Thousands of people from around the world are expected to attend a festival headed by one of Vermont's most iconic bands.

"It's an experience, it's a full-on experience," said Michael Nedell, an artist for the festival.

And even though it's outside Vermont, food and art from the Green Mountain State will take center stage.

This is the 11th festival put on by the Vermont band Phish. Businesses from around the state say they have been lucky to help put it on over the last couple of years.

One business owner, whose crepes are popular on the Burlington waterfront, says he's excited to join in on the fun for the first time.

This year, the festival is called Curveball. About 40,000 people are expected to attend, many from Vermont. Although it's taking place in Watkins Glens, in upstate New York, many will see Vermont-made art exhibits and food.

The Skinny Pancake will be the only sit-down restaurant at the festival. The restaurant’s owner, Benjy Adler, says he expects to feed about 4,000 people over three days.

"Just like the Skinny Pancake on the Burlington waterfront, you are going to walk in and order at a counter. We are going to run and bus the food out to you,” said Adler. "The tent is supposed to be this reprieve from the madness of the festival so when you come in, it feels like a restaurant."

Other local businesses that will be providing food and drinks at the festival include Fiddlehead and Vermont Artisan Coffee and Tea.

The festival is August 17-19.