Here are six nearby music festivals you can go to besides Music Midtown

The star-studded lineup of Atlanta’s flagship Music Midtown festival was announced June 19, featuring Bruno Mars, Mumford & Sons, Future, Wiz Khalifa, and more than 30 other acts.

But there’s no reason to despair if you can’t make it out to Piedmont Park in September. Hundreds of music festivals have sprung up across the country in the last few years. Whether the artists don’t speak to you, the price is a little steep, or you want to try something new, there are plenty of options this summer for a musical getaway.

Check out these six music festivals you can hit up instead of Music Midtown—or maybe along with it.

1. Raccoon Creek Bluegrass Festival—July 14-15, Dallas, Ga.

The Raccoon Creek Bluegrass Festival is a bluegrass and gospel event in the Raccoon Creek Music Park in Dallas, Ga. The festival, now entering it’s 44th year, has camper hookups, barbeque and eight bluegrass acts over two days. Admission is $25 for the weekend and is family friendly.

2. Imagine Festival—September 22-24, Atlanta, Ga.

Imagine is an electronic dance music (EDM) festival at the Atlanta Motor Speedway in Atlanta, Ga. The festival is two days and takes place in a contructed “lost city” called Imaginarium. Along with more than 40 musical acts, Imagine includes live circus stunts, a giant splash pool and interactive art installations. Headliners include Deadmau5, Pretty Lights, The Floozies, Claptone and more. Tickets start at $163.

3. Gram Parsons Guitar Pull—September 29-30, Waycross, Ga.

Famed country-music singer Gram Parsons spent the first twelve years of his life in Waycross, Ga. This tribute festival has been held every year in Wayross since 1998, and this time it includes more than 30 country, bluegrass and roots performers. Ticket prices have not yet been set.

4. A3C Festival—October 7-8, Atlanta, Ga.

A3C Festival, which will be held this October at the Georgia Freight Depot in Atlanta, calls itself “Hip Hop’s Family Reunion.” The event advertises more than 1000 artists and DJs, as well as more than 50 events across 10 venues. The lineup is not settled, but a few of the bigger names announced so far are Ghostface Killah, SABA and Joyner. Tickets start at $70.

5. Slossfest—July 14-16, Birmingham, Ala.

Slossfest is a high-profile music festival held in the Sloss Furnaces Historic Landmark in Birmingham, Alabama. The two-day festival boasts acts like Alabama Shakes, Widespread Panic, Run the Jewels, Spoon and more than 35 other bands, as well as crafts, live iron-pouring demonstrations, craft beer and more. Tickets start at $135.

6. Secret Stages—August 4-5, Birmingham, Ala.

Secret Stages is a two-day “music discovery” festival with more than 60 bands performing on stages throughout Birmingham, Alabama’s Loft District. This festival is known for highlighting under-the-radar and up-and-coming acts from all over the nation, with a special focus on regional and local artists. The festival’s spread-out nature gives you an excellent opportunity to explore the city while heading to the next show. Two-day tickets start at only $40.

This story was originally published June 27, 2017 at 7:13 AM with the headline "Here are six nearby music festivals you can go to besides Music Midtown."