14th Annual Driftless Music Festival returns
Jul 2, 2026, 5:07 PM CT
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The 14th Annual Driftless Music Festival returns to Eckhart Park in Viroqua, WI, on July 11. Celebrating its 14th year, this beloved summer tradition continues as a free, volunteer-run event that brings the community together for a full day of diverse musical performances and local culture.
Running from noon to 9:30 p.m., the festival features an eclectic lineup of artists. Attendees can look forward to performances by the Tom Gullion Quartet, Dandelion Delivery Service, Panchromatic Steel, The Real Chuck Norad, and the renowned Midwest jam band, The Big Wu. These acts represent a wide range of genres, ensuring there is something for every music lover to enjoy.
Beyond the stage, the festival fosters a strong sense of community with a variety of local food vendors and regional drinks. Raffle prizes will be available throughout the day, with proceeds directly supporting continued free live music programming. It remains an accessible, all-ages celebration in the heart of the Driftless Region.
Adam Hess has been involved in radio broadcasting since 1990, with many of those years spent on the air at WRCO FM in Richland Center. Currently, Adam hosts the Weekend Wake-up and Prime Mover Saturdays on WRCO FM, jumps in and helps out with news duties, handles Social Media duties for WRCO and WRCE, and is the Director of Technology at a Southwest Wisconsin School District. Reach him at adam.hess@civicmedia.us.
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