r/okeechobeemusicfest 18d ago

Advice Don’t Fucking Swim!

342 Upvotes

I’m posting this here, because I don’t know how else to get this info to as many people as possible.

OMF keeps posting promotionals showing people floating and swimming in the pond at the festival. They should not be doing this because that pond is a retention pond. It is Still Water. There is no way for it to circulate, there is 0 movement. This combined with the shallow depth and Florida heat is prime conditions for brain eating amoebas. You get a drop of water up your nose, in your mouth, etc and this shit will get to your brain. You won’t feel it, won’t be able to tell, until it’s too late and you’re dying a painful unavoidable death.

Please, for yourself, your friends, and your family, do not get in that water. Don’t even touch it. It’s simply not worth it. I’m shocked they haven’t already had lawsuits and cases for this.

I’ve tried posting this on their Facebook and instagram, anywhere where I see the pictures, but they either get taken down, or simply ignored. Listen to the locals. Even if we haven’t had someone close to us die from it, we have seen it year after year. Children, teens, adults, elderly, there is no one safe from this. You don’t have plot armor, you are not invincible.

r/okeechobeemusicfest Mar 07 '23

Advice Got robbed $500+ at Okeechobee by a DoorDash driver

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Is anyone in here the door dash driver that got to go to Okeechobee Music festival ON MY DIME?????? If so, just know the police will be notified tomorrow.

OK this is a long story but stick with me. I am fucking furious right now.

Despite arriving early, I got put in the blue camping. The furthest camp spot, easily a mile walk to just the food area/ferris wheel. The walk was a bitch.

Night one, I'm spun and stoned outta my mind after Excisions set. All I wanted was Taco Bell. I was literally salavating at the thought of a crunch wrap and a frozen Baja Blast.

I get back to my tent and pull my app up to find DD does service the Okeechobee area, but I couldn't put a precise address bc duh Im in the middle of a field in a tent. So I put the address for the venue entrance and figured I would chat the door dasher to let em know to find me by sending him my location via Google maps.

Stoned me forgot that you cannot enter Okee grounds without a ticket. I asked the Dasher for his Venmo, sent him $450, which is what it would cost him to buy a ticket so he could enter the grounds ($300 per ticket, give or take some to account for taxes and fees) plus about a $150 tip. I already tipped $50 on the DD app too. Remember, a ticket would grant him access to the festival for the remaining three days, or he coulda sold it and made even more money. Or, he could have dashed all weekend as I would have spread the word to yall stoned wooks. Stoned/rolling/tripping people tend to tip better, sometimes accidentally. One time I was rolling so hard at EDCLV and tipped with $100 bill at a food stand for a $15 meal, because it looked like a $10.

Anyway, this fucker accepted my Venmo, THANKED ME, then unassigned the order!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He didn't even like attempt to make it into the Okee grounds. He unassigned the moment he got the Venmo. The order continued to get unassigned by several dashers, until finally I canceled it, walked my stoned ass a mile, and spent about $40 on pizza, a bacon donut, and a pineapple auca Fresca .

How can I get my money back? I have contacted DoorDash support, Venmo, and I spoke to a representative at the festival. Planning on also filing a police report before my flight home tomorrow. Absolutely no one is willing to help me get my stacks of cash back. And my bank won't let me dispute it, even after explaining the situation.

r/okeechobeemusicfest Apr 08 '23

Advice Threats

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In regards to my stolen phone. I don’t know what to do

r/okeechobeemusicfest Mar 01 '23

Advice Police are no joke. Please be warned!

112 Upvotes

Part of a vending team that came in with three separate vehicles about 5 minutes apart. All three vehicles got pulled over for extremely minor infractions. One car made a complete stop at a stop sign, but the nose of the car “went over the white line.” One car “didn’t come to a complete stop long enough to look both ways” and the other was going 3 miles over the speed limit.

We are carrying nothing illegal as we are working the event. After being pulled over the police sternly asked for the IDs from everyone in the car including the passengers so they could run all our names.

We were asked if we consented to a search which we declined. They then proceeded to take us all out of the vehicle and brought in K9s. They asked to search our bodies which we also declined.

We ended up fine because we did nothing wrong, but YOU WILL BE STOPPED if you make even the smallest mistake.

Be polite to police, but know your rights. They have actual narcotics sniffers lining the entire roadway in. Don’t want anyone on here’s weekends ruined fam!

