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Top 10 American Festivals You Should Experience

Top 10 American Festivals You Should Experience

Normal festivals from music and food to culture and seasonal traditions can be seen around in the U.S. Whether you're a food lover, music fan, or looking to experience something unique, here are the top 10 American festivals you shouldn't miss.

 

1. Coachella (California)

Coachella is one of the biggest music festivals in the world, boasting a mix between well known and up and coming artists from a variety of genres. This festival is held annually in the spring, and is known for its extravagant art installations and hosting of a big crowd of diverse people, as well as stylish attendees.

 

2. Worldwide - U.S. Edition Tomorrowland

Electronic music lovers get together for the U.S. version of the world famous Tomorrowland festival. The 2024 version is also expected to see mass crowds for its spectacular production.

 

3. Chicago, Illinois – Suenos Festival

Latin music fans should not miss Suenos Festival. For all its fans, top Latin performers take part in this festival where the best reggaeton and Latin trap are on display.

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4. Lantern Festival (Hawaii)

The Lantern Festival is a wonderful day to remember peace. People see thousands of lanterns released into the water at this visually stunning event, symbolising hope and unity.

 

5. In Washington, D.C.: Cherry Blossom Festival.

The Cherry Blossom Festival honouring the beautiful cherry blossoms offered by Japan are a symbol of spring in the U.S. It has parades, food, and those traditional cultural performances.

 

6. The Reading Festival (Reading, Pennsylvania)

Although Reading Festival may be most famous in the UK, its American equivalent is no less well stocked with rock, indie and alternative music. And if you’re a music enthusiast with a large appetite for musical variety, it’s a great festival.

 

7. Tour: Sad Summer Fest - Various Locations

It’s a travelling music festival specialising in pop-punk and alternative rock acts. For those who enjoyed the early 2000s music scene though, it’s a nostalgic trip.

 

8. Musikfest (Bethlehem, Penn.)

At one of America's biggest free music festivals, Musikfest takes place over a week with live music of all sorts. Local food vendors and artisans are also part of the festival.

 

9. Festival Foods hosts several events in Wisconsin across the Fox Valley.

Event series are currently underway at Festival Foods combining food, culture and entertainment. These are perfect for all the families and foodies who visit our country year-round with various festivals throughout.

 

10. (Jazz Festival) New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival held in Louisiana

A can’t miss it if you are a fan of Jazz, this festival celebrates the musical heritage of New Orleans. It is a must cultural experience with performances from top jazz, blues and rock artists. 


11. Burning Man (Nevada)

Burning Man — now known as Burningman — is an experience like no other; it's a gathering of community run through art where self expression is the main focus. During the week, participants build a temporary city with large scale art installations, music, themed camps, then set a wooden man on fire symbolically.

 

12. (SXSW) South by Southwest (Texas)

Sxsw is a festival of music, film – and technology – mashed together in a unique way. Artists, filmmakers, geeks and even businesses unite to offer unique, real–time content. It is also the site for a number of discussions, workshops and interactive exhibitions.

 

13. Austin City Limits (Texas)

Austin City Limits is the grandest music festival in USA held in Austin, Texas and is attended by masses throughout the country featuring music of varied genres such as country, rock and hip hop. Austin’s vibrant culinary scene is well represented by the food vendors who take over South Congress, known to locals as SoCo, for the festival, which is known for its great atmosphere.

 

14. Mardi Gras (Louisiana)

Anyone, be it in America, Europe or any other part of the world, can tell you the Mardi Gras festival of New Orleans is world famous for parades, mask, beads and celebration of egotism before Lent. A cultural celebration with live street parties, jazz, and so much excitement you just couldn’t suppress it.

 

15. The Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) (Las Vegas, Nevada)

EDC is known as one of the largest electronic dance music festivals in the world this features high energy performances neon lights, carnival rides and a totally crazy atmosphere. This is important experience for EDM fans.