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The week ahead, 7 September 2026 to 13 September 2026, for every festival running.
67 festivals run in the next 7 days across 29 states. Rain in play at 17 of them, with thunderstorm risk at 11. Hottest: Dancefestopia (La Cygne, KS) at 108F.
Burning Man spent the week demonstrating that a dry lake bed does, eventually, remember it is a lake. Elsewhere, September appears not to have received the autumn memo.
Symbols show the worst day at any festival in the state; the number is the hottest high. Tap a state for its festivals.
Weather to watch
Illinois5 festivals · thunderstorms at 3
- ARC Music FestivalChicago, Fri 4 to Mon 7: High 77F, dry
- Taste of Polonia FestivalChicago, Fri 4 to Mon 7: High 77F, dry
- Bachata Sensual Festival ChicagoRosemont, Thu 10 to Mon 14: Highs 63 to 88F, showers possible Sat/Sun
- El Grito ChicagoChicago, Sat 12 to Sun 13: Highs 86 to 88F, showers possible Sat/Sun
- La Fiesta de ElginElgin, Sat 12: High 85F, showers possible Sat
Last year these dates: highs around 75F, rain at 4 of 5.
Texas3 festivals · thunderstorms at Denton Arts and Jazz Festival
- BIG Texas Salsa & Bachata Latin Dance FestivalDallas, Fri 4 to Mon 7: High 100F, dry
- LevitationAustin, Thu 10 to Sun 13: Highs 101 to 102F, dry
- Denton Arts and Jazz FestivalDenton, Fri 11 to Sun 13: Highs 89 to 101F, showers possible Fri/Sun
Last year these dates: highs around 92F, rain at 1 of 3.
Tennessee4 festivals · thunderstorms at Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion
- Bristol Rhythm & Roots ReunionBristol, Fri 11 to Sun 13: Highs 78 to 82F, showers possible Fri/Sun
- Tennessee Valley FairKnoxville, Fri 11: High 87F, dry
- Middle Tennessee Highland Games & Celtic FestivalHendersonville, Sat 12 to Sun 13: Highs 80 to 88F, dry
- Memphis Yoga FestivalMemphis, Sun 13: High 99F, showers possible Sun
Last year these dates: highs around 78F, rain at 2 of 3.
North Carolina2 festivals · thunderstorms at 2
- FaithFestWilkesboro, Fri 11 to Sat 12: Highs 86 to 90F, showers possible Sat
- Mountain Song FestivalBrevard, Fri 11 to Sat 12: Highs 76 to 81F, showers possible Fri/Sat
Last year these dates: highs around 76F, rain at 1 of 2.
Kansas3 festivals · up to 108°F · showers
- DancefestopiaLa Cygne, Mon 7 to Sun 13: Highs 85 to 108F, showers possible Wed/Thu/Sun
- Garden City Community Mexican FiestaGarden City, Fri 11 to Sun 13: Highs 72 to 101F, dry, windy
- Prairie Village Jazz FestivalPrairie Village, Sat 12: High 101F, dry
Last year these dates: highs around 88F, rain at 1 of 3.
Nevada3 festivals · up to 106°F
- Burning ManBlack Rock City, Sun 30 to Mon 7: High 72F, dry
- Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-OffSparks, Wed 2 to Mon 7: High 78F, dry
- Big Blues BenderLas Vegas, Thu 10 to Sun 13: Highs 99 to 106F, dry, windy
Last year these dates: highs around 90F, rain at 2 of 3.
Michigan3 festivals · thunderstorms at Kalamazoo Scottish Festival and Highland Games
- Detroit Jazz FestivalDetroit, Fri 4 to Mon 7: High 79F, dry
- Fiesta Mexicana Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, Fri 11 to Sun 13: Highs 84 to 90F, showers possible Sat/Sun
- Kalamazoo Scottish Festival and Highland GamesParchment, Sat 12: High 89F, dry
Last year these dates: highs around 75F, rain at 2 of 3.
Kentucky1 festival · thunderstorms at Kentucky Bourbon Festival
- Kentucky Bourbon FestivalBardstown, Thu 10 to Sun 13: Highs 83 to 92F, showers possible Thu
Last year these dates: highs around 82F, rain at 1 of 1.
Louisiana1 festival · thunderstorms at Mamou Cajun Music Festival
- Mamou Cajun Music FestivalMamou, Fri 11 to Sat 12: Highs 92 to 92F, showers possible Sat
Last year these dates: highs around 94F, dry.
Minnesota1 festival · thunderstorms at Infrasound
- InfrasoundClarks Grove, Thu 10 to Sat 12: Highs 71 to 93F, showers possible Fri
Last year these dates: highs around 76F, rain at 1 of 1.
Iowa1 festival · up to 103°F · showers
- The Renaissance Faire at Sleepy HollowDes Moines, Sat 5 to Sun 20: Highs 66 to 103F, showers possible Tue/Wed/Sat/Sun
Last year these dates: highs around 80F, rain at 1 of 1.
Arizona2 festivals · up to 104°F
- Goldrush Music FestivalChandler, Fri 11 to Sat 12: Highs 102 to 104F, dry
- El Grito PhoenixPhoenix, Sat 12: High 103F, dry
Last year these dates: highs around 102F, rain at 1 of 2.
