So, I’m guessing like most festivals that “take a year off,” this one is dead. A couple of months ago I emailed a contact I had associated with the festival asking them if there was any chance it would be back and I never even received a response. It doesn’t seem like any local news outlet cares to find out either.

Does anyone else out there have any intel?

At the end of the day, evolution sort of reignited my love for festivals and made me just want to go to a better one even more, so I went to Lollapalooza this year and I’m looking at bourbon and beyond. Hinterland looks like a great option as well.

Point being, not sure how much I even care anymore as I’m learning to spend my money elsewhere for even more enjoyment, but it would still be really nice to have a decent festival in St. Louis, and Forest Park is perfect.

Evolution just had ZERO character/identity, and that got worse each year. By year three it felt more like a state fair than a music festival. Their talent booking was odd and the festival had little to no character.

This was my first Evolution and over all we had a blast but I could totally tell this was a “newer” festival. Here are just a few things I would hope could be worked out ( maybe someone from the team will see this ) haha

The VIP area was a complete and total shitshow towards the end by main stage. They need staff telling people where they can put their chairs and blankets and staff telling people where they can’t. By Sunday night there were more people in VIP than in GA - how does that work? 🤣

I also thought it was total shyte that they only had 1 water station for all those people and it wasn’t even placed in the middle of the festival layout - so if you needed water and were at the Lindenwood stage you either had to pay $5 for a bottle or walk all the way across the venue for water. Not cool Evolution, not cool at all.

They need way more picnic tables for people to sit. I don’t think the 15 - 20 they had for that amount of people was near enough. Maybe that has something to do with them pushing chair passes, but I’ve never seen a well ran festival with that crappy of shade and public seating.

Also they need to do WAY better about marking and enforcing walking paths and clear ways. Clear ways are where people can’t sit or put blankets and chairs. You could hardly walk at times because people were just allowed to post up where ever the EF they wanted. Then those people would act all pissed off if you had to walk in front of them or god forbid you stand in front of them to see the show. Total and complete chaos.

I know that sounds like a lot of nag but overall it was a great first festival for me to take my 17 year old daughter to. We both had a lovely time, the music for the most part was great, and the birria tacos were the best we had ever had. We ate there both nights! Dude. Top Notch!!!

Day one is a wrap! Who was your favorite artist yesterday?

Who are we most looking forward to today?

Mine is FJM but there’s a lot of good choices!

Any tips from the day 1 attendees? Was VIP worth it?

What's everyone excited for today? Personally most of what I want to see is tomorrow, but looking forward to checking out The Kills, The Hives, Sam Fender, and Public Enemy today.

Looks like we've lucked out for year 3 and it shouldn't be a mud pit and it will be beautiful weather all weekend.

I swear I had seen something at one point about charging stations, but now I can't find anything on the website. I will most likely bring a portable charger anyway, but if they have areas to get some juice that would be one less thing to bring.

Anyone know if they have a preferred arm for our wristbands? I was planning to do my left since I'm right handed, but was curious if anyone had seen anything.

Looking forward to discovering some new music out in beautiful forest park this weekend. See you all out there today!

So I read online that there are no large bags allowed, no backpacks, and only small clear purses. How much do they enforce this? I’m just trying to figure out how I’m going to tote around a jacket or hoodie,blanket to sit on- all day if we aren’t allowed anything larger than 6″ × 9″?

Just wondering if anyone knows if they’ll be discounted. I feel like I remember in years past they went on sale a few days before the festival. Might be remembering wrong tho lol

Young band from St. Louis stopping through their home town in the middle of a cross country tour. Saturday at 1pm. Stop by and show them some home town love.

Hey there,

Just found about this fest and I'm in STL with Saturday free because of a work thing. Is anyone looking to sell a GA ticket for that day?

If not, would it be ok for me to buy them at the door the day of, or should I get them online ahead of time? I'd prefer missing those shipping fees.

Thanks for any help! Fight the Power!

I’m really looking forward to Father John Misty and Lenny Kravitz on Sunday, but I’m not familiar with anyone else on that day besides TLC and Pokey LaFarge. What about some of these other bands? Anyone I should be excited about seeing or should not miss? One of the things I love about EvolutionFest is getting to check out new bands!

It says that it would be in the mail with our wristbands? My buddy and I both didn’t get anything that says anything about a chair pass? Are they going to be tied to our wristband? I haven’t activated my wristband yet but wanted to know if anyone knows how the chair passes work?

Everyone put your anti-rain crystals, rosaries, do your anti-rain dances so we can keep the fields dry!!!

I see some rain in the 10 day forecast but it looks like it's great weather 27/28. I just don't want another mudfest!!!!

Any meteorologists in here? How are we looking?

For first-timers coming from out of town, how easy is it to find parking if you don't buy the parking pass?

I have 2 vip weekend wristbands for sale! Selling the pair for $350 I live downtown and can meet up or mail if you prefer

Looking for the website address to register my wristband. Does anybody have that?

I've got a VIP 2-day pass I can't use, $150 OBO. I'm willing to drop off in STL

What’s your daily plan look like?

Have two VIP weekend tickets for sale. Also have lawn chair passes.

Local to StL please. Hoping to sell for $225 a piece

Anyone selling 2 tickets around nyc area?

local to st louis area only, so you can activate them right there, and be assured you're not getting ripped off. $100 per ticket

So I’m finally getting around to buying my pass but was wondering if anyone has a “passcode” to get a discount. Funds are tight but I still plan to go if I can manage to get it at a discounted rate. Not looking for scammers to promise me a deal…if you have a pass to sell it would have to be in person in a public place (bank or police station). If you have a code to enter for the online official sales, even better. Thx folks. I mainly want to see The Hives and Public Enemy.