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📍Grand Rapids, MN
A community-centered festival born of a collaborative effort. Hosted and curated by Rapids Brewing Company and Wild Horses

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For five years now, we’ve had the privilege to see our hometown come together and celebrate some of our favorite bands who make their home in the Midwest. Thanks for showing up for @festivalrialto again this year and to all the bands that keep saying yes to making the trip up to Grand Rapids. Festival season is here - see you June 25th at Blue Ox. by @festivalrialto

𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐋 𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐎 - 𝐅𝐀𝐐
Everything you need to know before the big day on Saturday!

🕛 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡 𝗗𝗢 𝗚𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡?
The gate opens at noon! Live music will fill the afternoon and evening across two stages.

🎵 𝗪𝗛𝗢’𝗦 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚?
𝙈𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙚: Wild Horses, Good Morning Bedlam, Mike Munson Trio, Thomas Sticha, Kelley Smith, Between Howls, and Paul Lawrence
𝙎𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙚: Tattletale, Forge North, Sugar on the Roof, The Penny Peaches, and Laura Hugo

📍 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗜𝗦 𝗜𝗧 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚?
On the green at Rapids Brewing in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, MN.

🌧️ 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗜𝗙 𝗜𝗧 𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗦?
This event is rain or shine! In the case of severe weather, we’ll keep guests informed and updated via our social media channels and on-site announcements.

🪑 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗜 𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔 𝗟𝗔𝗪𝗡 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗜𝗥?
Lawn Chairs will be permitted for the first half of the festival, but after the intermission we do ask that all chairs are removed from the lawn. Bleacher seating (in both sun and shade) will be available outdoors. Indoor seating in the RBC Taproom is also available for anyone who needs a break from the outdoors.

🌮 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗗 & 𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗞 𝗢𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦?
There will be food and drink options outside near the entrance as well as full service indoors at Rapids Brewing Co. the day of the festival.

🚫 No outside food or beverages allowed, but water stations will be available on site.

🐶 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗜 𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗠𝗬 𝗗𝗢𝗚?
As much as we love pets, no pets are allowed at the festival. Service animals as defined by the ADA are permitted.

💬 Have a question we didn’t cover? Drop it in the comments!

Still need your tickets? Get them from the link in our bio! 🎟

𝗙𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆:
@parkstatebank
@kaxe_kbxe
@cbnorthwoods
@hotelrapids
@visitgrandrapids
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Festival Rialto is hosted by @rapidsbrewingco & @wildhorsesmn by @festivalrialto

𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐋 𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐎 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐂 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐄

Can you believe we are only ONE WEEK AWAY from Festival Rialto?!

Here's a look at the music schedule for this year's festival! 🎶

Doors open at noon. Music will kick off at 1PM and will last all through the day and night across both the RBC main stage and the KAXE side stage.

Still need your tickets? Get them from the link in our bio! 🎟

𝗙𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆:
@parkstatebank
@kaxe_kbxe
@cbnorthwoods
@hotelrapids
@visitgrandrapids
HAWK Construction

Festival Rialto is hosted by @rapidsbrewingco & @wildhorsesmn by @festivalrialto

We want to take a moment to offer a very special thank you to all of the sponsors that help us bring Festival Rialto back year after year.

Without our sponsors and the incredible community surrounding us, we wouldn't be able to make this festival happen. So, from the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU!

Tickets are still available. If you haven't snagged them yet, be sure to grab them soon! (Link in our bio)

𝗙𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆:
@parkstatebank
@kaxe_kbxe
@cbnorthwoods
@hotelrapids
@visitgrandrapids
HAWK Construction

Festival Rialto is hosted by @rapidsbrewingco & @wildhorsesmn by @festivalrialto

𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗧𝗪𝗢 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗦 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆! 🎶

We are counting down the days as we look forward to an amazing day filled with amazing music and great memories.

If you haven't gotten your tickets yet, be sure to snag them soon! 🎟
(link in bio)

𝗙𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆:
@parkstatebank
@kaxe_kbxe
@cbnorthwoods
@hotelrapids
@visitgrandrapids
HAWK Construction

Festival Rialto is hosted by @rapidsbrewingco & @wildhorsesmn by @festivalrialto

🎵 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 🎵

𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗗 𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗦𝗘𝗦
Wild Horses are Jed & Ariana LaPlant joined by Landon Pahl. Born and raised in northern Minnesota, Jed & Ari live off-grid in a retired Greyhound tour bus. From very different musical backgrounds, Wild Horses have shaped a sound that incorporates heartbreaking vocals, standout harmonies, driving beats, and explosive dynamics.

𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗡𝗢𝗪
(Link in Bio)

𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 @rapidsbrewingco and @wildhorsesmn

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀!
@parkstatebank
@kaxe_kbxe
@cbnorthwoods
@hotelrapids
@visitgrandrapids
HAWK Construction by @festivalrialto

🎵 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 🎵

𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗘
Eight members spanning three decades in age. Drawing from a wide range of musical roots – rock, punk, metal, jazz, and classical – TATTLETALE brings together both trained and self-taught musicians. Formed piece by piece, they’ve grown into a full-stage force, delivering psychadelic jazz fusion with plenty of reasons to dance.

𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗡𝗢𝗪
(Link in Bio)

𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 @rapidsbrewingco and @wildhorsesmn

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀!
@parkstatebank
@kaxe_kbxe
@cbnorthwoods
@hotelrapids
@visitgrandrapids
HAWK Construction by @festivalrialto

🎵 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 🎵

𝗚𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗘𝗗𝗟𝗔𝗠
Good Morning Bedlam is a folk-rock duo from Minneapolis, MN. Their shows are known for their wild energy and stunning harmonies. Winners of first-place title at the John Hartford Memorial Festival Band Competition, and finalists at the NWSS Band Competition. GMB has played at festivals alongside artists such as Shakey Graves, Sam Bush, Jason Isbell, The Infamous Stringdusters, Trampled By Turtles and others. In 2021 GMB ran a successful Kickstarter for their much anticipated third full-length record ‘Lulu’ where fans from around the world pledged a total of $34,000. GMB has been featured on Bluegrass Today, Relix Magazine, Glide Magazine, and Paste Magazine.

