Fort Desolation Fest is a boutique music and adventure travel festival featuring Amos Lee, Elle King, Rayland Baxter, Molly Tuttle and more incredible artists in the stunning red rocks of Cougar Ridge Resort at the Gateway to Utah’s Capitol Reef National Park. It’s three nights of live music and three days to find your own adventures in some of the most beautiful landscapes on earth.

We created the festival for both music lovers and outdoor enthusiasts

We keep things small to ensure a high-quality experience for all

No crushing crowds and no long lines
Everyone can relax, get close to the music and enjoy themselves

Featuring an array of creative food trucks, plus bar areas with craft cocktails and beer (21+ only)
Unique optional add-ons include a guided star party, guest chef dinner and secret campfire jam sessions with surprise artists
Attendees can also interact with top overland/outdoor brands in the adventure expo area
We offer limited-availability camping in the beautiful alfalfa field just a short walk from the stage

There are also plenty of other lodgings in the area, which will go fast

Fort Desolation Fest was started by a small Salt Lake-based team including one of the founders of the Nitro Circus and the founders of The State Room Presents, among others in the area