John Summit's Experts Only to Take Over the Gorge for Two Nights

John Summit's record label and event brand, Experts Only, will take over the Gorge Amphitheatre for two nights on October 3-4, marking the brand's first camping event. The Pacific Northwest weekender follows previous ski-focused events in Vail and Whistler, as well as the Experts Only Festival in New York, which returns to Randall's Island this September for its second year.

Lineup and Pre-Party

The event will feature Cassian, Devault, Hamdi, KETTAMA, and Daniel Allan across the two-day run. Layton Giordani will headline an official pre-party on October 2, dubbed the Base Camp Pre-Party, which requires a separate ticket. The weekender will also debut a new stage production called the Ranger Art Car, a converted military truck turned mobile art car.

Expanded Operations to Address Concerns

The announcement appears to address recent concerns voiced by attendees of the inaugural GRIZTRONICS At The Gorge event, which saw reports of exorbitantly long wait times. Experts Only stated on social media that camping is available all weekend long and the team has expanded staffing, added extra entry points, and will open campgrounds early to ensure all attendees have a smooth experience.

Presale for Experts Only at The Gorge begins Tuesday, June 30 at 10am PT. Camping passes are sold separately for those staying on-site for the weekend. The event comes during a busy period for Summit, who released his sophomore album CTRL ESCAPE in May and kicks off his first arena tour in October.