The Driftless Music Festival

The Driftless Music Festival Driftless Music Festival began in 2012. We bring professional, eclectic music to the Driftless Region The stage was set. The temperatures eased into the mid-80’s.

Our dreams for the first Driftless Music Festival came true on a sunny July Saturday in Viroqua’s Eckhart Park, thanks to your community spirit and support. The professional sound system was working. And, just as we had envisioned, more than 500 hundred people wandered into the city park to enjoy the diverse sounds of our regional talent line-up and the company of other music lovers. Young and old

showed up with folding chairs, blankets, dancing shoes, picnics, children, and dogs. People enjoyed delicious foods prepared by local vendors. Some stayed for the entire 9-hour program. Others drifted in and out. Everyone felt fortunate to be sharing a community event with such a bevy of musical talent. It was truly a highlight in Viroqua’s cultural history!

Big ❤️ to the Viroqua Chamber and Tourism Commission for backing Fourthstream with this grant!  This is how a creative c...
04/08/2026

Big ❤️ to the Viroqua Chamber and Tourism Commission for backing Fourthstream with this grant! This is how a creative community thrives - local support for our arts and live music scene we lovingly curate. Thank youuuuu!
If you would also like to join other local businesses and individuals in support of the Driftless Music Festival and our work to bring people together and keep our festival free - you can donate here. https://givebutter.com/gQZ3yu

Thank you VernonReporter! Great article!
04/01/2026

Thank you VernonReporter! Great article!

Live in Viroqua concert on Court Street in Viroqua - contributed photo Local News Fourthstream integrates Winding Roads Art Tour to bolster Viroqua arts scene 2 hours agoAdd comment32 views2 min read FacebookXRedditLinkedInStumbleUponWhatsAppEmail March 31, 2026 VIROQUA, Wis. — Fourthstream, a loc...

Exciting News for Arts in the Heart of the Driftless!FOURTHSTREAM, your local arts and live music organization that prod...
03/25/2026

Exciting News for Arts in the Heart of the Driftless!

FOURTHSTREAM, your local arts and live music organization that produces the Live in Viroqua series and The Driftless Music Festival, is thrilled to welcome the Winding Roads Art Tour under its nonprofit umbrella! The Art Tour will remain independently managed while benefiting from Fourthstream’s support in event production, creativity, fundraising, and community connections.

“This is a natural fit,” says Fourthstream President Christina Dollhausen. “Together, we strengthen our impact and continue to lead Viroqua/Vernon County's arts and live music scene - supporting artists, local businesses, and our creative community.”

Don’t miss upcoming events:

Every other Sat. starting Sat. May 23: LIVE IN VIROQUA
June 13–14: WINDING ROADS ART TOUR
July 11: THE DRIFTLESS MUSIC FESTIVAL
More info:

windingroadsarttour.com

driftlessmusicfestival.com

liveinviroqua.com

🌼The Driftless Music Festival 2026 lineup has officially sprouted!Saturday, July 11 | Noon–9:30 PM  Driftless Music Fest...
03/16/2026

🌼The Driftless Music Festival 2026 lineup has officially sprouted!
Saturday, July 11 | Noon–9:30 PM Driftless Music Festival 2026 - VIROQUA
🎶 2026 Lineup
12:30 PM — Tom Gullion Quartet - Adventurous jazz led by master saxophonist and flautist Tom Gullion.
2:00 PM — Dandelion Delivery Service - A wild mix of bluegrass, Balkan folk, and imaginative songwriting.
4:00 PM — Panchromatic Steel - Steel drums, horns, and sunny Caribbean-inspired grooves (and some great surprises!).
6:00 PM — The Real Chuck NORAD - Cosmic funk, brass, and psychedelic dance energy from Minneapolis.
8:00 PM — The Big Wu - Woohoo! Beloved jam band bringing soaring improv and joyful live shows to close out the perfect day.

🍻 Local beverages
🌮 Great food vendors
🎟 Raffle prizes supporting free live music in Viroqua

Bring a blanket, a lawn chair, and your favorite people.
Free admission. Good people. Summer in the Driftless.
A Festival for ALL!
www.driftlessmusicfestival.com

Live in Viroqua dropped its stellar line up today!!  Woo!The Driftless Music Festival Sat July 11 2026 will share this s...
03/02/2026

Live in Viroqua dropped its stellar line up today!! Woo!

The Driftless Music Festival Sat July 11 2026 will share this summer’s line up on March 16….

Stay tuned!

