Roots Music Project and Caruso Ventures today announced the debut of Boulder Roots Music Fest, a three-day, citywide festival set for October 17–19, 2025. The inaugural event will feature 140+ bands across 12+ stages, bringing more than 500 artists to downtown Boulder, with national headliners Yonder Mountain String Band, North Mississippi Allstars, and Andy Frasco & the U.N. joining a deep roster of Colorado’s rising talent.

I do not typically attend music festivals two years in a row. As a journalist who reviews festivals, I usually choose different ones each season, circling back only every few years to see how promoters have improved things. Yet over the Fourth of July weekend, I found myself once again at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park for the Grassfire Festival—barely a year since my last visit.

The 9th Suwannee Roots Revival takes place Thursday, October 9 through Sunday, October 12 at the renowned Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) in Live Oak, Florida. Fostering the longtime tradition of hosting some of the most prominent names in American roots music and beyond, this four-day camping family-friendly music festival includes camping, music workshops, kids’ activities, arts & crafts, and daily yoga.

Old Settler’s Music Festival returns for its 38th year from April 24-27, 2025, promising another unforgettable weekend of music, community, and camping just 45 minutes south of Austin in Dale, Texas. A cherished tradition in the heart of Central Texas, the festival continues to celebrate the best in Americana, roots, and bluegrass with an incredible lineup of national touring artists, engaging workshops, family-friendly fun, and its signature campground camaraderie.

Sweetwater Music Hall, located at 19 Corte Madera Avenue in Mill Valley, California, announces its upcoming lineup of live music and community events taking place through March and April. As a 501(c)3 non-profit arts organization, Sweetwater Music Hall is dedicated to enriching the cultural landscape by offering an intimate venue for all genres of music and all ages.

The StrangeCreek Campout is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated return to Camp KeeWanee in Greenfield, MA, from May 23–26, 2025. Bringing together an eclectic mix of rock, jam, funk, reggae, and beyond, StrangeCreek 2025 promises four days of musical celebration, camping, and community.

Get ready for one seriously B.A.D. day this summer! The inaugural BAD Day Music & Arts Festival is set to take over Wilmington’s historic Brooklyn Arts District on Saturday, July 12, 2025. With three outdoor stages, a stacked musical lineup, local makers, food and beverage vendors, yoga and wellness offerings, and more, BAD Day promises to be an unforgettable one-day celebration of music, art, and community.

Sunshine, songs and six strings filled the mountain air of the 2025 WinterWonderGrass Music Festival this past weekend in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Now in its twelve year, WWG has grown from its humble parking lot beginnings to a multi-state, multi-genre, world-class music festival and music fan destination. WWG is special for so many people largely from its grassroots community vibe and stunning locations.

This summer’s soundtrack is set as Railroad Earth, Yonder Mountain String Band and Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country team up for a series of dates that are all about open roads, late-night jams and the spirit of live music.

Yonder Mountain String Band, a driving force in roots music for nearly three decades and a pivotal player in the jamgrass scene, kicks off a new chapter with their latest studio album, Nowhere Next (Release Date: Friday, November 8, 2024/Thirty Tigers, LISTEN HERE).