Aurora Knolls

13/06/2024

Yes !!

05/06/2024

About a month ago we were lucky enough to align a volunteer weekend with the aurora borealis event of the decade , these pictures don’t do it justice, what we witnessed that night was unworldly!!!

31/05/2024

Dang !!

Friday’s schedule!

This is such an incredible day, start to finish! Absolute legends on the lineup this year. That 1 Guy, Joe Nice and ending the day off with our sunrise set by Wicker’s Portal?! Stacked!

There are only 25 tickets left in tier two, which means all of this and more for only $120! Once those tickets are gone the price will be increasing to $150. Tier 2 WILL sell out today, go snag them and save some money!

23/05/2024

Cool weekend coming up !

17/05/2024

Yes

Your Thursday schedule!

Make sure to come out early for this first day of the festival. The first day is always filled with anticipation and excitement, bringing the best energy!

This year’s kick off day has so much you will not want to miss! The beautiful opening ceremony, a speech by Pezo the king of the festival, the mighty triumphant return of The Dank, a Pothole family bass jam (if you were there last year you know how incredible this will be) and so much more!

Get those tickets now before the price goes up! Tier two is 75% sold out!

14/05/2024

Good one

“Humbletown is a folk/bluegrass band featuring Morgan Carnes on clawhammer banjo, Dylan Lewis on flatpick guitar and mandolin, Ben Lemay on fiddle, and James Schrag on upright bass. Humbletown primarily writes their own songs in eclectic styles but also plays traditional songs, fiddle tunes, and folk and country covers. The band prides itself on unique harmonies and vibrant traditional and improvisational instrumentals.

They have shared the stage with The Lowest Pair, Damn Tall Buildings, Trout Steak Revival, Woodbelly, Charlie Parr, Jalan Crossland, John Craigie, and many more. They have performed at several festivals across the midwest and won the 2018 South Dakota Folk Off contest.The band brings an energetic and dynamic performance, featuring awe-inspiring instrumentalists and vocal harmonies.“

06/05/2024

Yep

Prairie Pothole is ND's premier grassroots music festival. We offer a diverse assortment of artists

01/05/2024

Good read

Nestled deep into North Dakota, just beyond Anamoose, you'll find that live music and art is alive and well. Prairie Pothole is a small-but-growing festival that works hard on highlighting artists big and small.

29/04/2024

Festival favorites!

These three have become a huge part of not only Prairie Pothole community but their local community as well. They absolutely crushed it this past weekend at the Spring Throwdown 2.0, always a crowd favorite! If you haven’t had the chance to see them yet, you are in for a treat!

“Americonscious Campfire Folk Music: That’s what we call it! MoonCats started in 2018 in Pick City, North Dakota bringing the campfire to the stage. After countless shows and several tours across the country, this tuned-in trio prides itself on sing-along originals and the occasional cover. Slinger, Danny, and Sky paint a picture of the plains and sing of the times, blending new and old-time music on banjo, washboard, upright bass, mandolin, guitar, harmonica, and more.

MoonCats have released Self Titled “MoonCats” (2018) and “Hot Tea (2021). Both albums were self-produced in North Dakota, and they were both mastered by Tyler Pilot (Red Dot Recording, Mandan, North Dakota). Exploring a mix of songwriting and instrumentation, MoonCats are exciting for all audiences with every song! Visit their website www.MoonCatsMusic.com for more.”

23/04/2024

You betcha

We hope you all had a beautiful Earth Day! 🌎

In just a few short months we’ll be back frolicking around the prairie together, admiring the beauty planet Earth provides us.

If we all share a commitment in picking up trash to leave the beautiful Aurora Knolls spotless, we can ensure the festival’s footprint only leaves memories and not garbage! Pack it in pack it out!

04/04/2024

02/04/2024

Not an April fools joke fools joke ! Kids this is for real !!

Prairie Pothole is ND's premier grassroots music festival. We offer a diverse assortment of artists

11/03/2024

Calling all Vendors !!

Our vendor applications are still OPEN!

Whether it be art, clothing, jewelry, food, coffee or anything in between. No matter what your craft is, we’d love for you to come share it with us!

Apply now on our website!

08/03/2024

Here it is ! Big day today !

