Initial weather forecasts for this upcoming weekend show two perfect fall days, so why not spend a day (or tw0) at the Second Annual Life is Good Festival in Canton, MA. The festival, which includes fabulous national artists, as well as a kids’ stage, is a great place to take the kids.
This year, the festival will feature national headlining artists Ray LaMontagne, The Avett Brothers, Michael Franti and Spearhead, The Levon Helm Band, Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Brandi Carlile, Martin Sexton, Raphael Saadiq, Ingrid Michaelson and The Hold Steady as well as The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Maceo Parker, Tristan Prettyman, The Ryan Montbleau Band, Zee Avi, Dwight and Nicole, and Jenny Dee and the Deelinquents. Kindie rock superstars Imagination Movers and The Laurie Berkner Band will headline the Good Kids Stage alongside special kids performances from Keller Williams and local favorite Ben Rudnick and Friends.
Win it! The Life is Good Festival is offering a fabulous giveaway to one Family-Friendly Boston reader. The giveaway includes a family four pack of tickets (2 adults / 2 children) to the festival on Sunday, Sept. 25, a copy of the new Laurie Berkner DVD Party Day!, and a case of Chobani Champions, the first Greek yoghurt made for kids. To win, let me know which artist you really want to see on Sunday. Giveaway ends Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 11:59pm ET, and the winner’s tickets will be available at Will Call. For more things to do in Boston with kids, check out our Boston event calendar, which is always updated!
We would love to jam with Laurie Berkner and Ben Rudnick Friends! We love Life is Good! Thank you for your wonderful blog filled with great resources for families!
I have been wanting to go since the first year. I think the new location will be lots of fun and the lineup sounds great!
We would love to see Ray Lamontagne!!
We love the Imagination Movers.
I would love to win so I could see Michael Franti- I use his “Say Hey” in my Zumba class. It’s one of my favorites to dance to!
We would love to see the Avett Brothers. Our kids would love see imagination movers
Laurie Berkner, of course! =}
I’ve heard good things about Ben Rudnick & Friends. Would love to check them out.
We would love to see Brandi Carlile and the Imagination Movers!
Would love to see Laurie Berkner and the Imagination Movers! The kids would be so excited!
We would love to see Michael Franti…the whole family loves his music including my 6 yr old daughter, Emily and my 1 year old son, Ezra. Ezra has been picking up on Franti’s good vibes since he was in the womb!
Laurie Berkner of course! It looks like a very fun family day. Perfect for this time of year!
We have three little ones who would LOVE to rock out with Laurie Berkner this weekend!
My two year Old would like to see imagination movers.
Brandi Carlisle would make my year!