The Pacific Northwest is home to some of the best music festivals in the nation. Those included here are arguably the best, but the area boasts music extravaganzas enough to tempt lovers of any genre. When planning an excursion of opulent indulgence, why not relax on the journey and allow a professional chauffeur to get you there and back? Bringing friends? Charter a bus! We have a vehicle for as few or as many as you need!
Sasquatch
Quincy, WA
May 22-25
One of the largest music festivals in the PNW, this Memorial Day weekend always features an eclectic mix of up-and-coming and headlining bands on their five stages. Plus, you can't compete with the stunning panoramic view at the Gorge Amphitheatre. This year's headlines included Kendrick Lamar, Lana Del Ray, Modest Mouse, and plenty more.
Northwest Folklife
Seattle Center
May 22-25
If old-timey tunes aren't your thing, don't worry - this festival has something for everyone, featuring dance, music, storytelling, and artistry sure to move your soul. Free and massive, over 7,000 artists representing the best of the PNW strut their stuff. This year's theme was "Beats, Rhymes, and Rhythmes: Traditional Roots - Today's Branches" and explored our local hip-hop scene, among other things.
What the Festival
Wolf Run Ranch, OR
June 19-22
Every year, the largest wading pool appears in the midst of the Oregon forest and EDM lovers converge, enjoying great music under the shadow of the distant mountain. This year's line-up includes Big Gigantic, Odesza, Griz, and many more. Play, dance, camp, rejoice.
Paradiso
The Gorge
June 26-27
If electronic music is your thing, then get yourself to Paradiso. Not only is it held at the most spectacular venue in Washington blasting the best EDM, expect intense stage displays and even a carnival! This year's headliners include Knife Party, Alesso, and Skillrex, among others.
Waterfront Blues Festival
Portland, OR
July 2-5
The blues has strong and deep roots in the rainy PNW so it should come as no surprise that they host the second largest blues fest in the entire country, the largest on the west coast. Over 120,000 blues fans are expected to attend the five-day festival offering Buddy Guy, Macy Gray, the Stone Foxes, and many more.
Pemberton
Pemberton BC
July 16-19
Victoria BC's best fest, Pemberton always brings an almost overwhelming variety of comedy, music, food, art, and dancing in a gorgeous natural setting. This year offers a stellar array of performers including Kendrick Lamar, The Black Keys, Kid Cudi, Missy Elliot, and many more.
Watershed
The Gorge
July 31-August 2
Another fest at the Gorge (are you seeing a trend here?). If you like your music with a little twang and a slide guitar with a good ol' down-home heart, then this festival is for you. This year, Carrie Underwood, Dierks Bently, Clare Dunn, and many others will hit the stage.
Bumbershoot
Seattle Center
September 5-7
45 years and still going strong, this downtown festival brings an intense collection of hedonistic pleasures to one place. Music, food, art, dancing and more abound. This year's line-up includes more awesome than you can shake a stick at. Really, go check it out and see if you disagree.
