Nelsonville Music Festival2005
since
~23
Editions
Overview
About
Nelsonville Music Festival takes place each summer at the Snow Fork Event Center near Nelsonville in southeastern Ohio, having started in 2005 on the square of the town's historic arts district. Produced by the nonprofit Stuart's Opera House, this multi-day festival offers an eclectic lineup mixing local, regional, national, and international acts, along with camping, kids' activities, and local artisan vendors. It has repeatedly been named one of the Midwest's best music festivals.
On site
Practical info
Venue type
- Open air
Camping
- Camping on site
- Campervan area
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Kids & family
- Family friendly
- Kids area
- Free for kids
Transport
- Parking
Getting there
Location
5685 Happy Hollow Road, Nelsonville, Ohio
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Past editions
2026Jun 18–20, 202651 artists
Big Freedia2025Jun 20–22, 202544 artists
Taj Mahal2024Jul 26–28, 202434 artists
2023Jul 21–23, 202333 artists
Shannon and the Clams2022Sep 2–4, 202227 artists
Jorma Kaukonen
Tré BurtDanaRich RuthTobacco CityBill MacKayBlue CactusLungMichael HurleyHydroneIn the PinesNick Tolford & Company2019Jun 6–9, 201936 artists
Steve PoltzOrkesta Mendoza2018May 31 – Jun 3, 201845 artists
2017Jun 1–4, 201741 artists
Shannon and the Clams
The Cactus Blossoms2016Jun 2–5, 201643 artists
Marco BeneventoSteve PoltzYonatan GatAmasa Hines2015May 28–31, 201528 artists
2014May 29–31, 201424 artists
2013May 30 – Jun 2, 201328 artists
2012May 17–20, 201232 artists
Jorma Kaukonen
Horse Feathers2011May 14, 20114 artists
2010May 15–16, 20108 artists
2009May 15, 20094 artists
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