October 6-8, 2023
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CaveFest
On October 6-8, 2023, The Caverns is proud to present the second annual CaveFest, featuring a curated line-up of music over three days as well as on-site camping, open underground jam sessions, cave tours, delicious food trucks, local vendors, and more.
The line-up for CaveFest includes: Sam Bush, Leftover Salmon, The Infamous Stringdusters, Peter Rowan, The Travelin’ McCourys, Jim Lauderdale, Town Mountain, The Lil Smokies, Sam Grisman Project: Plays Garcia/Grisman’s Shady Grove Album, Jon Stickley Trio, Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley, Larry Keel Experience, Lindsay Lou, The HillBenders: Play WhoGrass, Sicard Hollow, Big Richard, Fireside Collective, Airshow, Two Runner, Pert Near Sandstone, Pixie & The Partygrass Boys, Volunteer String Band, Off The Wagon, Three Tall Pines, Johnny Campbell Band, Hudost, and Wyatt Ellis & Friends.
Lindsay Lou, dubbed by fans the “Queen of CaveFest” in the festival’s inaugural year, will return as one of CaveFest artist-in-residence. As artist-in-residence, in addition to a dedicated performance slot, Lindsay Lou will be found sitting in with others all weekend long creating memorable collaborations and magical CaveFest moments.
“CaveFest was a dream come true last year, an ideal festival featuring favorite bands in the best autumn weather in the perfect place. Glad this dream is recurring and we’re excited to see the event grow to three days in 2023!” says The Caverns owner Todd Mayo.
In its first year, CaveFest sold out with guests in attendance from every one of the lower 48 states. The festival will take full advantage of what The Caverns has to offer above and below ground. The Caverns Amphitheater, with its spacious area for chairs and dancing, will host the headlining performances while providing breathtaking views of the majestic Cumberland Plateau. The Caverns world-famous underground concert hall will function as a 2nd stage hosting additional performances, daily open jam sessions, and cave yoga.
Naturally, CaveFest will also feature cave tours and subterranean adventures, providing guests with the opportunity to delve deep and discover what lies beneath the Earth's surface. The Caverns will present hour-long walking tours through the otherworldly Big Room Cave, where the enthralling history of the region, cave geology and mythology intertwine. Those seeking an adrenaline rush can opt for an Adventure Cave Tour that will take them beyond "Tombstone Pass" to witness an underground river, soda straw formations, and other fascinating sights.
Early bird 3-day tickets for CaveFest, which include camping, start at $129. Kids 12 and under are free. RV guests can add a $99 pass for an RV campsite (hook-ups not available).
CaveFest also offers a variety of VIP packages for those looking to upgrade their experience on any budget. VIP experiences start as low as $549 with perks like a premium campsite location, access to a VIP viewing area, access to a VIP lounge tent with delicious local catering, all day complimentary refreshments and snacks, open bar service in the evenings, and much more. For guests looking for a more luxurious experience, The Caverns offers onsite accommodations in its new climate-controlled Yurt Village with a VIP Yurt Package for two, which start at $1,972 and include access to VIP viewing and the VIP lounge tent, and more. Lastly, guests can opt for the comforts of a local lodge with The Caverns popular Stay & Cave packages for two for $1,910 which provide lodging in nearby Monteagle, shuttle transportation to and from the venue, VIP lounge tent access, merch and more.
$1 from every CaveFest ticket will go to the Sewanee Mountain Grotto to support cave conservation efforts.
GENERAL ADMISSION
3-Day General Admission with Camping Early Bird - $129.00, plus tax & fees. 3-Day General Admission ticket includes 3-night camping (Fri. Sat. & Sun.). Bring your own chair or blanket.
3-Day General Admission with Camping - $149.00, plus tax & fees. 3-Day General Admission ticket includes 3-night camping (Fri. Sat. & Sun.). Bring your own chair or blanket.
VIP PACKAGES
CaveFest Yurt Package
$986.00 per person / $1,972.00 per package, plus tax & fees - SOLD OUT
Our very best accommodations! Enjoy the ultimate festival experience with the CaveFest VIP Yurt package for two people. Stay onsite in The Caverns’ new Yurt Village located in a secluded and enchanting sylvan glade inside our campground and leave your worries behind. Our yurts are a roomy 300 square feet, climate-controlled, private accommodations which include two parking spots, comfortable bed to rest each night, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a coffee maker, your own fire ring, and private deck for hanging out pre- and post-show. We make it easy—all you have to do is park the car and enjoy the festival knowing you have a soft space to land within walking distance. Yurt packages are for two (2) people to share. Two (2) CaveFest tickets must be purchased for the single package.
Package for 2 includes:
- VIP tickets for access to all CaveFest events, Friday - Sunday.
- Accommodations for two (2) in your private Yurt on Friday, Saturday & Sunday (check out Monday).
- VIP Lounge Access - a private, shaded area with great views of the main stage plus complimentary soft drinks & snacks throughout all main stage performances.
- VIP Lounge Open Bar & Hors d'oeuvres - enjoy open bar access with great locally sourced food every evening in the comforts of the VIP tent.
- CaveFest collectable poster
- CaveFest commemorative T-shirt
- Exclusive VIP CaveFest event lanyard
- CaveFest sticker
- A guided cave tour for a look inside The Caverns few have seen before. Cave tours are available the day of the show on a first-come, first-served basis. Otherwise, the cave tour tickets can be redeemed for up to one year from the date of purchase.
- A VIP representative at the venue who can help make your experience all it can be. Bring your own chair or blanket.
Photos for representation purposes only. The Caverns Yurts will have their very own custom furnishings.
Each yurt is furnished with a wood carved bed much like the one seen here. The beds are carved by Rob Morrow, the same artist who crafted the magic doors to The Caverns subterranean concert hall.
Monteagle Hotel Stay & Cave VIP Package
$955 per person / $1,910 per package, plus tax & fees
Escape to the mountains and relax in the atmosphere of a historic, rustic Tennessee lodge, rich in history with a warm mountain ambience! You’ll stay at the world-famous Smoke House Lodge on Monteagle Mountain. Nearby you'll find local shopping, dining, breathtaking hikes with some of Tennessee's greatest waterfalls, the historic University of The South, known as Sewanee, a golf course, and more. Transportation is included in this package, so sit back and relax during your fifteen-minute ride down the mountain to The Caverns and back.
Monteagle Lodge Stay & Cave packages are for two (2) people to share. Two (2) Stay and Cave tickets must be purchased for the Stay and Cave package.
Package for 2 includes:
- VIP tickets for access to all CaveFest events, Friday - Sunday.
- Accommodations for two (2) at The Smoke House Lodge each night of the festival, Friday - Sunday (check out Monday).
- Roundtrip transportation from the lodge to the venue throughout each day. Travel to and from the venue each day while enjoying the comforts of your lodge room. Buses will depart the VIP Lounge Access - a private, shaded area with great views of the main stage plus complimentary soft drinks & snacks throughout all main stage performances.
- VIP Lounge Open Bar & Hors d'oeuvres - enjoy open bar access with great locally sourced food every evening in the comforts of the VIP tent.
- CaveFest collectable poster
- CaveFest commemorative T-shirt
- Exclusive VIP CaveFest event lanyard
- CaveFest sticker
- A guided cave tour for a look inside The Caverns few have seen before. Cave tours are available the day of the show on a first-come, first-served basis. Otherwise, the cave tour tickets can be redeemed for up to one year from the date of purchase.
- A VIP representative at the venue who can help make your experience all it can be. Bring your own chair or blanket.
VIP CAMPING
$549.00 per person plus taxes & fees
Immerse yourself in nature and luxury perks with a VIP Camping pass at CaveFest! If you’d like, set up early on Thursday. Your reserved campsite will be in a VIP section of the campground. What’s more, VIP Camping campsites are the closest to the venue. We only have a limited number of VIP Camping passes available on a first-come, first-served basis. So what are you waiting for?
Oversized vehicles, including pull-behind trailers, must purchase a Large Vehicle Camping Pass Add On (limited availability). Everyone in the vehicle must have a VIP camping pass.
Package for 1 includes:
- VIP tickets for access to all CaveFest events, Friday - Sunday.
- VIP Lounge Access - a private, shaded area with great views of the main stage plus complimentary soft drinks & snacks throughout all main stage performances.
- VIP Lounge Open Bar & Hors d'oeuvres - enjoy open bar access with great locally sourced food every evening in the comforts of the VIP tent.
- Early campground access on Thursday, October 5th from 1p to 7p CT. No venue access, just campground access. Settle in and get ready a day early!
- CaveFest collectable poster
- CaveFest commemorative T-shirt
- Exclusive VIP CaveFest event lanyard
- CaveFest sticker
- A guided cave tour for a look inside The Caverns few have seen before. Cave tours are available the day of the show on a first-come, first-served basis. Otherwise, the cave tour tickets can be redeemed for up to one year from the date of purchase.
- A VIP representative at the venue who can help make your experience all it can be. Bring your own chair or blanket.
CAMPING ADD-ONS
All add-ons require the purchase of the event tickets above
3-Day GA RV/Oversized Vehicle Add On - $99, plus tax & fees
This pass is required for guests with RVs, pull-behind campers, and oversized vans - anything bigger than a car/SUV. All RVs/oversized vehicles will park in a dedicated oversized vehicle area. Access to the RV/Oversized camping area is for Friday, October 6th through Sunday, October 8th (check out Monday at 10a CT). Electric and water hookups are NOT included. Generators are allowed and we encourage quiet generators. If you have a loud generator, you may be asked to turn it off during quiet hours from 12a to 7a CT each night. Please be respectful of your neighbors. Oversized Vehicle spaces will be approximately 20'x50'. Tents can be set up if they fit within the space along with any slide-outs or awnings. An Oversized Vehicle Pass does NOT include admission to the show. You MUST purchase your festival ticket(s) separately. Everyone in the oversized vehicle must have a separate festival ticket.
Thursday GA Camping Pass Add On - $49, plus tax & fees
Set up at CaveFest a day early, settle in and get access to the best GA camping sites! Thursday Early Access Camping Pass is for one vehicle (up to 4 people) for a 20'x20' campsite. Purchase this camping pass to access the campground on Thursday, October 5th from 1p to 7p CT. No venue access, just campground access. Included with VIP camping pass. You MUST purchase your festival ticket(s) separately. Everyone in the vehicle must have a separate festival ticket.
Thursday Large Vehicle Camping Pass Add On - $49, plus tax & fees
Set up at CaveFest a day early, settle in and get access to the best RV/oversized vehicle camping sites! Thursday Early Access Camping Pass is for one vehicle for one 20’x50’ campsite. Purchase this camping pass to access the campground on Thursday, October 5th from 1p to 7p CT. No venue access, just campground access. Included with VIP camping pass. You MUST purchase your festival ticket(s) separately. Everyone in the vehicle must have a separate festival ticket.
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CaveFest 2023 Artists
Sam Grisman Project
Plays Garcia/Grisman's Shady Grove Album
Lindsay Lou
Additionally, Lindsay Lou is a CaveFest Artist-in-Residence
The HillBenders
The HillBenders Play WhoGrass
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