The Borderland Music & Arts Festival™ unveiled the line-up for its September 21st and 22nd festival at Knox Farm State Park featuring over 20 bands on three stages with a diverse mix of national and regional Americana and roots artists. 

2019 will host Gov’t Mule, Greensky Bluegrass, Shakey Graves, Mavis Staples, The Wood Brothers, The Infamous Stringdusters, a very special, first time collaboration with Keller Williams’ Grateful Grass featuring the legendary Oteil Burbridge, along with The Infamous Stringdusters. Oteil will be returning to Buffalo after his debut performance with Oteil and Friends in 2018 at the inaugural Borderland. 

Other national acts include Rayland Baxter, The Sheepdogs, The Felice Brothers and Ghost Light.  

Also joining the 2019 line up are local and regional artists, Floodwood featuring Vinnie Amico of Moe. and Rochester artist, Mikaela Davis who recently performed with Bob Weir and Wolf Bros. in Buffalo this past March.

Up and coming bands, Liz Cooper and the Stampede, Grant Farm and Booty and the Kidd as well as 8 local bands will also be performing at the Buffalo festival. 

The Borderland Festival celebrates the rich artisan history and renaissance of the Buffalo Niagara region.  The festival will showcase the burgeoning New York State craft industry and feature craft beers, cider, and distilled spirits.  Additionally, the historic stables at Knox will be converted to “Artisan Alley” where fans can engage with some of the most talented artists in the region. Local artists and craftsmen will offer hands-on exhibitions to provide festival attendees with a truly immersive experience.

Jennifer Brazill, Borderland Co-Founder, states “We are beyond thrilled to announce this line-up for our second year of the Borderland Festival. We worked very hard to curate a festival that would compliment the park’s beautiful spirit with not only their music but also their vibe as well as will have a strong focus to sustainability and community.  We are very excited to introduce new bands to the music fans of the region and celebrate the already rich music tradition of Buffalo”.

The festival places a strong emphasis to sustainability with a designated Green Team focused on composting, recycling and waste diversion. No plastic water bottles will be sold on site and free water stations will be available for fans to re-fill reusable containers.  Commemorative stainless steel festival mugs will be for sale and fans receive $1 off beer all weekend when using the mug. 

Tickets for the festival will go on sale on Friday, April 5th at 10 am EST at www.borderlandfestival.com.  Tier 1 pricing starts at $110 for the 2-day General Admission ticket.  The 2-day VIP ticket will be $249 and the 3-day VIP ticket at $299. VIP tickets include free parking, prime viewing for both stages, a private bar, and private restrooms. Free admission for children 10 and under when accompanied by a paying adult. 

A portion of the proceeds from the festival will be donated to Knox Farm State Park, as well as the Headcount, Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper, and the West Falls Center for the Arts. 

For more information on the Borderland Music and Arts Festival, visit www.borderlandfestival.com

The third annual Borderland Music + Arts Festival is returning September 19th-20th, 2020 to Knox Farm State Park.  The Borderland Music and Arts Festival celebrates the rich artisan history and renaissance of the region at one of its most scenic venues.

Borderland will, again, feature more than 20 bands throughout the two-day festival, with national and regional Americana, country, bluegrass and roots artists on 3 stages. Additionally, New York State craft beverages, artisan vendors, and a ‘maker’s fair’ with hands-on exhibitions from local craftsmen will provide festival attendees with an immersive experience. Jennifer Brazill, Borderland Co-Founder, states “We are so humbled by the love and support we have received from the Buffalo region.  The Borderland team is looking forward to raising the bar in our third year to continue to grow this festival with our fans and community.”

A limited number of two-day General Admission “Holiday Pre-Sale” tickets will go on sale Friday, December 20th at 9am EST starting at $109 including a commemorative 2019 Borderland Festival poster. The full festival music line-up will be announced late spring. To purchase tickets and for more information on the Borderland Music and Arts Festival, visit www.borderlandfestival.com.

 A portion of the festival proceeds from 2019 is donated to support the continued restoration of Knox Farm State Park, Friends of Knox and Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper.

The promoters of Borderland Music + Arts Festival have teamed up with Holiday Valley Resort to bring you the Rail Rider Jamboree for the 2nd year. The event will take place March 18th, 2023 at Holiday Valley Resort in Ellicottville, New York. Dark Star Orchestra will headline the event with Buffalo local legend from the band Aqueous, Mike Ganzter & Friends along with the up and coming band, Eggy Also performing will be local bands, Grub from Buffalo and the New Orleans style marching band, Brass Machine will also perform at the Jamboree.

