A summer music festival at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park
10+ festivals per year

Music weekends on the water.

From reggae spring openers to Grateful Dead tribute weekends — more than ten camping festivals every summer. Click any event to see the lineup and grab tickets.

10+ festivals a year. Camping always included.

Music weekends on the water. — a summer music festival at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park
Jam & Roots

Grateful Fest

The park's longest-running weekend. Grateful Dead tributes and jam bands.

Music weekends on the water. — a summer music festival at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park
Indie & Rock

Sunny Days

Indie, rock, and soul season-opener. Smaller crowd, gentle into summer.

Music weekends on the water. — a summer music festival at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park
Reggae & Ska

Spring Badfish

First Badfish of the year. Reggae, ska, and island music around the quarry.

Music weekends on the water. — a summer music festival at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park
Reggae & Ska

Fall Badfish

Badfish closes the season. Shorter days, longer sets, island music holding on.

Music weekends on the water. — a summer music festival at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park
Electronic

Summerdance

Electronic and dance-music weekend. Late sets, big speakers, quarry dips between acts.

Music weekends on the water. — a summer music festival at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park
Bluegrass

Grassfire

Bluegrass, Americana, and old-time. Acoustic side stage, long afternoons.

Music weekends on the water. — a summer music festival at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park
Classic Rock

Classic Fest

Classic rock and cover-band weekend. Good for first-timers.

Music weekends on the water. — a summer music festival at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park
Coming Soon

Festival TBA

Another weekend in the 2026 lineup — name and dates to be announced.

Music weekends on the water. — a summer music festival at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park
Coming Soon

Festival TBA

Another weekend in the 2026 lineup — name and dates to be announced.

Music weekends on the water. — a summer music festival at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park
Coming Soon

Festival TBA

Another weekend in the 2026 lineup — name and dates to be announced.

Music weekends on the water. — a summer music festival at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park
Coming Soon

Festival TBA

Another weekend in the 2026 lineup — name and dates to be announced.

Music weekends on the water. — a summer music festival at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park
Coming Soon

Festival TBA

Another weekend in the 2026 lineup — name and dates to be announced.

What's included

Festival pass = camping pass.

Every multi-day festival ticket includes camping on the property. No separate charge for a tent site. The quarry stays open for swimming during daytime festival hours.

  • Camping included. Your ticket is your campsite. Arrive Thursday or Friday depending on the festival.
  • RV / camper add-ons. Pop-up $50, camper $75, RV $100 all-weekend (on top of festival ticket).
  • Solo-rider fee. $10 per single-occupancy vehicle. Carpool and skip it.
  • No re-entry during large festivals. Sign out at the gate first or there's no way back in until Sunday morning.
  • Want to play? Acts and bands can email nlqpbook@gmail.com — we're always taking submissions for open slots.

Ten-plus festivals. Pick the one that sounds right.

Every event page has the lineup, schedule, and a direct ticket link.