With the music industry back in full swing, the 2024 festival season looks to be a banner year for music festivals. Festival announcements and updates have been popping up left and right almost daily.   One of our favorite festivals in the region,  Appaloosa  Music Festival, returns yet again for what should be a glorious 2024 edition.

We were lucky enough to attend this festival in 2022 and fell in love with the atmosphere and picturesque location of this DMV festival.  While we love criss crossing the country to attend festivals, nothing says "a relaxing festival in a short drive from your own backyard" than the Appaloosa Festival held Labor Day Weekend in Front Royal, Virginia.

If your heart soars to the sound of roots music - then look no further because you will love the Appaloosa Festival. This roots music festival is held at Skyline Ranch Resort Front Royal, Virginia, just a short drive from the Nation's Capital. This festival offers a full spectrum of roots music, including Bluegrass, Celtic, Americana, and Indie-Folk. 

The creative force behind the festival are hometown heroes Scythian. This national touring act spends much of its year traveling throughout the United States, captivating audiences from coast to coast. While on the road, the band keeps a close eye out and takes notice of burgeoning acts, and can spot these diamonds in the rough up close.  

Over the years, the festival has hosted some of America's most talented and well-recognized musicians well before they became household names. In years past, Appaloosa Festival has hosted Fireside Collective, Mandolin Orange, Mipso, Sierra Hull, Molly Tuttle, and Billy Strings.   It almost seems that the road to the Grammy's and International Bluegrass Music Award makes its way straight through Front Royal, Virginia, and onto the stages of Appaloosa.

So keen is Scythian's eye for spotting talent they have embraced this "festival superpower" by stating that Appaloosa "Is Where You Find The Next Big Thing."  This year's lineup is no exception.  In fact we were going to publish our preview last week before Scythian dropped yet another lineup announcement - JigJam.  For those of you recently at DelFest over Memorial Day weekend, you were gobsmacked by JigJam's performance.  That is just a taste of what is to come.  Don't let the initial lineup annoucment deter you from attending this years edition.   We have spoken to the creatives behind the future lineup announcements, and while we cannot disclose who is yet to be announced, please trust us when we say you are not going to want to miss Labor Day Weekend at this festival. The festival is holding their cards close to their chest right now, however in the next few weeks the festival will reveal some big lineup announcements.  

Beyond the compelling music and spectacular lineup, this is an opportunity to enjoy Labor Day weekend with your family in a low-key, family-friendly atmosphere with workshops and child-oriented performances. Moreso, you may just find a headlining act performing for your children under a small tent or have musical workshops by the stars of tomorrow. This festival offers plenty of fun for a quick trip out of town after re-adjusting to back-to-school schedules and traffic patterns. A kid's zone, beer garden, craft vendors, and four stages are sure to entertain everyone.

Scythian is not the only one with keen eyes - you will notice that the 2024 lineup has a 'To Be Announced' placeholder. Knowing Appaloosa's knack for spotting and signing talent, there is little doubt that upcoming lineup editions will make fans exceptionally happy and grateful when those last acts are announced.

But don't just take our word for it. Here's what you can look forward to:

Seriously, how can you not want to ensure you're there for all that awesomeness? 

Countdown to Appaloosa

We look forward to spending Labor Day Weekend with everyone at the Skyline Ranch Resort in Front Royal, Virginia where we will all find the next big thing!

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