Pilgrimage Music Festival: 4 Reasons Why This is A Festival To Watch
Why The Pilgrimage Music Festival is definitely one to watch.
The Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival debuted in Franklin, Tennessee on September 26 and 27 of this year with a lineup of top tier talent, including Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow and Steven Tyler – pretty impressive for a first time event. But located just outside of Nashville, and with a strong music legacy of its own, it isn’t odd that Pilgrimage was such a hit its first year and sure to become a staple on the festival circuit in the future. Here are four reasons Pilgrimage was the most talked about festival of the year.
1. Strong & Diverse A List Lineup
For a first year festival, the founder and lead singer of Better than Ezra, Kevin Griffin curated some big time artists and bands from across musical genres: festival goers got to hear a variety of music from rock and roll to bluegrass, jazz and indie.
The lineup included: Wilco, Weezer, Cage the Elephant, The Decembrists, Band of Horses, Dr. Hon, Jimmy Cliff, Punch Brothers, Iron & Wine, Neko Case, Preservation Hall Jazz Hand and Holly Williams. With this much talent, not even a rainfall on the first night of the festival could keep poncho-wearing concert goers from jamming out.
2. Unbeatable Setting
The festival was set up on a charming 230-acre horse farm surrounded with rolling hills, massive trees and a ton of space to set up three main stages that were close enough to walk between and far enough apart that music didn’t bleed together. And with this much space, the only time crowds felt overwhelming was when trying to push to the front row of the stage.
3. Fun For the Whole Family & Beyond Music
Events were designed with kids in mind (think hip-hop workshops and music geared towards youngsters), which really kept all ages entertained and unlike many festivals made this a family-friendly affair.
There was also a Bazaar, which featured dozens of local vendors selling handmade crafts, antiques and clothing. And the festival food made a name for itself with choices like a Red Neck Burrito (filled with pork) served from a local’s favorite, Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant.
4. The Price Is Right
Ticket prices started at $92 for one day and $179 for two, a pretty fair price point for an all day music festival that started at noon and ended around 8 p.m. over two days. Those wanting food and beverages included in VIP designated areas could opt for a ticket closer to the $500 mark for the weekend.
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