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Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival Shares Huge 2018 Lineup

Hometown heroes, Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival, have JUST shared the very anticipated first wave 2018 lineup that has festival goers from all over biting their nails. The third annual celebration will be taking place March 1st - 4th at the notoriously beautiful Sunshine Grove in the heart of Okeechobee, Florida. 

We're beyond ecstatic to finally announce extremely heavy hitting headliners such as, Arcade Fire, Travis Scott, Halsey, and two exclusive Bassnectar sets, all coming together to bring the love and support Okeechobeeings need to get down and funky all weekend. 

Some of our all time favorite acts that we are stoked to see perform for the first time and most certainly return to Sunshine Grove include, The Flaming Lips, Foster The People, Leon Bridges, Khalid, Big Gigantic, Local Natives, STS9, Blackbear, Thievery Corporation, Tipper, Tycho, Kyle, Lettuce, Big Wild, Denzel Curry, Pouya, Twiddle, Chicano Batman and of course, The Districts. Take a look for yourself at the first wave 2018 lineup in it's entirety below. 

We've had the honor of covering Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival the past two years and are beyond ready to return for a third! This massive event has only been in operation for three short years and already has created buzz all around the world. Last year, attendees purchased passes from all fifty states and 5 out of 7 continents throughout the globe. 

Before you make a decision on attending, it's important to understand that Okeechobee offers a plethora of amenities that go far beyond a musical reach. Okeechobee as a whole, provides a holistic artistic community where you can find yourself in specific curated areas like late night parties in Jungle 51, grooving at a Spring Break beach party Aquachobee, exploring and literally hanging on a variety of art pieces from around the world at ChobeeWobee Village, experiencing group yoga, burns, and one of the biggest Incendia structures for secret sets. Your time at Okeechobee will go far beyond anything explained in this article, put yourself out there, and experience what it's like to be truly free in a world where we need it the most.

Tickets are currently ON SALE NOW and will be going fast. So show everyone you know where you'll be this coming March and secure your tickets today to avoid missing out on the absolute experience of a lifetime.  View our official Okeechobee Photo Album HERE and find all of your necessary FAQ, GA, VIP, RV, payment plan, travel, hotel, camping, volunteering, ticketing information HERE!

Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival Reveals 2017 Schedule

Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival has just revealed the anticipated 2017 schedule where you can finally plan your dreams coming true. Okeechobee takes immense pride in curating a lineup that caters to each and every individual in attendance and now the schedule is just another example of how on top of their game Okeechobee really is.

Dr. Dog - Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival 2016 - Photo by Chris Jardines

Find yourself through the Jungle 51 where most of your late night action will take place from Sunset to Sunrise Thursday all the way through Sunday morning. Dip your toes into the sand with a day on the beach and an epic Aquachobee Beach stage that'll have you getting down like no other spring break you've experienced before.

SWIMM - Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival 2016 - Photo by Chris Jardines

The THREE main stages Okeechobee has graced Sunshine Grove with are BE (Main Stage), HERE (Middle Stage). and NOW (2nd Main Stage). Get it? It's all about being in the moment and living your life to the absolute fullest. BE. HERE. NOW. Start planning the ultimate vacation for the soul at Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival HERE and stay tuned for plenty of gnarly announcements including the PoWow! which is a mashup collaboration of special guests and artists at the HERE Stage 10:15 - 11:30 PM.

PoWow! Feat. Miguel, Win Butler, John Oates, Preservation Hall Jazz Band - Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival 2016 - Photo by Sydney Kenney

Why Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival Is An Absolute Must

Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival, what we consider to be the most anticipated event of the year is officially underway with their second annual celebration March 2nd - 5th, 2017. Okeechobee isn't just your typical camping event, Okeechobee is the premiere music and camping festival you've all been waiting for.

With so many events of so many genres to choose from nowadays, it gets a bit tricky to pick and choose where your next move is going to be. Let us tell you right now, Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival is not only your next go-to but home base itself.

This is truly one of the ONLY events around the globe that offers immense diversity in both music and culture. You see, Okeechobee takes pride in providing an equal share of favored genres, making it a point to not give one more light than another.

