Watermelon Pickers Festival 2025 — Camp Neighbor Stories in Berryville, Virginia

In this episode of the Music Festivals PodcastI’m recapping my incredible experience at the 21st Watermelon Pickers Festival in Berryville, Virginia.

I had the pleasure of meeting some camp neighbors along the way, from Mark Stewart of @StayFreshcheese who joined me on production, and to reflect on what festivals truly mean to those who go—to longtime vendor Steve Higgins, who reclaims old antiques and creates new art. There was also my unforgettable conversations with festival attendee Johnny, who shared wild tales from the San Francisco music scene and his escapades at Burning Man.

You're going to like this episode, I promise. 🫠

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