Sasquatch! Music Festival - George, Washington, USA
WHAT: Sasquatch! Music Festival
WHERE: Gorge Amphitheatre, George, Washington, USA
Some festivals are remembered for their line-ups. Sasquatch! was remembered for its setting.
Perched high above the mighty Columbia River at the spectacular Gorge Amphitheatre, Sasquatch! became one of North America's most iconic music festivals. Every Memorial Day weekend, thousands of revellers and music lovers made the journey into rural Washington, pitching tents beneath enveloping skies before languishing in drawn out days and even longer nights, immersed in music, overlooking one of the most remarkable concert venues in the world.
Music with a View
There are few festival locations on Earth that rival the Gorge Amphitheatre. Known for it unfogettable sunsets, as the sun slips behind the canyon walls illuminating the stage, bringing it to life, every performance ascends against a backdrop that was as memorable as the iconic artists, who took the stage.
Originally known for genres spanning indie rock and alternative music, Sasquatch! grew into a multi-genre festival showcasing rock, hip hop, electronic, alternative, indie, folk, and experimental music, earning a loyal following from fans seeking something removed from the mainstream festival circuit.
A Festival Worth the Journey
Part of Sasquatch!'s appeal was its remoteness. Getting there; well, that was part of the experience. Festivalgoers adventured to rural George, Washington, USA, to spend a full weekend camping under the stars, soaking up the sunrise over the Columbia River, and discovering artists, new and loved.
The atmosphere was notoriously relaxed, hyper-creative, and re-invigoratingly unpretentious, establishing Sasquatch! as one of the most beloved and unique boutique music festivals in the United States.
The Final Chapter
After nearly two decades, Sasquatch! Music Festival held its final event in 2018, closing the curtain on a festival that had become a rite of passage for generations of music lovers. While the music has faded and lights have gone down, Sasquatch! Music Festival legacy lives on through unforgettable performances, and lifelong memories commanded by one of the world's greatest outdoor stages.
Sasquatch! Music Festival may have ended, but the Gorge Amphitheatre remains one of the world's most extraordinary live venues. Standing above the Columbia River, it's easy to understand why Sasquatch! became so much more than another music festival. Each place tells a story. At the Gorge, that story lives on in every echo that disappeared across the canyon at Sasquatch! Music Festival, George, Washington, USA.