Looking for the coolest and best music festivals in Vermont in 2024? Well, you’ve come to the right place, as we’ve compiled the ultimate guide to Vermont music festivals that are guaranteed to impress.
Vermont is naturally gorgeous, with stunning mountains and huge forests. It’s also a total hippie state, making it the perfect place to relax and watch some lesser-known folk, bluegrass, and indie bands. Check out this epic list below for your festival needs!
Also, be sure to read my guides on Glamping in Vermont & Luxury Cabins in Vermont for accommodation ideas/ future trip inspiration.
1) Do Good Fest
Credit: Do Good Fest Vermont
When: July, 2024 (TBC)
Where: Montpelier, Vermont
“Do Good Fest is a free benefit concert series that has raised more than $345,000 since 2014 to bring peace of mind to National Life’s communities. Join us to Do good, Be good, and Make good while having a good time!”
2) Pocock Rocks Music Festival & Street Fair
When: August, 2024 (TBC)
Where: Bristol, Vermont
https://www.facebook.com/PocockRocks/
The Pocock Rocks festival takes place on a beautiful historical street in Bristol. And it’s not only music—it’s an entire street fair. You won’t just hear seven Vermont-famous bands, you’ll also sample wine, beer, and hard ciders, buy homemade gifts, and happily release your crazy kids into the bouncy house.
The whole purpose of the festival is to commemorate Bristol for being one of Vermont’s most wonderful towns.
3) Oxbow Music Festival
When: August, 2024
Where: Wolcott, Vermont
http://oxbowmusicfestival.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063541032998
This festival has a real nice hippie vibe, along with some excellent bands that may become your new favorites after you see them live. Dogs In A Pile is headlining, along with the Seth Yacovone Band, Hayley Jane, Woody & Sunshine, and more.
There’s going to be a full bar, a huge variety of food trucks, and a selection of eclectic crafts and clothing for sale. Those looking to camp should check out the nearby Elmore State Park.
4) Rockfire: The Elemental Experience
Credit: Rockfire Festival Vermont
When: September 14, 2024
Where: Websterville, Vermont
https://www.facebook.com/ROCKFIREVT/
Rockfire’s own website says it best: “RockFire is a unique combination of art, music and fire on a monumental scale, celebrating Central Vermont’s colorful granite heritage all set in the evocative setting of Millstone Hill’s abandoned quarries and granite industry ruins.
First held in 2012 as a fundraiser for the preservation of Barre’s Historic Quarry Lands, the buzz around this event continues to build. The centerpiece of the event is Firewalk, a three mile long procession lit by thousands of candles and luminaries with dozens of bonfires, all leading to a variety of fire-lit art installations and 6 live performance stages.”
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5) Green Mountain Bluegrass & Roots Festival
When: August 15-18, 2024
Where: Manchester, Vermont
https://www.greenmountainbluegrass.com/
https://www.facebook.com/greenmountainbluegrass/
If you’re at all into bluegrass, chances are you know the big names on this lineup: Sam Bush, Watchhouse, and the Sam Grisman Project are only a few. One of the cool things about this festival is that some lesser-known (but still ultra-talented) groups are featured right alongside the big names.
There are two separate camping areas right on the festival grounds, for both tent campers and RV campers. You should expect a classic bluegrass festival vibe: food trucks, lots of beer, and the great outdoors!
6) Jeezum Crow Festival
Credit: Jeezum Crow Festival Vermont
When: July, 2024
Where: Jay, Vermont
https://www.facebook.com/JeezumCrowFestival/
“The intimate Jeezum Crow Festival is an annual festival loved by many. The Stateside Amphitheater is a 3000 person capacity outdoor venue which is made up of an orchestra pit, 750 stadium seats, and a grassy lawn. ADA seating is available on all levels of the venue.”
7) Dead of Summer Music Festival
When: July 12-14, 2024
Where: Manchester, Vermont
https://www.deadofsummermusicfestival.com/
Located in the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont, Dead of Summer Music Festival had featured performers like Melvin Seals & JGB, Pink Talking Fish, and Steely Dead. 2024 will yet again be three days of amazing music, campfire stories, good food and good drinks.
This festival is hosted on the same grounds as the Green Mountain Bluegrass & Roots festival, which means that both tent and RV camping are available. As an extra bonus, kids under 10 get in free!
8) Jerry Jam
Image: Caledonian Record
When: July 19-21, 2024
Where: Cabot, Vermont
https://www.facebook.com/TheJerryJam/
“Starting as an informal gathering of a few friends celebrating the life and times of Jerry Garcia, the event, which takes place at Pranksy’s Farm in Cabot VT this year, has grown to over five thousand attendees annually. With multiple stages, Jerry Jam has established itself as the premiere summer music festival in the North Country New Hampshire / Vermont region.”
9) Winter Wondergrass Festival Vermont
When: TBC
Where: Manchester, Vermont
WinterWonderGrass is a multi-day bluegrass and roots music festival that takes place at a variety of ski resorts in the towns of Steamboat Springs, Colorado; Olympic Valley, California; and Manchester, Vermont.
“WinterWonderGrass is a community, first and foremost. We are part music festival, part beer festival, and part family reunion. The event boasts four stages, three of which are under huge heated tents, a kids’ zone, food trucks, a VIP area, and a coffee bar, plus we offer three hours of free beer, wine, spirits, and N/A tastings from 3-5 pm daily.
When we come together with open hearts and minds, bringing our differences and unique opinions, we begin to dissolve the illusion of separation. We intend to create a platform for artists, attendees, our families, and the natural environment to unite – building a community.”
Am I missing any amazing Vermont music festivals?
While a pretty small state, Vermont must have a few more festivals I’m missing from the list! Have you been to any cool event, no matter how small that you think should be mentioned here? Let me know!
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