Music festivals are a great way to experience new places, take in spectacular scenery, and create lasting memories. Festivals are an opportunity to broaden your horizons and explore the world. From energetic events in large cities to charming and quaint gatherings, music festivals offer unique and memorable experiences. If you’re ready to pack your bags and groove to the music, here are some of the top locations hosting the best music festivals worth traveling for.
Maryland
Taneytown Wine, Art & Music Festival
Located in the rolling hills of Maryland, Carroll County is the ideal place to visit if you enjoy blue skies, clean crisp air, rolling hills, and rural charm. The area is home to quaint villages, country inns, antique shops, wineries, microbreweries, and vibrant music festivals. The Taneytown Wine, Art & Music Festival is the perfect representation of Carroll County charm. This is the 13th year that visitors and locals will gather at Taneytown Memorial Park to celebrate and enjoy wine, art, and music. The festival is affordable family fun and even offers free general admission. Other admission tiers can be purchased at the gate on June 7, 2025. This year festival goers can sample from the various beverage, craft, artisan, and food vendors, purchase raffle tickets, and groove to the live musical performance by The Tribe Band! Start planning your Taneytown festival getaway today!
Linganore Winecellars’ 2025 Wine and Music Festivals
Does a lush vineyard amid rolling hills sound like the ideal spot for a music festival?
If you answered “yes” then the Linganore Winecellars’ 2025 Wine and Music Festivals are the music festivals for you! Located in Frederick County, Linganore Winecellars is family owned and operated and open to visitors interested in sampling its award-winning wines.
Linganore Winecellars is also the home of the longest running reggae festival on the East Coast! Every summer it invites guests to dive into island vibes and share in the spirit of reggae, wine, and unbeatable vibes! Its summer music and wine festivals include live performances, authentic Island cuisine, local artisan vendors, and unlimited wine sampling from Linganore Winecellars!
This year, Linganore Winecellars’ Caribbean Festival is on May 24 and May 25. Its Summer Soca Festival is on July 19 and July 20. This year the festival has a new pricing schedule which includes discounted offers for those who purchase tickets early. Now is the time to get your tickets to jam out at Linganore Winecellars!
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Greater Zion, Utah
Greater Zion is stunning. The area boasts striking red rock cliffs and sweeping vistas. It is where the Mojave Desert, Colorado Plateau, and the Great Basin converge to make for some of the most epic scenery in the world. It is also home to countless food, craft, and music festivals including the Zion Canyon Music Festival.
Zion Canyon Music Festival
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The Zion Canyon Music Festival is an annual festival held during the last weekend of September, when the heat of the summer is fading in the desert and making way for cooler temps. The two day event includes music, food, arts, crafts, and fun!
The entire festival is general admission with no assigned seats. If you want an enhanced festival experience consider purchasing a VIP table for the weekend. The VIP package includes a table with four chairs as well as a restaurant server with access to food from The Bit And Spur’s menu. While the music lineup hasn’t been released yet, it will most likely include a fun mix of blues, rock, indie, and other high energy genres.
Don’t miss out on an amazing weekend in Greater Zion! Now is the time to order your free print and downloadable Greater Zion Official Visitors Guide!
Logan and Cache Valley, Utah
Have you experienced the beautiful scenery when driving from Salt Lake City to Yellowstone and Jackson? Utah’s Cache Valley and its nearby canyons and mountains are worth exploring during your summer road trip. This high mountain valley is known for its epic outdoor adventures as well as its performing and fine arts. It is a great place to visit during the summer months when Logan hosts a number of fun music festivals!
Summerfest
Summerfest Arts Faire in Logan is a celebration of music, art, and culture. The annual event is free to the public and is held at the Cache County Fairgrounds. Music lovers can enjoy a number of artists at both the outdoor and indoor stages. Last year nearly 40 groups and artists performed and this year promises to be just as impressive.
You don’t have to pay for your tickets to Summerfest but you do need to plan your trip to Logan and Cache Valley, Utah! Start planning your trip today with your free print and downloadable Cache Valley – Logan Travel Guide.
White Mountains, New Hampshire
New Hampshire’s White Mountains are one of New England’s most popular scenic destinations! The breathtaking region is home to the northeast’s highest peak– Mt. Washington. The area is also home to the largest blues festival in New Hampshire!
White Mountain Boogie N’ Blues Festival
The White Mountain Boogie N’ Blues Festival is the largest outdoor blues festival in New Hampshire! This year is the 28th year that festival goers can enjoy award-winning blues artists. In addition to music, the festival also features food vendors, craft vendors, a climbing wall, and many fun activities for children.
The festival welcomes everyone, newcomers and returning guests alike. This memorable event runs from August 15 through August 17, with a special fireworks show on August 16. Adults can purchase tickets online. Children 12 and under can attend the event for free. Camping is not included in the ticket price. Festival goers wishing to camp will need to apply online via the festival’s website.
The festival lineup includes the following great performances:
- Gracie Curran & The High Falutin’ Band
- JP Soars Gypsy Blues Revue featuring Anne Harris
- Desoto Tiger’s Testimony
- Victor Wainwright and Friends
- Jovin Webb
- Angelique Francis
- Ray Fuller & the Blues Rockers
- Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hell Raisers
- Eliza Neals
- Joe Lois Walker and his Big Band
- Blood Brothers
- Diunna Greenleaf, Sunday Morning Gospel Blues
- Sugaray Rayford
- DK Harrell
- Nick Moss
Don’t miss your chance to groove at the boogie stage! Order your free print and downloadable White Mountains, New Hampshire Travel Guide today!
New Jersey
New Jersey is the place to be in the summer! Its famed Jersey Shore features 130 miles of captivating coastline, white-sand beaches, memorable boardwalks, and majestic lighthouses. Beyond the shore, the area dazzles visitors with its countless entertainment options including summer music festivals.
North to Shore Festival
The North to Shore Festival is music, arts, and so much more! The three-city celebration kicks off in June 2025 and will provide programming in Atlantic City, Asbury Park, and Newark. North to Shore will bring together over 100 venues for an over-the-top showcase of Jersey-wide arts and entertainment.
In addition to live concerts, visitors can also enjoy conversational panels, stand-up shows, keynote speakers, art classes, workshops, interactive exhibits, and film screenings. Events will have their own individual tickets and some events are even free.
Barefoot Country Music Fest
Are you a coastal cowgirl or cowboy? Then it is time to experience the Barefoot Country Music Fest. The Barefoot Country Music Fest is where the salt air meets southern flair! It is one of the northeast’s largest outdoor country music festivals! This four-day event will host country music’s biggest stars on five unique beach stages.
This year main stage acts include Lainey Wilson, Jason Aldean, Jelly Roll, and many, many more! Every night the shows end with a dazzling fireworks show.
Grab your cowboy boots and sunscreen, the Barefoot Country Music Fest is the place to be this summer! Now is the time to order your free print and downloadable New Jersey Official Travel Guide.
Are You Ready To Feel the Beat of the Music?
Summer is festival season and luckily for you, there are plenty of music festivals to travel for! There is no reason to wait. Feel the beat of the music and start planning your next adventure by requesting your free print and downloadable travel guides today!