The Caverns presents its annual CaveFest the weekend of Oct. 11–13, featuring a curated line-up of music over three days as well as camping, open underground jam sessions, cave tours, food trucks, vendors, free access to shower trailers and climate-controlled bathroom trailers.
The CaveFest 2024 line-up includes Railroad Earth, The Travelin’ McCourys, Yonder Mountain String Band, Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn, The Grateful Ball featuring The Travelin’ McCourys and special guests, Jim Lauderdale & the Game Changers, Lindsay Lou, The Larry Keel Experience, Sicard Hollow, Big Richard, Arkansauce, John Mailander’s Forecast, Clay Street Unit, Pixie & The Partygrass Boys, The Sweet Lillies, La Terza Classe, Colby T. Helms & the Virginia Creepers, Slay & Stinson, Uncle John’s Banjo, and Three Tall Pines.
Airshow will host three late-night shows with special guests, and Lindsay Lou and John Mailander will serve as the festival’s artists-in-residence.
Railroad Earth / photo by Tara Gracer
“Now in our third year, CaveFest is a signature festival at The Caverns,” says The Caverns owner Todd Mayo. “The community of bands and fans, the idyllic setting—both above and below ground—and Tennessee’s beautiful autumn weather, it’s all a recipe for a magical weekend in Grundy County.”
During its first two years, CaveFest attracted guests from every one of the lower 48 states.
Yonder Mountain String Band
The festival takes full advantage of what The Caverns venue has to offer both above and below the Earth’s surface. The Caverns Amphitheater, with its spacious area for seating as well as dancing, will host the headlining performances while providing breathtaking views of the majestic Cumberland Plateau. The Caverns’ world-famous underground concert hall will offer a second stage for additional performances, daily open jam sessions, a sound bath and cave yoga.
Travelin McCourys
Naturally, CaveFest will also feature cave tours and subterranean adventures, providing guests with the opportunity to delve deep and explore The Caverns’ cave system. Guided walking tours will be offered through the venue’s otherworldly Big Room Cave, where the enthralling history of the region, cave geology and mythology intertwine. Those seeking an adrenaline rush can opt for an Adventure Cave Tour that will take them beyond Tombstone Pass to witness an underground river, soda straw formations and other fascinating sights.
General admission tickets include admission to all shows as well as camping each night of the festival (Friday, Saturday and Sunday), free access to shower trailers and climate-controlled bathroom trailers for $149. Kids 12 and under are free.
Add-ons and upgrades include a VIP Camping Package, Pre-Pitched Tent Package, Thursday Early Entry Pass, Yurt Packages and RV Camping Passes.
The Caverns is located at 555 Charlie Roberts Rd., Pelham, Tennessee.
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