We’re Heading Back For Cascade Equinox

Last year, the Cascade Equinox Festival was a dream festival. We enjoyed exploring the inaugural festival grounds. And this year, the festival is building on the momentous success! Seasoned event organizers Gem & Jam and 4 Peaks Presents have just announced the eagerly anticipated lineup of Cascade Equinox‘s 2024 edition. Set amidst the tranquil landscapes of the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond, Oregon, the cross-genre festival will once again captivate attendees from Friday, September 20 – Sunday, September 22, 2024. We’re ready for one unforgettable weekend!

If you thought last year’s lineup was amazing… get ready, because the festival is BACK with a lineup that is bigger and better than ever! The sophomore edition shows a diverse array of acts that mirror both the vibrant community and stunning surroundings of the festival’s Central Oregon location. With a mission to connect with music lovers from all walks of life, the event seamlessly blends jam, electronic, funk, soul, and bluegrass genres, promising a rich and varied musical experience. We’re ready for a weekend of inspiration!

Earlier this month, the festival began to release a wide array of headliners via social media, starting with French trailblazer CloZee, and continuing with additional headliners such as fan-favorite psychedelic band STS9, UK dance duo Jungle, electronic musician and YouTuber Marc Rebillet, Wakaan label boss Liquid Stranger, and Portland-based musicians John Craigie & The Shook Twins

Now, the festival reveals a handful of exciting support acts including hip-hop supergroup Deltron3030, alternative pop music duo NEIL FRANCES, producer, singer, and multi-instrumentalist Poolside, genre-melding bass maestro Barclay Crenshaw, versatile electro-soul artist Daily Bread, electro-twang outfit Dirtwire, electro-funk duo The Floozies, folk-infused bluegrass quartet Kitchen Dwellers, and Denver-based jamtronica trio SunSquabi. Additional acts gracing the Cascade Equinox lineup are experimental bass producer Ravenscoon, Los Angeles-based house act Justin Jay, American hip-hop virtuoso Sol, funk five-piece The Motet, and queer DJ and rapper Wreckno.

Cascade Equinox will also welcome additional support acts including Assembly of DustClicheCytrusDizgoFree CreaturesGoodnight TexasGoopsteppaHäanaHigh Step SocietyKarina RykmanLate Night RadioLiving RootsNoetik the AlchemistMadeline HawthorneparkbreezyRyan Montbleau BandSpunjSugarbeatsTalking DeadWilldabeastWolfchildZach DarlingBilly & The Box KidBlackstrap BluegrassCall Down ThunderDJPKFeathered IndiansFractalGonzofuzeHeaven ZestJoel ChaddLeadbetter BandMajitopeSmokestack LightningQuattelbaumSkilletheadSmokovichStealheadSunseiTakimbaTEBThe Flying SkullsThe HasbensTony Inorbit, and Tyler Spencer

The first-ever Cascade Equinox boasted more than 50 acts that spanned the genre spectrum, such as Pretty Lights (marking his first music festival after his 5-year hiatus), Big WildGoosePhantogramTrevor Hall & The Great In BetweenOf The TreesEmancipator, and many more. It was truly a BLAST!

In a show of unity with its local community, Cascade Equinox is teaming up with the Pacific Northwest’s renowned Summer Meltdown Festival, in an exciting grassroots collaboration known as the “Melty Migration.” Following a hiatus in 2023 to secure a new venue, both festivals have decided to join forces to create an even more spectacular experience that will be showcased at Cascade Equinox. The result is going to be something truly inspiring. We can’t wait to see it!

Are you ready for the second edition? We’re gearing up for an even bigger second year as the festival grows! There will be a wide variety of experiential programming and activations throughout the Deschutes County Fairgrounds, in addition to its star-studded lineup.

Cascade Equinox Festival will offer a ton of activities and programming, including a vendor marketplace, workshops, kids zones, a roller rink, carnival rides, culinary commons, a healing sanctuary, yoga, interactive art installations and live art. It will also have wellness experiences such as the Oasis Bath House that includes luxurious boutique showers, and options for enjoying a sauna and cold plunge. So much to do- and it is all kid friendly!

Deschutes County Fairgrounds is the Pacific Northwest’s premier event facility and venue. It is one of the best! With sweeping panoramic views of snow-capped mountain peaks, trees, and a creek running through its 340-acre space, Cascade Equinox promises a vast, naturalistic music festival unlike any other. Immerse yourself in nature for one unforgettable weekend.

If a festival offers camping, you should consider taking part! Personally, camping is the heart and soul of the festival where you truly experience everything it has to offer. That being said, I’m not judging if you’re a fan of real showers, beds, and air conditioning! The festival will offer various camping options, including glamping in the Alpenglow Campground. The centrally-located, boutique campground is just a stone’s throw away from the festival’s epicenter, making it the perfect basecamp for festival-goers who want to immerse themselves in the excitement while also enjoying the comfort and convenience of premium accommodations. You choose your own adventure here!

The Alpenglow Campground will offer amenities such as phone charging stations, yard games, dressing room and private areas to get ready, a lounge with music, premium bathrooms, concierge services, a separate private check-in, and a premium parking pass for one vehicle. This campground area will be fenced off with security guards and will have a prime location on grass. We’re looking forward to pitching our tents!

Ready to upgrade that experience? Bring that RV! Cascade Equinox Festival will also offer Expo Center RV Park for RV hookups, as well as areas for dry RVs, car camping, walk-in camping, and basic camping packages. All onsite accommodation packages, as well as off-site hotel packages, are available here.

Attendees who have already bought a 3-Day GA pass to the festival have the opportunity to purchase the The Inner Circle upgrade ($249 per person), which will give VIP access to:

  • Express check-in at the box office
  • Inner Circle parking on festival grounds
  • Express entry into the festival, with dedicated Inner Circle – only entrances
  • Full time hosts in lounges
  • Beautiful lounge area with comfortable seating & shade
  • Complimentary snacks and beverages in the lounges
  • A designated viewing area at the main stage, with unobstructed views of the performers
  • Inner Circle Private Bars in viewing areas and lounge
  • Pop-up experiences
  • Access to private restrooms
  • A gift bag with festival merchandise and other surprises
  • Phone charging stations

Cascade Equinox aims to redefine the festival experience, seamlessly merging tradition with innovation. With a commitment to inclusivity and dynamism, this pioneering event caters to the diverse tastes and evolving expectations of its attendees. The festival is driven to showcase the best of the Pacific Northwest region by featuring local artists, food and craft vendors, performers, and more. Going beyond the usual crowd, it seeks to connect with individuals who share its mission, inviting them to be part of an extraordinary and transformative celebration for their second annual edition. 

Early Bird GA passes for Cascade Equinox are now sold out. Additional ticketing tiers and payment plans are currently available for all festival passes via https://cascadeequinox.com/tickets/

Stay tuned for additional acts to be announced soon.