and two days of FREE music with dozens of acts across several genres and in several local venues.

Indy Jazz Fest - Indianapolis, IN - Sep 27 to Sep 30, 2023
Now celebrating more than 20 years as a mainstay in the Indianapolis arts and culture scene, the annual Indy Jazz Fest returns with a lineup celebrating the legacy of jazz, modern masters and the discovery of new jazz stars.

Lady Filmmakers Film Festival - Beverly Hills, CA - Sep 27 to Oct 2, 2023
A film, music, and art festival dedicated to celebrating women filmmakers, artists, and musicians and the men who collaborate with them. Voted one of MovieMaker Magazine’s “Coolest Film Festivals in the World”.

Wibby Oktoberfest - Longmont, CO - Sep 24 to Sep 24, 2023
5k with beer party to follow

Autumn Fest - Oak Brook, IL - Sep 23 to Sep 23, 2023
This free, family-friendly event will start with kid entertainment from 2-3:30pm with a DJ, juggler, face painter, carnival games, arts & crafts, hayrides, and more! Live music will be on stage from 3:30-5pm. All the while there will be food, beer, and wine available for purchase.

Vahlings Twilight Nights Music and Wine Fall Festival - Stewardson, IL - Sep 23 to Sep 24, 2023
Live music, games and activities, food vendors, free camping, plus live demonstrations, vendors and more at Vahling Vineyards and Winery

Rock the Farm - Seaside Heights, NJ - Sep 23 to Sep 23, 2023
This family friendly event features incredible music all day long, food trucks, beer & wine garden, KidZone, and so much more. This day will feature the world’s top tribute bands covering a variety of everyone’s favorite music.

Hyde Park Jazz Festival - Chicago, IL - Sep 23 to Sep 24, 2023
The Hyde Park Jazz Festival is a collaborative platform dedicated to supporting the presentation and ongoing development of jazz, particularly on the South Side of Chicago. We do this by creating opportunities for a diverse community of listeners to engage with the music and its creators, and by working with artists, organizational partners and networks to celebrate the rich tradition of jazz and to support the development of new work and ideas.

Corvallis Fall Festival - Corvallis, OR - Sep 23 to Sep 24, 2023
Over 160 artists from around the country, continuous music, and several runs are all the core of this fall festival, which also hosts a food booth area supporting non profit groups, and an art discovery zone to help your little one discover their inner artist. Young artists can also take part in the Young Artist Marketplace.

Adams Avenue Street Fair - San Diego, CA - Sep 23 to Sep 24, 2023
75 musical acts on 7 stages plus carnival rides, beer garden, arts and crafts booths and more

Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival - Portsmouth, NH - Sep 23 to Sep 24, 2023
The streets of Portsmouth will ring with the music of the sea. Singers and musicians wander the sidewalks downtown, and the sounds of sea shanties and forebitters waft through the doorways of nearly a dozen venues all within a block or two of Market Square. The Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festiva is an annual celebration of the city’s rich maritime heritage, which dates back to the original English settlement in 1630 and continues today in the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, across the Piscataqua River in Kittery, and with maritime businesses on both sides of the river. Sea shanties, the rhythmic work songs that helped sailors coordinate their efforts while raising or lowering sails and anchors, recall the whalers and other wooden ships that were built along the Piscataqua and sailed out of Portsmouth in the 19th century. Since 1999.

Septemberfest - Eagan, MN - Sep 23 to Sep 23, 2023
Friday night is family night; Saturday night is a 21+ concert. A family event with food truck, games, face painting, photo booth, 3 bands and more. Put on by Faithful Shepherd School.

Lafayette Art, Wine & Music Festival - Lafayette, CA - Sep 23 to Sep 24, 2023
Held the 3rd weekend in September, it is perhaps the largest annual festival in Contra Costa County. Typically attended by over 80,000.

Globalquerque - Albuquerque, NM - Sep 23 to Sep 23, 2023
2023: One night event during a refresh year. Normally: Enjoy music and dance at the National Hispanic Cultural Center. Global village of crafts, culture and cuisine.

Pilgrimage Music Festival - Franklin, TN - Sep 23 to Sep 24, 2023
A music and cultural festival.

Linvilla Orchards Arts & Craft Festival - Media, PA - Sep 23 to Sep 24, 2023
Live musical performances and unique art exhibitors offering a variety of woodcrafts, jewelry, photography, wine cork decor, and more! Rain date is the following weekend. Everything else at Linvilla including you-pick is open as well!

Island Hopper Songwriter Fest - Fort Myers Beach, FL - Sep 22 to Oct 1, 2023
A three-part event taking part on Captiva Island, Downtown Fort Myers, and Fort Myers Beach, and featuring performers who write their own songs

Life is Beautiful Music & Art Festival - Las Vegas, NV - Sep 22 to Sep 24, 2023
18 blocks of creators in Las Vegas, making food, comedy, music, art, murals and more. Includes big names you probably definitely have heard of, as well as newcomers you will be glad to experience.

Carolina in the Fall - Wilkesboro, NC - Sep 22 to Sep 23, 2023
Music and Food Festival featuring the state’s best folk/roots music bands, plus a variety of bands from around the world, to entertain bluegrass and folk music lovers. Food trucks from around the region feed the masses and vie for the festival’s Food Truck Championship trophy, and local vineyards and breweries are on hand with the best of the region’s beverages.

MD Folk Festival - Salisbury, MD - Sep 22 to Sep 24, 2023
Features the best local folk musicians covering different types of music

Galveston Island Shrimp Festival - Galveston, TX - Sep 22 to Sep 23, 2023
Two days of shrimp, music, and fun in Galveston. Event activities include a fried shrimp dinner at the VIP sponsor party, shrimp gumbo cook-off with gumbo tasting, 5k, Lil’ Shrimps Parade, live music, vendors and a strand merchant walk-about!

Monterey Jazz Festival - Monterey, CA - Sep 22 to Sep 24, 2023
Over 130 artists will be performing nonstop on 8 stages for 3 nights and 2 days of the world’s best jazz at the Monterey County Fairgrounds.

FreshGrass - North Adams, MA - Sep 22 to Sep 24, 2023
Plenty of live entertainment, workshops, and more in North Adams.

