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UTOPiAfest 2018

by Chronicle Staff November 5, 2018October 30, 2025

For its 10th anniversary (November 2-4, 2018), UTOPIAfest moved from its namesake town to Burnet, Texas’ Reveille Peak Ranch with a lineup of more than three dozen acts hailing from Austin and various corners of the globe.
For its 10th anniversary (November 2-4, 2018), UTOPIAfest moved from its namesake town to Burnet, Texas’ Reveille Peak Ranch with a lineup of more than three dozen acts hailing from Austin and various corners of the globe.
For its 10th anniversary (November 2-4, 2018), UTOPIAfest moved from its namesake town to Burnet, Texas’ Reveille Peak Ranch with a lineup of more than three dozen acts hailing from Austin and various corners of the globe.
For its 10th anniversary (November 2-4, 2018), UTOPIAfest moved from its namesake town to Burnet, Texas’ Reveille Peak Ranch with a lineup of more than three dozen acts hailing from Austin and various corners of the globe.
Baskery
Baskery
Baskery
Baskery
Baskery
Baskery
Baskery
For its 10th anniversary (November 2-4, 2018), UTOPIAfest moved from its namesake town to Burnet, Texas’ Reveille Peak Ranch with a lineup of more than three dozen acts hailing from Austin and various corners of the globe.
For its 10th anniversary (November 2-4, 2018), UTOPIAfest moved from its namesake town to Burnet, Texas’ Reveille Peak Ranch with a lineup of more than three dozen acts hailing from Austin and various corners of the globe.
The Big Ol’ Nasty Getdown
The Big Ol’ Nasty Getdown
The Big Ol’ Nasty Getdown
The Big Ol’ Nasty Getdown
The Big Ol’ Nasty Getdown
The Big Ol’ Nasty Getdown
UTOPIAfest founder Travis Sutherland
For its 10th anniversary (November 2-4, 2018), UTOPIAfest moved from its namesake town to Burnet, Texas’ Reveille Peak Ranch with a lineup of more than three dozen acts hailing from Austin and various corners of the globe.
For its 10th anniversary (November 2-4, 2018), UTOPIAfest moved from its namesake town to Burnet, Texas’ Reveille Peak Ranch with a lineup of more than three dozen acts hailing from Austin and various corners of the globe.
The Blue Hit
The Blue Hit
Calliope Musicals
Calliope Musicals
Calliope Musicals
Calliope Musicals
Calliope Musicals
Calliope Musicals
Calliope Musicals
Calliope Musicals
Calliope Musicals
Calliope Musicals
For its 10th anniversary (November 2-4, 2018), UTOPIAfest moved from its namesake town to Burnet, Texas’ Reveille Peak Ranch with a lineup of more than three dozen acts hailing from Austin and various corners of the globe.
For its 10th anniversary (November 2-4, 2018), UTOPIAfest moved from its namesake town to Burnet, Texas’ Reveille Peak Ranch with a lineup of more than three dozen acts hailing from Austin and various corners of the globe.
Choir! Choir! Choir!
Choir! Choir! Choir!
Diet Cig
Diet Cig
Diet Cig
Hard Proof
Hard Proof
Hard Proof
Hikes
Hikes
Hikes
Hikes
Hikes
Hikes
For its 10th anniversary (November 2-4, 2018), UTOPIAfest moved from its namesake town to Burnet, Texas’ Reveille Peak Ranch with a lineup of more than three dozen acts hailing from Austin and various corners of the globe.
For its 10th anniversary (November 2-4, 2018), UTOPIAfest moved from its namesake town to Burnet, Texas’ Reveille Peak Ranch with a lineup of more than three dozen acts hailing from Austin and various corners of the globe.
For its 10th anniversary (November 2-4, 2018), UTOPIAfest moved from its namesake town to Burnet, Texas’ Reveille Peak Ranch with a lineup of more than three dozen acts hailing from Austin and various corners of the globe.
Kalu And The Electric Joint
Kalu And The Electric Joint
Kalu And The Electric Joint
Lisa LeBlanc
Lisa LeBlanc
Lisa LeBlanc
Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
