🎡 Festival Rundown: August 8 – 10
Culture, Country & Crazy Good Vibes
The festival calendar just turned the heat all the way up with sand dunes, canyons, cityscapes, beats, bass, and brass all colliding in the summer stretch. This edition covers five standout fests, from West Coast art-food-music extravaganza to organic roots in Colorado, reggae mojo in the woods, poolside bliss, and country campsites with a twist.
🌲 Outside Lands 2025
📍 Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA
Aug 8 – 10 • Gates open around 10 AM and music goes from 11 AM – 10 PM daily
🎶 Lineup Highlights:
Headliners: Tyler, The Creator, Doja Cat, Hozier
Notables: Vampire Weekend, Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, Jamie xx, Glass Animals, Ludacris, Doechii, Bleachers, John Summit, Julien Baker & Torres, Rebecca Black, Jasmine Baker + SF Gay Men’s Chorus, plus dozens more
🎨 Experience Perks:
- Art in every corner, installations, Open Mic “Walk & Roll” contests, and live murals
- Gourmet Bay Area legends in Food Lands, Wine Lands, Beer Lands & Cocktail Magic zones
- VIP Golden Gate Club: chef-driven menus, indoor lounges, plus dedicated carts and front-stage views
🧠 Insider Tips:
- Roads/meadows around Golden Gate Park close starting late July; plan shuttle or bike access in advance
- Arrive early for rare food items, they sell out fast!
- Use RFID apps and festival maps for seamless movement
- Bring layers, SF coastal breezes sneak in mid-afternoon
🛍 Product Pick:
Crowd Compass – Keep track of your whole crew at this huge festival while everyone hops to their favorite artists.
🤠 WE Fest 2025
📍 Soo Pass Ranch, Detroit Lakes, MN
Aug 7 – 9 • Gates open Wednesday, Aug 6 at 6:30 PM for the Kickoff Party and 2 PM Thursday – Saturday
🎉 Headliners & Lineup:
Main Stage Hits: Jon Pardi (Sat), HARDY (Fri), Cody Johnson (Sun)
Spotlights & Surprise Sets: Ashley McBryde, Gretchen Wilson, Megan Moroney, Peckos & The Rooftops, Ian Munsick, Zandi Holup, Caylee Hammack, Treaty Oak Revival, Bayker Blankenship and more across multiple stages
🎪 Festival Perks:
- Country Village with camping contests, cornhole tournaments, and Good Times mid‑afternoon vibes
- Bacardi Country Club & VIP upgrades with shaded booths and private viewing decks
- Family-friendly activities throughout the site
🔧 Insider Tips:
- Register wristbands online to skip entry lines
- Campsites sell out quickly, choose yours early for prime views and decor
- Layers for cooling nights, plus portable phone chargers for tense tailgate action
🛍 Product Pick:
Baja Blanket – perfect for stadium seating, lawn lounges, or campsite shows under stars.
🪕 Rocky Mountain Folks Festival 2025
📍 Planet Bluegrass Ranch, Lyons, CO
Aug 8 – 10 • Gates open at noon Thursday for campers, and 9 AM daily Friday – Sunday.
🌄 Vibe & Venue:
An intimate acoustic gathering framed by red buttes and woodland paths, aimed at bringing serious songwriters, old-school folk, and roots pilgrims together in a no-fuss retreat since 1988.
🎤 Lineup Highlights:
Headline act: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Backup gems: The Devil Makes Three, Watchhouse, Say She She, Joseph, Cary Morin & Ghost Dog, Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini, Martin Gilmore, Daniel Rodriguez, Steve Poltz, plus deep folk favorites
💡 Perks & Traditions:
- Songwriter circles around fire pits
- Low-cost water, minimal fees; community vibe considered over profit margin
- Evening eruptions of sing-alongs, surprise guest drop-ins
📌 Insider Tips:
- Bring a camping chair for front-stage serenity
- RSVP for evening song circle signups
- Pack rain gear, Colorado storms can shift fast; but the dust here is beautiful
🛍 Product Pick:
Clutchloop – Keep your phone handy while wandering stages and sliding through crowds.
