Tangled String Music + Arts Festival is back—at a new location

One of Huntsville’s popular annual music festivals is back for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, but is changing venues this year. The Tangled String Music & Arts Festival, originally scheduled at Lowe Mill, will now take place at John Hunt Park.

The 2-day festival is scheduled for October 3-4. Here’s more info:

The 7th Tangled String Music & Arts Festival set for October

red flags band — Red Flags will play this year’s Tangled String event. (Amelia Brodowski / Hville Blast)

To get this out of the way, we do know that the South Star Festival–the 2-day festival held last fall at John Hunt Park– is not returning this year. Therefore, music lovers here in the Rocket City and beyond may worry that they won’t get their “music festival fix” this year. Not to worry.

The City of Huntsville’s Music Office has partnered with Tangled String Studios to make the 7th edition of the festival larger and more widespread. This is apparent from the lineup, which includes bands from all over the state and beyond. The festival includes two stages and more than a dozen bands.

Festival-goers can expect:

A music lineup full of bluegrass, alt-rock and Americana
An immersive arts and crafts fair experience
Curated vibes with more room to dance and explore
Some exciting new programming elements to be announced soon.

First, here are the schedule details:

When: October 3-4
Where: John Hunt Park’s festival field (adjacent to the Sand Volleyball Complex)
Cost: October 3 only: $58; October 4 only: $68; Weekend pass: $109; VIP weekend pass: $159
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased here

Now, let’s take a look at the lineup:

October 3

Deer Tick
Grupo Fantasia
The Arcadian Wild
Rattlesnake Milk
Camacho
Jayne & The Huntsmen

October 4

Neal Francis
Rebirth Brass Band
Early James
Otis Walker
Red Flags
Taylor Hunnicutt
John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band

“The Tangled String Music & Arts Festival team is so grateful to partner with the Huntsville Music Office in our most ambitious festival to date. Come celebrate the return of our festival adventures in this beautiful, new setting.”

Danny Davis, owner of Tangled String Studios

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased here.

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