For its 10th anniversary (November 2-4, 2018), UTOPIAfest moved from its namesake town to Burnet, Texas’ Reveille Peak Ranch with a lineup of more than three dozen acts hailing from Austin and various corners of the globe.
For its 10th anniversary (November 2-4, 2018), UTOPIAfest moved from its namesake town to Burnet, Texas’ Reveille Peak Ranch with a lineup of more than three dozen acts hailing from Austin and various corners of the globe.
For its 10th anniversary (November 2-4, 2018), UTOPIAfest moved from its namesake town to Burnet, Texas’ Reveille Peak Ranch with a lineup of more than three dozen acts hailing from Austin and various corners of the globe.
Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
John Medeski’s Mad Skillet
John Medeski’s Mad Skillet
John Medeski’s Mad Skillet
John Medeski’s Mad Skillet
Patty Griffin
Patty Griffin
Patty Griffin
Patty Griffin
For its 10th anniversary (November 2-4, 2018), UTOPIAfest moved from its namesake town to Burnet, Texas’ Reveille Peak Ranch with a lineup of more than three dozen acts hailing from Austin and various corners of the globe.
For its 10th anniversary (November 2-4, 2018), UTOPIAfest moved from its namesake town to Burnet, Texas’ Reveille Peak Ranch with a lineup of more than three dozen acts hailing from Austin and various corners of the globe.
For its 10th anniversary (November 2-4, 2018), UTOPIAfest moved from its namesake town to Burnet, Texas’ Reveille Peak Ranch with a lineup of more than three dozen acts hailing from Austin and various corners of the globe.
PettyGrass
PettyGrass
For its 10th anniversary (November 2-4, 2018), UTOPIAfest moved from its namesake town to Burnet, Texas’ Reveille Peak Ranch with a lineup of more than three dozen acts hailing from Austin and various corners of the globe.
For its 10th anniversary (November 2-4, 2018), UTOPIAfest moved from its namesake town to Burnet, Texas’ Reveille Peak Ranch with a lineup of more than three dozen acts hailing from Austin and various corners of the globe.
Progger
Progger
Progger
Rubblebucket
Rubblebucket
Rubblebucket
Rubblebucket
Rubblebucket
Sound Tribe Sector 9
Sound Tribe Sector 9
Sound Tribe Sector 9
Synthemesc
For its 10th anniversary (November 2-4, 2018), UTOPIAfest moved from its namesake town to Burnet, Texas’ Reveille Peak Ranch with a lineup of more than three dozen acts hailing from Austin and various corners of the globe.
For its 10th anniversary (November 2-4, 2018), UTOPIAfest moved from its namesake town to Burnet, Texas’ Reveille Peak Ranch with a lineup of more than three dozen acts hailing from Austin and various corners of the globe.
For its 10th anniversary (November 2-4, 2018), UTOPIAfest moved from its namesake town to Burnet, Texas’ Reveille Peak Ranch with a lineup of more than three dozen acts hailing from Austin and various corners of the globe.
The Deer
The Deer
The Deer
The Deer
The Deer
The Deer
Trouble in the Streets
Trouble in the Streets
Trouble in the Streets
Trouble in the Streets
Trouble in the Streets
Trouble in the Streets
Trouble in the Streets
Trouble in the Streets
Trouble in the Streets
Trouble in the Streets
Valerie June
Valerie June
Valerie June
For its 10th anniversary (November 2-4, 2018), UTOPIAfest moved from its namesake town to Burnet, Texas’ Reveille Peak Ranch with a lineup of more than three dozen acts hailing from Austin and various corners of the globe.
For its 10th anniversary (November 2-4, 2018), UTOPIAfest moved from its namesake town to Burnet, Texas’ Reveille Peak Ranch with a lineup of more than three dozen acts hailing from Austin and various corners of the globe.
For its 10th anniversary (November 2-4, 2018), UTOPIAfest moved from its namesake town to Burnet, Texas’ Reveille Peak Ranch with a lineup of more than three dozen acts hailing from Austin and various corners of the globe.
Wild Child
Wild Child
Wild Child
Wild Child
Wild Child
Wild Child
Wild Child
Wild Child
Wild Child
Wild Child

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