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Back Forty Fest
Back Forty Fest 2025 at Jack Pine Brewery
đź“Ť Deep in the pines. Loud on the beat.
đź—“ Friday, July 18 (Pre-Party) & Saturday, July 19
Off the map. On the beat. It’s the first-ever Back Forty Fest at Jack Pine Brewery—and we’re throwing it down Northwoods style.
🎸 MUSIC LINEUP
We’re bringing the legends back to life with tribute sets from:
• Dissident – Pearl Jam Tribute (4:30–6pm)
• Andy D – Nirvana Tribute Live on the side stage (6:15–7:45pm)
• SirPsycho – Red Hot Chili Peppers Tribute (8–9:30pm)
But first:
🔥 Kick things off Friday night with a Back Forty Pre-Party featuring The Winter Sloths (6–9pm) out on the lower patio while the sun sets behind the trees.
🍻 BEER
Cold taps, hot sun, and zero regrets.
• Watermelon Shandy
• Beer-Flavored Beer
• …plus the full Jack Pine lineup flowing all day
🍖 FOOD
Fuel your fest with smoked meats from Swede’s Smoking Grill.
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