Xponential Music Festival - Camden, NJ - Sep 22 to Sep 24, 2023
The festival returns to the Camden Waterfront at Wiggins Park, and is a great opportunity to see established artists and to discover new up-and-coming bands.

iHeart Radio Music Festival - Las Vegas, NV - Sep 22 to Sep 24, 2023
Annual star-studded music festival at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Colonial Beach Bike Fest - Colonial Beach, VA - Sep 21 to Sep 24, 2023
Bike show, games, art walk, live music and fall harvest celebration.

GABBAfest - Macon, GA - Sep 21 to Sep 24, 2023
Macon’s good-time reunion of Allman Brothers Band fans from around the world, with live music, visits to the Big House museum, and more! Held at the Douglass Theatre and the Big House, hosted by the Georgie Allman Brothers Band Association (GABBA)

Maximum Ames Music Festival - Ames, IA - Sep 21 to Sep 24, 2023
More than 40 acts are scheduled to perform at the downtown Ames music festival.

Nothin’ Fancy Bluegrass Festival - Buena Vista, VA - Sep 21 to Sep 23, 2023
A lineup of special guests and the bluegrass band Nothin’ Fancy, held at Glen Maury Park. Bring your own chair and enjoy the food vendors on site!

Pygmalion Festival - Urbana, IL - Sep 21 to Sep 23, 2023
Taking place at a variety of venues around Champaign and Urbana, this festival features music, authors, a Think component with innovated ideas, and more. They believe in equal access to great performances by everyone, so there are no VIP tickets available, in small, intimate spaces.

High Zero - Baltimore, MD - Sep 21 to Sep 24, 2023
A music festival of live experimental improvised music with lots of performers.

Louder than Life - Louisville, KY - Sep 21 to Sep 24, 2023
Rock concert in Champions Park

Boats and Bluegrass - Winona, MN - Sep 21 to Sep 24, 2023
A family friendly music festival on the shores of the Mississippi River. Three day passes available for adults include camping. Kids 16 and under are free with adult.

HOBA Bluegrass Festival - West Plains, MO - Sep 21 to Sep 23, 2023
Three days bringing bluegrass music to life with plenty of camping and facilities.

Vine Grove Bluegrass Festival - Vine Grove, KY - Sep 20 to Sep 23, 2023
Bluegrass festival all weekend long, so grab your favorite lawn chair or blanket and come on down!

Bikes Blues & BBQ Festival - Fayetteville, AR - Sep 20 to Sep 23, 2023
A motorcycle rally with bikes, blues and barbeque, dedicated to fundraising for local charities.

Blues on the Bay - Ocean City, MD - Sep 20 to Sep 20, 2023
Join the Coastal Hospice at Macky’s Bayside Bar & Grill for an evening of live music, coctails and heavy hor d’oeuvres all to benefit The Macky & Pam Stansell House of Coastal Hospice

Upperco Music Festival - Upperco, MD - Sep 20 to Sep 23, 2023
Bluegrass & traditional country music festival includes camping, craft beer, workshops, vendors, jamming, band competition. Both 4-day and single-day tickets available

Americana Music Festival & Conference - Nashville, TN - Sep 19 to Sep 23, 2023
Music conference with panels, seminars, performances and more, plus 500+ live performances at 60 venues in the downtown area.

O’Fallon Fall Into the Arts Fest - O'Fallon, MO - Sep 17 to Sep 17, 2023
Held at City of O’Fallon’s newest park, O’Day Park (opened Spring 2019), up to 30 artists will be on-hand to exhibit and sell their work. Also featured is craft beer and wine tastings, artisan food vendors and live music at O’Day Ampitheater. This event is free and open to the public.

Uncorked Wine and Music Festival - Lake City, CO - Sep 16 to Sep 16, 2023
Lake City DIRT hosts a festival the third weekend of September with artists and food vendors, musical acts, wine tastings, and a beer booth amid the fall colors and historic downtown. Bring your hiking boots and fishing pole to complete your weekend in Lake City!

Sly Fox Can Jam Music Festival - Pottstown, PA - Sep 16 to Sep 16, 2023
Free music concert at Sly Fox Brewery, featuring several styles of music, plus Sly Fox Food, beer, and gear available for purchase.

Mississippi Delta Blues and Heritage Festival - Greenville, MS - Sep 16 to Sep 16, 2023
The largest blues festival in the Delta and the oldest in the United States. Always held on the 3rd Saturday in September, it features both local and national blues artists. Started in 1977.

Mississippi Earthtones Festival - Alton, IL - Sep 16 to Sep 16, 2023
Come celebrate life on the Mississippi River through art, music, and conservation! This free & family-friendly event located on Broadway between Easton and Langdon Streets will feature 50+ educational booths and art displays, plus two stages of live music and other performances, great local food & beverages. Their goal is to bring locals and tourists alike to Downtown Alton to celebrate the Mississippi River through art, music and conservation.The following Saturday, bring your own gloves and clean up the river! 45 tons of trash have been pulled from the river during MEF events to date.

Creedmoor Music Festival - Creedmoor, NC - Sep 16 to Sep 16, 2023
Creedmoor invites you to their annual music festival.  Great music, food, and festival fans will converge on Main Street, rain or shine.  Bring the entire family for live music, handicrafts, gifts and family fun.  Activities include a Kid’s Corner, bounce house, tee-ball, and more.  Music ranges from top-notch local and regional bands playing bluegrass, gospel, classic rock, country, and dance music.  TK’s Car Show is held next door at the same time.

Friendship House Music Festival - Dalton, GA - Sep 16 to Sep 16, 2023
Great music plus food trucks, beverages and activities for all ages.

Paxico Blues Festival - Paxico, KS - Sep 16 to Sep 16, 2023
Held annually on the third Saturday in September. Admission is free. Plenty of music, dancing, antiques and food.

Amps & Ales - Chula Vista, CA - Sep 16 to Sep 16, 2023
Almost 40 breweries to sample from, multiple stages of live entertainment and more, at Memorial Park in Chula Vista

Days End Farm Horse Rescue Benefit Concert - Woodbine, MD - Sep 16 to Sep 16, 2023
Days End Farm Horse Rescue’s annual fundraiser – Enjoy popular food trucks, beer & wine, lawn games, and farm tours to meet rescue horses – there is something for the whole family!!

Beatles at the Ridge Festival - Walnut Ridge, AR - Sep 16 to Sep 16, 2023
Noted Beatles experts and speakers form around the US and England come to Walnut Ridge. Over 100 vendors, kids activities, car show, hot wings cook-off, two stages of music, ending in a Liverpool Legends concert (bring lawn chairs!).

