Celebrating 20 years, the Bitter Jester Music Festival will take place on June 5, 6, 12, 13, and 27, 2026. It is the nation’s oldest and largest professional multi-state music competition for emerging bands and solo artists, attracting entries from nearly half the country. The non-profit festival provides free, family-friendly concerts open to the public. With no genre restrictions for participating artists, the festival introduces audiences of all ages to fresh sounds, exciting performances, and new musical discoveries.

JUNE 27: Grand Finale Concert

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