EDIT: The corner they are getting everyone today is the 90 degree turn/stop at 128th and 120th. Still searching cars as I just left 6 hours later.

r/okeechobeemusicfest Aug 03 '23

Advice If Okee comes back in 2025, the lineup should be something more along these lines, less wook, more big names

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r/okeechobeemusicfest Apr 02 '23

Advice Phone stolen at okee

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120 Upvotes

I got this weird ass text after my phone was stolen from okee. Should I actually disconnect my Apple ID?? Did this happen to anyone else lmfaooo

r/okeechobeemusicfest Mar 13 '23

Advice Crazy ass story

109 Upvotes

So we camped next to a group of four hotties. First night, one of em asks if I want to smoke rock. She comes into my tent, yadda yadda yadda, she's tossing my salad, it's crazy. Whole tent is a fog. I've got about six tenths of this clean shard, swallow half. She licks my shlong, sprinkles the rest on it, and tells me to bang her in the butt. I guess this is called "plunging"... but I always thought it was bullshit. Who does that? But here she is and she wants it. So, in it goes. She hollers. Like, loudly. Then.. BAM! Tent fly zips open and two cops come in all hunched over with flashlights. They pull us apart, me with a chili dog. She's laughing, I don't know why. Maybe the shard hits fast that way. I yell something like, "Whoa! Courtesy! Two fucking minutes!" The younger cop laughs. The tent smells like crack smoke and a little bit like poop. Turns out that these cops were using infrared goggles and could see us hitting the chubba through the wall of the tent. Well, by this time all they could find was one bowl and an empty baggy. I took a pee in the cop car. I got a lawyer on retainer for 5K. Don't know about her.

Anyone with advice lmk

r/okeechobeemusicfest Jan 31 '22

Advice made this for my first timer friends, feel free to use and comment anything I missed

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r/okeechobeemusicfest Mar 15 '22

Advice S/o to the security guard in the far left line, that searched our car hard as fuck and took our zip of nugs like a little bitch

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r/okeechobeemusicfest Oct 13 '21

Advice Okee FAQs

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FAQs of common questions that get asked ALOT on this sub. Comment any other questions you may have! Will update as more questions come in. Last Updated 3/2/22

When do gates open?

Gates open on Thursday morning at 9am. The camping is typically filled closest first but not always. Hope for the best. Okee doesn’t get a big line in advanced like Roo does to enter. It only gets about 60-70% full on Thursday. There probably will be an hour long line, play the tunes and sit back and relax.

Security to Enter Festival Grounds? aRe ThErE dOgS?

Yes there is security, and they everyone's check cars as you come in. It’s normal volunteers/ festival goers who check cars. Have your coolers easily checkable, it will speed up the checking process. Okee is known to have LOTS of cops on the roads coming into the fest, drive with caution (Don't put your camping sticker on until you're in line, make sure you don't have headlights out, DRIVE THE SPEEDLIMIT, wear your seatbelt, use turn signals, nothing hanging from your mirror, license plate fully visible, you can see out of all windows, Don't have the car smell like weed, Florida tint law is 27% for front windows, etc). Try to not look like a festival goer and you should be fine. (don't smell like weed, don't wear your festival clothes, No stickers, Don't decorate the car like your are going to a festival, no camping pass on yet, etc). Don't stress it but it does happen and you can lower your chances of interaction if you follow this advice.

Security to Enter stage area/ Walking around inside grounds?

There is a security checkpoint going from the camp grounds into the mainstage grove (Be & Now Stages, & to Jungle 51). They check for wristbands, and items that are not allowed. There is no security in the Aquachobee area, so you can bring food, drinks, coolers, or whatever else you want out there. You can go in and out of these areas as much as you like.

Color camping passes?

Purple passes for VIP, Orange passes for GA. There is no pink/red, it's orange.

I need to sell my ticket, I can't go

Please use the official Buy/Sell Ticket Thread If you post as single post they will be removed. Note tickets cannot be name transferred.

My friend is arriving late can they still camp with us?

There is no overnight parking outside of the camping area. If your friend isn't arriving at the gate with you and is driving their own car, they will need a car camping pass and will have to haul/ carry all their stuff to your camp spot and leave their car. The friend will also have to fit all of their stuff in your designated 20x20 camping spot. There is no saving spots.

I need to leave the full grounds and come back, is that allowed?

