StardustFest returns with live music, vendors, and wellness offerings

Founded by Black Hills musician and event organizer Bobbie Jo Kuhl, StardustFest returns to Hill City on Saturday, June 28, bringing live music, more than 50 vendors, wellness services, local artisans, and metaphysical businesses together for a one-day festival at Eras Event Center and Cohort Craft Brewery. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and welcomes all ages, with free admission for children 15 and under.

This year’s lineup includes Johnny Hastings, Chris Graves, Devon Sants, Abbey Leach, Zac Conger, Sundown Messiah, the Wambli Ska Drummers, Sultry Shimmy, and Bobbie Jo Kuhl.

Visitors can browse handmade artwork, jewelry, candles, herbal products, honey, baked goods, canned goods, crystals, and other locally made items while exploring a variety of wellness and spiritual offerings throughout the day. Attendees will also find massage services, tarot and psychic readings, energy work practitioners, and a wide range of local businesses and makers.

According to Kuhl, the name StardustFest was inspired by the idea that many of the elements found in the human body were formed in stars long before Earth existed. The festival uses that concept as a starting point for a day centered around creativity, personal expression, and sharing talents with others.

Advance tickets are available online for $12. Admission at the door is $25. Food and drinks will be available for purchase throughout the event.

StardustFest takes place Saturday, June 28, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Eras Event Center and Cohort Craft Brewery in Hill City.