Edinburg Ole Time Festival - Edinburg, VA - Sep 15 to Sep 17, 2023
Music, arts/crafts, antique cars, food, parade and entertainment.

Grape Stomp Wine and Music Festival - Summersville, WV - Sep 15 to Sep 16, 2023
Two days of wine and bourbon tastings, food and craft vendors, grape stomping, grape eating contests, Happy Little Photo bus, covered wagon rides, dancing, live music and more.

Rock N’ Roll Weekend - Ellicottville, NY - Sep 15 to Sep 17, 2023
Live entertainment, eclectic shops and delicious local restaurants, plus a Classic Car Show

Niagara Falls Blues Festival - Bergholz, NY - Sep 15 to Sep 16, 2023
Free blues festival in downtown Niagara Falls, with the stage only 1000 feet from the Falls! Held on Old Falls Street.

South Haven Jazz Festival - South Haven, MI - Sep 15 to Sep 16, 2023
Jazz, and good times on and off the Beach! Join in on the fun with a beach drum circle, sunset painting, beach olympics, harbor walk, community mural project, and more! Held in Dyckman Park.

Foothills Festival - Jasper, AL - Sep 15 to Sep 16, 2023
Free live music concert and local vendors at Courthouse Square in downtown Jasper.

Music Midtown - Atlanta, GA - Sep 15 to Sep 17, 2023
Four stages of live music in Piedmont Park. Since 1994

Denver Jazz Festival - Denver, CO - Sep 15 to Sep 18, 2023
Three days of world-class music held in the Mile-High City of Denver, Colorado and expecting a record crowd of over 600 dancers and listeners.

Wormtown Music Festival - Greenfield, MA - Sep 15 to Sep 17, 2023
Three days of music and two days of camping at Camp Kee-Wanee.

Medford Oktoberfest - Medford, NJ - Sep 15 to Sep 16, 2023
German food and beer, live music, and business expo

Lake George Jazz Festival - Lake George, NY - Sep 15 to Sep 17, 2023
Free concerts by talented jazz musicians all weekend long.

Deadwood Jam - Deadwood, SD - Sep 15 to Sep 16, 2023
Two days of outdoor concerts in the Black Hills with rock, reggae and blues for 20+ years. Plus, enjoy art auction, food, Wild West entertainment and breath-taking views of the Black Hills. Two days of music for $55.

Telluride Blues & Brews Festival - Telluride, CO - Sep 15 to Sep 17, 2023
One of the most scenic music festivals and craft beer tastings returns for another year in a beautiful mountain resort town, Telluride! Musical offerings include blues, funk, jam bands, indie, rock, gospel and soul – plus microbrewery offerings from around the country, food and craft vendors, children’s activities, late night shows, and more! Camping options are available too!

Riot Fest - Chicago, IL - Sep 15 to Sep 17, 2023
A three-day music festival featuring various forms of punk at Douglas Park.

Pickin’ in the Pines Bluegrass and Acoustic Music Festival - Flagstaff, AZ - Sep 15 to Sep 17, 2023
Three days of music, jamming, camping, workshops, community dancing, kids activities and more.

Polkamotion - Rehoboth Ave, DE - Sep 14 to Sep 16, 2023
This festival features Polka music and dancing.

Blue Ridge Blues and BBQ Music Festival - Blue Ridge, GA - Sep 14 to Sep 16, 2023
The sounds of blues music and the sweet smell of BBQ from local and regional cookers will fill the air as families and groups of friends enjoy this unique setting and event. The event begins Friday night with a Blues Crawl with bands set up in our restaurants downtown. The actual festival is on Saturday.

Blazin’ Bluegrass Festival - Whitley City, KY - Sep 14 to Sep 16, 2023
Live music, including different styles over different evenings, at the Sandhill RV camp

Black Gold Festival - Hazard, KY - Sep 14 to Sep 16, 2023
Live entertainment, craft booths, parade, kids’ activities, food and more!

Autumn Daze Arts, Crafts and Music Festival - Branson, MO - Sep 14 to Sep 16, 2023
A free, family-friendly event where you can celebrate autumn’s arrival. Beginning at 9 a.m. each festival day, you’ll be able to explore downtown Branson while seeing hands-on demonstrations from artisans across the country, with over 80 craft vendors plus food trucks and refreshment stands, live entertainment, children’s activities, contests and more.

Dailey & Vincent’s American Made Music Fest - Hiawassee, GA - Sep 14 to Sep 16, 2023
3-day festival bringing together the very best in American music (country, bluegrass and gospel music).

Michigan BluesFest - Lansing, MI - Sep 14 to Sep 16, 2023
Live performers, vendors, children’s activities, beverage tent, and river boat rides are but a few of the fun at this year’s Bluefest event.

Catskills Jeep Jamboree - Monticello, NY - Sep 14 to Sep 16, 2023
Bring your 4 wheel drive vehicle for an afternoon of fun plus dinner, camp fire, car cruising, and balance blocks at Rivas Farm

Mohican Bluegrass Festival - Glenmont, OH - Sep 14 to Sep 16, 2023
A family friendly outdoor music festival along the Mohican river, with bluegrass music, food vendors, craft vendors, kid’s recreation activities, plus camping on-site!

Walnut Valley Festival - Winfield, KS - Sep 13 to Sep 17, 2023
A music festival with bluegrass and other forms of acoustic music, with 4 stages. Attendance is approximately 15,000 annually. Held on the third weekend in September at the Cowley County Fairgrounds. Since 1972.

Rocktoberfest - Brian Head, UT - Sep 9 to Sep 9, 2023
Enjoy beer among the fall colors of Brian Head, plus live bands performing throughout the day

Phoenixville Blues Festival - Phoenixville, PA - Sep 9 to Sep 9, 2023
This year, check out the great lineup at this annual blues festival in Phoenixville

Boulder Music & Art Festival - Boulder, MT - Sep 9 to Sep 9, 2023
Head to Veterans Park for food vendors, authors, arts and crafts, live local music, dancing, and more! This free family friendly event is an outdoor festival, so bring a chair and your dancing shoes! Free admission. Always the first full weekend in September after Labor Day.

