SCHEDULE
CaveFest • Oct 11-13, 2024
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Friday, October 11th
9a - 9p CT - Campground & Ticketing Open
2:30p CT - VIP Doors Open to Amphitheater
3p CT - Doors Open to Amphitheater
The Sweet Lillies
Heartfelt quartet combining genres into "String-Americana" with ethereal harmonies.
FRI • AMP • 4p - 5p CT
The Larry Keel Experience
Award-winning flat-picker blending traditional Appalachian music with modern influences.
FRI • AMP • 5:30p - 7p CT
Sicard Hollow
Nashville's punk-grass band fusing rebellion and psychedelic sounds with authenticity.
FRI • AMP • 7:30p - 9p CT
Yonder Mountain String Band
Dynamic bluegrass band fusing traditional sounds with progressive, improvisational energy.
FRI • AMP • 9:30p - 11p CT
Airshow
3 late night cave shows hosted by Airshow with special guests. Admission included with your CaveFest ticket.
Theme: Jamming On The Elements
Airshow and special guests will jam on songs about Air, Fire, Water, and Earth!
FRI • CAVE • 11:30p
Saturday, October 12th
9a - 9p CT - Campground & Ticketing Open
9a CT - Footpath Open
9:30a CT - Doors to Cave Open
1p CT - Doors to Amphitheater Open
Cave Yoga with Sarah Norris
Bring your yoga mat for morning yoga sessions inside the cave.
SAT • CAVE • 10:30a - 11:30a CT
Sound Bath with Anneli
Bring your mat, or a blanket, for a relaxing Sound Bath session underground.
SAT • CAVE • 12p - 1p CT
Caveman Chronicles
Larry Nager interviews Todd Mayo, The Caverns owner, about his new memoir & more!
SAT • CAVE • 1:30p - 2:30p CT
Three Tall Pines
Harmony-driven Americana band blending folk, bluegrass, and heartfelt storytelling.
SAT • AMP • 2:30p - 3:30p CT
John Mailander's Forecast
Artist-in-residence. Nashville collective weaving genres through dynamic improvisation and joyful collaborations.
SAT • CAVE • 3p - 4p CT
Slay & Stinson
Energetic string band fusing traditional bluegrass with vibrant, modern flair.
SAT • AMP • 4p - 5p CT
Arkansauce
Progressive string quartet mixing newgrass melodies with adventurous storytelling and improvisation.
SAT • CAVE • 4:30p - 5:30p CT
Pixie & The Partygrass Boys
High-energy bluegrass band blending humor, fun, and lively party vibes.
SAT • AMP • 5:30p - 7p CT
Open Cave Jam
Bring your instrument and participate in an open cave jam underground.
SAT • CAVE • 7p - 9p CT
Lindsay Lou
Artist-in-residence. Dynamic artist intertwining bluegrass roots with Americana and folk evolution.
SAT • AMP • 7:30p - 9p CT
Railroad Earth
Innovative jam band fusing bluegrass, rock, and Americana with improvisation.
SAT • AMP • 9:30p - 11p CT
Airshow
3 late night cave shows hosted by Airshow with special guests. Admission included with your CaveFest ticket.
Theme: Jamming On Space
Expect an intergalactic journey through songs and covers inspired by the great unknown complete with alien grooves, spacey jams, and some out-of-this-world surprises.
SAT • CAVE • 11:30p
Sunday, October 13th
9a - 9p CT - Campground & Ticketing Open
9a CT - Footpath Open
9:30a CT - Doors to Cave Open
12p CT - Doors to Amphitheater Open
Cave Yoga with Sarah Norris
Bring your yoga mat for morning yoga sessions inside the cave.
SUN • CAVE • 10:30a - 11:30a CT
Slay & Stinson - Gospel Set
Energetic string band fusing traditional bluegrass with vibrant, modern flair.
SUN • CAVE • 12p - 1p CT
Big Richard
All-female bluegrass band known for powerful harmonies and infectious energy.
SUN • AMP • 1p - 2p CT
Uncle John's Banjo
Boston band adding bluegrass twist to Grateful Dead’s music catalog.
SUN • CAVE • 1:30p - 2:30p CT
Clay Street Unit
Denver band delivering a fresh take on southern country, folk, and bluegrass.
SUN • AMP • 2:30p - 3:30p CT
Colby T. Holmes & The Virginia Creepers
Authentic Americana artist weaving autobiographical tales rooted in Appalachian tradition.
SUN • CAVE • 3p - 4p CT
Jim Lauderdale & The Game Changers
Acclaimed Americana artist crafting captivating narratives, merging tradition with innovation.
SUN • AMP • 4p - 5:30p CT
The Tree of Forgiveness Band - John Prine Tribute
All-star musicians tribute to John Prine, celebrating his timeless classics.
SUN • CAVE • 4:30p - 5:30p CT
Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn
Grammy-winning duo blending banjo and vocals for captivating, heartfelt performances.
SUN • AMP • 6p - 7:30p CT
Open Cave Jam
Bring your instrument and participate in an open cave jam underground.
SUN • CAVE • 7p - 9p CT
The Travelin' McCourys
Award-winning bluegrass band delivering high-energy performances with masterful musicianship.
SUN • AMP • 8p - 9p CT
The Grateful Ball feat. The Travelin' McCourys & Special Guests
A vibrant collaboration infusing Grateful Dead classics with explosive bluegrass musicianship.
SUN • AMP • 9:15p - 10:15p CT
Airshow
3 late night cave shows hosted by Airshow with special guests. Admission included with your CaveFest ticket.
Theme: Jamming On Country
To close out festival, don't miss this late-night jam Airshow and special guests jamming on country classics and hits. Dust off your boots, grab your hat, and get down underground!
SUN • CAVE • 11p
Larry Nager
CaveFest Emcee
Go Even Deeper - Cave Tours at CaveFest
No trip to The Caverns is complete without taking a tour through Big Room Cave, an otherworldly passage completely separate from our underground concert hall. We recommend reserving your tour time in advance to ensure you don't miss out. At the festival, meet at the Info + Cave Tour Pick-Up tent in the campground at least 15 minutes before your tour time. Walk-ups welcome too!
Cave tours during the festival are only $15. Budget ~1hr from pick-up to drop-off for your cave tour experience.
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