California10 festivals · dry · up to 98°F
- Camp HollywoodLos Angeles, Thu 3 to Mon 7: High 91F, dry
- Nova Dance FestSan Jose, Thu 10 to Mon 14: Highs 85 to 98F, dry
- ChillitsLaytonville, Fri 11 to Sun 13: Highs 82 to 89F, dry
- June Lake Jam FestJune Lake, Fri 11 to Sun 13: Highs 77 to 81F, dry
- 32nd California Brewers FestivalSacramento, Sat 12: High 94F, dry
- 54th Annual Art & Wine FestivalMountain View, Sat 12: High 80F, dry
- and 4 more
Last year these dates: highs around 77F, rain at 3 of 10.
Colorado7 festivals · showers at 1 of 7
- Rocky Mountain RendezvousBoulder, Fri 4 to Mon 7: High 84F, dry
- Denver Yoga SummitLittleton, Fri 11 to Sun 13: Highs 71 to 90F, dry
- Global Dance FestivalDenver, Fri 11 to Sat 12: Highs 90 to 93F, dry
- Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland FestivalEstes Park, Fri 11 to Sun 13: Highs 63 to 79F, showers possible Sat
- Cool Vibes Reggae FestDenver, Sat 12: High 90F, dry
- San Luis Valley Potato FestivalVista, Sat 12: High 81F, dry
- and 1 more
Last year these dates: highs around 79F, rain at 6 of 6.
Missouri1 festival · dry · up to 98°F
- Southwest Missouri Celtic Heritage Festival & Highland GamesBuffalo, Fri 11 to Sat 12: Highs 93 to 98F, dry
Last year these dates: highs around 92F, dry.
Florida1 festival · showers at 1 of 1
- Miami Dance Fusion FestivalFort Lauderdale, Fri 4 to Mon 7: High 86F, showers possible Mon
Last year these dates: highs around 85F, rain at 1 of 1.
Wisconsin1 festival · showers at 1 of 1
- Yoga & Soul FestivalSauk City, Thu 10 to Sun 13: Highs 69 to 86F, showers possible Sat/Sun
New Mexico4 festivals · dry · up to 91°F
- Fiesta de Santa FeSanta Fe, Sat 5 to Sun 13: Highs 76 to 85F, dry
- Ghost Ranch Music Festival: Blossoms & BonesAbiquiu, Thu 10 to Sat 12: Highs 82 to 88F, dry, windy
- Michael Hearne's Big Barn Dance Music FestivalTaos, Thu 10 to Sat 12: Highs 81 to 86F, dry
- Unison FestivalAztec, Thu 10 to Mon 14: Highs 82 to 91F, dry, windy
Last year these dates: highs around 77F, rain at 4 of 4.
Pennsylvania3 festivals · dry · up to 82°F
- Edinboro Highland Games & Scottish FestivalEdinboro, Fri 11 to Sat 12: Highs 74 to 82F, dry
- PennWest Edinboro Highland Games & Scottish FestivalEdinboro, Fri 11 to Sat 12: Highs 74 to 82F, dry
- Covenanter Scottish Festival and Highland GamesQuarryville, Sat 12: High 81F, dry
Last year these dates: highs around 76F, dry.
Georgia2 festivals · dry · up to 95°F
- ProgPower USAAtlanta, Wed 9 to Sat 12: Highs 90 to 95F, dry
- Atlanta Food & Wine FestivalAtlanta, Thu 10 to Sun 13: Highs 90 to 95F, dry
Last year these dates: highs around 83F, rain at 2 of 2.
Alaska1 festival · dry · up to 63°F
- Sacred AcreNinilchik, Fri 11 to Sun 13: Highs 56 to 63F, dry
Last year these dates: highs around 53F, rain at 1 of 1.
Massachusetts1 festival · dry · up to 85°F
- Brazilian Festival of WorcesterWorcester, Sun 13: High 85F, dry
Last year these dates: highs around 74F, dry.
Maryland1 festival · dry · up to 77°F
- 22nd Annual Deep Creek Lake Art & Wine FestivalMcHenry, Fri 11: High 77F, dry
Last year these dates: highs around 69F, dry.
Maine1 festival · dry · up to 72°F
- Eastport Pirate FestivalEastport, Fri 11 to Sun 13: Highs 68 to 72F, dry
Last year these dates: highs around 68F, dry.
Montana1 festival · dry · up to 62°F
- Flathead Celtic FestivalKalispell, Fri 11 to Sat 12: Highs 60 to 62F, dry
Last year these dates: highs around 76F, rain at 1 of 1.
New York1 festival · dry · up to 78°F
- New York International Salsa CongressNew York, Thu 3 to Mon 7: High 78F, dry
Last year these dates: highs around 79F, rain at 1 of 1.
Ohio1 festival · dry · up to 76°F
- SummerdanceGarrettsville, Fri 4 to Mon 7: High 76F, dry
Last year these dates: highs around 69F, rain at 1 of 1.
Virginia1 festival · dry · up to 90°F
- Watermelon Pickers' FestBerryville, Thu 10 to Sat 12: Highs 86 to 90F, dry
Last year these dates: highs around 78F, dry.
Wyoming1 festival · dry · up to 70°F
- Fort Bridger Mountain Man RendezvousFort Bridger, Fri 4 to Mon 7: High 70F, dry
Last year these dates: highs around 78F, rain at 1 of 1.
Source Open-Meteo forecast at each festival's own coordinates, pulled 6 September 2026. Last year from the ERA5 weather archive for the same festival and dates. Forecasts change; check again before you pack.