First City Festival returns to Monterey this summer with Beck, The National, Phantogram and The Naked and Famous headlining.
The two-day First City Festival held at the bucolic Monterey County Fair and Event Center on August 23-24 will feature three stages of performances, a Vaudeville-style variety stage and a full carnival with rides and games.
New this year, a Craft-beer and Wine garden, featuring California wines, gourmet food vendors and a vinyl record marketplace curated by Beat Swap Meet.
First City Festival is the only U.S. festival to host the Unique USA Marketplace, a marketplace featuring hand-made couture by independent designers.
Last year, the inaugural First City Festival brought Passion Pit, MGMT and Modest Mouse to the coastal city, drawing more than 10,000 attendees each day.
Tickets for the festival go an sale at 10 a.m. on May 9. Visit the official festival site for more information.
First City Festival is produced by Goldenvoice, the promoters behind Coachella.
