Grateful Fest

An annual tradition, this year's Grateful Fest at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park in Garrettsville promises to be excellent weekend getaway anchored by the spirit of the Grateful Dead. This may not be the only Dead-related tribute event in Northeast Ohio this year (seriously, there are a whole bunch), but it's surely the most comprehensive. Into the Blue, John Welton & the Awakening, Wanyama, JiMiller Band, Terrapin Moon, Blue Moon Soup, Zuffalo, and the Bob Niederriter Trio will all perform through Sunday. Wear flowers in your hair, and be sure to pack your sleeping bag. Tickets start at $30, and camping is included in the ticket price. (Eric Sandy)