Lockn’ Festival was thrilled to reveal exciting new information and updates to their 2017 event. Some of this wonderful news includes an improved festival layout, special artist collaborations, and a larger Garcia’s Forest with programming all weekend long! The festival is celebrating its 5th year anniversary, and is scheduled for August 24-27 at Infinity Downs Farms. This newly named venue is at the bottom of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in Arrington, Virginia.
A New and Improved Lockn’ Layout
Lockn’s new layout is designed to take full advantage of the incredible space and surrounding scenery. The central part of the venue includes the Blue Ridge Bowl natural amphitheater and the main stage. This will allow over 20,000 visitors to revel in wonderful music, views, delicious food, tasty drinks, fun social activities, and a variety of shopping all weekend long! The new layout will also make it easier for guests to go to and from all of the campsites. Additionally, Lockn’ will provide more shade and misting stations to help cool off visitors in the intense heat. Lastly, the new layout will ease traffic jams that will make it easier for cars to enter and exit the festival grounds.
Lockn’s gorgeous views
A Lineup Almost Too Good To Be True!!
With each year, Lockn’s lineups get better and better. This year, Phil Lesh and Special Guest Bob Weir & The Terrapin Family Band will perform in once-in-a-lifetime show. They will play the The Grateful Dead’s entire iconic 1977 album, Terrapin Station. Phil Lesh and Bob Weir will also be joined by Nicki Bluhm in their Terrapin Station set. In addition, to this special performance, other exciting collaborations promise to wow visitors. The Avett Brothers will join Special Guest Bob Weird, Gov’t Mule will join Special Guest Ann Wilson of Heart, and Moonalice will join Special Guest Jorma Kaukonen.
These exciting musician collaborations are not the only great thing about this year’s lineup. Lockn’ will host music legends such as Widespread Panic, phil.moe. (teaming Phil Lesh & Friends and moe.) John Fogerty, The String Cheese Incident, Umphrey’s McGee, moe., John Butler Trio, Gov’t Mule, Brandi Carlile, The Disco Biscuits, Jim James (solo), Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Greensky Bluegrass, The Revivalists, Margo Price, Keller Williams (solo and with Keller Williams’ Grateful Gospel), Margo Price, Brandi Carlile, Eric Krasno Band, JJ Grey & Mofro, TAUK, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Marcus King Band, Blackberry Smoke, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Hiss Golden Messenger, The Record Company, Los Colognes, and The Suffers.
A picture of My Morning Jacket performing at last year’s festivities.
The Beloved Garcia’s Forest is Getting Better
Lockn’ Festival is also changing one of its popular venue features. The event’s organizers will expand Garcia’s Forest and will feature a replica of Terrapin Station. The Porch of this unique setting will stage performances by artists such as Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Midnight North, and Nicole Atkins Band. The “Piano On The Porch” morning series will also host some wonderful artists including Melvin Seals, Holly Bowling, Danny Louis, and more. Lastly, Garcia’s Forest will offer a variety of activities including yoga.
For Tickets and Information..
To buy tickets to this highly anticipated event, click here. For more information, news and updates about Lockn’, visit its website at www.locknfestival.com and visit their Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Instagram pages.
FestPop San Francisco Staff Writer Mandy Losk