Looking for a fun, free event to attend this August? Sun Dried Music Festival 2023 offers two days of free, live music and an array of vendors in a festival atmosphere in historic, downtown Mason, MI. August 25th and 26th, 2023.
Who doesn’t love a summer concert? Live music is always entertaining but there’s something special about enjoying a band outside, with a crowd, in the bright summer sun. For many of us, it just isn’t summer without a show or two. If that describes your take on the subject, you’ll love the annual Sun Dried Festival.
2023 marks the 14th annual return of Mason’s popular Sun Dried Music Festival. The event always attracts a big crowd and this year’s event expects to draw over 10,000 music fans. Bands appear on one of two stages throughout much of the festival. This arrangement provides audiences with non-stop live music through most of the weekend.
Bands at the festival represent some of the best and most popular music artists in the region. Local, and occasionally locally based national acts, that are renowned for their musicianship, song craft, and ability to get a crowd up on its feet.
Sun Dried Music Festival 2023
This year’s festival is scheduled to occur Friday, August 25th, from 7pm to 11pm and Saturday, August 26th, 12pm to 11:30pm. As stated above, the event is held outside, on the Courthouse Square, in downtown Mason, MI.
Sun Dried isn’t just music, either. The festival is also known for its fun collection of vendors offering a variety of unique and interesting gifts and goods. You’ll also find plenty of good eats at the festival. Local vendors and food trucks offering a smorgasbord of sweets, snacks, and savory treats.
Beverages are also available, including water and soft drinks. Those 21 and older can visit the beer and wine tent, should they prefer. The family-friendly festival also provides a fun variety of children’s activities that will keep the little ones more than entertained. Sun Dried truly is a festival for all ages!
Seating in the Adult Beverage Tent opens before the show on Friday and Saturday. More seating is available on the grounds around the courthouse. Feel free to bring a blanket or some lawn chairs to relax in but don’t expect to stay seated long. Before you kn ow it, you’ll be up on your feet and grooving as all that great, live music fills the air!
Perhaps best of all, The English Inn Restaurant & Pub is only 15 minutes from downtown Mason and the Sun Dried Music Festival. Our classic, Eaton Rapids inn is surrounded by the lush, old-world beauty of the historic Medovue Estate.
Further, our on-site English pub and award-winning restaurant mean you don’t have to travel far for superb food and drink. A stay at The English Inn Restaurant & Pub helps make the most of any Lansing area getaway, no matter what shape it takes.
Visit the festival website for a full line-up and more information. You can also follow this event on Facebook.