[1][2] Co-created by Center Park Productions and Meridian Entertainment Group, it showcases national and regional artists in contemporary and classic rock, pop, alternative, folk, country, hip hop, and R&B music.

[3] A year-round staff of about 10 people plan and organize the festival each year and get help from nearly 200 volunteers during the week of the event.

[5] The Common Ground Music Festival was established as a not for profit 501(c)(3) corporation, Center Park Productions, in the year 2000.

Center Park Productions was created by the Lansing Entertainment & Public Facilities Authority (LEPFA) in a partnership with the Meridian Entertainment Group (MEG), the creator of the festival.

[3] Along with music the festival features a number of activities such as Ultimate Painting (a live painting competition), The Color Run, and a zip-line across the Grand River on festival grounds.