Freshwater Folk Festival - White Sulphur Springs, WV - Sep 9 to Sep 9, 2023
The Freshwater Folk Festival is a full day of splendid music, tasty food, local crafts and fun hands-on educational activities built around the Festival mission which — to promote understanding, appreciation and conservation of freshwater resources and to celebrate the local natural history and culture of White Sulphur Springs and Greenbrier County.

Oldies but Goodies Fest - Port Allen, LA - Sep 9 to Sep 10, 2023
All day music, great food, fun, and more. Put on your poodle skirts, bell bottom pants, white t-shirts and sneakers, live music on stage both days will help you remember the ol’ days, plus antique car show, hula hoop, jitterbug contests and Poker run. There will also be a BBQ contest. Starts daily at 11 am.

Dauphin County Jazz and Wine Festival - Harrisburg, PA - Sep 9 to Sep 10, 2023
National, regional and local jazz artists perform on two stages, plus Central PA’s top wineries and wine, craft and food vendors, all at Fort Hunter Park. Weekend passes are $50 in advance and $60 at the door (includes festival wine glass and 5 samples of wine).

Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival - Gettysburg, PA - Sep 9 to Sep 10, 2023
Live music, art, food and wines from 27 different PA wineries. Located at the Gateway Gettysburg Complex.

Haverford Music Festival - Havertown, PA - Sep 9 to Sep 9, 2023
A family music festival that serves as the primary fundraiser for the Haverford Township Civic Council. Enjoy 30 bands performing on 4 stages throughout the day! Free admission

Reisterstown Festival - Reisterstown, MD - Sep 9 to Sep 10, 2023
Watch the parade, enjoy the Beer Garden, listen to lots of live music, with plenty of family and kids fun, foods, drinks, crafts, arts, and more.

Dally in the Alley - Detroit, MI - Sep 9 to Sep 9, 2023
Four stages of live music, plus food and drink vendors and more

Celebrate Amherst Music and Craft Festival - Amherst, WI - Sep 9 to Sep 9, 2023
Free family friendly event featuring artists, upcycled goods, crafters, trash to treasure workshops, shopping, food vendors, music all day with three bands, and an area-wide scavenger hunt. Celebrating Historic Amherst’s unique cultural, recreation, and natural resources. A no-cover evening concert featuring pop, rock and country music.

Mo Jazz Festival - Columbia, MO - Sep 9 to Sep 9, 2023
A free music festival with fun for all ages, formerly the Capital JazzFest in Jefferson City. The music lineup begins at 3pm.

Mt Airy Porchfest - Philadelphia, PA - Sep 9 to Sep 9, 2023
Porchfest is an entirely volunteer-led music festival that brings the local community together to stroll the neighborhood and experience all kinds of musical acts. There are more than 125 other Porchfests across North America and 2022 marks the first annual Porchfest in Mt. Airy

Baltimore Rhythm Festival - Baltimore, MD - Sep 9 to Sep 9, 2023
Celebrates rhythm in its many forms in an event dedicated to “Peace Through Music” and features performances, workshops, vendors, and jam sessions

Blues in Bisbee - Old Bisbee, AZ - Sep 9 to Sep 9, 2023
Features live blues from different bands Saturday. Food and beverages will be available. Held in Old Bisbee.

Bernard Blues & BBQ - Cullman, AL - Sep 9 to Sep 10, 2023
The festival offers a wonderful variety of handmade arts and crafts as well as live musical performances throughout the weekend. It features a Southern menu of hickory smoked pulled pork, barbeque ribs, chicken wings, Johnsonville brats, hamburgers and hotdogs plus all the fixings. Funnel cakes, strawberry waffles, and fried apple and peach pies will top the list of desserts. As part of this event, St. Bernard Prep will give away over $10,000 in cash prizes at the conclusion of the show. – free parking and $5 admission.

Wine on the Beach - Ocean City, MD - Sep 8 to Sep 9, 2023
Head to the Inlet, where wine offerings and regional cuisine abound, plus arts and crafts vendors, micro-brews for purchase, live music and more!

Mountain Song Festival - Brevard, NC - Sep 8 to Sep 9, 2023
Brevard Music Center’s Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium features a covered 1800 seat main stage with additional lawn seats. This event has plenty of food, music, children’s activities, picking sessions, and more for this 3 day event.

North Carolina Folk Festival - Greensboro, NC - Sep 8 to Sep 10, 2023
This 3 day outdoor event features over 300 musicians, dancers, and craftsman on multiple stages. Includes a Family Activities Area, Arts Marketplace and food court.

Capriccio Music Festival - Ogunquit, ME - Sep 8 to Sep 17, 2023
Annual music festival and kite flying too!

Poppy Mountain Bluegrass Festival - Morehead, KY - Sep 8 to Sep 16, 2023
Bluegrass festival at Poppy Mountain, with camping, vendors and food, and more

Pine Fest Music Festival - Halfway, OR - Sep 8 to Sep 9, 2023
Pine Fest is a two day celebration featuring an mix of musical styles, featuring bands and musicians from throughout the Northwest and as far away as New York in an outdoor concert series

Polkapalooza at Palmer Gulch - Hill City, SD - Sep 8 to Sep 9, 2023
The Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch once again plays host to the area’s only polka festival! Enjoy great German food, beer, two live polka bands will provide the music and more! Admission is only $5

Country Music Days - Branson, MO - Sep 8 to Sep 10, 2023
Enjoy country music performances featuring talented voices, plus rides and attractions

Mountaineer Folk Festival - Spencer, TN - Sep 8 to Sep 10, 2023
Traditional music, old time competitions, handmade crafts, pioneer demonstrations and more at Fall Creek Falls State Park.

Radio Waves Music Festival - Grand Marais, MN - Sep 8 to Sep 10, 2023
Annual event held at Sweetheart’s Bluff in Grand Marais Recreation Area. It typically features over 30 music performances of various genres, with two stages and a dance floor, food vendors, and a children’s area. Tickets are $10 for the day or $20 for the weekend, and kids under 12 are free.

Red, White & Blues Festival - Fredonia, NY - Sep 8 to Sep 9, 2023
Rocking 2 day music festival plus a celebration of local wineries. Lots of bands and a variety of popular music.

Hopscotch Music Festival - Raleigh, NC - Sep 7 to Sep 9, 2023
More than 120 bands over 3 days in downtown Raleigh, offering rock, hip-hop, metal, folk, electronic, experimental, and more, plus an art exhibition and more

Culturefest - Pipestem, WV - Sep 7 to Sep 10, 2023
An annual event held at the Appalachian South Folklore Center in Pipestem. It features world music, dance, art, workshops, kids’ village, camping, parade and more.