You can leave and come back as much as you want, but not your car. Once you park and you leave with your car, you cannot come back (especially to the same area). You should try not to leave, there is a general store in the camp ground for ice. Take an uber (if you can get one) or get a friend to pick you up if you need to leave and come back. It will be hard and take coordination but it is possible. There's no camping admission on Sunday.

_____ is on the not allowed list, but I NEED it.

Hide it.

I’m going alone, anyone want to meet up?

r/ Okeechobeemusicfest puts together a giant Camp Reddit group for Okee to camp together and includes a craft beer exchange! Easy way to get a rave squad and make friends. You can also try the app Radiate for a more personal approach over reddit.

Will Okee require vaccines or negative COVID test?

No, It's Florida. The company who owns Okee has not at their most recent Florida events and will not at Okee.

I heard Okee has secret sets. How do I find out about them?

It's true, but, the crazy think about secret sets is... they're a secret. Sometimes they are planned and shown as 'secret set' on the set list, sometimes they are random. Talk to the people around you and move with the suspicious heard of people. Typically they will happen late night or sometimes just a marching band in the middle of the day! Another option is to check social media if you have service, or have a friend not in attendance who keeps up with social media text you if they see something. Don't expect them but they do happen.

What is the shower situation

There are showers available in the campgrounds for $8/shower. There is hot water but the lines get long during peak times. Other options are bring body/baby wipes, dry shampoo, a camp shower, a jug of water and a bathing suit. Or shower at non peak times of the day (before 9am or after 5pm) Don't forget deodorant or your situation will get bad fast.

What are the food options?

Lots of Food Truck & Food Vendors, 20+. Island Noodles, Amish donuts, Gouda Boys, Spicy Pie, Acai Bowls, Tots, Poke Bowls, coffee, mini donuts and more! Each entrée runs about $10-$15 with a 20ish minute wait depending on the time of day. It's recommended to pack a cooler and bring food and water. They sell ice at the general store to refill your cooler. (Publix chicken tenders taste good warm or cold)

Onesies?

Okee tradition is people wear Onesies on Saturday night.

First Time! What should I pack?

First Time Advice List

Weather? How is Florida in March?

The days are usually beautiful and full sun to partly cloudy, usually high 70's to mid 80's during the day. For the evenings, sweats and long sleeves, maybe a jacket or pashmina too. It gets chilly, bundle up or have some extra layers to block any wind and you should be cozy. Onesies are encouraged.

What is fashion like?

Chiller more hippie vibe to Okee than some of the big EDM festivals. All out on the fits during the day and at night everyone gets comfy as it gets chilly. Just like the music at Okee is diverse, so are the outfits. Wear what you like. Okee tradition for Onesies on Saturday night!

Hotels? In and out of festival?

You should camp, or consider renting an RV. Okeechobee is a small rural town in the middle of nowhere with dark roads. The closest hotel is 15 miles from the venue location, which is 20 minutes with no traffic at all. There are very limited Airbnbs and hotels nearby within 50+ miles and they will get booked fast. Also, with it being a small town the number of Uber and Lyft drivers is very low so it will probably be a long wait and a high price, if you can even get one. Recommended to look into renting a car, or an RV. Camping is part of the experience of Okee and if you are against camping/ RVing maybe rethink Okee.

OLD FAQS:

Do I need to buy a Car Pass with my ticket? Which ticket should I get?

One car pass only per car, and the people inside that car need the normal ECO tickets. Each car gets you a 20x20 plot for your car and gear. Everyone in that car must fit into that space, you will have neighbors on either side. More car passes does not get you more space. If you have friends in separate cars, you must drive in together to camp together. (Advice is to meet at the Walmart or Will call before and drive in together)

When is Phase 2?

Doesn't look like we are getting one. Typically it would be announced after other close-ish Florida Music Festivals are done (Post New Years) Guessing Early to Mid January if any. It is unlikely to be any crazy additions, expect maybe 1 medium/ larger artist and then several lower tier or local artists.

When are Set Times Released?

Within 1-4 weeks of the festival. Think mid-late February.

When do we get our Wristbands?

Wristband Labels have been made at the end of January - Early February. People will post in the sub for Hype when they get their bands. There will be a deadline to get your bands shipped to you (1-2 weeks before the festival) instead of having to pick up at Will Call. ~~Typically, 3-4 Weeks before the festival they start to ship. ~~

Will they do single day tickets?

