August is here, packed with incredible events and festivals across the USA. Whether you're a music lover, a foodie, or just looking for a fun weekend getaway, there's something for everyone. Plan your summer right and prepare to set your soul on fire with electrifying performances that will leave you grooving under the stars. With parades, food, folks, traditions, and cultural experiences, these events genuinely represent the buoyant spirit of the USA.
Let's have at all the exclusive annual festivals that are our top picks for the month. August 2024 will be an unforgettable time of the year with unlimited festivals and fairs.
Lollapalooza 2024
Lollapalooza is one of the most anticipated music festivals of the year. Set along the scenic Lake Michigan, this year's edition will include a host of events such as tattoos, face painting, photo booths, and Lollapalooza aftershows to keep the party going. It is not just the longest-running festival but also one of the largest music events, inviting international artists to represent the iconic music of the world.
Over 170 musical acts are lined up this year, including Zedd, Pierce the Veil, Blink-182, Victoria Monét, Two Door Cinema Club, and more.
Where: Chicago, Illinois
When: August 1-4, 2024
Headliners: SZA, Tyler the Creator, Blink-182, The Killers, Hozier, Metro Boomin, Stray Kids, Skrillex, Future X, and Melanie Martinez
Nearest Airport: O'Hare InO'Hareional Airport (ORD)
Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival
Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival brings food, music, and art all together. This 3-day event at Golden Gate Park will celebrate the beauty of the Bay Area with its music, food, wine, and much more. This year, the event will feature a bike valet, a beer-tasting tent, organic food vendors, and the famous Wine Lands and Grasslands.
From globally renowned chefs like Nancy Oakes and Sayat Ozyilmaz of Dalida to famous artists such as Kaytranada and Chris Lake, Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival will have a lot to make it a one-of-a-kind experience.
Where: San Francisco, California
When: August 9-11, 2024
Headliners: Tyler, the Creator, The Killers, Sturgill Simpson, and Grace Jones
Nearest Airport: San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Burning Man
Burning Man is based on the principles of community art, self-expression, and self-reliance. This week-long event encourages the participants, or Burners, to explore and create art within a temporary metropolis that represents the event's core values.
There won't be any set lineup of musical acts or entertainment. Instead, it depends on the spirit of the Burners to entertain the crowd with impromptu musical performances. As the festival draws to a close, a towering wooden sculpture known as "The Man" is set ablaze in a display of art and celebration.
Where: Black Rock City, Nevada
When: August 25-September 2, 2024
Nearest Airport: Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
Maine Lobster Festival
The Maine Lobster Festival celebrates the famous lobster industry of Maine. This annual seafood festival will be held in Rockland's Harbor Park for five days. Enjoy the local breweries, a lobster bake, and other irresistible lobster dishes served at the live food truck.
What's for entertainment? The festival hosts a variety of artists and bands from a wide range of genres, including classic rock, country, folk, jazz, funk, sea shanties, and other musicals. The Big Parade theme for 2024 is Through the Years, with Lewis Metcalf as the Grand Marshal.
Where: Rockland, Maine
When: July 31-August 4, 2024
Headliners: Paddy Mills, Jim Gibson, The Tyler Healy Band, Spencer Albee
Nearest Airport: Portland International Jetport
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