Who puts on Forecastle?

Who puts on Forecastle?

When 29-year old JK McKnight was just reaching drinking age, he set out to create a concert festival that would combine music, art and activism in Louisville, Kentucky.

What year did Forecastle start?

2002Forecastle Festival / First event date
The festival began in 2002 with a small budget, a handful of musicians and a goal of reuniting with the local community. In 2010, Forecastle Founder JK McKnight, launches The Forecastle Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, as the activism arm of the festival.

Who started Forecastle festival?

JK McKnight

Forecastle Festival
Location(s) Louisville Waterfront Park Louisville, Kentucky
Years active 2002–present
Founded by JK McKnight
Website forecastlefest.com

Is Forecastle a camping festival?

Forecastle isn’t really a camping festival. You’ll have to drive in and park to get to the festival every day if you choose to camp. But it’s not impossible.

What does the word forecastle mean?

Definition of forecastle 1 : the forward part of the upper deck of a ship. 2 : the crew’s quarters usually in a ship’s bow.

Do forecastle tickets sell out?

Each price level is available in limited quantities. Once a price level is sold out, tickets will continue to be sold at the next price level, while supplies last.

What is a forecastle deck?

The fo’c’s’le or forecastle is the forward deck of the ship. It derives its name from sailing ship days when the raised forward deck was known as the forecastle. This was typically a raised, castle like structure where archers first could engage enemy ships.

What is the purpose of a forecastle deck?

a superstructure at or immediately aft of the bow of a vessel, used as a shelter for stores, machinery, etc., or as quarters for sailors. any sailors’ quarters located in the forward part of a vessel, as a deckhouse.