Explore nine annual music festivals in Mammoth Lakes that promise to set your toes tapping with their music and more.
Mammoth Feel Good Festival, June 28-29
Start your American summer on the right note with the Feel-Good Festival, back for its second season. Enjoy groovy bands and a variety of craft beers as you embrace the warmer weather and long mountain days of Mammoth Lakes.
GiddyUp Mammoth, July 5-6
Enjoy July with mild daytime temperatures and cool evenings at the Giddy Up Festival at The Village Plaza in Mammoth Lakes. This event features up-and-coming country music artists, giving you the chance to experience good music for free. Bring your chair, food, and boots, and enjoy a memorable experience you will not want to miss.
Mammoth Jazzfest, July 12-13
Mammoth JazzFest is one of the most popular music events in Mammoth Lakes in summer social dedicated to refreshing and reinventing jazz. The festivities kick off Friday night with a wine walk through The Village, accompanied by live jazz music. Tickets for the wine walk can be purchased in advance or at the event. At Mammoth JazzFest, you can enjoy a vibrant mix of Latin, contemporary, fusion, and other jazz genres.
Mammoth Reggae Festival, July 19-21
If you happen to visit Mammoth Lakes in late July, make sure to enjoy three days of free music and fun at the Mammoth Reggae Festival. Held at The Village, the festival offers food, drinks, and great vibes. Between sets, explore vendor stalls featuring speciality foods, crafts, and more.
Mammoth Villagefest, July 26-27
Two days of music, food competitions and family activities. are what defined Villagefest. VillageFest celebrates all things summer with warm nights, amazing food, and dancing. A cherished summer tradition in Mammoth Lakes, VillageFest concludes with the season’s most anticipated performance by Pink Froyd.
Mammoth Festival of Beers & Bluesapalooza, August 1-4
The Mammoth Festival of Beers & Bluesapalooza is a summer highlight for locals and visitors alike in Mammoth Lakes. Running from Thursday to Sunday, this event features a huge lineup of acts and has grown since its 1996 inception to host over 6,000 attendees. As the largest craft beer festival on the West Coast, it showcases 60+ breweries and 200+ beers as part of the grand tastings.
Mammoth Margarita Festival, August 9-10
Held annually during the second week of August, the Mammoth Margarita Festival celebrates Latin America’s most famous spirits. Enjoy margarita alley and tastings from over 20 premium tequila distilleries, in a pleasant backdrop of free live music.
Mammoth Rocks & Taste of the Sierra, August 23-24
Late summer in Mammoth Lakes is all about rock. Mammoth Rocks & Taste of the Sierra, held in the Village which is also free to the public is another notable music event here. Enjoy performances by classic rock tribute bands playing hits from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. While you groove to the music, sample a variety of food delights and beverages from local eateries and breweries.
Mammoth Rock N Rye, August 30-September 1
During Labor Day Weekend, The Village at Mammoth is transformed with the Mammoth Rock N Rye festival, a weekend of live rock music. This festival has featured many big names in rock over the years. Mammoth Tock N Rye offers more than just music. Ticketed rye and whiskey tastings add another layer of excitement to the festivities.
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