We’re thrilled to announce the lineup for the 2024 Prairie Pothole Music and Arts Festival!!

Get ready for 3 days of incredible music across genres, stunning art displays and unforgettable vibes at the Aurora Knolls!

Giant thank you to Hadlich Designs & Photography for the beautiful artwork each year!

22/02/2024

Black hills baby !!

Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of music and art like never before! Synesthesia Music and Arts Festival is returning for our 5th year! ✨Join us over Labor Day Weekend, Aug. 30th, 31st, & Sept. 1st for our biggest event yet.

Exciting news! Tickets for the 2024 Synesthesia Music and Arts Festival will be up for grabs starting March 1st! Keep an eye out for pricing updates next week. We can't wait to see you at the festival!❤️

Follow us to stay up-to-date on all things Synesthesia!

Art by Emily Wingert

15/01/2024

Looks like a good time !!

10/01/2024

6 months until we are back basking in the beauty of the Aurora Knolls! Where together we get to watch the open blue skies turn into incredible starry nights.

Prairie Pothole truly has some beautiful features. From the landscape and skies to the new murals painted last year and so much in between. We can’t wait to be back home. ❤️

Let’s see some of your favorite photos that embody the beauty of Pothole!! Post them in the comments!

15/12/2023

Here we go !!!!!!!

Hope you’re as excited as us to get this machine out of idle and into 1st gear!

With a new year comes new challenges & opportunities.

Our 8th annual Prairie Pothole Music Festival as you saw is July 11-13 this year, switching up from our norm to provide our local and regional patrons an easier decision when planning their summer. July 11-13 means we’re back to Thursday-Saturday scheduling!
Jot it down, plant the seed to your boss, tell your babysitters, demand that PTO.

While this machine warms up it’s time to get cracking on our artist, vendor, and volunteer applications. Those are all live now via our website in the “Get Involved” or “Contact” section.

Keep in mind our slots are limited and the need for help is essential.
We simply just cannot do it without you signing up to be part of the magic between music, art, and logistics.

Join us for what will be yet another year to remember and cherish!

Secure your tickets as early as next Friday! 12-22.

08/08/2023

Holy moly !!

04/08/2023

What a weekend

19/07/2023

Kaboom !

‼️HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT‼️

We have a new map this year showing our completely new gate entry and road into the festival grounds!

If you have been to a Prairie Pothole in the past please take note that we have a new road you will be using this year.

Be on the lookout for our gate sign!

14/07/2023

Oh yeah

“Reverend's Roadshow and High Speidelity have been up to music and festival related shenanigans for nearly 20 years.

Drawing from a deep catalogue of hits spanning numerous genres, the two's long-lasting friendship has spawned a casual approach to the stage with plenty of witty banter and counter-heckling. They're like Jack Black and Kyle Gass but without the Pick of Destiny. Like Key and Peele but without the sketch show. Like Batman and Superman but without the tights. You know, radical.

Get to the festival early to catch them open up the party with their distinct style. So put your boots on, buds, because these champions are going to bring everything from originals to classic rock to sarcastic country and maybe even a hiphop medley or two.”

10/07/2023

Gonna look different around here after the festival

“Chuck Hues, Artguy has been an active member of the live paint arts/music scene in the Midwest for 20 years. He made t-shirt designs for the Grateful Dead between 1990 and '94, and was the art director for 10KLF/WeFest/and some of the Bella Festivals before becoming artist in residence at Harmony Music Park since 2016. His murals are found across the U.S. and in Thailand.

Hues was fortunate to tour with Wookiefoot several times over the last decade and his blacklight work has been produced at 1st Ave, the Cabooze, and dozens of clubs in the Twin Cities, Minnesota.”

30/06/2023

Hello nurse !!

Surprise!
You like merch?!

We want to show some appreciation to all those who buy presale tickets by having a merch bundle special!

Prizes include-
PPMF23 Pins
T-Shirt
Disc Golf Disc
Sticker Pack
1 Ticket to PPMF24

If you’ve already purchased your presale ticket you are entered!
Each ticket you purchase is an entry.
Your name will be attached to a number or numbers and picked through a random number generator.

Winner announced in the evening of July 16th!