@goodmorningbedlamofficial
https://www.goodmorningbedlam.com/

𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗡𝗢𝗪
(Link in Bio)

𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 @rapidsbrewingco and @wildhorsesmn

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀!
@parkstatebank
@kaxe_kbxe
@cbnorthwoods
@hotelrapids
@visitgrandrapids
HAWK Construction by @festivalrialto

🎵 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 🎵

𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗛
Forge North is a five-piece Americana folk-rock band based in Longville, Minnesota. Formed in 2022, the group blends layered vocal harmonies, storytelling songwriting, and a rich mix of acoustic and electric instrumentation to create a sound rooted in the landscapes and culture of Northern Minnesota.

The band first forged their creative energy making music in a potato shack on a blueberry farm (yes, really) outside Longville and has since become a rising presence in Northern Minnesota’s live music scene.

Influences range from the thoughtful songwriting of John Prine to the harmony driven energy of The Avett Brothers, along with the alt-folk textures of Wilco and the Americana sound of Sturgill Simpson find their way into the band’s approach.
Drawing from a growing catalog of original material, the group regularly performs shows up to four hours in length while keeping the focus on their own songs, creating a live experience that is both engaging and uniquely their own.

@forge.north
https://forgenorthmusic.com/

𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗡𝗢𝗪
(Link in Bio)

𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 @rapidsbrewingco and @wildhorsesmn

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀!
@parkstatebank
@kaxe_kbxe
@cbnorthwoods
@hotelrapids
@visitgrandrapids
HAWK Construction by @festivalrialto

🎵 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 🎵

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗜𝗞𝗘 𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗢
The Mike Munson Trio joyfully traverses the melancholic corners of American music much like Edward Hopper did with a paintbrush on canvas. Creating an incomparable rhythm section of three, Munson is joined by Nick Salisbury on bass and Lars-Erik Larson on drums. Together they explore Munson’s newest original compositions, transportive jazz-like instrumentals and tragic Americana ballads, exhibiting a symmetry that is easy on the ears.

The Mike Munson Trio is a group that is much more than the sum of its parts. They exemplify equanimity, with each member supporting one another while simultaneously prodding the whole into new artistic realms. Though all three are seen playing throughout the region in myriad bands and venues, this collaboration pulls a new sound from each, a richer tone, an air of surprise, a comfort with the unknown. The group relishes live performance where the nightly set list will include familiar songs encountered from a new angle, expanding or contracting arrangements or sonics depending on the inclination of the players.

Spring of 2024 marked the release of four consecutive Munson-penned singles which received significant radio play across genre and region, making waves in the jazz scene in Minneapolis and rural areas of both Northern and Southern Minnesota. The group has a full length album due out in Spring of 2026 on Liatris Records.

@mikemunson_
https://mikemunson.net/

𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗡𝗢𝗪
(Link in Bio)

𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 @rapidsbrewingco and @wildhorsesmn

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀!
@parkstatebank
@kaxe_kbxe
@cbnorthwoods
@hotelrapids
@visitgrandrapids
HAWK Construction by @festivalrialto

🎵 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 🎵

𝗦𝗨𝗚𝗔𝗥 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗢𝗢𝗙
Based out of Hibbing & Duluth, Minnesota, Sugar on the Roof is Megan Orwig Reynolds on guitar and vocals, Jefferson Reynolds on banjo and trombone, Jen Krussow on upright bass, and Clancy Ward on fiddle and vocals. Blending American roots music from the 1930's and 40's with their own originals, the quartet are sonic time travelers, fiddling around at the foundations of American popular music. Their repertoire includes old-time fiddle tunes, country two-steps, Western swing classics and early jazz treasures. Enjoy Clancy & Megan’s honeyed harmonies, foot-stomping fiddle and banjo, plus driving upright bass and swanky trombone that make it swing. When Sugar plays, you won’t want to stop dancing.

@sugarontheroof

𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗡𝗢𝗪
(Link in Bio)

𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 @rapidsbrewingco and @wildhorsesmn

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀!
@parkstatebank
@kaxe_kbxe
@cbnorthwoods
@hotelrapids
@visitgrandrapids
HAWK Construction by @festivalrialto

🎵 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 🎵

𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗦 𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗛𝗔
Over the past two years, country-folk artist Thomas Sticha has blazed his own trail in the Midwest music scene. His unique blend of country and folk showcases beautiful imagery, catchy hooks, and clever turns of storylines that will surely keep folks guessing.

With four new singles in 2025 and plenty more on the way, Thomas and his band are positioned well to break out as an emerging Midwest country-folk act in 2026.

“Experiencing Thomas on stage is like being part of an intimate conversation with a friend who just happens to have a guitar and an incredible voice. His vibe is infectious, and his connection with the audience is genuine. If you haven't yet, do yourself a favor and dive into his music. You won't be disappointed.”
— Brandon Backstrom, Host, BOB FM Total Country Radio

@sticha
https://www.thomassticha.com
https://linktr.ee/thomassticha

𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗡𝗢𝗪
(Link in Bio)

𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 @rapidsbrewingco and @wildhorsesmn

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀!
@parkstatebank
@kaxe_kbxe
@cbnorthwoods
@hotelrapids
@visitgrandrapids
HAWK Construction by @festivalrialto