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Published 4 months ago • 1 min read

The Full Musical and Performance LINEUP

Behind the scenes at MONfest, the team has been busy handling business!

We've been making maps, sending Press Releases, printing badge credentials, managing contracts, booking equipment, updating websites, making sure there will be enough bathrooms on the day of the festival... among all the other mundanities not mentioned!

It turns out putting on a rural art and music festival takes a team and lots of work. But we are happy to do it because we know how important it is to gather in community right now. And especially how art and music is what will keep us going through whatever hard times we face personally, or collectively.

Of course one of the exciting aspects of the festival is the music lineup. And I'm happy to share the full line up here with you so that you may also start dreaming and scheming about your perfect day at the winery.

Over the coming weeks you'll be learning more about the musicians and performers in the form of short interviews and profiles.

And we also just wanted to mention that while we consider this to be an all ages event, strong language may occur after 5pm, so please be advised.

As always, remember to take care of yourself and each other.

In rural we vibe.

-The MONfest Team

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