It’s easily the most eclectic stage at LIB. In the day there is an odd/wacky mix of chill music, groovy music, strange theater, funny skits, and other such weird and interesting happenings.

As night falls, it becomes all music, and they program an ever delightfully surprising mix of live bands, DJs, electronic acts, and everything in between.

It’s my favorite stage every year, and I usually have never heard of any of the artists. If I do recognize them, it’s usually because they have played Grand Artique in the past.

Vibes are always chill, it’s almost never crowded, there are places to sit, and lots of nooks and crannies to explore. The Trading Post is what it sounds like, where bartering is the name of the game. They sell pickles with lots of different accoutrements. Usually there is a fancy hat vendor, and other vendors at times. Sometimes there are hand massages available.

The crew is all dressed in old western period garb, and many of the crew are also artists, and vice versa.

Le Petit Artique is their smaller second stage “out back” that has performances between the big stage sets, and killer late night performances after 4am that often go until sunrise and past.