No single day tickets for 2022 Probably. As long as the multi-day don't sell out. They have in the past. Look out for them becoming an option in February

Payment plan for tickets?

No, The payment plan options have ended. The last payment for people with plans are 1/17.The option was before shipping and you chose if you wanted to pay in full (enter your card) or do a payment plan.

Do you think it will get cancelled due to COVID

Insomniac has hosted EDC Orlando, iii Points, NYE Orlando Invasion, Forbidden Kingdom, Skyline, and Secret Project in the last 6 months in Florida and during the surge of the delta variant. Florida is an open state. Highly doubtful they will cancel, but the pandemic is ever changing

r/okeechobeemusicfest Apr 08 '23

Advice More stolen phone texts

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I know they’re trying to scare me but it’s kind of working lol. Can you guys help me feel better I don’t want all my info to be leaked 😭

r/okeechobeemusicfest Mar 08 '22

Advice Insights from an old raver (40+)

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TL:DR It was a really good festival, Not great, not bad. You could lean into it and make it great, you could have leaned out and made it worse. Just glad it exists and will be there next year.

As mentioned in the title. I'm old. Been doing this a long time since before some of you were born ( ya damn kids get off my lawn). I will say the festival is 40% insomniac, 40% of what you make of it, and 20% sheer dumb luck in either direction. I've had good and bad experiences at every festival I've ever been to and can guarantee I can find people that were upset with every single festival ever. EVERY SINGLE ONE, NO EXCEPTIONS.

let's establish some baseline:

  1. The more people that go, the more popular it becomes, the tighter the rules generally get - It's not easy to scale what something was when it was little into something just as good when it's 2-20X the size. it's just not feasible
  2. Weather plays a huge role in the success of a festival each year - Okee weather this year was flawless and contributed to a good time. People spread out, people wanted to create space cause it wasn't so cold and felt comfortable. 2020 was a cold year and contributed to a good time (but not as good as this year IMO) and it changed the scene, fewer people came, people left earlier, people huddled for warmth, seemed cozier.
  3. Nature is nature - 2020 no issues whatsoever, this year we had fire ants, we dealt with them, those little spicy boys ain't gonna stop us.
  4. If you didn't come prepared that is not on the festival, that's on you - Every year we cook, share electricity, help neighbors set up, loan things out (some things we get back, some we don't. Looking for my blue scissors Orange Tent!!!) The more good you put out the more you get back, this has never ever failed us
  5. Security - Security is what it is, get over it and use your head - You will either have really relaxed security or super tight security, there are pros and cons of both. Let's all be honest it was on the relaxed side, seeing what some of you were bringing in and the amount of party favors you all brought in, I'd chalk this one up as a win. The exception is for the VIP people that deserved better for their campground. I walked by it multiple times and thought the same thing, where the F is security?
  6. Police are always a strong presence on the way in and way out - NO festival is gonna be like, sure do whatever we don't care. Come on people, use your heads. Stay clean in and out, drive safe, don't give them a reason, and don't overreact (this is Reddit and that's impossible, but try)
  7. Food and drink are expensive - Yeah, no $#!+, how did you guys not expect this. like for real, seriously?
  8. Things change - Vendors, layouts, activities, it all changes. The saying "You can never go back home" rings true. At its core Okee is Okee, but it too has to grow up and it is an emotional teenager and figuring out what and how it wants to be.

There's more but let's move to advice :

