09/27/2022

PILGRIMAGE MUSIC & CULTURAL FESTIVAL GETS 'LIVE AND LOUD' IN FRANKLIN, TN

Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival returned to The Park at Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin, TN this weekend (September 24 & 25), getting "live and loud" during the two-day event, as declared by The Tennessean. With a crowd of 17K on the grounds across 200 acres, Pilgrimage Festival celebrated music, food, community and more as News Channel 5 noted that the event "offers something for everyone."

The Tennessean raved about the star-studded lineup, which was led by "beaming presence" Brandi Carlile and Jon Batiste, whose "celebratory" set was "fueled by a nuclear level of glee" on Saturday (9/24). The Avett Brothers' "carefree set" and Chris Stapleton's "bearded, big-voiced country-rock" closed out the festival on Sunday (9/25).

Additional acts throughout the weekend included Lake Street Dive, Elle King, Lennon Stella, Trampled by Turtles, Dawes, Better Than Ezra, Marty Stuart, Celisse, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Butch Walker, Brittney Spencer, Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears, Adia Victoria, Bones Owens, Jensen McRae and many more. PEOPLE is giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at Pilgrimage with exclusive photos of artists, the grounds and more. READ HERE. 

 

KEVIN GRIFFIN OF BETTER THAN EZRA GIVES A GIBSON GUITAR TO A LUCKY FAN DURING

DAY 1 OF THE 2022 PILGRIMAGE MUSIC & CULTURAL FESTIVAL

PHOTO BY TERRY WYATT/GETTY IMAGES FOR PILGRIMAGE MUSIC & CULTURAL FESTIVAL

 

Paste Magazine's Paste Studio on the Road: Pilgrimage Music Festival also made a return this year, livestreaming must-see backstage performances from Butch Walker, author Marissa R. Moss, Rosie Flores, Dawes, Trampled by Turtles, Texas Hill, Elijah Wolf and Santiago Jiménez Jr.

"The weather this year was the best we've ever had, and the weekend included transcendent sets by Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile, Jon Batiste and The Avett Brothers," shares festival co-producer W. Brandt Wood. "The crowd was filled with families and folks who came early and stayed late. Our attendees mean the world to us, and we aim to continue bringing them an experience that keeps them coming back!"

The raves are in for the 2022 Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival:

 

"Two nearly 12-hour days of rollicking music, local arts and culture, and family-friendly fun”

– The Tennessean

 

"Pilgrimage has become a staple of the festival season in Middle Tennessee... a rainbow array of superb performances" – Nashville Scene

 

"Star-studded affair" – CMT

 

"Back and better than ever" – PEOPLE

 

"A family-friendly festival complete with children’s programming, an art barn, a food truck village, and cultural conversations" – Garden & Gun

 

"It's truly a unique festival" – Williamson Source

 

 “Fans packed in by the thousands all in the name of great music” – WKRN News 2 

Founded by Better Than Ezra singer and Franklin resident Kevin Griffin, W. Brandt Wood and Michael Whelan, Pilgrimage Festival is dedicated to supporting local creators of all kinds alongside its diverse musical offerings. In between the music, festivalgoers shopped wares from 40 local artisans and retailers including jewelry, hats, clothing, home furnishings and more in Makers Village, enjoyed eats and treats at the Farm-to-Turntable Food Truck Park and got their sip on in the Craft Beer Hall.

Check out a recap of Day 1 here and Day 2 here and see additional photos from Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival 2022 here.

 

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