Festivals in United States in August

The Mountain USA Festival, formerly known as Monsters on the Mountain, is a three-day rock and heavy metal music event held at the Gatlinburg Convention Center in Tennessee. Set in the Smoky Mountains, the festival features legendary classic rock acts and provides an indoor, all-ages experience in an air-conditioned venue.

Camp Redwoods is an intimate end-of-summer musical campout and community gathering held at Camp Navarro in California, United States. The festival features a lineup of feel-good music across multiple stages, complemented by nature-based activities like forest hiking, river swimming, and nightly campfire jams.

Breakaway Mass is a premier electronic and hip-hop music festival held at the Palladium Outdoors in Worcester, serving as the Massachusetts stop for the popular multi-city touring event. The two-day festival offers an immersive experience featuring world-class headliners, vibrant stage production, and high-energy performances for music fans in the New England area.

Just Like Heaven is an annual one-day music festival in Pasadena, California, that celebrates early 2000s indie rock, post-punk revival, and electronic music. Organized by Goldenvoice, the event provides a nostalgic experience featuring iconic alternative acts from the blog-rock era.

Rock the Country Ocala is a country music festival held at the Florida Horse Park in Ocala, USA. It aims to celebrate community and tradition, creating a gathering for friends and families to enjoy music together.

The New Jersey Folk Festival is an annual folk music and cultural event in New Brunswick, USA. Managed by non-profit staff and volunteers, it preserves the diverse music, culture, and arts of New Jersey.

Queen City Metalfest is a heavy metal music festival held in Charlotte, North Carolina, typically at The Underground at AvidXchange Music Factory. It is known for its high-volume atmosphere within an intimate club setting, offering an up-close experience for fans and showcasing the local metal community.

Red White and Boots Festival is a country and southern rock music festival held at historic League Stadium in Huntingburg, Indiana, United States. It is known for blending big-stage production with small-town hospitality and its mission to support local veterans and children through event proceeds.

Appaloosa Music Festival is an annual event held at Skyline Ranch Resort near Front Royal, Virginia. What makes it special is its blend of Americana and Celtic music with a family-friendly atmosphere.

The Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival is an annual event in Birmingham's Historic 4th Avenue District. It celebrates the city's culture through live jazz music, local food, and family activities, also supporting Black-owned businesses and local entrepreneurs.

Burning Man is an annual event held in Nevada's Black Rock Desert that focuses on community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance. The festival culminates in the symbolic burning of a large wooden effigy known as "The Man."

Das Energi Festival is a premier electronic dance music event held annually at the historic Great Saltair on the shores of the Great Salt Lake in Utah. The festival features world-class EDM artists across multiple immersive stages, combining high-energy production with the scenic beauty of the surrounding salt flats.