This year’s fest is moving to Durham!

We’re tremendously grateful for the communities that have supported us over the years, from our first two festivals in Hillsborough, to the last two in Saxapahaw.

On Saturday October 31st we’re teaming up with The Pinhook and Rubies to present Cattyrompus, a special Sleepy Fest Halloween party in downtown Durham. We’ll also be celebrating the Fest’s 5th anniversary :)

TICKETS

>>Info below. Join our Newslitter and follow us on IG @sleepyfest to stay in the loop as we roll things out.<<

WHAT TO EXPECT

The festival will play out in 2 parts, afternoon/evening and late night. We’ll kick things off at 2pm with bands playing at both venues. At around 9pm, Pinhook trades bands for DJs, drag performers, and visual artists for a revelrous Halloween fete. Rubies is hosting their own dance party starting at 9p, ticketed separately. You can follow Rubies for more info.

“The Prowl” // 2-9p // Rubies + Pinhook
“Hell Cat Dance Party” // 9p-2a // Pinhook
**Rubies Dance Party // 9p-2a // Rubies (**Unaffiliated Event Ticketed Separately)

Visual installations and other non-music elements will carry on the spirit of Sleepy Fests prior, including a live-scored puppet show, an all ages costume contest, a Hell-Cat-themed mask making station, and other one-of-a-kind collaborations.

Durham’s favorite drag queens Naomi Dix and Stormie Daie team up to host Hell Cat Dance Party. Strut the Yard will be running a Silent Disco Soul Train to dance your way down Main St and about town!

LINEUP

This year’s festival will feature a blend of performances from our Sleepy Cat Artists as well as non-label artists and friends. The lineup includes folk, dance, americana, immersive electronic, drag, a puppet show, twangy punk rock, and more:

Twain, Chessa Rich, Lou Hazel, Woke County Speedway, Dunums, Delver, XOXOK, Stormie Daie, Naomi Dix, DJ Tuttle Recall, DJ Lomain, Stella Rosalie Rosen, Heron Toe and more to be announced!

Schedule TBA