Big thanks to Taylor Rose for the beautiful design this year!

16/06/2023

Kaboom !

Prairie Pothole is ND's premier grassroots music festival. We offer a diverse assortment of artists

16/06/2023

INTRODUCING: Your 2023 MoonFest Schedule!

Music starts tomorrow (Friday 6/16) at 4pm!
Saturday (6/17) Yoga at 11, music starts at 12 o clock noon!
$20 a day, $5 camping
Bring a chair, water, food and snacks, ear plugs, camping gear, friends, family, music lovers, instruments, and your dancing shoes because MoonFest is back and better than ever!

This year's festival promises to be a celebration of music, community, and the great outdoors. Located just outside of Pick City, North Dakota, MoonFest offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery while listening to some of the best up-and-coming musicians from around the state.

Friday's lineup includes a diverse range of musical acts, from folk to indie rock to
heavy rock. On Saturday, start your day with a rejuvenating yoga session before diving into another full day of music complete with duets, trios, bands, and jams!

Don't miss out on this unforgettable weekend of music, nature, and community. Get your tickets at the gate and we'll see you at MoonFest! Message MoonCats for the address

Officially Sponsored by:
The Iron Oar Pub & Grill, S&P Fencing, Voigt Ranch, Dakota Eye Institute, Keith Harildstad and the Eslinger Family!

01/06/2023

This !!!

MoonFest IV Official Lineup:
Here are all of the groups we have this year! Who are you looking forward to seeing?

Wild Hands, GreenBoots, Camp Comfort, The Prairie Wranglers, Avantide, The Good Boys, Dhejemke, The Shaky Calls, Soul Roach, Helko Spillovey, Wildly Appropriate, Midwest Remedies, Penumbra, Reverend's Roadshow, Andrea Et Al., Nocturnal Blues Emission, The Whiskey Chasers, Slinger & the Foxx, Mandy Falcon & Josh Larson, and Lydia Davis & Danny Savage

June 16th & 17th near Pick City
Message us for Details!

31/05/2023

Gonna be some new paint on the property!

The Cohesion Experience this year is all about what true beauty working together and collaborating can bring. ❤️❤️

One of the biggest collaborations we will be blessed with this year is the main Upland Stage mural! Many Visions is sponsoring the mural for their 10 year anniversary, choosing all of their favorite mural artists to work together In creating some magic with this giant space. This will be the biggest mural on a stage in North Dakota!

In collaboration to create this incredible mural will be Apex Collective’s Jake Amason and Stephen Kruse along with Chris Bohlin and Seth McMahon! We cannot wait to see what our stage becomes by the end of the weekend!

27/05/2023

Gonna be a good one

“Laney Lou and the Bird Dogs are an energetic Americana band from Bozeman, Montana, that infuses four-part harmonies, engaging songwriting, and rock-n-roll drive into a modern approach to traditional folk music. Coming from varied musical backgrounds, the five-person ensemble creates a sound unique to them, but one that appeals to audiences of all ages. The Bird Dogs weave stories through their songs that are reflective, joyous, longing, or meant to share a journey with the listener. Through it all, the band is able to convey heartfelt honesty, getting the audience to immerse themselves in the moment by dancing, singing and laughing along.

Laney Lou and the Bird Dogs have been touring full-time for seven years, playing notable festivals such as Bourbon and Beyond, Under the Big Sky, Grand Targhee Bluegrass, Blue Ox, and Red Ants Pants. They have received attention from media outlets such as Saving Country Music, who listed the Bird Dogs in the top 16 performances of 2021, alongside the company of musicians such as Tyler Childers, Billy Strings, Sierra Ferrell and Dwight Yoakam. They were featured on the Emmy award-winning television series 11th and Grant, and had their original song "Lonely Tracks" featured in a documentary called My Country No More, which aired on PBS Independent Lens. The Bird Dogs seem to pick up fans wherever they go, and they are beginning to spread to all four corners of the US.

Laney Lou and the Bird Dogs consists of Lena (Laney) Schiffer on vocals/guitar, Matt Demarais on vocals/banjo, Ethan Demarais on bass, Brian Kassay on vocals/fiddle, and Josh Moore on vocals/guitar.”