Collegiettes, start rummaging through your couch pillows and saving your paychecks. Starting later this month, there are a ton of music festivals going on close by that you won’t want to miss! Whether flower crowns and fluorescents are your scene, or you’re looking for a chill, acoustic vibe, these upcoming music festivals are worth checking out. And hey, they’re not that far either!
Swamp Stomp Music Festival
The event on Facebook describes this festival as an “acoustic music lover’s dream”! This concert won’t take much saving for because it’s located right at the Tallahassee Museum and is only $8.00! Not only will you hear the sounds of some low-key and rising artists, but you’ll also get the opportunity to explore all that the Tallahassee Museum has to offer.
Where: Tallahassee, FL
When: July 12
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1435529876695062/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
Imagine Music Festival
Need something to do for Labor Day Weekend? How about a road trip to see some of the best EDM & dubstep artists come together for Imagine Music Festival? Just a little ways north of Tallahassee, in the heart of Atlanta Georgia, is where you’ll find artists like Beats Antique, CASPA, Destroid, and Infected Mushroom. The weekend is sure to surpass everything you’ve ever imagined for a music festival.
Where: Atlanta, Georgia
When: August 30 – August 31
More Info: http://www.imaginefestival.com/
Voodoo Music + Arts Experience
If you’re looking for a music festival with a little bit of everything, Voodoo is definitely the festival for you. This year’s lineup includes artists like Outkast, Arctic Monkeys, Skrillex, Foo Fighters, Twenty One Pilots, Fedde Le Grand, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Awolnation, and more! If the lineup isn’t enough, then the culture of New Orleans is sure to make this weekend an experience you’ll never forget.
Where: New Orleans, Louisiana
When: October 31 – November 1
More Info: http://worshipthemusic.com/
Bear Creek Music Festival
Here’s another festival taking place not too far from home. Held in the beautiful venue the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, this festival is complete with “genre-defining” music, breathtaking original art, and even an option to camp out for the weekend. Some of the headliners this year are Umphrey’s McGee, Dumpstaphunk, and The Budos Band.
Where: Live Oak, FL
When: November 13 – November 16
More Info: http://www.bearcreekmusicfestival.com/