The California Bluegrass Association is pleased to announce the list of artists selected to appear on the esteemed Vern’s Stage at its 50th annual Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival, taking place June 12-15 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, Calif.

Old Settler’s Music Festival extends gratitude to everyone who joined this year's extraordinary celebration of music, community, and tradition. Thanks to the loyal fans, talented artists, dedicated volunteers, and generous sponsors, 2025 was a truly remarkable year-filled with unforgettable performances, joyful reunions, and the creation of lifelong memories. “They always throw a good festival,” Darrell Scott said. “They know what they’re doing, and the Austin area folks know to come out and partake.”

Biscuits & Banjos - Rhiannon Giddens’ first-ever festival - unfolded over this past weekend in Durham, N.C.  The sold-out festival of Black music, art and culture offered a one-of-a-kind bespoke festival experience for fans, and was created to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Black Banjo Gathering, celebrating the legacy of the event that launched Giddens’ career and the formation of her band, the Carolina Chocolate Drops.

Ohana Festival, the premier California beachside music event founded by Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder, returns to Doheny State Beach September 26–28, 2025, with an extraordinary three-day lineup spanning rock, folk, blues, and beyond. Presented in partnership with California State Parks and Kona Big Wave, this year’s festival offers fans an unparalleled seaside concert experience against the backdrop of Dana Point’s legendary surf breaks.

Borderland Music Festival announces the 2025 Daily Lineup and Single-Day General Admission Festival Passes. Heading into its seventh year, returning and new attendees can plan their September 12–14 weekend and see which days their favorite bands will be playing.

For those unable to attend the festival all weekend long, Single-Day General Admission tickets will be available for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in addition to Weekend GA, VIP, and the flexible Single-Day “Anyday” GA passes.

The High Sierra Music Festival returns to the Plumas County Fairgrounds in Quincy, CA, on July 3-6, 2025. Tickets are available now via the festival website.

This past weekend, Sierra Ferrell made her stunning return to Stagecoach Festival, performing across multiple stages with several special guests, as she reaffirmed her reign as "the May Queen of American roots music" (NPR Music). On Friday evening, she and her band delivered a remarkable revue of standouts from her latest album, Trail of Flowers, following Ferrell's clean sweep of four wins at the 2025 GRAMMY® Awards.

MerleFest, presented by Window World, wrapped up its 37th annual celebration with a romp-roaring tribute to the music and community that folk icon Doc Watson championed throughout his life. Over the course of four vibrant days, nearly one hundred acts ranging from rising stars to seasoned legends graced a dozen stages across the campus of Wilkes Community College, drawing thousands to the rolling hills that canvas the region.

New Jersey! Get ready for Michael Arnone’s 32nd Annual Crawfish Fest, returning to the Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Rd., Friday, May 30 through Sunday, June 1, 2025, bringing the best food, music, and culture that Louisiana and New Orleans have to offer to the East Coast.

Riverview Jazz, the non-profit producer of the Jersey City Jazz Festival, has just announced the lineup for its ambitious 2025 festival. The annual event, which will see hundreds of musicians perform for thousands of attendees, will take place Friday, May 30, and Saturday, May 31, at Exchange Place plaza on the Hudson River waterfront. The festival will also host events throughout Jersey City leading up to it beginning Tuesday, May 27.