Solid Tunes and Good Vibes: Dead of Summer Music Festival in Manchester, Vermont

July 11–13, 2025 | Hunter Park, Manchester, Vermont

Looking for the perfect excuse to escape into the Green Mountains for a weekend of music, movement, and memory-making?

This summer, Dead of Summer Music Festival is BACK for its 6th epic year, and it’s bringing more good vibes than ever to the rolling hills of Manchester, Vermont.

Peace, Love, and Three Days of Incredible Music

Two stages. Three full days. Dozens of bands. Dancing under the stars. Whether you’re grooving to the reggae rhythms of The Wailers, rocking out to Melvin Seals & JGB, or belting out Prince and Bowie classics with an all-star tribute band, this lineup is stacked.

You’ll also catch jams from festival faves like:

Steely Dead
Dangermuffin
Bearly Dead
Dead Man’s Waltz
Talking Dreads
The Rev Tor Band (Performing Graceland!)
And so many more…

From Americana and jam bands to funk, reggae, and rock, if your soul craves live music, you’ll find your rhythm here.

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More Than a Music Fest

This isn’t just a music festival, it’s a mini-village of creativity, connection, and summer magic. Here’s what else you can look forward to:

On-Site Camping: Buy a camping pass so you can pitch a tent or roll in with your RV; there’s plenty of space to make yourself at home for the weekend.
Vibrant Vendor Village: More than 20 food trucks, artists, and makers serving up delicious eats, funky fashions, hand-crafted jewelry, art, and more.
Cash Bar (21+): Sip something cold while you dance in the sunshine.
Disc Golf: Yep, there’s an 18-hole course right on site.
Family + Kid-Friendly Activities: From yoga to puppet-making to a special set with Andy the Music Man, there’s fun for festival-goers of all ages.

Stretch, Flow, and Tie Dye Your Heart Out

Start your mornings with Honey Flow Yoga, led by Vermont yogis Rachel and Paula. These Dead-inspired flows will get your body moving and your spirit glowing, no experience necessary. Just bring your mat and a smile.

And if color is your love language, don’t miss Tie Dye Central with Soul Shine! You can bring your own item to dye or buy one on site — the whole booth is a swirling rainbow of sustainable fashion and creative expression.

Bring on the Puppet Parade

Feeling crafty? Join One World Puppetry on Friday afternoon for a sock puppet workshop, then bring your new fuzzy friend back for the Dead of Summer Kids Parade on Sunday. It’s imaginative, interactive, and open to everyone (puppet or not!).

Festival Details:

Location: Hunter Park, Manchester, VT
Dates: July 11–13, 2025
Gates Open: Friday at 9 AM
Rain or Shine
RV + Tent Camping Available
Family-Friendly Fun All Weekend Long

Whether you’re a lifelong Deadhead, a casual music lover, or just someone looking for a joyful summer weekend in Vermont, Dead of Summer is the place to be.

Grab your friends, pack your tie-dye, and spend a weekend in the Green Mountains this July.

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