The seventh edition of AubFest will return from Oct. 3 to 5 at Boggin’ On The Plains, a local ATV recreation park. Hosted twice a year, the local DIY, music festival highlights regional bands and performers of all backgrounds and genres, while offering a place where the community can come together.
There are over 25 artists set to perform this year, extending the festival's duration from one day to three days, making it the largest AubFest so far. Attendees will be able to camp at the festival grounds from Friday night to Sunday morning, which includes car camping, tent camping and RVs.
The headliner will be Post Sex Nachos, an indie pop band with songs of all different sounds and styles. Their new single, “Supergirl,” was released on Sep. 5.
AubFest Headliner, Post Sex Nachos.
One of the more local bands in the lineup is The Band Honey, an alternative rock band made up of four Auburn University students that perform around town and is currently on tour. They have released two singles so far, “Messin’ Around” and “Still Got Time”.
The music festival will feature other entertaining performances by Carmine Sun, Medicine Bus, Slugbeed and many other artists. From rock to indie to grunge, there is a genre, style and artist for everyone at AubFest. AubFest features a blend of music that sounds distinctly Auburn and the alternative sounds from surrounding areas, such as Birmingham, Alabama; Tuscaloosa, Alabama and Atlanta, Georgia.
On Friday, admission opens at 4 p.m., and music begins at 4:50 p.m., lasting late into the night. On Saturday, admission opens at 8 a.m., immediately followed by a DJ set. Additional musical performances will begin at 10:15 a.m.
Other entertainment besides music include animal demonstrations, improv, comedy and a drag performance, all taking place on their new stage, “The Grove.” Aside from the main stage, this second performance area will have other special showcases throughout the day.
Plenty of band merch stands and community vendors will also be at the venue, selling handmade goods like posters, crochet, paintings, earrings and more. Several food trucks will be available, including Ben’s Pretzels and Coco’s Sno Cones. Attendees are encouraged to bring cash for vendor and food purchases.
First founded by Auburn alumna Ashley Spencer, the music festival was created to bring the Auburn community together to enjoy a day of music from local and regional music groups. Now, it has been passed down and is led by three full-time Auburn students: Riley Dimon, Aiden Calderon-Wyant and Carter Zane. With help and support from volunteers and community members, they are overjoyed to bring this DIY music festival to life each semester.
“It’s about building an atmosphere that feels both grassroots and big-league,” said Zane, AubFest art director. “A place where Auburn students and the broader community can come together for a music experience you usually have to drive a couple of hours to find.”
Tickets are available on their website, aubfest.com. Online presale tickets are $30, which is approximately $1 a band. Tickets can also be purchased at the gate for $35. For more information on this event, keep an eye on their Instagram, @aubfest2025.
“At AubFest, it’s come as you are, and what you are is welcomed and loved,” said Calderon-Wyant, AubFest outreach coordinator.
The directors of AubFest invite everyone to come out and enjoy a weekend of good music, dancing, sun, trading bracelets, grilling out, food trucks and jam-packed fun.
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Katelyn Smith, sophomore majoring in journalism, is from Birmingham, Alabama. She has been with The Auburn Plainsman since the fall of 2025.
