And with about 20,000 people responding in kind, that atmosphere is simply undeniable and, moreover, completely irresistible.

For anyone who’s a first-time All Good-goer, Walther suggests “they really try to leave their stresses and worries behind, and come out to have the best time of their summer.”

It’s hard not to.

Festival-goers are able to check out over 30 bands in one centrally-located concert area with — get this — not one overlapping set. The All Good is also all-ages, with family-friendly camping and kids' areas as well as a VIP section, drum circles, foods and microbrews, crafts and interactive arts workshops.

Continuing its tradition of promoting philanthropy and community support, the All Good is again partnering with and benefiting various nonprofits. For the first time this year, it’s launching the new Grassroots Stage in the campground area, offering interactive experiences, environmental presentations and even more live music from regional rising stars.

What’s more, the All Good is matching, dollar for dollar, all donations from fans at the Grassroots Stage programs to benefit Headcount, Rock the Earth, the Rex Foundation and Conscious Alliance.

“Music has been a part of living forever ... (and has always been a way) for people to become aware of issues,” said Walther, and the All Good can be “a time when the individual has a chance to look deep inside themselves and really do something positive for the world.”

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