What are the best music festivals local to your area?

[GregoryNM]

I'm researching music festivals local to different regions to get ideas for our own community. What music festivals local to your area have been particularly good at bringing people together? I'm interested in both the big music festivals local communities are known for and smaller, more intimate music festivals local neighborhoods organize.

[ZoeySW]

The music festivals local to our area that really stand out are the ones that feature local talent, not just touring acts. Our porchfest" where musicians perform on neighborhood porches is amazing - you wander from house to house discovering new music. Music festivals local to a community should showcase that community's sound.

[Donald94]

We have a summer series of music festivals local parks that are free and family friendly. What makes them work is the variety - one week it's jazz, next week bluegrass, then world music. The music festivals local to us succeed by appealing to different tastes and bringing together diverse parts of the community.

[NatalieXD]

The best music festivals local to our region incorporate other community elements. There's one that happens at the farmers market - you can shop for local produce while listening to bands. Music festivals local to an area should connect with other local assets and traditions.