KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – The Keene Music Festival marked a vibrant return to downtown Keene on Saturday, attracting thousands of music lovers to celebrate the event’s 23rd anniversary.

The volunteer-run festival showcased 10 hours of uninterrupted live performances, free as always, and while the forecast called for rain that day, it held off until late evening.

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This year’s festival featured an impressive lineup, with 65 performances spread across seven stages. The eclectic mix of artists ranged from emerging talents to seasoned performers and covered a wide array of musical genres, including rock, folk, punk, indie, Americana, country, jazz, experimental sounds, jam bands, electronic beats, hip-hop, and beyond.