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Music and Adventure Meet at the Fifth Annual Fort Desolation Fest

By suindependent.com · July 23, 2026 · 1 min read
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The red rocks of Southern Utah are calling as the Fort Desolation Music and Adventure Travel Festival returns for its fifth year.   This year’s main-stage lineup is packed with talent, featuring acclaimed artists like Drive-By Truckers, Andrew Bird, Grahame Lesh & Friends, and Rayland Baxter.

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