Ready for summer? We sure are! We’ve got all the amazing music and we can’t wait to see you!

02/06/2026
Tune into WDRT 91.9 fm Driftless Community Radio this Saturday to hear from a couple of our FOURTHSTREAM board members c...
01/15/2026

Tune into WDRT 91.9 fm Driftless Community Radio this Saturday to hear from a couple of our FOURTHSTREAM board members chat about the upcoming Fourthstream FUNraiser, our mission and our work with curating the fun Live in Viroqua series and annual The Driftless Music Festival! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1A47h9Qxgr/

🎶 Tune in this Saturday at 10 AM! 🎶
A couple of our FOURTHSTREAM board members, Justin Miller and Christina Dollhausen, will be stopping by WDRT 91.9 fm Driftless Community Radio for the Driftless Weekend show!
They’ll share all about Fourthstream — our mission, vision, and impact on the Viroqua area — plus give a behind-the-scenes look at curating our Live in Viroqua series and the annual The Driftless Music Festival. Plus, hear about the upcoming Fourthstream FUNraiser on 1/31/26 at the Masonic Lodge in Downtown Viroqua!
📻 Listen on the radio or online: wdrt.org

Thank you WDRT 91.9 fm Driftless Community Radio for the opportunity!

Check it out! Sign up today to enter to win this wonderful giveaway Live in Viroqua!
01/08/2026

Check it out! Sign up today to enter to win this wonderful giveaway Live in Viroqua!

Don’t miss your chance to Enter to Win The Ultimate Live in Viroqua Experience!

Enter below to win an overnight stay at Hotel Fortney, $100 Giftcard to Driftless Cafe, $50 Giftcard to Bad Axe Music, $50 Giftcard to Noble Rind Cheese Company and $50 in Viroqua Chamber Bucks!

⭐️ https://www.liveinviroqua.com/contest

Contest runs from December 12, 2025 to January 30, 2026. One winner will be randomly selected on January 31, 2026 and announced at the Fourthstream FUNraiser held at the Masonic Lodge in Downtown Viroqua from 5-11pm. The winner will also be contacted via emal

Feeling lucky?  With The Driftless Music Festival coming July 11 and eight Live in Viroqua concerts planned for summer 2...
12/18/2025

Feeling lucky? With The Driftless Music Festival coming July 11 and eight Live in Viroqua concerts planned for summer 2026, now’s your chance to win something truly special.
Enter to win the Ultimate Live in Viroqua Experience, including:
• An overnight stay at Hotel Fortney
• $100 gift card to Driftless Cafe
• $50 gift card to Bad Axe Music
• $50 gift card to Noble Rind Cheese Company
• $50 in Viroqua Chamber Bucks Viroqua Chamber
🔗 Enter here: https://www.liveinviroqua.com/contest
The contest runs December 12, 2025 – January 30, 2026. One winner will be randomly selected on January 31, 2026 and announced at the Fourthstream FUNraiser, held at the Masonic Lodge in downtown Viroqua from 5–11pm. The winner will also be notified by email.

Enter below for your chance to win an overnight stay at The Hotel Fortney, $100 Giftcard to The Driftless Cafe, $50 Giftcard to Bad Axe Music, $50 Giftcard to Noble Rind and $50 in Viroqua Chamber Bucks!

12/12/2025

There are some musicians you meet and get to experience live and think, gosh, they are doing what they were born to do. Newski is that musician. Come on out tonight for a winter respite with Newski at Hotel Fortney! You’ll be glad you did!

HEY FUNMAKERS!  Yes, that's you!  Mark your calendars for some mid-winter shenanigans at the Fourthstream FUNraiser Janu...
12/05/2025

HEY FUNMAKERS! Yes, that's you! Mark your calendars for some mid-winter shenanigans at the Fourthstream FUNraiser January 31st! We are raising the fun meter and moneys for the upcoming Live in Viroqua and Driftless Music Festival season!
Join us on Saturday January 31st from 5-11 pm at the Masonic Lodge on Main Street in Viroqua for a night of music and FUNraising! 🎉
Pulled pork dinners (vegan options available) and beverages for sale, family activities, a bake sale, 50/50 raffle and incredible music 🎵 from Whiskey Chiken, Sophia Coyote, Sweet Milk and Peaches, The Freaks of Nature, and Gregg Hall and the Wrecking Ball!
This event is FREE! Donations are encouraged and we can’t wait to see you! Let’s dance 💃 have fun and raise some money for another incredible music season!

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