People gather at refreshment tents during Cathead Jam at Cathead Distillery on Friday, May 31.
Cathead Jam on May 31-June 1 celebrated nine years of Cathead Distillery with bands such as Young Valley and Aaron Lee Tasjan.
Cathead Distillery is the oldest distillery in Jackson. It co-hosted Cathead Jam with Ardenland May 31-June 1.
One of the spirits that Cathead Distillery produces is Old Soul Bourbon.
Aaron Lee Tasjan and his band perform as the opening act of the Cathead Jam at Cathead Distillery on Friday, May 31.
Festivalgoers hang out on the lawn at Cathead Distillery while listening to live music during Cathead Jam on June 1.
Anderson East performs during Cathead Jam at Cathead Distillery on May 31.
Julian Junior Marvin of Julian Junior Marvin’s Wailers performs during Cathead Jam on Saturday, June 1, at Cathead Distillery.
Greensky Bluegrass performs at Cathead Jam on Saturday, June 1, at Cathead Distillery.

On May 31 and June 1, a large crowd gathered on the lawn of Cathead Distillery for this year’s Cathead Jam. Here are some photos from the event.

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