The Northern Nights Music Festival, taking place next month in Piercy, features seven stages, including this one. (Photo by Peter Karas)
The Northern Nights Music Festival — with music, cannabis, art, wellness and glamping — will celebrate its 10th year July 14 to 16 at Cook’s Valley Campground in Piercy.
Performers this year include Coco & Breezy, Daily Bread, Elephant Heart, Leigh Jones, Netsky, MiMOSA, KR3TURE, High Step Society, Truthlive, Big Gigantic, G Jones, Megan Hamilton, Nina Grae, Forester, TruthLive, Bad Girl Bailey, DJ Bird, Aera, Aero the Hero, Moxxy, Dr. Fresch and many others.
General admission tickets for the three-day festival are $329, with add-on fees for camping experiences and parking. Tickets for the festival are on sale now at https://northernnights.org/.
According to a press release for the event, the Northern Nights Music Festival is dedicated to discovering new artists alongside performances from some of the top names in electronic music.
For its 10th anniversary, Northern Nights is continuing its reputation as an innovator in the festival space by delivering a fully integrated cannabis experience powered by Weedmaps, Embarc Events, Cvalt and One Log House that incorporates “cannabis vending into the venue footprint itself for the first time at a music festival.”
The NN23 Tree Lounge is returning with a new centrally located cannabis activation featuring cannabis sales and live music. There will also be festival-wide cannabis experiences curated by Royal Blunts, Arcata Fire, Boonville Farm and other businesses.
Northern Nights has also created its own in-house cannabis strain for this year’s festival. Seeds will be available on-site for both personal and commercial sales along with flower available for sampling at the NN23 Tree Lounge. Created in collaboration with Humboldt Seed Company, the new “Northern Nights” strain “relies on proprietary genetics while furthering the commitment of the organizers to revolutionize the ways that cannabis culture can be showcased in a music festival format while supporting local curators,” the press release said.
The festival organizers have also announced the Movement & Wellness phase one lineup in collaboration with Movement Makers, which includes breathwork practices, sound healing experiences, primal movement, exploratory dance, community education circles, live music, arts integration and much more, including a variety of yoga classes and a cacao ceremony.
The Northern Nights River Stage allows guests to hang in the water while watching performances. (Johnny Edge Photography)
At Northern Nights, attendees will get the chance to experience seven stages, including the large Main Stage in the middle of the festival; the River Stage, which allows guests to hang in the water while watching performances; the Grove Stage tucked away in the redwoods; and the Bunker Stage for those who want to keep the party going. Fans can also catch music at the NN23 Tree Lounge along with the Wellness Stage, plus a Surprise Stage featuring exclusive performances.
Anywhere Outpost Glamping tents are now on sale for those looking for a more luxury experience while attending the festival. This includes furnished bedroom tents, lounge tents, air-conditioned restrooms with flushing toilets, exclusive hot outdoor showers and a complimentary beverage bar.
Northern Nights is an 18-and-older event. For more information about the Northern Nights Music Festival, go to northernnights.org.