🌊 Splash House Music Festival 2025
📍 Palm Springs, CA – Poolside bliss across the Renaissance, Riviera & Saguaro Hotels
August 8 – 10 & August 15 – 17 • Hotel pool venues open at noon through sunset
After-Hours at Palm Springs Air Museum run from 9 PM (Fri) / 10 PM (Sat) until 2 AM both nights
🎵 Vibe & Venue
Splash House is a boutique desert dance-lounge where pool parties meet rave culture. By day, DJs spin at hotel pools set against San Jacinto mountain views. Nights transform at the Palm Springs Air Museum, where hangars become aerial soundtrack rooms surrounded by vintage aircraft. This year marks the 10-year anniversary, a milestone for indie electronic culture in SoCal.
🔊 Lineup Highlights
Weekend One (Aug 8–10): ACRAZE, Disco Lines, Eli Brown, TroyBoi, Westend, San Pacho, Hayden James + underground b2b sets Waxtroda (Wax Motif x Matroda), Diplo b2b BLOND:ISH, Azzecca, Wuki, Nostalgix, Notion, RaeCola, Devault, jigitz, and more
Weekend Two (Aug 15–17): SOFI TUKKER, Boys Noize, Claude VonStroke, Noizu, BUNT., Neil Frances, Max Styler, AYYBO, Cloonee, Disclosure (DJ Set), Andruss, Genesi, Jackie Hollander, Nimino, Among others
After-Hours at Air Museum:
Weekend One: Diplo b2b BLOND:ISH, Waxtroda, Azzecca
Weekend Two: Disclosure, Cloonee under the open desert sky
🌴 Fest Perks & Unique Traditions
- Hotel-based pool venues create intimacy with boutique-dance energy
- Complimentary shuttles zip between Renaissance, Riviera, and Saguaro resort stages
- Field trips & drag brunches: art, fashion, and floral poolside crossovers
- After-party at Palm Springs Air Museum: aerial late-night sets among vintage jets (“historic rave scene”)
🧠 Insider Tips for Fest-Conscious Dreamers
- 21+ event only, valid ID required for wristband pick-up and re-entry to venues
- Combo passes include hotel venues and Air Museum access, hotel packages offer shuttle, festival entry, and lodging all in one
- Use the RFID app to monitor capacity, schedule, and notifications
- Stay hydrated, pack reef-safe sunscreen, bold swimwear, and sunglasses
- Box office location: On-site at Saguaro Hotel; wristband pick-up requires original ticket + ID
- Cashless event, credit, debit, Apple Pay, Android Pay accepted, no cash sales
🛍 Product Pick:
Moonmat – Keep your body feeling fresh for all day dancing, have a place for you and friends to sit when you’re out of the pool with our favorite festival mat!
⚡ Elements Music & Arts Festival 2025
📍 Big Thunder Farm, Long Pond, PA
Aug 8 – 10 • Gates open Thursday at noon for camping setup and stay open through Sunday 10 PM
🎵 Vibe & Venue:
An immersive electronic arts festival among rolling fields, think curated art villages, bass-heavy drops, wellness spaces, and vibe-specific “Villages” for camping, dance, and connection in the Pocono foothills
🎧 Lineup Highlights:
Acts like Rezz, AHEE, SIDEPIECE, Layton Giordani, HVNLEE b2b Luna Mar, DIESEL, Boogie T, MADGRRL, REAPER, ALLEYCVT and more. Phase 1 includes 53 artists, many encore/b2b sets too
🌀 Festival Perks:
- Immersive art installations, thermal pools, planet-themed stage villages
- Wellness experiences: yoga, sound baths, visual artist collaborations
- App-based schedule and map (Frontstage app supports offline use)
🧠 Insider Tips:
- Download Frontstage app early to navigate vibes + stage conflicts
- Upgrade VIP entitlements for cabanas or “Vibe Village” access
- BYO reusable bottle, charge device with shade tents in mind
🛍 Product Pick:
Vibes Earplugs – Keep the sound pure and unmuffled while protecting your ears
✅ Wrap-Up: Your Festival Essentials for This Stretch
August days ahead are stacked with sonic range: From ocean breeze and cultural fusion at Outside Lands, to country roots in Minnesota, folk at high altitude in Colorado, and forested fields of bass & art in Pennsylvania. Get out there and carpe some dium!
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