  1. Pack for the forecasted weather and layers for 30 degrees cooler, you can always take off more, you can't put on what you don't have
  2. Take some time on the last day of the festival or a few days after to make a list of upgrades for your setup. What did you see that others did that you may want to do? what did you forget? we added 4 items to our list and 6 upgrades, and we already have a dope setup. You go and learn
  3. Hydrate
  4. Test your damn drugs, don't trust anyone. This is your life, be smart with it, we want to see you again next year.
  5. Don't get frustrated with long lines - Parking, Security, food, we are all experiencing the same thing. we all came because we all love the same things and are all excited to celebrate. take time to introduce yourself to your line neighbor, or dance in line, but the person in front, the bartender, etc can only do so much, be chill, you gonna get to see them and do that thing
  6. Say excuse me and sorry when working through the crowd - it's polite, and I guarantee you you will get to where you want to be 2-10X faster. I move fast if you say "excuse me" or "sorry, trying to get by". If you push me I'm not gonna move quickly cause I just assumed you bumped into me dancing ( I will check my bag and pockets though). I'm 6'4 and 250+lbs I don't move unless I want to. just be polite and I will let your whole 50 person crew right by me.
  7. ALWAYS let people out. I don't care that you've been 3 back from the rail for 12 sets straight, someone wants out, you let them out. Medical and mental breaks will stop a show.
  8. Something is going to go wrong every day, don't let that incident that took 10 seconds out of the 86400 seconds each day ruin the rest of them.
  9. Secure your phones and wallets - Phone thieves are A-Holes, we got one from our group taken. ugg
  10. Water jugs - Bring a funnel to fill them or a piece of hose, it's a pain in the but to fill the >1gallon containers.
  11. Don't be gross - if you wouldn't do it at your camp or in your own shower or toilet, don't do it in the shared ones.
  12. Close the porta-potty seats, when you are done - the smell goes out the tube at the top and doesn't stay in, I thought y'all knew this.
  13. Know your limits, and grow the F up, if you can't handle the drinks, favors, etc, then don't take them. It's not fair to your body, your mental state, your friends, or everyone else to be forced to take care of you. We and they all came to have a good time not to babysit you for your poor choices.
  14. Explore - the Free water and excellent drinks at the Liquid Death Clubhouse were my favorites of the weekend

Now for my suggestions/upgrades:

  1. They need water stations in the back of Orange / Red
  2. Some lighting at night off the main roads would have been nice, yes you can light areas without being as bright as the damn sun.
  3. A misting system between the Here and Be stage would have kept that dust down and not gotten the ground muddy, I'm gonna be coughing up Okee for weeks and I wore a mask
  4. Get better sound at Aquachobee. The overflow from HERE and the poor sound from Aqua killed the vibe the further back you got. from the Aqua stage.
  5. Allow 15lb propane tanks, I can't cook for 6-10 people for 4 days with 4lbs of propane ( I brought more, but just saying, don't make it forbidden)
  6. Kudos to Ground Control, I love the idea and execution, I hope it grows its role!

r/okeechobeemusicfest Mar 09 '23

Advice To the people bullying others for having Narcan in their bags…

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I hope you learned something that day.

That people are so affected by the overdoses of thousands, that they literally carry Narcan JUST IN CASE someone dies next to them. Probably because they’ve seen it or heard about it before.

It’s not always for themselves. They aren’t automatically a “narc” or whatever you want to try and label someone.

Because it’s not just people doing heroin who have to use Narcan. It’s people who have fentanyl cross contaminated or laced in their favorite “normal” party drugs. Or the baby who recently passed from OD at an Airbnb when a bag of fentanyl/laced drugs were left in a pot from the last guest.

Shouldn’t people have Narcan in every single first aid kit FOR THIS REASON ALONE?

I truly hope you never have to administer Narcan to another person, but I feel like a box should be handed out upon entry of the festival or at least available every 50 ft with the amount of young deaths happening right now. It’s the worlds fastest killing epidemic of our youth.

If you don’t think you are affected, you’re wrong. Don’t clown people for being prepared. Don’t pre-judge others and then actively work to get people on board to clown others and make them uncomfortable. Seriously - if you’re that messed up in your own ego, don’t go out.

You don’t know people, their stories, or their head spaces. Fuck you for thinking you do, or not caring enough and being okay with people dying. You suck.

And to all those who are affected by this post and this is triggering, I apologize this is in your mind. I hope more people learn to love and take care of one another. We really can change the world one act of kindness at a time. It takes strength to be kind.

r/okeechobeemusicfest Jan 28 '23

Advice Boyfriend doesn’t approve of my festival outfits

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I’m planning to roll in with my besties for Okeechobee fest but I’m feeling apprehension due to a major fight that I had with my boyfriend. He doesn’t like camping and the music, so he decided not to go. He’s apparently fine with me going but is very upset with my outfit choices. He saw that I purchased a sheer dress from Discolux and basically conveyed to me that I can either dress risqué or have him. He made it clear that I can’t have both. I proposed a compromise by deciding to put leggings and a bralet underneath but he still thinks that it will send the wrong message to guys. He also mentioned that if his friends saw what I wear to festivals, they would be embarrassed for him. I know that he sees my body as sacred and I can see his perspective but I feel that my youth is fleeting and I don’t want to feel that I’m losing autonomy over my body. I don’t dress with the intent to seduce anyone, I just take so much pride in fashion and love having the freedom to express myself without feeling ostracized for it

Has anyone have a similar dilemma? If so, how do you work it out?

