Two friends hug each other as they explore the Axis Mundi art installation at the Summer Meltdown on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018 in Darrington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
DARRINGTON — Everything from folk to electronica was part of the Summer Meltdown Music Festival this year.
Headliners included Bassnectar, Big Gigantic, Greensky Bluegrass, Lettuce and Beats Antique, and featured local favorites Moondoggies. A look at the festival scene:
Sky Harlin, 1, looks up at bubbles being sprayed during Trevor Hall’s performance at the Summer Meltdown on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018 in Darrington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A unicorn float toy is carried across the river at the Summer Meltdown on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018 in Darrington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Moondoggies perform at the Summer Meltdown on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018 in Darrington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
People enjoy the North Fork Stillaguamish River at the Summer Meltdown on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018 in Darrington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Emma Brand, left, and Ellen Goudie hangout at their campsite during the Summer Meltdown on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018 in Darrington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Casey Varner, left, and Monica Conners play with a giant art installation at the Summer Meltdown on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018 in Darrington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Twiddle performs at the Summer Meltdown on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018 in Darrington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A couple dances during Trevor Hall’s performance at the Summer Meltdown on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018 in Darrington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Trevor Hall performs at the Summer Meltdown on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018 in Darrington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Bassnectar whips his hair during his performance at the Summer Meltdown on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018 in Darrington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The crowd yells during Bassnectar’s performance at the Summer Meltdown on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018 in Darrington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Bassnectar performs at the Summer Meltdown on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018 in Darrington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Bassnectar performs at the Summer Meltdown on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018 in Darrington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
People yell during Bassnectar’s performance at the Summer Meltdown on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018 in Darrington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Bassnectar takes a photo with the crowd at the end of her performance at the Summer Meltdown on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018 in Darrington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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