The Hillcats Playlist highlights new music and upcoming shows from artists connected to The Happening, including Bella’s Bartok, Liz Bills, Leon Trout, HannaH’s Field, PX3, Darby Sabin, and more.
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Life on Harry’s Hill: A Maine Music Festival
Harvest season has come home to Harry Brown’s Farm. Before tickets for The Happening 2026 go on sale, we’re looking back at a magical year of music, family, community, and three stages on the Hill.
Farm Life: Special Recipes With Harry Brown
Autumn has arrived on The Hill with color, harvest, and a hint of what’s to come. From four-leaf clovers to farm fresh recipes, jump in for a special recipe from Harry for the end of summer: toast and tomato.
When Is The Next Show On The Hill? Festival Recap from Starks Maine
Look back at a weekend on the Hill, with music, camping, community, late nights, and the vibes of The Happening 2025.
What Makes The Happening Different? It’s the People, the Vibe, The Hill
The Happening is more than just a weekend party—it's a community music festival in Maine unlike any other. Held every June at Harry Brown’s Farm in Starks, it brings together artists, activists, and...
5 Insider Tips to Get Ready for The Happening 2025
Get festival-ready with these five insider tips for The Happening 2025 at Harry Brown’s Farm in Starks, Maine. From smart packing to staying green and chill, here’s how to make the most of your summer weekend on the Hill.
Be Stoner Santa This 4/20
🎟️ Gift a Discounted Early Bird Ticket to The Happening Four Amazing Days • Over 40 Musical Artists • Three Stages • One Magical Hill It’s the most wonderful time of the year… again. That’s right,...
Flashback! Take a trip down memory lane
When Was Your First Time on the Hill? We were all first-timers once. Long before the first official festival in 1991, Harry Brown welcomed the wild-hearted to his hilltop haven in Starks, Maine....
✨ Come Home to The Hill – The Happening 2025 at Harry Brown’s Farm
The Happening 2025 returns to Harry Brown’s Farm in Starks, Maine. Four days of music, art, camping, and community make this beloved festival a true homecoming for Hillcats old and new.
Welcome to What’s Happening on The Hill
Introducing The Happening Blog — your year-round home for festival news, artist spotlights, behind-the-scenes updates, and community stories from Harry Brown’s Farm in Starks, Maine. Join us as we celebrate 35 years of music, cannabis culture, and togetherness on The Hill.