Big Blues Bender - Las Vegas, NV - Sep 7 to Sep 10, 2023
Annual Blues music event held at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Las Vegas. Top musicians perform on multiple stages. Packages include hotel stay with add-ons like unlimited drink wristbands, meals, and souvenirs.

Big Muddy Blues Festival - St. Louis, MO - Sep 3 to Sep 3, 2023
More than just a music event, it is a grand celebration of the blues culture that has shaped our city!

Labor Day BBQ at St Josef’s - Canby, OR - Sep 3 to Sep 3, 2023
Come celebrate the last Sunday of summer with BBQ and music on the patio at St Josef’s Winery.

Dancing in the Streets - Ann Arbor, MI - Sep 3 to Sep 3, 2023
An afternoon of dancing to live music (including swing, square, contra), plus children’s activities, concerts, performance dance groups and more! Free and something for everyone.

Septemberfest - Schaumberg, IA - Sep 2 to Sep 4, 2023
Arts & crafts show, craft beer & wine tent, carnival, 3 stages of live entertainment, Taste of Schaumburg, parade, fireworks and more at the municipal center on Schaumburg Ct. Free admission

Bumbershoot - Seattle, WA - Sep 2 to Sep 3, 2023
A music and arts festival in Seattle since 1971. Held the first weekend in September (Labor Day Weekend) downtown at the Seattle Center.

Made in America Music Festival - Philadelphia, PA - Sep 2 to Sep 3, 2023
One of the largest music festivals and event in the country. Features about 100 live musicians on stages. Held in downtown Philadelphia along Ben Franklin Parkway.

Heritage Weekends - Mullica Hill, NJ - Sep 2 to Oct 29, 2023
Enjoy wine by the bottle, glass or flight in their outdoor seating area. Every weekend they will have live music from 12pm – 5pm. Enjoy food from food trucks. They will be offering apple and pumpkin picking as well as their hayrides around the vineyard. 21+, no children or dogs permitted

Tippapalooza - Tipp City, OH - Sep 2 to Sep 2, 2023
Tippapalooza is an annual music festival celebrating local music and benefiting charities in and around Tipp City

Thumbfest - Lexington, MI - Sep 2 to Sep 2, 2023
10 stages, 50 acts all day long, and free admission

Festival of the Rivers - Hinton, WV - Sep 2 to Sep 2, 2023
It will be a full day of live music, local artists, vendors, food and fun! The Campbell-Flannagan-Murrell House Museum on Summers Street has organized the Festival of the Rivers since 2004.

Lowcountry Jazz Festival - Charleston, SC - Sep 2 to Sep 3, 2023
Jazzing with a purpose at the Charleston Gaillard Center.

Riverfront Jazz Festival - Stevens Point, WI - Sep 2 to Sep 3, 2023
Music festival at Pfiffner Pioneer Park.

JazzFest - Hot Springs, AR - Sep 2 to Sep 2, 2023
Sponsored by the Hot Springs Jazz Society, JazzFest takes place in venues throughout Hot Springs. Some events are free, and tickets range up to $50. Don’t miss the traditional free outdoor concert in Hot Springs’ Entertainment District.

Zydeco Festival & Poker Run - Natchitoches, LA - Sep 2 to Sep 2, 2023
Raises money for various community functions around Natchitoches Parish through fun events – Zydeco music, a dance contest, motorcycle Poker Run, food and fun for the entire family

Metamora Music Festival - Metamora, IN - Sep 2 to Sep 3, 2023
Two day celebration of traditional American music along the Whitewater Canal, Sat & Sun of Labor Day weekend in Metamora, IN

Appaloosa Festival - Front Royal, VA - Sep 2 to Sep 3, 2023
A roots music festival in the Shenandoah Valley over Labor Day weekend. 30+ bands play bluegrass, celtic, Americana, country folk and more plus Hammock Village, camping, food and other vendors and more!

Juniper Jam Music Festival - Enterprise, OR - Sep 2 to Sep 2, 2023
The sweetest little music festival in Eastern Oregon, held at Wallowa County Fairgrounds. Music starts at 11am and continues until appoximately 10 PM, with two stages of original music, food, kids activities, art and more!

Peoria Blues & Heritage Music Festival - Peoria, IL - Sep 1 to Sep 2, 2023
Formerly the Illinois Blues Festival, this festival brings a world class lineup of blues, roots, funk, and soul artists to the Peoria waterfront.

Rocktoberfest - Huntington Beach, CA - Sep 1 to Sep 16, 2023
Biergarten, bands, full bar and food, festival hall

Adirondack Music Festival - Lake George, NY - Sep 1 to Sep 3, 2023
The festival features two days and two stages with an additional late night Rage Stage at the famous King Neptune’s Pub. Incredible beer and wine selection as well as the finest food and merchandise vendors. Also a huge adult obstacle course.

Detroit Jazz Festival - Detroit, MI - Sep 1 to Sep 4, 2023
Annual jazz music festival in Hart Plaza over Labor Day Weekend. It is the self-proclaimed world’s largest free jazz festival.

Arts, Beats & Eats - Royal Oak, MI - Sep 1 to Sep 4, 2023
Labor day weekend features Oakland County’s favorite summer festival. Offers over 200 performances across 9 stages in downtown Royal Oak. Lots of local restaurants, fine arts show, vendors, and more. Over 300,000 vistors attended this event last year.

Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival - Pilesgrove, NJ - Sep 1 to Sep 3, 2023
A musical event with multiple stages and great bluegrass music. Unique event features jam sessions and a kid’s academy with music instruction workshops. Also dance and clogging instruction.

Marquette Area Blues Fest - Marquette, MI - Sep 1 to Sep 3, 2023
Held at Mattson Lower Harbor Park over Labor Day Weekend. Free admission on Friday. Live Music, food and music/dance workshops. After party and blues jam.

Schweitzer Fall Fest - Sandpoint, ID - Sep 1 to Sep 4, 2023
Live music and more than 60 regional microbrews are on tap for this event along with sightseeing, souvenir glassware, kids soda tent and arts, crafts and food vendors.

