Highlonesome Music Festival at Dockley Ranch: A Magical Ozarkian Escape

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Aug. 2, 2024 - PRLog -- Highlonesome Music Festival at Dockley Ranch: A Magical Ozarkian Escape
Ava, MO – 8/2/2024 – The Highlonesome Music Festival, returning to Dockley Ranch in the Missouri Ozark Mountains from September 27-29, 2024, is a unique celebration of nature, music, and community. This three-day festival offers an unforgettable experience for music lovers and nature enthusiasts alike, featuring an eclectic lineup of talented musicians, storytellers, and crafters.

Musical Forest Enchants Festival-Goers

One of the festival's highlights is the Musical Forest, a whimsical grove where musicians gather to share their talents amidst the natural beauty of the Ozarks. Heather Langley, co-founding member of The Deadgummits and Highlonesome veteran, describes the experience as "everywhere you turn something beautiful is happening."

2024 Festival Lineup

This year's lineup promises to be the best yet, with a diverse mix of folk, Americana, bluegrass, and roots music. Attendees can look forward to performances by: Ha Ha Tonka, Justin Larkin and the Cosmic Ozarka Band, The Creek Rocks, The Shandies, Steve Ames and the County Lineup, Casey and the Attaboys And many more!

Unique Setting, Unforgettable Experience

Dockley Ranch, a miniature state park nestled in the heart of the Ozarks, provides the perfect backdrop for this intimate and magical festival. The ranch's owners, Claire Lea and Myke Gemkow, have created a haven for those seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life and reconnect with nature.

A Tribute to a Visionary

The festival is a tribute to Claire's father, Dr. Randy Lea, an eclectic man who dreamed of hosting artists and nature lovers on the property. The stage, built in his honor, has become a central gathering place for weddings, concerts, and farm-to-table dinners.

Highlonesome's Growing Popularity

The Highlonesome Music Festival has grown in popularity over the years, attracting visitors from across the Midwest. Attendees like Laura Krebs from St. Louis describe Dockley Ranch as their "happy place," a sanctuary where they can escape the city and find peace and renewal.

An Invitation to Reconnect with Nature

Dockley Ranch offers a unique opportunity to disconnect from technology and reconnect with nature. Gemkow notes that many visitors find inspiration and solace in a place where they lose connection to their phone provider.

Plan Your Escape to Dockley Ranch

Tickets for the 2024 Highlonesome Music Festival are on sale now. For more information about the festival, lineup, and Dockley Ranch, please visit https://www.dockleyranch.com

Media Contact:
Myke Gemkow
highlonesomemusicfest@gmail.com
(417) 430-7545