After 20 consecutive years, it seems the organizers of Gathering of the Vibes are taking a break. Today, a statement appeared on the GOTV website, explaining that throwing a festival as an independent promoter is quite the challenge, and that after 20 years, they need a “time out.”

Why Gathering Of The Vibes Still Exceeds Expectations 20 Years Later

The full statement talks about cultivating the Grateful Dead community spirit in the years after Jerry Garcia passed away. It’s a heartfelt sentiment from founder Ken Hays, which you can read below: