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Borderland 2023 Preview and Lineup

Borderland Festival, one of the region’s most popular music and art  festivals, makes its return to Knox Farm State Park, just 15 minutes from downtown Buffalo,  September 15th through the 17th.  That’s right – now a three-day festival starting on Friday, Borderland will celebrate its fifth year with more  than 20 bands on 2 stages.  This year the wranglers are proud to send Hulaween favorite Captain Tenderfoot and Bonnie Blue into the very vortex of the party. When life gives you lemons make lemonade? This is Borderland 2023 Preview and Lineup. Are you not influenced?

THE LINE-UP 

In classic Borderland style, festival goers can expect a diverse mix of music spanning the genres of rock,  country and Americana, along with performances from local musicians. 

Here’s what we can spill now: 

  • FRIDAY: The new hottest band on the festival circuit, Goose, takes the stage as the festival’s  first Friday night headliner. 
  • SATURDAY: Features Trey Anastasio with Classic TAB from the legendary jamband Phish. SUNDAY: One of Buffalo’s own favorite bands, moe. will be close out the weekend. The line-up also includes Dawes, The Infamous Stringdusters, Sammy Rae & Friends, Neal  Francis, Mighty Poplar, The 502s, Krasno/Moore Project and a full weekend of local bands. 

 

NEW THIS YEAR 

  • FRIDAY NIGHT!!! 
  • The festival has partnered with Kissing Bridge Ski Resort to offer local tent camping options to traveling fans.  
  • This year is the “Anyday” single day ticket. Fans can purchase a single day ticket and use it for ANY  of the 3 festival days. The “Anyday” ticket gives fans the flexibility to choose which day they attend the festival, while also allowing them to secure a ticket in advance for the lowest price.

KEEPIN’ IT REAL 

Aside from a killer musical lineup, the festival will host a range of artisans, axe throwing, Kidsland, local  chefs and food trucks, plus craft beer, distilled spirits, and wines from local brewers.  

*And at Borderland you know you can always expect a few surprises for our 5th year! 

TICKETS 

Festival tickets will be on sale now, and there are options! 

  • (3) Day Weekend Pass 
  • Single Day “Anyday” Ticket  
  • (3) Day VIP Weekend Pass  
  • Kids 10 and under are free with a parent or guardian. 

For everything Borderland Festival, visit the official website and like their social media channels on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The future is nigh. Escape the firmament.