Four Corners Folk Festival - Pagosa Springs, CO - Sep 1 to Sep 3, 2023
Folk music festival in Pagosa Springs CO, with camping and other fun available

Muddy Roots Music Festival - Cookeville, TN - Sep 1 to Sep 3, 2023
It’s three days of music, camping, vintage cars and more over Labor Day weekend. Musical acts celebrate diversity across genres with underground country roots.

North Coast Music Festival - Chicago, IL - Sep 1 to Sep 3, 2023

Electric Zoo - New York, NY - Sep 1 to Sep 3, 2023
Wild and exciting fun with lots of music and lighting bringing energy to large crowds.

Rhythm & Roots - Charlestown, RI - Sep 1 to Sep 3, 2023
Come on down to Ninigret Park for a fantastic lineup of live entertainment across 5 stages, plus artists in residence and a family stage! A variety of vendors selling music, clothing, custom and handmade jewelry and crafts, and food will be on-site. Annual event for 20+ years. Camping spots are available. Full festival and day tickets for sale.

Griffith Rock n Rail Street Festival - Griffith, IN - Aug 31 to Sep 3, 2023
The Rock N Rail Fest is a 4-day music festival taking place over Labor Day weekend. It features over 25 bands and over 30 food vendors. There are two stages – main stage and bar stage. The entire festival is fenced in, making it a family-friendly beer garden featuring four beer stations. Kid’s activities include bounce houses, train barrel rides, princess day, superhero day, face painting, and much more!

Tails, Tunes and Tastes - Colorado Springs, CO - Aug 31 to Aug 31, 2023
Enjoy four stages of live music, all-inclusive food & drinks and a unique nighttime Zoo experience, with many animal exhibits open 6-8 p.m. This Zoo fundraiser happens three times a year, once in July, again in August, and lastly in September (tickets sold separately). 21+ event

Pig Out in the Park - Spokane, WA - Aug 30 to Sep 4, 2023
A six day food and music festival with free admission, 50+ food booths serving over 200 menu items, 4 adult beverage gardens, 4 stages of live entertertainment, and more! Since 1979.

Northwest Jazz Festival - Lewiston, NY - Aug 25 to Aug 26, 2023
Outdoor music event with over 40,000 visitors who enjoy over 30 performances, culinary samplings, wine tastings & more.

Virginia Beach FunkFest Beach Party - Virginia Beach, VA - Aug 25 to Aug 26, 2023
Funk and disco era bands, great home cooked-style food and more

Sun Dried Music Festival - Mason, MI - Aug 25 to Aug 27, 2023
A free music fesitval in historic downtown Mason, with two stages of live entertainment, beer and wine beverage tent, festival food, children’s activities, and more

Clifton Gorge Music and Arts Festival - Dayton, OH - Aug 25 to Aug 26, 2023
Enjoy musical performances, great shopping and fabulous festival food. Also tour the beautiful Clifton Opera House, built in 1893. Located at North and Clay Street, Clifton.

World Food and Music Festival - Des Moines, IA - Aug 25 to Aug 27, 2023
Features foods from around the world. Entrees are $5 or less and tastes are $1. There will also be live music, cooking demonstrations, and wine and craft beer. Admission is free.

Blistered Fingers Family Bluegrass Festival - Litchfield, ME - Aug 24 to Aug 27, 2023
Some of the best Bluegrass music at one of the largest family musical events in New England! Blistered Fingers has something for all ages, and takes place twice every year, in June & August

Southern Indiana Blues Fest - Morgantown, IN - Aug 24 to Aug 26, 2023
Bill Monroe Music Park & Campground plays host to this annual music festival

Moab Music Festival - Moab, UT - Aug 21 to Sep 15, 2023
A music concert set among the red rocks of Moab at a variety of indoor and outdoor venues

Memphis Tri-State Blues Festival - Southaven, MS - Aug 19 to Aug 19, 2023

Cidermass - Snowmass Village, CO - Aug 19 to Aug 19, 2023
Enjoy live music and libations from 25 different distilleries and cideries from around the country

Cool Down – Summer Music Fest - Savannah, GA - Aug 18 to Aug 20, 2023
Unity in the Community hosts an art and craft festival with music on the third weekend of each month, with a different theme each month! Enjoy the end of summer with this mid-August festival, and come out to River Street to check out vendors, listen to music, and more.

Rock the Hops - Alton, IL - Aug 12 to Aug 12, 2023
This event features local original musicians along with a variety of artists in a number of Downtown Alton venues, and a craft brewery paired with each location. Your ticket gains you access to live concerts at each location, a commemorative glass, samples of craft beer at each location, and shuttle transportation between venues. Participating establishments will also be offering food and beverage promotions and other activities especially for those on the “Hop.” Mixed in will be artwork and other items from local vendors. Rock the Hops is a fundraiser for Alton Main Street.

Soulful Bliss Arts and Music Fest - Boston, MA - Jul 29 to Jul 29, 2023
2023 – moved to July, will see if it moves back to fall next year. Description: Arts and music festival on Spectacle Island. “Soulful Bliss” is an artistic movement expressed in various mediums by local artists, bringing a soulful experience to advocate for the arts and music. Ticket includes roundtrip ferry from Long Wharf North, live music and arts, smores on the beach, cardio dance class, snacks and a swag bag, and more. Food available for purchase including Night Shift beer

Vail Jazz Festival & Labor Day Party - Vail, CO - Jul 9 to Sep 4, 2023
The 10-week Vail Jazz Festival program culminates over Labor Day Weekend with the Vail Jazz Party, a unique mix of world-class musicians in a one of a kind format.

Home By Dark Concert series - Alpharetta, GA - Jun 17 to Oct 7, 2023
A concert experience like no other, Home By Dark delivers original music, storytelling, hope, and laughter. Check the complete schedule on the event’s site for more details

Virginia Beach Oceanfront Concert Series - Virginia Beach, VA - Jun 15 to Aug 24, 2022
One of the nation’s longest running and largest annual outdoor oceanfront music events featuring dozens of international recording acts.This annual festival will feature four major headline bands on the oceanfront 5th Street Main Stage. Definitely grab your tickets while you can! You can also enjoy the 17th Street DQ Grill and Chill Park, 24th Street Park, and 31st Street Park, all featuring more musical acts and all free. Formerly called the American Music Festival.

