Desert Hearts returns to a smaller, community-focused format with Microfest, a boutique festival October 1–5 at Deloro Valley that reunites founding members and more than 30 artists across electronic styles.
Microfest runs October 1–5 at Deloro Valley Summer Camp and Retreat on 132 acres in Northern California’s Sierra Nevada foothills.
The lineup includes Desert Hearts founders Mikey Lion, Marbs, Lee Reynolds, and Porky alongside artists such as DJ Minx, Doc Martin, Stacey Pullen, Justin Martin, Danny Daze, and DJ Holographic.
The event emphasizes intimacy and community: daytime pool and property activities, evening dance floors on a Void Acoustics sound system, and curated on-site experiences.
# What Microfest is and why it matters Desert Hearts announced Microfest, a five-day boutique festival designed to recreate the close-knit feel of the collective's early events. The gathering takes place October 1–5 at Deloro Valley Summer Camp and Retreat, a 132-acre property in the Sierra Nevada foothills north of California.
The stated aim is a smaller, more intimate experience where music, connection, and time outdoors are the focus. The setting mixes daytime leisure — swimming, quiet spots under trees, and property exploration — with evenings centered on dance floors driven by a Void Acoustics sound system.
# Who's on the lineup Founding Desert Hearts members Mikey Lion, Marbs, Lee Reynolds, and Porky feature on the bill. The full roster crosses several electronic subgenres and includes established names and rising performers. Notable artists listed are DJ Minx, Doc Martin, Stacey Pullen, Justin Martin, Danny Daze, DJ Holographic, Kevin Knapp, Life On Planets, SHADED (Live), Toy Tonics, and more.
A partial lineup provided by Desert Hearts includes: B Rose, Brunch Life, Caleb Jackson, Danny Daze, DJ Holographic, DJ Minx, Doc Martin, Groovewell, Isaac Carter, Jake Mora, Justin Campbell, Justin Martin, Kevin Knapp, Lee Reynolds, Life On Planets, Maitreya, Marbs, Mikey Lion, Porky, Rob Grega, SHADED (Live), Sprout, Stacey Pullen, Stacy Christine, Techno Tupac, and Toy Tonics (Barbara Boeing & Cody Currie).
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# What to expect if you go Plan for a blend of daytime leisure and late-night dancing. Expect walking between venues on the retreat property, outdoor amenities like a pool, and a sound-focused evening program. The smaller scale should mean shorter lines and more opportunities to connect with artists and other attendees.
# Bottom line Microfest positions itself as a focused, community-first festival: compact dates, a curated lineup that connects Desert Hearts founders with a broad electronic roster, and programming that mixes downtime with late-night dance. Tickets are limited, so those interested should consider purchasing soon.
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