The Dead of Summer Music Festival has announced its fifth annual gathering, which will occur from July 12 through 14, 2024. The Pink Talking Fish Ensemble-fronted event returns to Hunter Park in Manchester, Vt., this summer and features an array of live music offerings across two stages in the scenic Green Mountains. 

Topping the list is the Pink Talking Fish Ensemble. The Ensemble includes THE WOLFPACK string and brass quintet along with special guests from Twiddle, Remain In Light/Cool Cool Cool and Dead Set: Adrián Tramontano (percussion), Sammi Garett (vocals) and Joe Agnello (guitar/vocals). In addition to offering renditions of Pink Floyd, Talking Heads, and Phish originals, the group will cover the Grateful Dead’s classic LP Terrapin Station in its entirety.

Also included on the impending roster are Neighbor, Max Creek, Bearly Dead, Deadgrass, Bar Brides, Lizards A Phish Tribute, Annie in The Water, Misty Blues Roadhouse Revival, Mystic Dead, Harvest & Rust A Neil Young Tribute, Rev Tor’s KlusterFunk, Saints and Liars, Organ Fairchild, The Rejuvenators with Wanda Houston, The Morning Dudes and Andy The Music Man-Kid’s Set. 

Besides music, there will be a sampling of food trucks, jewelry, crafts, and art vendors onsite. RV and camp options are available. Learn more at deadofsummermusicfestival.com. Tickets are on sale now.