Today Grace Potter announced the lineup for the 2018 Grand Point North music festival (which is taking place September 15 and 16 at Burlington, Vermont’s Waterfront Park). This year’s heavy hitters on the line up are Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, VT favorite Caroline Rose, Darlingside, Mt. Joy, Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds and even more. But its the local up and coming talent that we are especially excited to see gracing the stage.

Its been a bit of a tradition for Potter to highlight those bands that call Burlington home and have been taking the local scene for a wild ride over the year. We are especially happy to see pals Clever Girls and Julia Caesar taking that role this year.

“I’ve been looking forward to announcing this years lineup! I learn so much every year as we continue to explore musical corners we haven’t covered yet,” said Potter. “This year came together so beautifully. I can’t wait to share in this with everyone.”

Continuing on that tradition of supporting local artists, for the sixth year in a row,  Potter will partner with Seven Days to give fans a chance to choose one lucky Vermont musician or band to kick off this year’s Grand Point North festival. The nomination period and voting are set to take place in July. All fans that vote will have the chance to win two weekend passes to this year’s Grand Point North festival. So keep an eye peeled for that.

Check out the full line up below and be sure to grab your tickets early folks. Two day passes and VIPs are on sale now and single days go on sale soon.