WhippersnapOh 'snap, Whippersnap. After my time at Whippersnap last year I have to admit that I was quite impressed with my experiences there. The entire package of INCREDIBLE Music Acts, STELLAR Light Shows and EXTREMELY Friendly People are what defines Whippersnap.
The grounds that held this festival last year have since been abandoned and upgraded to much better facilities near the Rockford Illinois area. The main stage and music areas are filled with lush grass fields and are surrounded by the protective forces of the tree line shade canopy. Last year the festival was filled with great performers and this year the 'snappers spared no expense. The triple threat force of the headliners that are the funky Meters, Particle and Railroad Earth are enough to make anyone's day. Add the further support from Greensky Bluegrass, Family Groove Company, The Macpodz, Digital Tape Machine & others and things are going to get pretty wild. With all the talent that comes with the impressive performers listed above a general festival goer might think it's impossible to make things any better. But, things only get better as you get further down the artist line-up. The most important thing to remember at Whippersnap is that if you haven't heard of a band before then you better get your ass to their set to check them out because they are young super stars in training. I spent a good amount of my time checking out several new groups at last years Whippersnap and often had a hard time keeping my jaw off the ground. There was no shortness of shredding guitar solos, screaming B3 organs, vibrant vocals (thinkin' Jaik Willis here) and border line seizure evoking light shows inside the barn. I'm definitely looking forward to hearing what Brainchild, Afternoon Moon, The Coop, Ultraviolet Hippopotamus and Soap have to say this year. Things are looking great for this summer and especially in July. Whippersnap is a must go-to festival every year. Make sure that get your tickets early before they go up and get ready for some fun. Did I mention that there is also an LED illuminated forest, Thursday night Pre-Party, late night movies, third stage and more this year? See you at Whippersnap. 
Official Website Link HEREFacebook Event Link HERE
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Official Line-Upfunky Meters
Railroad Earth Particle Greensky Bluegrass Digital Tape Machine (ft. Joel & Kris of Umphrey's Mcgee) Family Groove Company Roster McCabe The Coop The Macpodz Ultraviolet Hippopotamus The Twin Cats Mr. Blotto The Main Squeeze Steez Barefoot Fred Kashmir Thinner Teed Brainchild Herbert Wiser Band Spare Parts Chicago Farmer Soap Spread Wook Jaik Willis Old Shoe Ernie Hendrickson Honest Monday IndigoSun Boogie Matrix Zmick Cosmic Railroad Afternoon Moon Brothers Rage Cosby Sweater Sean Shiel Doctor Ed & Friends Bonzo Terks Catfish and the Dogstars Art of Ill Fusion Owen Too Flatland Ramble All Points Bulletin Goose Doctor Casa Karma Brown Bag Sneaky Gene Soup Genome Ellus Bellus Evergreen Grass Band The Great Influence Machine Simpleton & Cityfolk U & What Army? |
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Festival Details
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PRE-SALE TICKETS: $75 THURSDAY PRE-PARTY / EARLY CAMPING: $20 RV PASSES w/ ELECTRICITY (Limited Quanity): $65 1-DAY PASS (SATURDAY ONLY): TBD VIP TICKET UPGRADE: TBD |
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Lyran Park 4781 S. Bend Rd Rockford, IL |