The Rail Rider Jamboree is a weekend filled with music, skiing, snowboarding competitions, brews and so much more; The definition of a Jamboree is "a large celebration or party, typically a lavish and boisterous one" and that is what the Rail Rider Jamboree is planning for all attendees.  The Jamboree is outdoors with music starting around 1pm on Saturday with doors opening at 12pm and will take place at Holiday Valley Resort, in the field on Rt. 219 across from the SnowPine chair.

Rail Rider Jamboree will kick off the weekend on Friday, March 17th at Holiday Valley with rail jam contests and live music, slopeside at the base of the mountain at the Rail Park. Free music will the funk improv band from Buffalo, NY, will perform a free show at  the Holiday Valley Cabana Bar, 8pm-10pm.

“I produced winter festivals on the west coast for 8 years, so it's great to be able to bring this together at Holiday Valley in my backyard.'' says Ginger Root Productions and Borderland Festival owner, Jennifer Brazill. “I am really excited about merging music and mountains and curating a 1 day, boutique event....it's always such a good time”.

Lodging with options to add on lift tickets and other resort activities are available to book with the resort today, with package Jamboree tickets to be announced. The event is for all ages. Full line up announcement and ticket sales coming soon. Details will be available >> http://www.railriderjam.com.

Tickets are on sale now. http://www.railriderjam.com

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.

Festivalgoers can now sign up for access to the Single-Day GA Presale slated for Thursday, May 1 at 9:00 a.m. ET, followed by the General Public Onsale on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. ET—only at borderlandfestival.com. Fans will receive a Presale Access code before the Presale window opens, and presale sign-up and tickets are only available at borderlandfestival.com. Daily parking passes and RV and tent camping options at Kissing Bridge (the festival’s camping partner) are also available.

Held at the historic Knox Farm State Park in the destination village of East Aurora, Borderland Festival will continue to celebrate the beauty and magic of the Buffalo/Niagara region with art, food, culture, and music from multiple stages throughout the weekend. Fans will spend three days roaming the curated festival grounds packed with local and regional vendors, crafters, artists, restaurants, breweries, and more!

The 2025 Daily Lineup

Friday – September 12
Mt. Joy; Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats; The Soul Rebels; Yoke Lore; Mountain Grass Unit; Organ Fairchild; The Brass Machine; and more to be announced!

Saturday – September 13
Vampire Weekend; Band of Horses; The Teskey Brothers; Robert Randolph; Joy Oladokun; The Heavy Heavy; Johnny Mullenax; Driftwood; Folkfaces & Friends; Mike Powell & The Echo Sound

Sunday – September 14
Khruangbin; Trampled by Turtles; The Wailers; The 502s; Neighbor; Strictly Hip; Borderland Dead All-Stars; Borderland Band Camp

SINGLE-DAY GA FESTIVAL TICKETS

    Fans are encouraged to sign up for specially-priced Single-Day GA Presale tickets for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday now at borderlandfestival.com

    Presale passes go on sale Thursday, May 1 at 9:00 a.m. ET at borderlandfestival.com

    General Onsale follows Thursday, May 1 at 11:00 a.m. ET at borderlandfestival.com

RV & CAMPING OPTIONS

For the third year, Borderland Festival is proud to partner with Kissing Bridge Ski Resort to provide an inexpensive, fun, and safe lodging alternative for the three-day festival. Tent and RV camping options are available alongside ticket on-sales. Complimentary festival parking is included, with an option to purchase a weekend shuttle pass to and from the camping area at Kissing Bridge, located less than 20 minutes away from the festival. Learn more at borderlandfestival.com/camping.

ABOUT BORDERLAND FESTIVAL

Borderland Music Festival (September 12–14, 2025) is Western New York’s premier annual celebration of music, culture, and community, set against the stunning backdrop of Knox Farm State Park in East Aurora, NY. The festival has brought together an eclectic mix of diverse genres—from indie rock and folk to blues, soul, and bluegrass—creating an unforgettable experience for music lovers of all ages in the Buffalo/Niagara region for the last seven years. A one-of-a-kind gathering, Borderland Music Festival is dedicated to connecting people through the power of music and celebrating the unique spirit of the region. For more information, visit www.borderlandfestival.com or follow us on social media at @borderlandfestival.