The inaugural Backcountry Festival was held at the Corley Ranch in Gardnerville from Friday to Sunday, June 2-4, 2023. All photos by Kyler Klix of the Nevada Appeal.
A couple of dancers spin around at the main stage during Jason Boland & The Stragglers at Backcountry Festival in Gardnerville on Friday, June 2.
Ashley McBryde headlined at Backcountry Festival in Gardnerville on Friday, June 2.
Nick Swimley (left) Jenni Charles of the Dead Winter Carpenters jam out at Backcountry Festival in Gardnerville on Saturday, June 3.
A little girl sits on top of someone’s shoulders during Paul Cauthen’s set at Backcountry Festival in Gardnerville on Sunday, June 4.
Lauren Reno, who grew up in Winnemucca, sings alongside husband Ben Reno at Backcountry Festival in Gardnerville on Saturday, June 3. Many of Reno’s family came out for the occasion.
A little kid enjoys listening to some Mescalito at Backcountry Festival in Gardnerville on Saturday, June 3.
Hailey Whitters performs at Backcountry Festival in Gardnerville on Sunday, June 4.
Whitey Morgan performs at Backcountry Festival in Gardnerville on Sunday, June 4.
Midland headlined at Backcountry Festival in Gardnerville on Saturday, June 3.
Midland headlined at Backcountry Festival in Gardnerville on Saturday, June 3.
Midland headlined at Backcountry Festival in Gardnerville on Saturday, June 3.
Midland headlined at Backcountry Festival in Gardnerville on Saturday, June 3.
Caitlin Jemma & The Goodness perform at Backcountry Festival in Gardnerville on Saturday, June 3.
Douglas County Sheriff’s deputies were at Backcountry Festival in Gardnerville.
Paul Cauthen headlined Sunday night at Backcountry Festival in Gardnerville.
Paul Cauthen headlined Sunday night at Backcountry Festival in Gardnerville.
Paul Cauthen headlined Sunday night at Backcountry Festival in Gardnerville.
Ashley McBryde headlined at Backcountry Festival in Gardnerville on Friday, June 2.
Ashley McBryde headlined at Backcountry Festival in Gardnerville on Friday, June 2.
Jon and Paula Corley relax in a golf cart at Backcountry Festival in Gardnerville on Friday, June 2.
Bella White performs at Backcountry Festival in Gardnerville on Friday, June 2.
Kids of all ages attended Backcountry Festival in Gardnerville.
Kids of all ages attended Backcountry Festival in Gardnerville.
Kids of all ages attended Backcountry Festival in Gardnerville.
Kids of all ages attended Backcountry Festival in Gardnerville.
Andy Thorn of Leftover Salmon picks a banjo at Backcountry Festival in Gardnerville on Sunday, June 4.
Festival organizer Ryan Kronenberg enjoys some music on Saturday afternoon at Backcountry Festival in Gardnerville.
Many people were dancing at Backcountry Festival in Gardnerville.
Many people were dancing at Backcountry Festival in Gardnerville.
Fans get excited for Midland at Backcountry Festival in Gardnerville on Saturday.
Lauren Reno at Backcountry Festival in Gardnerville on Saturday, June 3.
Mescalito performed at Backcountry Festival in Gardnerville on Saturday, June 3.
Some activities at Backcountry Festival included roping.
Some activities at Backcountry Festival included roping.
Some activities at Backcountry Festival included roping.
Jason Boland & The Stragglers perform at Backcountry Festival in Gardnerville on Friday, June 2.
Nick Gedra of Jason Boland & The Stragglers.