Barnyard, Band and Booze - Ijamsville, MD - May 5 to Oct 6, 2023
On the first Friday of the month, the farm will be open for a special evening event for adult farm fans! From June to October, they will have a band, various breweries, distilleries, wineries, food and more. BYOB or enjoy an adult beverage purchased from one of the vendors. The Animal Barn will also be open. Bring your blankets, chairs and friends. Each date will feature different vendors and band.

San Diego Jazz Festival - San Diego, CA - Nov 23 to Nov 27, 2022
The San Diego Jazz Fest is one of the longest running annual music festivals dedicated to celebrating jazz music of the early 20th Century. Since 1980, this event has been held during Thanksgiving weekend in San Diego, California, and features a variety of musical artists performing traditional jazz, swing, blues, ragtime, boogie woogie, gospel, and rhythm and blues

Carlsbad Music Festival - Carlsbad, CA - Nov 5 to Nov 6, 2022
Annual event with 3 days of adventurous music by the beach

Blues Jubilee - Hernando, MS - Nov 4 to Nov 4, 2022
This is an evening of blues, great food, and art at One Memphis Street. DeSoto Arts Council will have work on display during this time that is related to Hill Country Blues. All proceeds from this event benefit the Friends of the Von Theater and the DeSoto Arts Council.

Snuggleween - Harrodsburg, KY - Oct 28 to Oct 30, 2022
Music festival and carnival

Rocktober Music Festival - Hot Springs, AR - Oct 15 to Oct 15, 2022
An artbeat entertainment showcase for all ages happening at the Hot Springs Farmer’s Market. Live bands all day long, food & adult beverages, merch booth/vendors, bouncy house & baggo, face paint, and funnel cakes!

Boyertown’s Pickfest - Boyerstown, PA - Oct 8 to Oct 9, 2022
Three days of music, art, and agriculture. More than 7 stages will be set up around Boyertown, plus local craft beers, ciders,wineries and distilleries, art galleries, local shops, and more celebrating Apple Season!

Riverfront Art and Music Festival - Gloucester City, NJ - Oct 8 to Oct 8, 2022
There will be music from over 12 bands at the Betsy Ross Pavillion overlooking the Delaware River. There will be several vendors offering fine art, crafts, woodwork, and food. There will be a professional artist doing portraits, plus henna tattoos for kids, sand art, and much more.

Hot Water Hills Music and Arts Festival - Hot Springs, AR - Sep 30 to Oct 1, 2022
A quirky mix of music, art, food, drink, contests and kids activities. Handmade Art Fair with artisans selling one of a kind paintings, pottery, and jewelry. Hot Water Hills opens Friday, and continues on Saturday. Bring a lawn chair and join the fun!

Brooklyn Americana Music Festival - Brooklyn, NY - Sep 22 to Sep 25, 2022
Presents original and traditional country, folk, roots, blues, old time and bluegrass artists.

Cedar Bluff Heritage Festival - Cedar Bluff, VA - Sep 16 to Sep 17, 2022
The Annual Cedar Bluff Heritage Festival is always held the third Saturday in September. There is an exciting line-up of musical performances that will entertain festival goers beginning at 6pm on the preceeding Friday evening before the actual festival gets into full swing on Saturday. Be sure to stop in at the Cedar Bluff Fire Station on Cedar Valley Drive to catch great music, wonderful food and corn hole games. Don’t forget to bring a lawn chair. Each year the festival will highlight a theme. You will find antique dealers and food vendors among many other activities. The festival attracts thousands of visitors and hundreds of vendors each year.

Bluegrass by the Bay - Gloucester, VA - Sep 15 to Sep 18, 2022
Bluegrass festival with over 20 bands, inclusive of East Coast Band Competition. Potluck dinner on Wednesday night. 24/7 friendly parking lot picking. Music held under covered pavilion, bring your lawn chair. Camping available.

Bands, Brews and BBQ - Commerce, GA - Sep 10 to Sep 10, 2022
Music throughout the day, beer, food, crafts and fun times

Happy Retreat Craft Beer and Music Festival - Charles Town, WV - Sep 10 to Sep 10, 2022
The annual Happy Retreat Craft Beer and Music Festival is held on the historic grounds of Happy Retreat, former home of Charles Town founder Charles Washington, brother of George Washington, and designated as a National Treasure by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The event will feature music all day from touring bands as well as samples from multiple brewers of the best craft beer available in the State of West Virginia,

Central Jersey Jazz Festival - Flemington, NJ - Sep 9 to Sep 11, 2022
The Central Jersey Jazz Fest is a full weekend of free live Jazz performances in 3 different venues: Friday at the County Courthose in Flemington from 6pm-10pm; Saturday on George St in downtown New Brunswick from 1pm-6pm, and, the highlight of the weekend, on the Somerset County Court House Lawn, Sunday from 1:30pm-6pm.

Seven Peaks Festival - Villa Grove, CO - Sep 2 to Sep 4, 2022
Taking a break for 2023. Normally: A 3-day concert over Labor Day weekend

Mountain Music Festival - Blairsville, GA - Sep 2 to Sep 4, 2022
There will be bluegrass and gospel music as well as art and craft booths with handmade items for sale. A food concession will be provided by Vogel Volunteers. Held in Vogel State Park

Trinidaddio Blues Fest - Trinidad, CO - Aug 26 to Aug 27, 2022
On hold for 2023 – we hope to see it return. Normally: Blues fest in downtown Trinidad, CO

National Folk Festival - Salisbury, MD - Aug 26 to Aug 28, 2022
Itinerant folk festival, held this year in Salisbury. One of the country’s largest, longest-running celebrations of arts, culture, and heritage offers three days of free fun with over 350 traditional musicians, dancers, craftspeople, and more, plus children’s activities, food and craft brews, dancing, storytelling, parades and more. Since 1934, this festival has celebrated Americans, no matter how long or how recently their families have lived on these shores. Free shuttles from Wicomico Youth & Civic Center to Downtown Salisbury.

Crested Butte Music Festival - Crested Butte, CO - Jul 8 to Sep 17, 2022
Enjoy various musical performances around Crested Butte, including jazz, bluegrass, a string quartet, and more – in such varied venues as on a boat, in a house, from a jeep, or on the street.

Christmas with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra - Atlanta, GA - Dec 9 to Dec 11, 2021
An evening of holiday carols, hymns and more.

WinterFest at Scioto Mile - Columbus, OH - Dec 4 to Dec 4, 2021
A celebration of the season featuring local and national musical acts, seasonal craft beer and cocktails along with favorite dishes from Columbus food trucks.

