It may only exist for three days, but Mosswood Meltdown leaves a lasting mark, sending festival friends home with new family, throbbing ears, sore feet, unforgettable performances, and the sense that the other best part of an amazing lineup is the community it creates.

With giant puppets, garage rock, flying beavers, and Iggy Pop proving that 79 is no obstacle to stealing the entire weekend. Dee Ratchet gives us the scoop on Mosswood Meltdown with photos by John Greenwood and Dick Slaughter, taking you inside an unforgettable Day One.

Jordan Ranft attends Wednesdays’ headlining show at The Fox Theater in Oakland, CA on October 18th, 2025.