RIRIE For the second year, the community will be treated to two days of live entertainment at a local music festival.
The South Fork Fest is being held by the South Fork Arts Foundation from Friday, August 15 to Saturday, August 16. The event will take place at the Aspen Grove Inn, which is close to Heise Bridge in Ririe, along the South Fork of the Snake River.
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Last year was incredible. We had a great time. According to Caleb Brown, a member of the board of directors for the South Forks Arts Foundation, Inc., the public’s response and attendance were excellent. We believe it was a huge success for our first year.
The musicians that played last year also responded favorably, according to Brown. He stated that some of the musicians’ acquaintances came out to seek to be included in upcoming festivals, and that some of the musicians expressed interest in returning and performing this year.
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Over 20 performers will play on two stages at this year’s family-friendly festival. A variety of musical genres will be performed by touring musicians and local bands.
Shawn Hess is an artist who is the major attraction. According to Brown, he is headquartered in Laramie, Wyoming. He is developing a sizable following. Several of his videos can be seen on the Western AF YouTube channel, which has millions of views on its artists.
Additionally, a band called The Swinging Lights from Salt Lake City, Utah, will perform. Sienna George, who has played Carnegie Hall, and the Honey Dos, a duo from Idaho Falls, will be present. Click here to see the whole lineup.
One of the objectives of the festival, according to Brown and Colter Wilson, another member of the board of directors for the South Forks Arts Foundation, Inc., is to capture high-quality video of the performers performing their songs.
“I think a lot of people were thrilled about their videos last year and expressed how useful they were in getting more shows booked and being able to share them with fans,” Brown added. We believe that investing in the film crews and audio experts to record the performances benefits the artists as well as the festival.
The festival will have a variety of culinary options for sale as well as on-site merchants, including art dealers.
People will have something else to do in between sets, or they can keep themselves occupied if there is a band they are eager to see, according to Brown.
A guided tour down the South Fork (worth $2,000), two guitars (each worth $500 to $600), and a fly rod (worth around $500) are among the goods provided by local businesses that will be raffled off throughout the event.
There will also be a child talent show and a fishing session. Send an email to [email protected] to sign up for the talent show.
Ticket packages are new this year. Discounted tickets are available to those who wish to purchase tent or RV camping spaces. A party pass, which is a 10-pack of tickets with a significant discount, is another choice.
Tickets for the presale will go up in price in July, and they will remain available until June 30, 2025. Click here to check prices and purchase tickets. Wilson stated that there are incentives for volunteers to work the event and that they are currently seeking volunteers.Click here for additional details.
According to Wilson, we want more volunteers as well as musicians and artists to attend so that it feels like a networking opportunity to meet new people and collaborate with them. We look forward to welcoming more members of the artistic and creative community so that we can all work together in the future.
Participants are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, according to the event organizers.
