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1st Annual Hardscrabble Music Festival

Join us for two days on Main Street August 28 & 29, 2021 for the ultimate celebration of music, art, food and everything we love about Helper, Utah. Get away to this premier destination, nestled below the sandstone cliffs and gray shales of ancient Cretaceous seas and enjoy live music, art galleries, vendors, camping and more amid the rich history of this old mining town. 

We're Here for the Music

Flamin' Groovies . Hell's Belles . Spindrift . Rod Gator 

Blag Dahlia & Ralph Champagne . Michelle Moonshine Howlin' Rain . Glitter Wizard . Utah County Swillers 

Greg Antista & The Lonely Streets . Elvis Cortez  

Eric Leach . Q. Michael . Dark Sky Light Show . 

DJs Lacy Lust . Thirst n Howl . Wendy Stonehenge

*More To Come!

 

 

Become a Part of the Festival

Want to join us?

We are still looking for vendors, food trucks, volunteers and more!  

Poster by Roy G. Biv

Hardscrabble Music Festival Events

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Sat. August 28th

Balance Rock Stage

3pm

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8pm

Main Street Historic Park

Event Details

Sat. August 28th

Balance Rock Stage

Flamin' Groovies, Spindrift, 

Howlin' Rain, Glitter Wizard 

MC: Ralph Champagne

Take a walk down Main Street, grab a beer and a bite to eat and...

Event Details

3pm

-

8pm

Main Street Historic Park

Sat. August 28th

The Main Street Fair & Big John Stage

12pm

-

11pm

Enter S. Main St. @ Hill St.

Event Details

Sat. August 28th

The Main Street Fair & Big John Stage

Eric Leach, Q. Michael

Not ready to commit to an all day concert? Then join the party on Main Street for art exhibits, food, beer gardens, ve...

Event Details

12pm

-

11pm

Enter S. Main St. @ Hill St.

Sat. August 28th

The Rio Theater

8pm

-

11pm

The Rio Theater

Event Details

Sat. August 28th

The Rio Theater

Blag Dahlia & Ralph Champagne, 

Elvis Cortez

Check  out the premiere of Blag Dahlia of The Dwarves latest project. He will be joined by Elvis....

Event Details

8pm

-

11pm

The Rio Theater

Sun. August 29th

Balance Rock Stage

3pm

-

11pm

Main Street Historic Park

Event Details

Sun. August 29th

Balance Rock Stage

Hell's Belles, Rod Gator, 

Greg Antista & The Lonely Streets, 

The Utah County Swillers,

MC: Ralph Champagne

The Rock n Roll continues with 

Day ...

Event Details

3pm

-

11pm

Main Street Historic Park

Sun. August 29th

The Main Street Fair & Big John Stage

12pm

-

11pm

Enter S. Main St. @ Hill St.

Event Details

Sun. August 29th

The Main Street Fair & Big John Stage

Michelle Moonshine

Day 2 of the Main Street party continues with all of the art, food, shopping and festivities, and also features a very spe...

Event Details

12pm

-

11pm

Enter S. Main St. @ Hill St.

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Artwork by: The Art of Roy G Biv

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    Hardscrabble Music Festival

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Please reach us at hardscrabblemusicfest@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

    August 28 - 29, 2021


    Helper has lots of options:

     Airbnb properties : https://www.airbnb.com/s/Helper--Utah--United-States/homes?tab_id=home_tab&refinement_paths%5B%5D=%2Fhomes&flexible_trip_dates%5B%5D=august&flexible_trip_dates%5B%5D=july&flexible_trip_lengths%5B%5D=weekend_trip&date_picker_type=calendar&query=Helper%2C%20Utah%2C%20United%20States&place_id=ChIJL2On2c2XTocRhUf-kQB5NX4&source=structured_search_input_header&search_type=autocomplete_click

    Camping or RV: https://castlegatervpark.com

    Hotels: 

    Holiday Inn Express & Suites Price, Utah

    Ramada by Wyndham Price, Utah

    The Greenwell Inn, Price, Utah

    National 9, Price, Utah

    Super 8 by Wyndham, Price, Uta


    S. Main Street, Helper, Utah


    So much food! Local restaurants, food trucks and multiple beer gardens will keep you satiated. 


    Plan your day in downtown Helper. The full lineup and schedules will be available on  this website. Also large format schedules will be posted at the box office, entrance and throughout the festival grounds. 


    In general, re-entry is not allowed. You may enter the festival gates once each day. However, if you absolutely must leave the festival and wish to return the same day, you must speak with a supervisor at  any festival entrance/exit BEFORE LEAVING to make arrangements for re-entry. 


    Yes there is no minimum age to attend. 


    After purchasing your ticket you should print it out at home and bring it to the entrance gate. The barcode on your ticket will be scanned just once for entry. Any ticket with multiple copies will be confiscated and you will not be given access to the festival. 


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