4) Forecastle Festival: Another Louisville festival, they will be celebrating their 10th anniversary in the summer of 2012. Last year, the festival included artists such as She & Him, Spoon, and Margot and the Nuclear So and So’s. This festival takes place on the Riverfront in downtown Louisville. The name comes from the word Forecastle, which is “a place where the people come together,” and “a place where workers relax after a hard day of labor.” The very first Forecastle was held on July 20, 2002 at Tyler Park in Louisville, and it has grown ever since into what it is today. However, according to WHAS 11, Forecastle will not happen this summer because they want to make it bigger and better for next year, its 10th anniversary. Forecastle not only celebrates music, but it also celebrates art and activism.
5) Sasquatch: While this festival is the farthest, taking place in George, Washington at The Gorge Amphitheater during Memorial Day weekend, May 27-30. The lineup includes artists such as Modest Mouse, Iron and Wine, Beach House, Local Natives, and many many more. Sasquatch is also for those who are into camping and outdoors.
6) Warped Tour: Vans Warped Tour is coming to Indy on July 7 at the Verizon Wireless Music Center. Warped tour includes many artists including 3OH!3, A Day to Remember, August Burns Red, and many more. This is a one day concert for those who do not want to attend a multiple day festival, pay for a hotel, or camp. It is also fairly close to home and requires little travel.
7) Pitchfork: Another Chicago festival, Pitchfork takes place July 15-17. It has a lineup of artists such as Animal Collective, Fleet Foxes, and Woods. Tickets range from $45 for one day, and $110 for all three days. Since it is in a city setting, you can get a hotel room and will not have to camp like at other festivals.
8) Harmony Festival: This festival takes place in Santa Rosa, California on June 10-12. One of the older music festivals, starting in 1978, Harmony Festival’s lineup for 2011 includes Ghostland Observatory, The Flaming Lips, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, and more.