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2023 LINEUP

2023 LINEUP

MISSION

Stomp the stigma

Located on a beautiful 90-acre private nature preserve adjacent to Louisville’s renowned Parklands, The Big Stomp is a festival that stomps the mental health stigma. Our immersive, multi-day experience takes a fresh, inclusive, modern approach.

With social activities and mindful programming, we provide education, awareness, and resilience tools. Together we are rocking the elephant in the room – changing the way mental health is communicated while fostering an environment of openness and fearlessness.

All proceeds go to The Pete Foundation. Learn more

Music that Matters

Music is a universal language that brings us together. With two days, three stages, and multiple genres (from rock to bluegrass to electronica and beyond) enjoy national acts and the best emerging ones too…learn and discover anew!

Healthy Living

Join The Big Stomp partners in an array of mental health-focused experiential activities that provide patrons with an educational toolbox of mental health resources and fun, hands-on, engaging activities that promote mental health and wellness.

EXPERIENCES

CAMBIUM ZEN DEN

The Zen Den, presented by Cambium Marketing, provides you with a serene oasis to enjoy a moment of zen. Participants can check out Louisville Silent Disco headphones and choose between a variety of meditation soundtracks. The experience is complete with comfortable yoga mats and cushions, plus farm-grown flower displays to create a full sensory experience.

OPEN DOORS, OPEN MINDS

Renewal by Andersen, The Big Stomp’s Official Windows and Doors Partner, presents “Open Doors, Open Minds” where participants can meet 1:1 with mental health advocates and professionals and walk away with tools and resources for everyday life.

Norton Children’s

Norton Children’s offers a wide range of activities all weekend long including quality time with Norton’s Heel Dog, Heal facility dogs, workshops on demystifying mental health, and music therapy sessions. Pro-tip: main-stage artists have been seen popping up during music therapy, don’t miss out!

Kroger Farmer’s Market

Looking for a quick healthy snack? Stop in to the Kroger Farmer’s market for local produce, educational information on home-grown Kentucky products and how “food as medicine” can assist with a healthy mind.

LOVE, TITO’S POST OFFICE

Visit the “Love, Tito’s Post Office” where you can write mental-health-focused postcard to a loved one that will be sent out in May for Mental Health Awareness month. While you’re there, don’t forget to check out Love, Tito’s games, giveaways, and more!

Equine Therapy

Louisville Recovery Center is onsite with their horses to teach patrons about the mental health benefits of equine therapy and how horses can sense a person’s emotional state. Donation opportunities for The Pete Foundation are available for quality time and interaction with the horses.

CARMICHAEL’S BOOKMOBILE

Pop into Carmichael’s Bookmobile for a perfectly curated collection of mental-health focused literature, self-help books, and merchandise.

Vyfy Wellness Club

VyFy Wellness Club’s bio-hacking tool hub is the place to try and buy several bio-hacking tools that benefit mental health, including: PEMF Therapy, Compression Therapy, Braintapping, B12 Shots, and more!

Queer Kentucky

Queer Kentucky welcomes you into their safe-space featuring queer-affirming onsite counselors for LGBTQ+ guests, educational activities, lounge seating and LGBTQ+ mental health-focused literature.

Crosley Records Sober Tent

The Crosley Records Sober Tent offers specialty-crafted mocktails from The Mocktail Project, mental health card games, Crosley record listening stations, and lounge seating with a relaxing view of the main stage.

EXPERIENCES

CAMBIUM ZEN DEN

OPEN DOORS, OPEN MINDS

NORTON CHILDREN’S

KROGER HOT AIR BALLOON

Between catching your favorite performances at The Big Stomp, don’t forget to stop by Kroger’s hot air balloon and snap a photo with it!

LOVE, TITO’S POST OFFICE

EQUINE THERAPY

CARMICHAEL’S BOOKMOBILE

Pop into Carmichael’s Bookmobile for a perfectly curated collection of mental-health focused literature, self-help books, and merchandise.

VYFY WELLNESS CLUB

QUEER KENTUCKY

Queer Kentucky welcomes you into their safe-space featuring LGBTQ+ resources, mental health-focused literature and interactive photo opportunities!

RITUAL ZERO PROOF MOCKTAIL LOUNGE

The Ritual Zero Proof Mocktail Lounge offers an elevated sober space experience while serving up Ritual Zero Proof mocktails from The Mocktail Project pop-up truck, including the official mocktail of The Big Stomp. Plus enjoy lounge seating and card games.

QUEST OUTDOORS CAMPING GENERAL STORE

Quest Outdoors’ Camping General Store is the hub for all Big Stomp camper needs, including merchandise, chairs, blankets, food and provisions, games and outdoor activities.

THE BIG MORNING RITUAL

Start your day at The Big Stomp with yoga and dancing in an iconic setting, thanks to Ritual Zero Proof.

HISTORY

Formally known as “PeteFest,” The Big Stomp was established in 2017 to honor Louisville native, Pete Jones.

Pete’s brilliance, kindness, happiness and the love he gave to and received from others, couldn’t overcome an internal suffering that, sadly, so many wonderful people can experience. This led Pete to take his own life in December 2016. Pete left this world with a final desire “to help mankind.” His life is a testament to the effects of depression and anxiety, and the world’s lack of acceptance.

The Big Stomp aims to rally the community to champion mental health so that people no longer must silently suffer the debilitating conditions that took Pete. A festival that breaks down barriers, allows for approachable acceptance and serves Pete’s wish to make this a better world for all.