Levitate Music Festival returns to Marshfield Fairgrounds on Sunday, July 19, with the gates opening around noon ET into what the National Weather Service is calling a genuinely great festival day: sunny, a high near 79°F, and just a 1% chance of precipitation. If you were worried about rain gear, relax — this one’s about sun and wind, not ponchos.
The Forecast: Sunny and Breezy
The National Weather Service is forecasting sunny skies with a high near 79°F and northwest wind running 10 to 15 mph. That’s comfortable festival weather, but the sustained wind is worth planning around, especially if your crew is setting up a home base for the day.
What to wear: Light, breathable layers work best. Daytime temps near 79°F feel great in the sun, but that steady 10-15 mph wind can make shaded or open areas feel cooler than the number suggests. A light layer you can tie around your waist is smart.
Dress for Sun, Plan for Wind
With a full day of direct sun and no cloud cover in the forecast, sunscreen is non-negotiable. Reach for SPF 50 sport sunscreen before you leave and reapply — sweat and reapplication go hand in hand at an all-day outdoor show. Keep hands free and gear organized with a hydration backpack, which also means fewer trips to the water station between sets.
That NW wind at 10-15 mph isn’t dangerous, but it’s enough to send a lightweight canopy tumbling across the fairgrounds if it isn’t secured. If your group is bringing a pop-up canopy tent with weights for shade, make sure the weights are actually attached — and a bungee cord assortment is worth tossing in the car for lashing down chairs, coolers, or tent flaps against the gusts.
Festival Day Essentials
For a full day on your feet at Marshfield Fairgrounds, comfortable walking sandals beat anything stiff or new. If you plan to claim a patch of lawn for the day, a foldable camping chair is easier on your back than sitting in the grass for hours, and a portable blanket waterproof gives you a clean spot to set down bags or snacks even on dry ground.
Keep your phone charged for photos and set meetups with a portable phone charger 20000mah — festival days drain batteries fast between texting your group and capturing the show. A clear stadium bag keeps you compliant with typical festival entry policies and easy to move through security lines. And if you’re leaning into festival style, a bandana face cover doubles as sun protection for your neck, while body glitter gel is a fun, low-effort way to dress up the day.
Practical Tips
Arrive early — Marshfield Fairgrounds parking and entry lines tend to build ahead of a noon start, and you’ll want time to find shade before the sun is directly overhead. Check festival policy on bag size and contents before you pack, since clear-bag rules are common at outdoor fairground events. With sunny skies and light wind, Sunday is shaping up to be a great day to be outside — just secure your setup, hydrate, and reapply that sunscreen.