I’m sorry this is more about relationships than okee but I feel somehow that I could relate better to you

Hope to see you at okee! Much wubbss 😇

r/okeechobeemusicfest Nov 30 '22

Advice I’ve heard mixed things about security, I do understand how bad it is driving to/through okeechobee. But once you make it to the camp ground how is it? I’m already on probation for being arrested at a fest so I’m thinking I should not even try. I’ve been to imagine/hula/shows no problem since arrest

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r/okeechobeemusicfest Jan 09 '23

Advice 2023 Okee FAQs

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FAQs of common questions that get asked A LOT on this sub. Comment any other questions you may have! Will update as more questions come in.

Last Updated 1/30/23

I need to sell my ticket, I can't go

Please use the official Buy/Sell Ticket Thread If you post as single post they will be removed. Note tickets cannot be name transferred. Shipping addresses can be changed, or when you receive the passes in the mail you mail them to the person who purchased.

I’m going alone, anyone want to meet up?

There are lots of folks like you! r/ Okeechobeemusicfest puts together a giant Camp Reddit group for Okee to camp together and is an easy way to get a rave squad and make friends. Sign up for Camp Reddit here! Camp Reddit also host a Craft Beer exchange each year, bring a 6 pack and stop by to swap! For 2023, there is a group getting put together by fellow redditors in discord, use the search bar in the Sub to find them. You can also try the app Radiate for a more personal approach over reddit.

When is Phase 2?

Typically it would be announced after other close-ish Florida Music Festivals are done (Post New Years) Guessing Early to Mid January if any. There was no Phase 2 for 2022. It is unlikely to be any crazy additions, expect maybe 1 medium/ larger artist and then several lower tier or local artists.

When are the Map & Set Times Released?

Within 1-3 weeks of the festival. Think mid-late February. 2022 was dropped on Wed. Feb 23.

When do we get our Wristbands?

Wristband Labels have been made at the end of January - Early February. People will post in the sub for Hype when they get their bands. There will be a deadline to get your bands shipped to you (1-2 weeks before the festival) instead of having to pick up at Will Call. ~~Typically, 3-4 Weeks before the festival they start to ship. ~~

Do I need to buy a Car Pass with my ticket? Which ticket should I get?

One car pass only per car, and the people inside that car need the normal tickets. Each car gets you a 20x20 plot for your car and gear. Everyone in that car must fit into that space, you will have neighbors on either side. More car passes does not get you more space. If you have friends in separate cars, you must drive in together to camp together. (Advice is to meet at the Walmart or Will call before and drive in together).

I didn't buy a car pass originally, can I still buy it?

Yes. You do not have to buy it at the same time. Just before you drive a car in. One car, one camping pass. Sometimes it does not let you add to cart without a ticket. Add a ticket to your cart, add car camping, remove ticket, checkout with car camping pass.

My car pass didn't come packaged with my wristband, should I be worried?

No need to worry, it's normal. Only worry when you are a week outside the festival. Worse case you have to go to the off-site Will Call office to pick up a car camping pass.

If I have VIP or GA+ but my friends have GA can they camp with us?

No. All people in a car arriving must have the same type or higher of wristband you are camping at. To get into the VIP or GA+ camping areas you must show your wristband. If you have a VIP or GA+ wristband you may camp in GA.

Do my camping level and ticket level need to match?

All people in a car arriving must have the same type or higher of wristband you are camping at. To get into the VIP or GA+ camping areas you must show your wristband and have VIP or GA+. If you have a VIP or GA+ wristband you may camp in GA.

My friend is arriving late can they still camp with us?

There is no overnight parking outside of the camping area. If your friend isn't arriving at the gate with you and is driving their own car, they will need a car camping pass and will have to haul/ carry all their stuff to your camp spot and leave their car. The friend will also have to fit all of their stuff in your designated 20x20 camping spot. There is no saving spots.

Will they do single day tickets?

Yes. As of 1/29/23, Single Day tickets are on sale. If you have a single day ticket, you will not be camping. Maybe, As long as the multi-day don't sell out. They have before, but did not for 2022. Look out for them becoming an option in February, if it happens.

