# Badger Music & Arts Festival

> A grassroots bass music and arts festival in the high plains desert of Colorado. August 13-16, 2026 in Hartsel, CO. Created by artists, for artists—where genuine connection, creative expression, and heavy bass intersect under wide open skies.

## About

- Type: Music Festival
- Category: Bass Music, Electronic Music, Arts & Culture
- Location: Hartsel, Colorado (high plains desert, 2.5 hours from Denver)
- Dates: August 14-16, 2026 (Pre-party August 13, gates at 1 PM)
- Audience: Bass music enthusiasts, artists, flow performers, fire spinners, live painters, creators, community builders
- Vibe: Grassroots, artist-run, community-focused, participatory, Leave No Trace

## Core Philosophy

Our collective is made up of community-minded artists committed to creating spaces for artists, by artists—where networking, genuine connection, and creative expression naturally intersect. Beyond music and art, our festival ecosystem includes built-in community outreach initiatives, ensuring that what we create also gives back. We build the things we want to see in the world and we live to see others enjoy them.

## Main Pages

- [Homepage](https://badgermusicfestival.com/): Festival overview, hero experience, call to action for tickets
- [Lineup](https://badgermusicfestival.com/lineup): Current artist lineup flyer, event dates and details
- [Tickets](https://badgermusicfestival.com/tickets): Ticket tiers (Early Bird, Phase 1, Phase 2, Gate), RV passes, add-ons, purchase flow
- [About](https://badgermusicfestival.com/about): Our mission and collective philosophy
- [Theme Camps](https://badgermusicfestival.com/theme-camps): Sound camps and experiential theme camps—temporary villages for permanent adventurers
- [Applications](https://badgermusicfestival.com/applications): Apply as a DJ/performer, vendor, fire performer, live painter, or theme camp
- [Volunteer](https://badgermusicfestival.com/volunteer): Join the crew—pre-festival build, gates, parking, site ops, teardown
- [Survival Guide](https://badgermusicfestival.com/survival-guide): Essential info for thriving in the high plains desert
- [Contact](https://badgermusicfestival.com/contact): Get in touch with the Badger team

## What We Offer

### Music
Bass music across multiple stages—dubstep, drum & bass, experimental bass, house, techno, and beyond. Lineup announced; more artists coming.

### Theme Camps & Sound Camps
Collaborative micro-villages where crews co-create experiences, offer gifts, host rituals, and inspire the wiggling of bodies. Sound camps bring their own systems to create satellite stages of sonic exploration.

### Art & Performance
Live painters creating on-site, fire performers bringing flames to the night, flow artists of all disciplines, and immersive art installations throughout the grounds.

### Community Participation
This isn't a spectator festival. Bring your creativity, your camp, your gifts. Badger is built by the people who show up.

## Practical Info

- Camping festival (primitive camping, no hookups standard; RV passes available)
- High desert environment at ~9,000ft elevation
- Bring shade, water, layers for temperature swings
- Leave No Trace principles strictly observed
- Family friendly (all ages welcome)

## Contact

- General: badgerbasscamp@gmail.com
- Vendors: nina@badgermusicfestival.com
- Events: events@badgermusicfestival.com

## Social

- Instagram: @badgermusicfestival
- Website: https://badgermusicfestival.com

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*Last updated: February 2026*