Festival Experience
We are a group of music lovers, friends, and family who believe in the magic of the moment. With so many events happening throughout the festival each day, there is truly something for everyone. From delicious food and one of a kind vendors, to the yoga garden and amazing kids area, this year’s experience will capture your heart and move you in ways you never imagined. Be ready to come back again next year, there's no way you can do it all.
Yoga Garden
Making Space for Mindful Movement
Come practice with some of the areas most talented certified yoga instructors. All classes are designed for everybody and every-body, from beginners to the more practiced alike. Last year we had 6 different instructors leading different styles of classes throughout the weekend so stay tuned - we have even more up our sleeves for this year!
As always, you can feel free to bring your own mat but we'll have some there to borrow too ;)
Yoga is like music: the rhythm of the body, the melody of the mind, and the harmony of the soul create the symphony of life - B.K.S. Iyengar
Kids Activities
Come Create With Us!
We take our kids area pretty seriously around here. Free activities ranging from instructor led art classes to creating your own spirit walking stick, every kiddo there will have many opportunities to embrace their inner artist and take home a peace of the festival.
I would teach children music, physics, and philosophy; but most importantly music, for the patterns in music and all the arts are the keys to learning - Plato
Music Workshops
Bring Your Instruments!
Music was made to share and that's exactly what we aim to do. Performing artists will lead workshops throughout the weekend and the vibes are right for an organic picking session to break out under any tree so you better have your strings close by!
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When you begin to see the possibilities of music, you desire to do something really good for people, to help humanity free itself from its hangups - John Coltrane
Vendors
Art - Reiki - Unique Vendors - Good Eats & More!
Regional Artisans - Energy Healers - Everything Tie-Dye - Craftsman - Face Painting - Wood Carving - Art
And what's better than live music and delicious food? Our festival features some of the best and most delectable eats around.
Interested in becoming a vendor? Hit us up at firstcitymusicfestival@gmail.com or check out our volunteer page and let us know what you have in mind.
We are selling dreams. We are merchants of happiness - Bernard Loiseau
The Yoga Garden
Friday, October 1
4pm Happy Hour Yoga with Jessy!
Optional to BYOB to practice without feeling the pressure of perfection.
7:30pm Guided Meditation by Kris
Come for a heart opening evening meditation.
Saturday, October 2
8am – 30 min. Mixed technique Guided Breathwork session
Join Jesse Coomer as he uses a combination of techniques that will crescendo in a state of brain activity that normally requires years of regular meditation.
9am – Peace Out Yoga with Lori!
Breathe in peace, Breathe out calm, bringing mobility flow while moving in harmony.
10am – Twist & Shout with Bonnie!
A gentle practice with an emphasis on twisting poses paired with yogic chanting.
11am – Yin Yang Yoga
Join Sabrina for the perfect balance of Vinyasa & restorative Yin. Leave feeling strong, calm, & balanced.
2pm – Now & Zen with Kate
Get ready to move through a power Vinyasa flow!
4pm – Get Grounded & Go with the flow!
Join Kacy for grounding techniques & tai chi moves in a yoga flow.
5:15 – Mommy & Me/ Mamá y Yo
A playful & gentle stretch-out sing-out journey for grown-ups & littles. English - Spanish translation. Half hour.
7:30pm – Guided Meditation by Kris
Come for an evening meditation enjoying the sounds of singing crystal bowls.
Sunday, October 3
9am Morning Yoga with Amanda
Come get your morning started happy.
10am Yin Yoga with Bob
A gentle practice focusing on holding asana & using breath to get centered.
11am Yin Yang Yoga
A second chance to catch Sabrina for a Yin, Vinyasa & restorative mix.