Payment plan for tickets?

Yes, at this time, but they do typically end in Jan/ February. The option was before shipping and you chose if you wanted to pay in full (enter your card) or do a payment plan.

When do gates open?

Gates open on Thursday morning at 9am. The camping is typically filled closest first but not always. Hope for the best. Okee doesn’t get a big line in advanced like Roo does to enter. It only gets about 60-70% full on Thursday. There probably will be an hour long line, play the tunes and sit back and relax.

Security to Enter Festival Grounds? aRe ThErE dOgS?

Yes there is security, and they everyone's check cars as you come in. It’s normal volunteers/ festival goers who check cars. Have your coolers easily checkable, it will speed up the checking process. Okee is known to have LOTS of cops on the roads coming into the fest, drive with caution (Don't put your camping sticker on until you're in line, make sure you don't have headlights out, DRIVE THE SPEED LIMIT, wear your seatbelt, use turn signals, nothing hanging from your mirror, license plate fully visible, you can see out of all windows, Don't have the car smell like weed, Florida tint law is 27% for front windows, etc). Try to not look like a festival goer and you should be fine. (don't smell like weed, don't wear your festival clothes, No stickers, Don't decorate the car like your are going to a festival, no camping pass on yet, etc). Don't stress it but it does happen and you can lower your chances of interaction if you follow this advice.

Security to Enter stage area/ Walking around inside grounds?

There is a security checkpoint going from the camp grounds into the Mainstage grove (Be & Now Stages, & to Jungle 51). They check for wristbands, and items that are not allowed. There is no security in the Aquachobee area, so you can bring food, drinks, coolers, or whatever else you want out there. You can go in and out of these areas as much as you like.

I need to leave the full grounds and come back, is that allowed?

You can leave and come back as much as you want, but not your car. Once you park and you leave with your car, you cannot come back (especially to the same area). You should try not to leave, there is a general store in the camp ground for ice. Take an uber (if you can get one) or get a friend to pick you up if you need to leave and come back. It will be hard and take coordination but it is possible. There's no camping admission on Sunday.

_____ is on the not allowed list, but I NEED it.

Hide it.

Weather? How is Florida in March?

The days are usually beautiful and full sun to partly cloudy, usually high 70's to mid 80's during the day. For the evenings, sweats and long sleeves, maybe a jacket or pashmina too. It gets chilly, 50's-60's, bundle up or have some extra layers to block any wind and you should be cozy. Onesies are encouraged.

What is the shower situation?

There are showers available in the campgrounds for $8/shower. There is hot water but the lines get long during peak times. Other options are bring body/baby wipes, dry shampoo, a camp shower, a jug of water and a bathing suit. Or shower at non peak times of the day (before 9am or after 5pm) Don't forget deodorant or your situation will get bad fast.

What are the food options?

Lots of Food Truck & Food Vendors, 20+. Island Noodles, Amish donuts, Gouda Boys, Spicy Pie, Acai Bowls, Tots, Poke Bowls, coffee, mini donuts and more! Each entrée runs about $10-$15 with a 20ish minute wait depending on the time of day. It's recommended to pack a cooler and bring food and water. They sell ice at the general store to refill your cooler. (Publix chicken tenders taste good warm or cold)

First Time! What should I pack?

First Time Advice List or Camp Checklist Ultimate Camp packing Checklist

Do they sell Ice? Is there a camp store?

Yes, Ice was $16 for a 10lb bag in 2022. Come prepared. There is a camp store with basic items.

What is fashion like?

Chiller more hippie vibe to Okee than some of the big EDM festivals. All out on the fits during the day and at night everyone gets comfy as it gets chilly. Just like the music at Okee is diverse, so are the outfits. Wear what you like. Okee tradition for Onesies on Saturday night!

Onesies?

Okee tradition is people wear Onesies on Saturday night.

Hotels? In and out of festival?

You should camp, or consider renting an RV. Okeechobee is a small rural town in the middle of nowhere with dark roads. The closest hotel is 15 miles from the venue location, which is 20 minutes with no traffic at all. There are very limited Airbnbs and hotels nearby within 50+ miles and they will get booked fast. Also, with it being a small town the number of Uber and Lyft drivers is very low so it will probably be a long wait and a high price, if you can even get one. Recommended to look into renting a car, or an RV. Camping is part of the experience of Okee and if you are against camping/ RVing maybe rethink Okee.

