Michigan Music Festivals

Music festivals have been a part of popular culture ever since the Woodstock Music Festival was held in 1969. Since then there have been a number of American festivals that have attempted to recapture the spirit of the original Woodstock, with varying degrees of success. The state of Michigan itself boasts several music festivals throughout the Spring, Summer, and even Fall seasons, each of which brings to the community a number of different musical performances.

Rothbury Music Festival

The Rothbury Music Festival was the first nationally-renowned music festival to take place in the state of Michigan. The inaugural Rothbury Music Festival took place from Thursday, July 3 to Sunday, July 6 of 2008 and drew an estimated 40,000 patrons from all over the world. Highlights of the weekend included musical performances by the Dave Matthews Band, John Mayer, Phil Lesh and Friends, Primus, Widespread Panic, Snoop Dogg, and many more, as well as a number of awe-inspiring art installations and a festival-wide emphasis on recycling.

The 2009 installment of the Rothbury Music Festival continued its focus on recycling and environmentally-friendly living mixed with interactive art and live music. Once again held at the Double JJ Resort in Rothbury, Michigan, performances by The Dead, Bob Dylan, the String Cheese Incident, Willie Nelson, and Umphrey's McGee highlighted the 2009 event. The 2009 Rothbury Music Festival took place from Thursday, July 2 to Sunday, July 5.

Much to the dismay of festival goers nationwide, the 2010 Rothbury Music Festival was officially cancelled, citing lack of available talent.

Double JJ Resort

5900 South Water Road
Rothbury, MI 49452
1-800-Double-JJ

rothburyfestival.com

Hoxeyville Music Festival

The eighth annual Hoxeyville Music Festival will take place in Wellston, Michigan on August 20, 21, and 22, of 2010. Performers from past Hoxeyville Music Festival events include Buddy Guy, Melvin Seals & JGB, Hot Buttered Rum, Ekoostik Hookah, and Greensky Bluegrass.

Hoxeyville Music Festival Site
11130 W 48 1/2 Rd
Wellston, MI 49689

hoxeyville.com

Muskegon Summer Celebration

The Muskegon Summer Celebration is held annually in Muskegon, Michigan with musical performances and festivities lasting well over a week. Week-long passes are available at a discount price, though tickets can also be purchased for individual concerts and events.

Muskegon Summer Celebration Office

587 West Western

Muskegon, MI 49440

Phone 231-722-6520
Fax 231-722-6112

summercelebration.com

Wheatland Music Festival

The Wheatland Music Festival has been an annual tradition for many Michigan families ever since its first installment more than 30 years ago. September 10, 11, and 12 of 2010 mark the festival's 37^th anniversary. The Wheatland Music Festival has always been a family-friendly outdoor festival highlighting bluegrass, folk, and classic Americana music.

Wheatland Music Organization

7251 50th Avenue
Remus, MI 49340-9347
Phone 989-967-8879

Fax 989-967-8562

office@wheatlandmusic.org