MARCH

 
 
South by South West - Austin, TX
2009 festival begins on March 18th and runs through March 22nd. No artists have been announced.
 
 

APRIL

 
 
 
FriendsFest Music Festival - Dripping Spring, TX
2009 festival starts April 16-19
 
 
Chicks Rock Fest - Cincinnati, OH
 
 
 
 
Coachella - Indio, CA
 
 
 

JUNE

National Women’s Music Festival - Middleton, WI July 2nd-July 5 2009
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bonnaroo - Manchester, TN
2008’s event boasted performances by Tegan & Sarah, Cat Power, M.I.A., and Ladytron
 
 
 

July

 
 
PDX Pop Now! - Portland, OR
PDX Pop Now! is a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating, promoting, and enhancing Portland’s vital and diverse music community. We also strive to connect this community, in various ways, to the public.
 
 
 

AUGUST

 
 
Michigan Womyn’s Music Festival - Hart, MI
Past festivals included performances by Von Iva, Yo Majesty, & Erin McKeown
 
 
Women’s Redrock Music Festival - Teasdale, UT
 
 
 
Bumbershoot - Seattle, WA
Urban arts festival featuring visual and performance arts; includes schedule, lineup and news.
 
 
 

SEPTEMBER

 
 
Iowa Women’s Music Festival - Iowa City, IA
 
 
 
 
 
 

Treasure Island Music Festival - San Francisco, CA
The Treasure Island Music Festival is an annual 2-day music festival that takes place in Treasure Island, California, located within the San Francisco Bay. The festival is produced by Noise Pop and Another Planet Entertainment. The first day of the festival consists of Electronica and Hip Hop/Rap influenced performers while the second day consists of Rock and Indie rock influenced performers
 
 
 
Decibelle - Chicago, IL
The Decibelle Music and Culture Festival is an annual not-for-profit, community-based event that features internationally acclaimed and emerging female musicians and artists, educators, activists, and community leaders in dozens of events, including concerts, workshops, panels, and a film festival presented at Chicago’s best venues. Decibelle is organized by women and open to all.
 
 
Music Fest North West - Portland, OR
MFNW is about the bands, the music, the fans and highlighting the incredible music scene and community in Portland. The bands have the opportunity to gather with peers, engage music-industry professionals and increase their exposure. The fans get to experience the musical brilliance and diversity of the Pacific Northwest, as well as see some of their favorite national acts in one weekend of nonstop music.
 
 
 

OCTOBER

 
 
Houston Women’s Music Festival - Houston, TX
This year’s 14th Annual October 25th event will feature Sarah Bettens of K’s Choice and Carrie Rodriguez among others
 
 
CMJ Music Marathon- New York, N.Y.
CMJ runs October 21st - 25th, with scheduled performances by Lykke Li, Shiragirl, Brooke Waggoner, & Joan Osborne
 
 
 

NOVEMBER

 
 
Siren Nation - Portland, OR
Siren Nation is a unique arts organization that showcases and creates performance and exhibition opportunities for women throughout the year. We are the only women’s collective that produces an annual festival showcasing the original work of women working in music, film, performance and visual art.
 
 
 

VARIOUS DATES

 
 
Huge women’s music festival taking place in countries and cities across the US and around the world. Visit US cities by going to Ladyfest.org Visit European cities by going to MySpace.com/LadyfestEurope