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An important message from the Producer of Summer Camp Music Festival, about the future of the festival, and hints at a new event starting Memorial Day Weekend 2024 at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe, IL - presented by Summer Camp.

“Hello Summer Camp Family,

I am writing to share some important news with you in advance of this year’s 22nd Summer Camp Music Festival.

Summer Camp Music Festival is proud to present the Sunday 1-Day lineup for the annual Memorial Day Weekend. Joining the traditional Sunday sets from both host bands moe. and Umphrey’s McGee will be performances from headliners Willie Nelson & Family, Vulpeck, Mastodon,  & so many more! With this announcement comes the release of Sunday 1-Day GA & VIP tickets.

Summer Camp Music Festival has announced the addition of 60+ artists to their annual event happening this upcoming Memorial Day Weekend, solidifying their place as one of the premier camping festivals in the midwest. Performers at this year’s festival represent a range of sounds ranging from Electronic, Jam, Rock, Alternative, Bluegrass & more with headlining acts Willie Nelson & Family, Excision, Vulfpeck, Goose, Ganja White Night, Les Claypool, The Disco Biscuits, and long-time host bands moe. & Umphrey’s McGee.

Summer Camp Music Festival organizers announced the initial artists confirmed to perform at the festival, which is taking place at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe, IL on Memorial Day Weekend in 2023. Notable artists include Willie Nelson & Family, Excision, Vulfpeck, Goose, Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade, & The Disco Biscuits. Celebrating the 22nd annual edition of the festival, by Jay Goldberg Events and Entertainment,musicians spanning every genre will take the stage throughout the weekend.

Summer Camp Music Festival announces its return to Chillicothe, IL on  Memorial Day Weekend 2023 (May 26-28), with the Pre-Party taking place on Thursday, May 25th. The annual 3-day weekend tradition, dating back to the fests inception over 20 years ago, has been a staple in the Midwest and continues to build a community that many fans refer to as their “home away from home”.

For their third round of artist announcements, Summer Camp Music Festival welcomes Big Gigantic, SNBRN, returning fan favorite DJ Paul (Three Six Mafia), Magic City Hippies, and a slew of other great artists set to perform this Memorial Day Weekend.

Summer Camp Music Festival has announced additional headliners for the 2022 Memorial Day Weekend festival, adding even more diversity and anticipation to the already impressive lineup. Genre-defying duo Zeds Dead and jamtronica pioneers STS9 join previously announced headliners Smashing Pumpkins, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Little Feat (performing Waiting For Columbus), NGHTMRE, Liquid Stranger, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony & Big Wild.

Summer Camp Music Festival organizers announced the first round of artists confirmed to perform at the festival, which is returning to Memorial Day Weekend in 2022. These artists join previously announced headliners Smashing Pumpkins, Little Feat (performing their classic album, Waiting For Columbus) and Liquid Stranger, who were revealed last week in anticipation for this full Round 1 announcement. Founded two decades ago by Jay Goldberg Events and Entertainment, the annual festival has hosted countless musicians spanning every genre. This year is no different with the following acts: moe.

Summer Camp Music Festival recently announced its return to Memorial Day Weekend 2022 (May 27-29), with the Pre-Party taking place on Thursday, May 26th. Today, event organizers revealed the first headlining artist set to join host bands moe. & Umphrey’s McGee in 2022. Summer Camp is thrilled to welcome The Smashing Pumpkins to central Illinois for the first time in 15 years!