Discover the Trifesta: Behind the Scenes of Dark Star Jubilee, All Good Now & 4848 Festival

Discover the Trifesta: Behind the Scenes of Dark Star Jubilee, All Good Now & 4848 Festival

Author: Nate Riggs March 21, 2025 Duration: 48:37
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In episode 34 of Music Festivals Podcast, we go behind the scenes with Tim Walther and Janice Hurley of All Good Presents to to explore the Trifesta — a trio of legendary festivals that includes Dark Star Jubilee, All Good Now (formally the All Good Music Festival) and the 4848 Festival. Plus, you'll have a chance to enter to win tickets to all three events this summer valued at over $1500.

All Good Presents Trifesta Festival Dates 📆

Dark Star Jubilee (May 23–25, 2025, Legend Valley, OH)

 @darkstarorchestra 

instagram.com/darkstarjubilee

facebook.com/darkstarjubilee

darkstarjubilee.com

All Good Now (June 14–15, 2025, Merriweather Post Pavilion, MD)

 @AllGoodMusicFestival 

.instagram.com/allgoodnowfestival

facebook.com/allgoodnowfestival

allgoodpresentslivemusic.com/all-good-now


4848 Festival (July 17–19, 2025, Snowshoe Mountain, WV)

 @4848festival 

www.instagram.com/4848festivalwv

www.facebook.com/4848festival

4848festival.com


Key Moments 🎙️

00:49 – What Is the Trifesta?

03:50 – How Dark Star Jubilee Inspired This Podcast

06:00 – Tim’s Origin Story: From Dead Lot to Festival Boss

14:50 – Building a Business with Nothing But Flyers and Passion

22:30 – The Rainstorm That Created a Magical Night with Mickey Hart

29:30 – What Makes 4848 Festival So Unique

35:00 – Snowshoe Lodging, Shuttles, and Lakeside Morning Sets

40:00 – All Good Now: A New Era at Merriweather Post Pavilion

44:00 – Fan Experience, Festival Decor, and What’s Next


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Production Credits 🙏

Music Festivals Podcast is a Production of NRMedia Group, LLC


Title Sequence Music Bed 🎧

Holly Bowling from Dark Star Jubilee 05/25/24

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B-Roll Credits 🎥

Bill Graham - Bill Graham Reminisces About The Fillmore East - 8/19/1984 - New York City

Bill Graham - Interview - 8/4/1974 - KQED (Official)

The Festival Tapes 1.0: The Grateful Dead & Friends

Tie Died Grateful Dead Parking Lot Scene Documentary

Works crowd footage 09-26-1998 Wilmers Park Brandywine MD

The All Good Music Festival Experience: A Mini-Documentary - by Leave Your Mark TV

Grateful Dead - 05-03-1968 Columbia U

All Good 2010 Recap 'Miss Tinkle's Overture

"Scarlet Begonias" / "Fire on the Mountain" - Dark Star Orchestra | Capitol Theatre

All Good Music Festival 2013

Grateful Dead - Sugaree (Buckeye Hebron, OH 6/9/91)

Dark Star Jubilee Music Festival - Legend Valley - Aug 31 - Sept 2

Mickey Hart Band at the Dark Star Jubilee 2013

Dark Star Jubilee Fly Over

Snowshoe Tips and Tricks

Five Minute Histories: Merriweather Post Pavilion

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Nate Riggs hosts Music Festivals Podcast, a weekly conversation for anyone who feels most at home in a field with a lineup and a schedule. This isn't just about dates and headliners, though. Instead, each episode feels like a backstage pass, built on genuine conversations with the people who make these events happen-from organizers and artists to the dedicated crews. You'll hear stories that never make it to the official recap videos and get practical advice that turns a good trip into an unforgettable one. The aim is to give you a richer understanding of the culture and logistics behind the scenes, whether you're a seasoned veteran mapping out your summer or someone curious about attending your first event. By focusing on these insider interviews and deep dives, the podcast helps you discover hidden gems and approach your next festival with a new perspective. Tune in for a regular dose of that community feeling and the detailed planning talk that fuels the journey between festivals.
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