![]() The campsites were also alive with all types of art and connection. There were people at all hours floating, swimming and enjoying nature and the new friends around them. One really cool aspect was that there were multiple entrances that brought you to the near-by creek. The vendor area had lots of art and handmade merchandise with some fantastic food and drink options. At each set I found myself immersed in loving, happy vibes and incredible displays of art and talent.Īny time not spent groovin’ at the stages is time to explore the rest of the festival! The Sensatorium had interactive art installations and you could find live painting and art displays everywhere. Moontricks followed after him and then Tipper brought an incredible show to the main stage. On the last night G-Jones took the stage after the closing ceremony. Gramatik ended the evening off on the main stage with a bang. On Saturday night The Polish Ambassador played a fantastic set followed by Dirtwire on the cabin stage. Friday brought a great set by Brother Ali and the most incredible show by Clozee that I’ve ever seen. Nahko And Medicine For The People played an energetic set with Manic Focus closing out the night on the cabin stage. Thursday night at the main stage Pigeons Playing Ping Pong started out the night after the opening ceremony. There was also a Late Night Tent with a silent disco and live sets and The Forest Stage with its own unique line-up of acts! The laser lights over the shows were next level and incorporated so many different levels of perception. I didn’t have to choose between sets or move all my stuff because everything happened right in front of us. At night the cabin stage and the main stage would bounce acts back and forth so the music never stopped. To my surprise, it’s honestly the best set up I’ve ever experienced for the main stages. In the main part of the venue, there is a huge outdoor auditorium where the two main stages are sitting next to each other. The first thing I noticed at the festival was how the main stages are set up. “Meltdown, a kaleidoscope of colors, sounds, and connection, is the ultimate way to let lose and decompress while enjoying the beautiful PNW scenery, greenery and community.” -Meagan Newman (Mango) from Seattle, WA Where the music… What I realized though, is that the summer meltdown team has truly dialed in on creating an intimate community vibe with extraordinary elements in every corner. I was so fortunate to have a friend save us a great camping spot with her group, and we were so close to all the stages! For so many big names on the line-up, it was a little surprising to see how small the festival seemed in size. Beginning on August 1st, people poured into the parking lots and began the journey to set up camp. With this being its 19th year, I had high expectations, but nothing could have prepared me for how fantastic this festival was. ![]() Nestled deep in the Cascade Mountains in Darrington, Washington is a hidden gem that comes alive each summer at the Bluegrass Music Park. Summer Meltdown 2019 was truly one of the most unexpectedly incredible festivals I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing. ![]()
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