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WHEN: August 10th-12thWHERE: San Francisco TOP ACTS: Metallica, Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Stevie Wonder, Skrillex Music-loving foodies shouldn't miss this festival, which brings top-notch acts to San Francisco's scenic Golden Gate Park, along with an impressive array of dining options from 50 different Bay Area restaurants and more than 30 different local wines. WHO […]

WHEN: September 22ndWHERE: Hershey, PennsylvaniaTOP ACTS: Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Dave Matthews with Tim Reynolds, Jack Johnson Farm Aid has raised more than $40 million for American farmers in debt since 1985. It comes to Pennsylvania with the usual suspects – Nelson, Mellencamp, Young and Matthews – plus Jack Johnson and Willie's son […]

WHEN: August 8th-12thWHERE: Cave-in-Rock, IllinoisTOP ACTS: Insane Clown Posse, Geto Boys, Danny Brown, George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic, Raekwon, Biz Markie, DMX Thousands of Insane Clown Posse fans descend on rural Illinois each year as Shaggy 2 Dope and Violent J bring along a lineup that's heavy on Eighties and Nineties hip-hop stars. There's plenty of […]

WHEN: July 20th-22nd WHERE: Dover, Delaware TOP ACTS: The Killers, the Black Keys, Jack White, Death Cab for Cutie, The Flaming Lips, Bassnectar The brand-new Firefly fest is expected to draw up to 30,000 fans to the Woodlands of Dover International Speedway. They'll find plenty of fun aside from the music – including hot air […]

WHEN: July 28th-29th WHERE: Newport, Rhode Island TOP ACTS: My Morning Jacket, Jackson Browne, Iron & Wine, Conor Oberst, Punch Brothers, Patty Griffin, Dawes, Deer Tick, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Alabama Shakes, Tom Morello: The Nightwatchman, Gary Clark Jr. Festivalgoers flock each year to the gorgeous Fort Adams Park, walking through the centuries-old fort to […]

WHEN: July 19th-22ndWHERE: Trumansburg, New YorkTOP ACTS: George Jones, Donna the Buffalo, Rebirth Brass Band, John Brown's Body The intimate four-day Finger Lakes fest, begun by local heroes Donna the Buffalo, invites campers to enjoy a healthy dose of dub grooves, roots and reggae. PRO TIP: Whatever you do, don't miss George Jones. The country […]

WHEN: July 19th-22nd WHERE: Bridgeport, Connecticut TOP ACTS: Primus, Phil Lesh & Friends, Bob Weir & Bruce Hornsby with Branford Marsalis, 7 Walkers Featuring Bill Kreutzmann, Mickey Hart Band, Avett Brothers Started by Deadheads after Jerry Garcia's death in 1995, the Connecticut festival's vibes are still strong. Now in its 16th year, the Gathering will […]

WHEN: August 3rd-4thWHERE: Los AngelesTOP ACTS: Skrillex, Bloc Party, Boys Noize, Miike Snow, James Murphy The EDM blowout is prepping for its biggest year ever, expanding to two days with more than 30,000 ravers expected to attend. They'll have their pick of four stages, including stages dedicated to techno, dubstep, house and disco. "It's geared […]

WHEN: August 3rd-5thWHERE: Happy Valley, OregonTOP ACTS: Neko Case, Dr. Dog, Blitzen Trapper, Heartless Bastards, Phosphorescent, the Cave Singers Enjoy three days of good old-fashioned pickin' on three stages at the comfy, heavily shaded Pendarvis Farm, along with three beer gardens, free water and musical workshops taught by the performers. PRO TIP: Bring the whole […]

WHEN: August 3rd-5thWHERE: ChicagoTOP ACTS: Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Black Keys, Black Sabbath, Jack White The original alt-rock extravaganza turns 21 this year. "The number gives me validity," says founder Perry Farrell. "But to be honest, I still feel very young and immature, in a great way." More than 120 acts will invade eight […]

WHEN: October 12th-14thWHERE: Austin, Texas TOP ACTS: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Neil Young & Crazy Horse, The Black Keys, Jack White, Florence + The Machine, Iggy & the Stooges, Weezer, The Shins, Bassnectar What started as a country television show in 1976 is now one of the biggest rock events of the summer – drawing […]

WHEN: August 10th-12thWHERE: Turin, New York TOP ACTS: moe., Umphrey's McGee, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, North Mississippi All Stars Die-hard moe. fans are stoked that the Buffalo, New York jam band is returning to the Snow Ridge Ski Resort for a 13th year. PRO TIP: The grooves may be loose, but security is surprisingly […]

WHEN: August 16th-18thWHERE: Los Angeles TOP ACTS: Bad Religion, De La Soul, Far East Movement, Marilyn Manson, The Offspring, RZA For the fifth year running, the Sunset Strip Music Festival is invading L.A. Acts like Hank III and RZA will hit the Strip's coolest clubs, while headliners including Marilyn Manson and Bad Religion will play […]

WHEN: August 31st-September 2ndWHERE: Thornville, OhioTOP ACTS: Dark Star Orchestra, Mickey Hart Band, 7 Walkers Feat. Bill Kreutzmann, Keller Williams The greatest Grateful Dead cover band ever is throwing their own blowout in their hometown, playing three straight nights alongside actual members of the Dead. PRO TIP: Throw your own mellow jubilee – the festival […]

WHEN: August 17th-19thWHERE: Upper Salford Township, PennsylvaniaTOP ACTS: Little Feat, Steve Earle and the Dukes, Lucinda Williams, John Hiatt, Wanda Jackson, Mary Chapin Carpenter Now in its fiftieth year, this affordable fest – three-day passes run for $130 – offers camping, tons of tasty local food and plenty of roots tunes. PRO TIP: Take a […]

WHEN: September 1st-3rdWHERE: SeattleTOP ACTS: Jane's Addiction, Tony Bennett, Skrillex, Gotye, Best Coast Now in its 42nd year, the Labor Day weekend festival draws more than 100,000 festivalgoers to the Seattle Center for one of the most adventurous lineups of the summer. Who's up for a Skrillex-Tony Bennett collaboration? PRO TIP: Between music, cool off […]

WHEN: September 1st-2nd WHERE: Philadelphia TOP ACTS: Jay-Z, Pearl Jam, Skrillex, Rick Ross, Odd Future Jay-Z is both headlining and curating the first edition of this Philly fest, featuring 28 acts on three stages. "I'll probably get one of those silly headsets, just to look important," says Jay-Z. "I don't really need it, but I'll […]

WHEN: September 14th-16thWHERE: Telluride, ColoradoTOP ACTS: Phil Lesh & Friends, B-52s, Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Gov't Mile, Little Feat A bill of mostly jam bands play surrounded by picturesque mountain peaks in the laid-back ski town. "Out of the 90 different countries I've been to," B.B. King said in 2004, "I've never seen anything more beautiful […]

WHEN: October 5th-7thWHERE: San FranciscoTOP ACTS: TBA This free festival has had plenty of memorable once-in-a-lifetime moments. Legends like the late Doc Watson, Earle Scruggs, Merle Haggard and Kris Kristofferson have all brought their best picking to the Bay in recent years – along with younger acts like Bright Eyes.  PRO TIP: Doors open at […]