Mannheim Steamroller at Universal - Orlando, FL - Dec 4 to Dec 12, 2021
2021 – Celebrate the season with the sensational scores of the best-selling holiday artist of all time. Live performances at Universal Studios Florida Dec. 4, 5, 11 and 12.

AES Indiana Yuletide Celebration - Indianapolis, IN - Dec 3 to Dec 23, 2021
Your favorite holiday music will once again be brought to life with Broadway-style showstoppers, the famous tap-dancing Santas, and more.

Christmas Light Show at Macy’s - Philadelphia, PA - Dec 1 to Dec 31, 2021
A nostalgic family holiday experience, the Christmas Light Show at Macy’s Center City is a Philadelphia tradition that dates back more than half a century. Voiced by none other than Julie Andrews, the free show features classic songs and stories like The Nutcracker and Frosty the Snowman illuminated by 100,000 lights and backed by the sounds of the famous Wanamaker Organ, one of the largest in the world.

Holiday Sounds - Indianapolis, IN - Dec 1 to Dec 17, 2021
Indiana State Museum. Delight in the sounds of the season from school and community choirs, bands, ensembles, and soloists as they perform holiday music daily in the museum’s Great Hall.

An Irish Christmas - Phoenix, AZ - Nov 29 to Nov 29, 2021
This popular Irish Christmas in America show features top Irish music, song, and dance in an engaging performance rich in humor and boundless energy

Holiday Music Festival at Mall of America - Bloomington, MN - Nov 29 to Dec 26, 2021
Live performances on select dates

Home for the Holidays with the Cleveland Pops - Cleveland, OH - Nov 28 to Nov 28, 2021
Enjoy all your favorite music of the season. Santa and local animal shelters in the lobby.

Drums of the World - Denver, CO - Nov 28 to Nov 28, 2021
Colorado Symphony – Marimba, bongos, bass drums, woodblocks, log drums, boo-bams, Chinese cymbals, metal trash cans, darabukkas, talking drums, plastic pipe, acoustic guitar, toy trumpet, tablespoons, Burma gongs, water can, crow call, tambourine, gankogui, and sleigh bells! These are just some of the percussion instruments that the virtuoso percussionists of your Colorado Symphony will be using in this dynamic concert that is fun for the entire family.

South Carolina State Bluegrass Festival - Myrtle Beach, SC - Nov 25 to Nov 27, 2021
This is an indoor bluegrass festival and offers seating both on the floor and elevated and is available both as reserved and general admission. Parking is $5.

Treme Creole Gumbo Festival - New Orleans, LA - Nov 12 to Nov 13, 2021
Many varieties of gumbo, including a vegan gumbo contest. Live music including jazz and R&B. Free admission, held at Armstrong Park.

Tchaikovsky’s Winter Dreams by the Cleveland Orchestra - Cleveland, OH - Nov 11 to Nov 14, 2021
Enjoy the Cleveland Orchestra’s performance of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 1 in G minor (“Winter Dreams”)

Voodoo Music + Arts Experience - New Orleans, LA - Oct 29 to Oct 31, 2021
Canceled for 2022. Normally: The musical lineup is typically announced in June. Enjoy music, art, community, food, and all the mystery that Halloween in New Orleans can bring up. There are over 65 bands in three days! Shuttle and parking passes are also available. Held at New Orleans City Park.

Rocktober Fest - Cordova, MD - Oct 2 to Oct 2, 2021
Live music at Triple Creek Winery. There will be plenty of beer, wine, burgers, and hotdogs

Alcorn State University Jazz Festival - Vicksburg, MS - Oct 2 to Oct 2, 2021
40th annual. Performances will be from school groups from throughout the SE and the MS Jazz Educators and Cassandra Wilson Group.

Arts and Music in the Swamp - Waycross, GA - Oct 2 to Oct 2, 2021
Music, photography, painting, sculpting, weaving, wood carving, whatever the medium, art created in or inspired by the Okefenokee Swamp is an important part of appreciating the beauties of the swamp for current and future generations to enjoy. The entire day will be filled with arts and craft activities and classes, vendors, live music, and more! Sponsored by the Okefenokee Heritage Center

Seward Music and Arts Festival - Seward, AK - Sep 24 to Sep 25, 2021
Canceled for 2023 due to venue renovation. Will return in 2024 or 2025. Normally: An annual, must attend event with fabulous art, live music and dance performances. Local Alaskan artisans and food vendors are featured. The Seward Art’s Council promotes this ever growing event, with a commitment to youth involvement, education, and creative inspiration; as well as a philosophy of low environmental impact. It is a family-oriented festival with children’s activities and artist’s projects throughout the weekend. Generally the last weekend in September at the Dale R. Lindsey Alaska Railroad Intermodal Facility. Attendees will enjoy a diverse food court, beer garden, and community art show in addition to 20+ live musical acts and dance performances.

Grand Point North - Burlington, VT - Sep 10 to Sep 11, 2021
Not happening in 2023. Normally: Annual music festival at Waterfront Park.

Peak Leaf Music and Brewers Festival - Middletown, VA - Oct 3 to Oct 3, 2020
Come for a day of live music, local brews, local merchants, and local food trucks; all for a great cause

Jensen Beach Pineapple Festival - Jensen Beach, FL - Nov 22 to Nov 24, 2019
This Treasure Coast event, a favorite for over 30 years, recently returned! Revamped and offering free admission, festivalgoers can enjoy local artists and musicians, plus learn about the area’s history, eat pineapple themed food, beverages and try their hand at pineapple themed contests!

Arbuckle Mt Park Bluegrass Jam - Wynnewood, OK - Oct 13 to Oct 19, 2019
Come on down to Arbuckle Mt Park for the fall bluegrass jam, with bluegrass music, gospel, old country, and some family-friendly fun! $3 walk-in fee, free admission if you’re camping.

Brewgrass Festival - Asheville, NC - Oct 5 to Oct 5, 2019
21+. An annual event held at Memorial Stadium in downtown Ashville. Experience include over 200 brewery/brewpup tastings, food court, great music and arts. Since 1996.

 

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  1. Sharon Ober says:

    Thanks so much for a putting together such a great list of October events! We have one more addition to your Fall Blues Festivals, if that would be ok? The Blues in da Parish Festival will be held in Violet, Louisiana, on October 5, 2013. Thanks so much!

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