First Festival is a multi-day, multi-stage regional music and arts festival founded in 2015 that takes place the first weekend of May to kick off festival season (hence its name "First" Festival). With dozens of attractions, First Fest focuses on music, art, comedy, food, and beer. From singer-songwriters to DJs, jazz acts and cutting edge rock bands, all major music movements are celebrated with a hyper emphasis on local bands, some who have reached national notoriety.