The free outdoor music festival Dave-a-Palooza returns to Dave’s farm on 1295 Knob Creek Rd. in Wartrace, Tennessee, on Oct. 13 and 14. The festival will feature 17 artists playing Americana, folk and country music. Based on the last four years, organizers expect a turnout between 1,800 and 2,220 people.
This year celebrates five years of a guy wanting a huge birthday party. Little did he know that his party would become the annual Dave-a-Palooza, where most attendees don’t actually know who Dave is.
On Oct. 9, the Dave-a-Palooza team will reveal the man behind it all. Learn more about Dave on the “Local on 2” program on WKRN News 2.
The Dave-a-Palooza lineup for Friday, Oct. 13, includes The Retreats, Austin Bishop, Bryce Reeg, Jesse Charette, Logan Wheat and The Ghost Ballerinas [pictured, top].
Brett Bone
Saturday, Oct. 14’s lineup will showcase Nate Frederick and The Wholesome Boys, Andy Walker, Asher Cataldo, Ben Wilson, Brett Bone, Gavin Bass, John Salaway, Kyle Miller, Long Haired Friends of Jesus and Manny Alexander and the Regulators.
Asher Cataldo
Through a partnership with 98.7 FM and 1580 AM WLIJ, the radio station sponsor will broadcast and record the Dave-a-Palooza shows.
Ben Wilson
The family-friendly event will include food, merch and activities. Since the first night of the festival falls on Friday the 13th in October, it will host a costume contest for all attendees. Common John Brewing Company also created a beer specifically for Dave-a-Palooza—an American light lager.
Admission, parking and primitive camping is free, but Dave-a-Palooza is selling VIP tickets this year on its website with added bonuses. Dave-a-Palooza does ask that attendees sign up for tickets and camping online prior to the event, but standard tickets to the festival are free.
For ticket reservations and more information, visit thedaveapalooza.com. Dave’s Farm is located at 1295 Knob Creek Rd., Wartrace, Tennessee.
