The summer is almost here (only one more day!), and that means that summer festival season is only a moment away. With so many great festivals going on this year in the United States, you may have difficulty choosing the right one for you. Fear not, as we have thoroughly scanned the options and put together our picks for the summer of 2014. We've chosen festivals taking place across the country, everywhere from Los Angeles and Chicago to New York and Michigan. Where will we see you this summer?
Electric Daisy Carnival
Where: Las Vegas, Nevada
When: June 20th – June 22nd
What: Electric Daisy Carnival seems to be unstoppable, with Insomniac’s flagship event in Las Vegas growing in scale every year. The 2014 edition will welcome over 140,000 “headliners” from all 50 states and 40 different countries through its gates. Over 200 artists will grace the festival’s nine stages including Above & Beyond, Avicii, Claude VonStroke, Diplo, Dubfire, Jimmy Edgar, Madeon, and many more. In addition to the musical component, the festival will feature 20 art installations and grub from well-known food trucks and local restaurants.
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Electric Forest
Where: Roxbury, Michigan
When: June 26th – June 29th
What: Now in its fourth year, Electric Forest has proven itself to be one of the nation’s premier destination festivals. Set in the scenic Michigan woods, the Electric Forest experience is truly one-of-a-kind with a diverse group of DJs and musicians, everyone from Art Department and ScHoolboy Q to Stephen Ragga Marley and The Glitch Mob. Colorado artist the String Cheese Incident will once again headline the festival with four sets throughout the long weekend.
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Riverwest
Where: Chicago, Illinois
When: July 4th – July 6th
What: There’s a new player in town this summer in Chicago! Riverwest Music Festival will be bringing some of the world’s top dance music acts to the beautiful Chicago River waterfront. The lineup looks promising so far with names like Art Department, Damian Lazarus, Guy Gerber, Hot Since 82, Jamie Jones, Rusko, Ten Walls, and Visionquest all booked. It’s the perfect way to celebrate this Fourth of July weekend!
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The Hudson Project
Where: Saugerties, New York
When: July 11th – July 13th
What: In less than a month, over 85 artists will descend on upstate New York for the inaugural edition of The Hudson Project. The festival aims to bring a group of “genre-defying” musical acts such as Modest Mouse, Flying Lotus, Moby, Kendrick Lamar, Bassnectar, Moon Boots, and more to the magical Catskill Mountains. This is one you shouldn’t miss!
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HARD Summer
Where: Los Angeles, California
When: August 2nd – August 3rd
What: HARD Summer returns to Los Angeles this August! The festival will take over a new area this year, the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area, and promises to be bigger and better than ever. Five stages will feature the likes of JACK U (Skrillex & Diplo), A$AP Mob, Tiesto, Martin Garrix, Maya Jane Coles, Seth Troxler, Cashmere Cat, and many more. Don’t miss out on one of LA’s premier festivals!
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Lollapalooza
Where: Chicago, Illinois
When: August 1st – August 3rd
What: Since taking up residence in Chicago’s Grant Park nine years ago, Lollapalooza has become one of the Windy City’s biggest multi-genre music festivals. The 2014 edition sold out in record time before the lineup was even announced. Festival goers this year will be treated to performances by headliners Eminem, OutKast, and Kings of Leon, with Skrillex, Calvin Harris, Lorde, The Avett Brothers, and a whole lot more taking the stage.
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Electric Zoo
Where: New York, New York
When: August 29th – August 31st
What: Electric Zoo is set to return to its home at Randall’s Island Park this Labor Day Weekend. Electric Zoo has always pushed boundaries and expanded, adding a second main stage last year giving electronic music fans even more of their favorite artists. The sixth edition of the festival will feature David Guetta, Nicky Romero, Dubfire, Zedd, Sasha, Kaskade, Victor Calderone, and more. Be sure to catch this one – it’s the perfect way to close out your summer!
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North Coast Music Festival
Where: Chicago, Illinois
When: August 29th – August 31st
What: Dubbed as “Summer’s Last Stand,” North Coast Music Festival is not to be missed if you find yourself in the Chicago area this Labor Day Weekend. Now in its fifth year, the festival will bring Bassnectar, Alesso, Kid Cudi, Snoop Dogg, Dada Life, STS9, and many more artists from several different genres to Chicago’s Union Park for three days of great times and amazing music.
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