A
music festival is a
festival oriented towards
music that is sometimes presented with a theme such as
musical genre,
nationality or locality of musicians, or
holiday. They are commonly held outdoors, and are often inclusive of other attractions such as food and merchandise vending,
performance art, and social activities. Many festivals are annual, or repeat at some other interval. Some, including many
rock festivals, are held only once. Some festivals are organized as for-profit concerts and others are benefits for a specific cause. Another type of music festival is the educative type, organized annually in local communities, regionally or nationally, for the benefit of amateur
musicians of all ages and grades of achievement.