Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival was co-founded by Better Than Ezra frontman Kevin Griffin.

[6] Held at the Franklin's Park at Harlinsdale Farm, the 2015 festival was headlined by Wilco, Willie Nelson, Weezer, The Decemberists and Cage The Elephant.

Justin Timberlake (one of its producers), Eddie Vedder, The Avett Brothers, Gary Clark Jr., Ryan Adams and Walk the Moon, led the 2017 line-up.

[11] In 2023, the festival showcased performances by Zach Bryan, The Lumineers, The Black Crowes, and Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.

[12] In 2024, headliners for the festival's tenth anniversary included Dave Matthews Band, Hozier, Noah Kahan, and NEEDTOBREATHE.