GET DOWN AT EVERGREEN FEST

While it’s fun to look forward to annual music festivals that occur every year, there’s something much more exciting with brand-new events. It gives coordinators and hosts a chance to redefine events and hand-pick musicians that are sure to offer a new assortment of entertainment never before seen. The Evergreen Fest is just such an event, hosting its very first festival with the hopes of bringing great music, art, food and vendors to the city of Auburn.

The featured musicians at Evergreen Fest are many, and range between a variety of musical inspirations and sounds. First and foremost, Jewish American reggae artist Matisyahu will be headlining this event, featuring a variety of music from his career (CULTURE got a chance to speak with this amazing artist back in late-2014, and he’s definitely a supporter of both recreational and medical cannabis.) Uninterrupted, the list of other musicians who are planned to perform is both extensive and exciting: House of Pain featuring Everlast, Collie Buddz, Anuhea, Sammy J, Devin the Dude, Afroman, Josh Heinrichs & Skillinjah, Madchild, Potluck, Layzie Bone, Peni Dean of Natural Vibrations, Power Laces, Stay Grounded, Foreign Talks and Donald Glaude.

There will be three different musical stages that will allow you to experience a ton of performances in a single day, but while you’re waiting for your favorite band or musician to start their set, be sure to check out the 100-plus vendors available.

The hosts of the Evergreen Fest are from Hempfest (previous hosts of events of the same name), Mad Dabler (who is known for its premium cannabis glass pieces) and LPM, and they guarantee that you’ll have a great time at the first ever Evergreen Fest. Tickets range from $27 for access to the lawn area, all the way to $66 for entrance into the pit area, so the tickets are fairly priced for an event that boasts such a great selection of musicians.

Sat, Sept. 17. Gates open at noon. White River Amphitheatre, 40601 Auburn Enumclaw Rd. SE, Auburn. Check out www.evergreenfest.com for details.