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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.

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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! 

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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!

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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.

Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival Reveals 1st Wave 2017 Lineup

Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival have JUST revealed the stellar first wave lineup plans for their second annual party at the beautiful Sunshine Grove located in Okeechobee, Florida.

Get your sunscreen and bathing suits ready because our most anticipated event of the year is definitely in your near future! We are proud to announce that Okeechobee will be taking place the same weekend this year March 2nd - 5th, 2017 and includes heavy hitting headliners such as Kings of Leon, Usher performing with The Roots, Bassnectar, The Lumineers, Flume, and Wiz Khalifa

We are super jazzed that our hometown event is bringing such a variety of immense talent to our own backyard! A very limited amount of Early Bird General Admission and VIP passes are currently available HERE, so NOW is your chance to guarantee yourself a trip of a lifetime! Peep the first wave lineup in it's entire below and start planning the ultimate Spring vacation!

Your Three Step Guide To Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival

1.  Getting There and Purchasing Your Ticket

Okeechobee Florida is a county one hundred years in the making, home of the largest lake in Florida, and a city that takes pride on creating a friendly atmosphere to provide the real meaning of true southern hospitality. Lucky for us Floridians, Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival is right in between Central and Southern Florida, leaving us for a small hike wherever we are to enjoy this Grade A scale event in our home state.

You can find all of your detailed transportation information here.

Now for the tickets, at this moment all general admission 3-Day Passes to the event are only $249.50, which includes three days and nights of the absolute time of your life. You can also purchase VIP and RV packaging tickets as well as a new 4-Day Pass for a special Thursday Pre Party. Keep in mind the prices will change come February 5th. Not only will you be on an ultimate vacation for the soul with tens of thousands of new friends to share it with but you will also be enjoying an all exclusive experience to the first annual five stage, 100+ artist, art filled, spirit gratifying, music festival extravaganza known as Okeechobee.

Find out which ticketing options will be best for you here.

2.  Setting Up and Learning Your Surroundings

When you are getting to the Sunshine Grove camping and festival grounds, make sure you have all of your necessary items for a joyful experience. Don’t forget to pack SUNSCREEN, sunglasses, comfortable clothes, tents, swim suits, your current favorite food items and beverages, festive accessories (frisbees, popular games, small scale instruments, beach balls, hula hoops, hats, etc.) your best dance moves and finest attitude.

Once your Okeechobee crew is in the process of setting up you’ll notice everyone around you will be experiencing the same thought process you may be going through. It’s okay to ask your neighbor for some help pitching your tent; it’s alright to ask how certain camping items work such as canopies, hammocks, or tricks to preserving your food. Remember, everyone will be thinking exactly what you are, where they are in relation to the rest of the festival and where the fun starts.

Well the fun starts right there with you and your surrounding peers. Crack a beer, a soda, a water, whatever you rock and start exploring the camping grounds with some new cats. Two of the official Okeechobee stages are actually located within the camping grounds and are on a 24-hour live music cycle. Therefore, we will have immediate access to Aquachobee Beach and the Jungle 51 Stage. GO THERE and you will find yourself hitting Friday at full force.

Even though the heavy hitting artists representing the music festival this year will not start until the following day, Thursday will be full of just as much fun as your entire weekend. We guarantee you that will be the case and you will come to realize this, Thursday night. Trust us!

3.  Guaranteeing The Best Time

The biggest question and mission of them all is, how can I have the time of my life? Well here’s how you do it. Whether you attend the festival by yourself or with a group of friends, listen here. This festival isn’t just a musical experience, it’s a place where you can completely detach from all previous worries, problems, or issues that may hold you back. It’s also a place where being yourself is the only person you should be. This is your time to shine, your time to be the person you always want to be, the time you come to terms with a number of subjects in your life and simply let go.

You will learn that living responsibly in the NOW is the only way you can guarantee the time of your life. If you live every second, every breath of air like it is your last, you will find yourself not only having infinite amounts of fun but also at ease. You will be comfortable with yourself and happy with where you are at this time of your life. It is also important to include others in your festive experience, as it helps you understand the importance of unity, peace, and respect.

GO SEE LIVE MUSIC!

You are here, this is now. It’s all happening people. Whether you’re a hip hop head, an EDM lover, an indie enthusiast, a funk guru, or soul rocker, this is the festival for you. Remember the entire reasoning Okeechobee came to be what it is today is because of the love for music. It is exhilarating to announce such renowned musicians playing in our backyard and the heart of the Sunshine State. Here’s a list of the highlighted acts we highly suggest you check out.

Manic Focus, Twiddle, Swimm, Dungen, The Supervillains, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Hundred Waters, Deer Tick, Youth Lagoon, White Denim, Lettuce, Nahko and Medicine For The People, Gramatik, Lotus, Dr. Dog, Bonobo, Portugal. The Man, Big Gigantic, Joey Bada$$, Mac Miller, Ween, The Avett Brothers, Bassnectar, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters, Kendrick Lamar, Mumford and Sons.

Now the three remaining stages will be located throughout the festival grounds and carry nifty names such as ChobeeWobee Village, Moonlight Oasis, and The Grove. These are all hit party destinations where many of your favorite artists will be performing. Each stage will have a very unique feel to it with a number of new opportunities.  Everything you do is a new opening for new opportunity therefore, a new good time. Don’t limit who or what you listen to because a new favorite band can be right around the corner. You know how it feels to hear something you really like for the first time? Well imagine that in a setting like this.

Not only are we benefiting from Grammy nominating artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Hall & Oates, and Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin but we are seriously turning up to the latest and greatest artists in the game right now. See Odesza and your weekend will be made, watch Dr. Dog and you found a new fave, listen to Ween and you won’t regret it, or lose your mind at Big Grams because this is an epic collab between Big Boi of legendary hip hop duo Outkast and New York based Phantogram. You don't want to miss.

It's moving to know you are directly creating the culture of an inaugural event that plans to be relevant in our lives for decades to come. It is extremely imperative to stay positive, spread love, smile, high five, hug, dance, kiss, express and most importantly stay weird……… people tend to remember weird. Okeechobee will be FULL of grand surprises with legendary performances around the clock. There will even be a uniquely crafted Superjam dedicated to a variety of musicians including members of The Meters and Win Butler of Arcade Fire in an epic Miguel PowWow!

Let’s get to know one another and help create a holiday of music by welcoming Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival.

Make sure to get a feel for some of the upcoming live performances below.

Nahko and Medicine For The People "Aloha Ke Akua":

White Denim "Cheer Up/Blues Ending":

Portugal. The Man "Sleep Forever":

Big Gigantic "Touch The Sky":

Kendrick Lamar "M.A.A.D. City":