Analog Reunion, an indie festival that markets itself as an antidote to nonstop scrolling, is heading back to the Russian River this spring with a fresh spin. The retooled weekend promises music, tastings and workshops built around presence and human connection instead of social media showmanship. Organizers say the gathering will blend nationally touring indie acts with local winemakers, family programming and an artisan market.
Wildhaven Sonoma Glamping is slated to host the riverside weekend, with the Russian River property listed as this year’s site. The camp offers glamping tents, cabins and private river access near Healdsburg, which makes it a natural fit for a music-and-wine hangout that leans cozy rather than colossal. Event listings confirm the Wildhaven location and festival dates, according to Sonoma County Tourism.
Organizers announced that the core festival will run from May 15 to 16, with a limited-capacity VIP event on May 17, and they are also rolling out smaller “Analog Sessions” in Healdsburg ahead of the main weekend. Those sessions are set to feature curated DJ sets and panel conversations with local cultural leaders. Produced by the Launch Pad Foundation and led by founders Anne Driscoll and Chris Schultz, Analog Reunion is designed as a deliberately screen-free experience that cultivates presence, creativity and human connection, the organizers say. The weekend is expected to feature live performances, a curated showcase of independent winemakers, a kids camp and a White Sage Market highlighting regional artisans, plus opening-night programming that includes a ramen dinner hosted by Naomi McLeod of Field Day + Creative. Two-day general admission starts around $215, with VIP packages and lodging bundles also available, according to details organizers provided to The Press Democrat.
What to expect
Attendees can expect an intimate lineup that mixes nationally touring indie artists with local acts and bluegrass. Early listings include bands such as The Heavy Heavy, Gilligan Moss and Reed Foehl among others. Daytime programming is set to lean into conversation and craft, with wine-camp pours and winemaker talks, hands-on workshops, family programming and panels with regional cultural leaders. Once the sun goes down, the focus shifts to late-but-low-key dance parties and DJ sets, all in keeping with the festival’s screen-free ethos.
Tickets and registration
Ticket options include single-day and multi-day passes, lodging packages and a limited VIP experience. Some daytime “Analog Sessions” require separate registration, although those sign-ups are free. For the latest information on tickets and packages, check the festival listing on Grooveist. Organizers suggest booking early, since Wildhaven and nearby Healdsburg lodging tend to fill up for May weekends…