CaveFest

Experience The Magic of CaveFest, Above & Below Ground

The Caverns presents the third annual CaveFest, featuring a curated line-up of music over three days with headliners Railroad Earth, The Travelin’ McCourys, Yonder Mountain String Band, Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn, and The Grateful Ball featuring The Travelin’ McCourys plus special guests, joined by artists-in-residence Lindsay Lou and John Mailander. Attendees can enjoy free on-site camping, glamping packages, open underground jam sessions, cave tours, cave yoga, subterranean sound bath, delicious food trucks, local craft vendors, and surprise performances.

Enjoy performances above ground in a scenic amphitheater and deep inside The Caverns' world-famous subterranean concert hall.

Railroad EarthInnovative jam band fusing bluegrass, rock, and Americana with improvisation.

The Travelin' McCourys
Award-winning bluegrass band delivering high-energy performances with masterful musicianship.

Yonder Mountain String Band
Dynamic bluegrass band fusing traditional sounds with progressive, improvisational energy.

Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn
Grammy-winning duo blending banjo and vocals for captivating, heartfelt performances.

The Grateful Ball feat. The Travelin' McCourys & Special Guests
A vibrant collaboration infusing Grateful Dead classics with explosive bluegrass musicianship.

Jim Lauderdale & The Game Changers
Acclaimed Americana artist crafting captivating narratives, merging tradition with innovation.

Lindsay Lou
Artist-in-residence. Dynamic artist intertwining bluegrass roots with Americana and folk evolution.

The Larry Keel Experience
Award-winning flat-picker blending traditional Appalachian music with modern influences.

Sicard Hollow
Nashville's punk-grass band fusing rebellion and psychedelic sounds with authenticity.

Big Richard
All-female bluegrass band known for powerful harmonies and infectious energy.

Arkansauce
Progressive string quartet mixing newgrass melodies with adventurous storytelling and improvisation.

John Mailander's Forecast
Artist-in-residence. Nashville collective weaving genres through dynamic improvisation and joyful collaborations.

Clay Street Unit
Denver band delivering a fresh take on southern country, folk, and bluegrass.

Pixie & The Partygrass Boys
High-energy bluegrass band blending humor, fun, and lively party vibes.

The Sweet Lillies
Heartfelt quartet combining genres into "String-Americana" with ethereal harmonies.

The Tree of Forgiveness Band - John Prine Tribute
All-star musicians tribute to John Prine, celebrating his timeless classics.

Colby T. Holmes & The Virginia Creepers
Authentic Americana artist weaving autobiographical tales rooted in Appalachian tradition.

Slay & Stinson
Energetic string band fusing traditional bluegrass with vibrant, modern flair.

Uncle John's Banjo
Boston band adding bluegrass twist to Grateful Dead’s music catalog.

Three Tall Pines
Harmony-driven Americana band blending folk, bluegrass, and heartfelt storytelling.

Airshow
3 late night cave shows hosted by Airshow with special guests. Admission included with your CaveFest ticket.

Caveman Chronicles
Larry Nager interviews Todd Mayo, The Caverns owner, about his new memoir & more!

Cave Yoga with Sarah Norris
Bring your yoga mat for morning yoga sessions inside the cave.

Sound Bath with Anneli
Bring your mat, or a blanket, for a relaxing Sound Bath session underground.

Open Cave Jam
Bring your instrument and participate in two open cave jams!

Larry Nager
CaveFest Emcee

Mindful Moments: Cave Yoga & Sound Bath Experiences at CaveFest
CAVE YOGA: Bring your mat to CaveFest and participate in Cave Yoga sessions with Sarah Norris inside of Big Mouth Cave (music venue) at 10:30a CT on Saturday, October 12th and Sunday, October 13th.

SOUND BATH: Join Anneli on Saturday, October 12th at Noon for a transformative sound bath experience in Big Mouth Cave. Let her angelic voice, combined with live acoustic and electronic instruments, guide you into deep relaxation and renewal. Bring a mat or blanket to settle in and unwind.

Go Even Deeper - Cave Tours at CaveFest
No trip to The Caverns is complete without taking a tour through Big Room Cave, an otherworldly passage completely separate from our underground concert hall. We recommend reserving your tour time in advance to ensure you don't miss out. At the festival, meet at the Info + Cave Tour Pick-Up tent in the campground at least 15 minutes before your tour time. Walk-ups welcome too!

Cave tours during the festival are only $15. Budget ~1hr from pick-up to drop-off for your cave tour experience.

Uncover the Journey: Join Todd Mayo at CaveFest!
Dive into the depths of Todd Mayo’s story at CaveFest! As the founder of The Caverns, Mayo shares his remarkable journey in a Q&A session with Larry Nager. They'll explore Caveman Chronicles, his memoir that charts his transformation from troubled youth to visionary music venue creator.

Consider saving the schedule image below to your phone's camera roll for reference throughout the weekend in the event you have limited connectivity in areas of the festival grounds.

Schedule:

October 13, 2024
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9a - 9p CT - Campground & Ticketing Open
9a CT - Footpath Open
9:30a CT - Doors to Cave Open
12p CT - Doors to Amphitheater Open

Cave Yoga with Sarah Norris
Bring your yoga mat for morning yoga sessions inside the cave.
SUN • CAVE • 10:30a - 11:30a CT

Slay & Stinson - Gospel Set
Energetic string band fusing traditional bluegrass with vibrant, modern flair.
SUN • CAVE • 12p - 1p CT

Big Richard
All-female bluegrass band known for powerful harmonies and infectious energy.
SUN • AMP • 1p - 2p CT

Uncle John's Banjo
Boston band adding bluegrass twist to Grateful Dead’s music catalog.
SUN • CAVE • 1:30p - 2:30p CT

Clay Street Unit
Denver band delivering a fresh take on southern country, folk, and bluegrass.
SUN • AMP • 2:30p - 3:30p CT

Colby T. Holmes & The Virginia Creepers
Authentic Americana artist weaving autobiographical tales rooted in Appalachian tradition.
SUN • CAVE • 3p - 4p CT

Jim Lauderdale & The Game Changers
Acclaimed Americana artist crafting captivating narratives, merging tradition with innovation.
SUN • AMP • 4p - 5:30p CT

The Tree of Forgiveness Band - John Prine Tribute
All-star musicians tribute to John Prine, celebrating his timeless classics.
SUN • CAVE • 4:30p - 5:30p CT

Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn
Grammy-winning duo blending banjo and vocals for captivating, heartfelt performances.
SUN • AMP • 6p - 7:30p CT

Open Cave Jam
Bring your instrument and participate in an open cave jam underground.
SUN • CAVE • 7p - 9p CT

The Travelin' McCourys
Award-winning bluegrass band delivering high-energy performances with masterful musicianship.
SUN • AMP • 8p - 9p CT

The Grateful Ball feat. The Travelin' McCourys & Special Guests
A vibrant collaboration infusing Grateful Dead classics with explosive bluegrass musicianship.
SUN • AMP • 9:15p - 10:15p CT

Airshow
3 late night cave shows hosted by Airshow with special guests. Admission included with your CaveFest ticket.
SUN • CAVE • 11p

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