Why Shambhala Feels Like the Future of Festivals 💜🌻

Written by:  Rachel Greenberg At The Festival Babes, we’ve been lucky enough to experience festivals all over the world. From dusty desert dance floors to lush coastal gatherings, we’ve seen what makes a festival special. But every so often, one stands out in a way that stays with you. Shambhala Music Festival in British Columbia […]

Babestock: Building the Babeverse, One Beat at a Time 💖🌼

Written by: Moli Gross Babestock wasn’t just a music festival, it was a full-blown babe-powered takeover. Hosted at the iconic “they” bar Cheer Up Charlies in Austin, Texas, this glitter-drenched gathering was a celebration of femme energy, queer joy, and the magic of building your own stage when the world won’t hand you one. As the city […]

The ‘Roo Must Go On 🌈🌱

Written by: Allison Toth Sooo…Bonnaroo 2025…  We pulled into the farm around 1 p.m. on Thursday, and our group was buzzing with excitement. We were a mix of Bonnaroo veterans and first-timers, so as you can imagine, the energy bouncing through our crew was electric. I was ready for my first ever Bonnaroo, and we […]

🏆 Ally’s Allies Spotlight: Champions of Change in the Festival World

Written by: Ally Fenton Honoring the unsung heroes, creative forces, and visionary voices reshaping the festivalcommunity with purpose and heart. 🌀 This will be the first installment in an ongoing series by Ally’s Allies x The FestivalBabes—each spotlight will uplift a content creator, organization, artist, brand, festival, orcollective (AKA ✨magic makers✨) who are using their […]

The Last Fam Fest in Harmony Maine: A True Grassroots Festival 💜🫂

Written by: Elizabeth Cloutier The Festival Babes had an unforgettable time at Fam Fest 2025! Fam Fest is known for being a grassroots festival located in Harmony, Maine. The festival focused on bringing people together through the power of music and uniting the community through a safe and enjoyable experience. From live music, local artists […]

DON’T GET TOO LOST IN THE SAUCE 🧪❌

Written by: Rachael Thomas Ever since EDC Orlando 2022, my first EDM festival, I was introduced to a whole new world that I very quickly came to love. I was in awe of the lights, the music, the community, and the outfits. From an outside perspective of the edm scene, it can be misconstrued with […]

The Speed, Sounds, and Sights of GRIDLIFE Midwest 2025 🛞🔊

Written by: Tristan McCracken We returned to GingerMan Raceway this year for GRIDLIFE Midwest — a music and motorsports festival in South Haven, Michigan. With the largest lineup to date, a full motorsports schedule, and a crowd exceeding 20,000, we knew we were in for an unforgettable weekend. GRIDLIFE is just built different. By day, […]