Expect to take a ride on an indie wave with major acts such as Kings of Leon, The Lumineers, Young The Giant, Cold War Kids, Bleachers, Mac Demarco, The Growlers, Sleigh Bells, Jacuzzi Boys, Polyenso, along with so many more.

Photo by Riley J Wilson

You can experience some of the world's most involved electronic artists today such as Bassnectar, Flume, Pretty Lights, Porter Robinson, Snails, Louis The Child, 12th Planet, Brasstracks and an entire Jungle 51 extravaganza which will be your late night adventure if you still need to get some party out of you.

Want some jammy twang in your step? Then you have to see Sturgill Simpson, The Revivalists, Moon Taxi, Allen Stone, Galactic, TAUK, Vulfpeck, and the legendary George Clinton performing with the Parliament Funkadelic. 

Consider yourself warned because we're about to throw you our most anticipated party acts of the entire weekend. We're expecting epic extravaganzas not only with every artist involved but especially Griz, Wiz Khalifa, Rae Sremmurd, Logic, Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, Mike Posner, Waka Flocka Flame, D.R.A.M., The Floozies, Usher with The Roots and the only returning member of Okeechobee 2016, Bassnectar!

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Seriously, there's diversity everywhere you look with this lineup. Enjoy pop, funk, reggae, electronic, country, jam, hip hop, future bass, gospel, along with an ultimate PoWow which is a uniquely curated mashup collaboration from a number of artists directly performing and some that will completely surprise you! Take a peek at the lineup in it's entirety here.

Photo by Chris Jardines

If we haven't convinced you yet, please take a look at our full 3-Step Guide to Okeechobee and we will GUARANTEE the absolute time of your life! 

Photo by Chris Jardines

Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival is what we describe as a true state of heaven on Earth. It's where everyone is an equal and where being who you are is the most important factor. Here, is where you become the version of yourself you've always wanted to be and where we learn to always BE. HERE. NOW.

Find what ticketing options best suits your needs HERE. You'll find everything from General Admission options, different VIP Packages, RV Parking Passes, and plans for shuttles/transportation. 

Photo by Chris Jardines

OKEECHOBEEINGS! It's time for our reunion! For now, peep these inspiring videos to get a slight idea of what's about to go down in March.

Kings of Leon "Use Somebody":

Anderson .Paak "Come Down":

Griz "Hard Times":

Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival Shares Second Wave Lineup

Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival is officially back for their sophomore annual extravaganza March 2nd - 5th, 2017 at the glorious Sunshine Grove. Okeechobee is a uniquely curated four-day all inclusive camping festival with some of the most detailed interactive experiences you can find. 

Back in November, Florida's premier event revealed the first wave of artists including headlining acts such as Kings of Leon, Usher performing with The Roots, Bassnectar, The Lumineers, Flume, and Wiz Khalifa. Today however, we've been blessed with what's to be our FAVORITE 2017 lineup yet!

We're beyond jazzed to see additional acts including Strugill Simpson, Logic, The Floozies, Vulfpeck, Space Jesus, 12th Planet, Polyenso, Roosevelt Collier Allstar Jam and so many more. Here, take a look at the 2017 lineup it it's entirety below!

For those who attended Okeechobee last year, you know about all the adventures that await everyone including hit areas like Jungle 51, Aquachobee Beach, ChobeeWobee Village, Yogachobee, hidden tea lounge, and secret all night parties that will catch you surprise. 

Okeechobee is nothing short of the absolute time of your life and we as Floridians are lucky enough carry such a influential event right in our backyard! All of your ticketing options are currently ON SALE and certainly moving fast!

Photo by Abbigail Arevalo

Purchase your General Admission, VIP, RV, Shuttle, and Payment Plan options here to avoid missing out on the fest of the year. Yes, we're calling it right now! Stay tuned for all Okeechobee related news at Holiday of Music and start telling all your friends where you'll be beginning of March.

For now, dip into our gallery and peep some of our favorite moments last year at Okeechobee here.