Allston DIY Fest
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| Dates | Third weekend of July |
| Location(s) | Allston, Massachusetts, United States |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Website | [1] |
Allston D.I.Y. Festival (commonly known as Allston DIY Fest or DIY Fest) is an annual community event in Allston, Massachusetts which takes place during one Saturday each July. Founded in 2010, it was promoted as a free, all-ages, sober festival celebrating do-it-yourself culture. Founded on a punk, anarchist & anti-capitalist ethos, the festival discouraged the use of money and was organized non-hierarchically in a series of open meetings.
The festival showcased many emerging music acts in the area. Notable artists include: , , , Arvid Noe, , Chris North, and . Featuring two stages, one acoustic and one electric, the festival also included skillshares, workshops, artists, and a free market.
The event takes place in ,[1] close to the Allston Street MBTA station.
Notes[]
- ^ "City to allow Allston DIY Fest at Ringer Park; organizers to address noise, parking issues". boston.com. July 17, 2013. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
External links[]
- Punk rock genres
- Rock festivals in the United States