Matthew Baxley

Radio Waves Music Festival

WTIP Radio Waves 15 was a wonderful weekend of live music on the North Shore. To the incredible roster of musicians who performed–thank you! To all of the music fans who attended–thank you! And to our great crew of WTIP volunteers–thank you for your help to make it a great event!

Watch the 2022 Sizzle Reel right here!

The Radio Waves Music Festival is an annual, community outreach event and has become a tradition for visitors, area residents, and performing musicians. Several vendors will be on-site with food/beverages. Outside food and beverages are accepted on the grounds as well. Some chairs are provided under the tent, but feel free to bring your own. This is a kid-friendly event, this year, all kids under 12 will receive prizes at the gate. A note that your well-behaved pets are welcome – but please make sure they’re on a leash at all times.

Click here to see video highlights from the 2021 festival, produced by Bear Witness Media. Enjoy!

More information about the festival:

The Radio Waves Music Festival is a favorite for visitors, area residents, and musical performers. The first festival was held in 2008, to celebrate WTIP’s tenth anniversary on the air and since then has become an annual, community tradition.
Several vendors will be on-site with food/beverages. Outside food and beverages are accepted on the grounds as well.
Please make an effort to use the recycling and trash bins located throughout the grounds.
Some chairs are provided under the tent, but feel free to bring your own.
Well-behaved pets are welcome – but please make sure they’re on a leash at all times.
Admission – is $15 per day Friday and Saturday, $10 per day Sunday, and $30 for the weekend. As always, Radio Waves is free to children 12 and under. Pre-sale tickets are no longer available to purchase online (admission/tickets can be purchased at the festival).

Radio Waves is made possible in part with funding from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, and is supported by a grant from Visit Cook County, Gunflint Trail Association and the Grand Marais Area Tourism Association.