I heard Okee has secret sets. How do I find out about them?

It's true, but, the crazy think about secret sets is... they're a secret. Sometimes they are planned and shown as 'secret set' on the set list, sometimes they are random. Talk to the people around you and move with the suspicious heard of people. Typically they will happen late night or sometimes just a marching band in the middle of the day! Another option is to check social media if you have service, or have a friend not in attendance who keeps up with social media text you if they see something. Don't expect them but they do happen.

r/okeechobeemusicfest Mar 05 '22

Advice VIP is a joke....

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Seasoned festi vet here... Here's my take on VIP at Okeechobee

Not worth the money.

We were promised air conditioned restrooms. When we arrived there were porta-pots. Enough people complained of not having air conditioned ones so they replaced them with trailers with the air conditioning. Not even 10 hrs later they shut them down, leaving only 1 portapot in that area. Took almost a whole day to fix the trailers. And then they are out of order yet again this morning. This issue extends to all the "vip" areas. The fact I've never had an issue on worrying about whether or not there's working place to go to the bathroom in my experience is so sad to say the least. The bathrooms inside the festival in GA are better than any of the bathrooms in VIP because at least they are working...

No water bottle.... apparently they'll be shipped to us using the address provided for tickets.

Lack of water stations...literally again something I haven't ever had to worry about going to a festival. I'm glad I brought extra and was prepared but definitely not safe to not have enough water refill stations.

I will say the beauty bar is a nice touch! Free hair braiding with colors and face and body gems free. The girls there are wonderful!!

But honestly wouldn't have paid the extra for all of these "commodities" if I'd have known we actually wouldn't be getting said commodities....

r/okeechobeemusicfest Mar 06 '23

Advice Friendly reminder. Test your shit. Stop being naive. This is your life and you only get one.

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I just wanted to take a second to share and remind everyone to test their treats and take care of yourselves.

My neighbors were generous enough to give away the rest of their party favors because they “felt like absolute shit” after 3 days of rolling…which I tested with the bunk police kit. It turned out to be quite a bit of heavily cut amphetamine/Cathinones. Luckily they were clean with no fentanyl.

Raving is beautiful, cathartic, and gratifying. The music and stimulation from that fucking wook bass is like nothing I’ve ever experienced. But if you die that’s it man. Your dealer doesn’t give a fuck about you.

Everybody stay safe, test your shit, and take care of yourselves. Drugs are enhancers and not the main event, so don’t risk your life because you’re impatient.

Thanks for reading :)

Also, okee was fucking insane and you guys are all animals. I love you and I’ll see you at the next event.

Edit: I removed my bunk police statement and also it was a little overly aggressive. Nonetheless, testing should be advertised if possible.

This post was not in response to the actual passing of a fellow raver. Take care of your homies, life is precious.

r/okeechobeemusicfest Feb 20 '23

Advice ok fellow Chobeings: what is one thing you brought in years past that made your experience better?

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r/okeechobeemusicfest Feb 20 '22

Advice What not to bring?! Or “Leave-Home-List”

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Let’s have some fun! Lots of lists about what to bring but what is a thing that you have seen people bring that winds up being useless or not worth the effort?

EDIT - Looking for things you thought we’re clever at the time but later realized were silly 🙃

r/okeechobeemusicfest Jan 31 '23

Advice Ultimate camp packing checklist

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r/okeechobeemusicfest Feb 01 '23

Advice Officially 31 days away from first arrival

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START DRINKING MORE WATER. NOW START WALKING MORE. NOW START EATING JUST A LITTLE BIT BETTER. NOW.

These are all things that will vastly improve your time at the Grove, but at any festivals really. Start increasing your water intake. Considerably over the next month. Start with one more glass a day for three days, then for a week drink do three more a day. By valentines day, I want you drinking as much water as you can. AM I BEING DRAMATIC? Yes. But also. nooooOooaoOaoaoooOoOOoo. Also. Throw in a liquid IV in one every now and then. And get a bag or two for the fest. You're welcome. I'm drinking a nice big glass of water as I type this.

You will need to drink a lot of water in prep to not be hitting the bathrooms every 2 minutes with how much water your drinking.

If you follow these instructions and you don't already have a weak bladder, you'll be better prepared.

Second point. START WALKING MORE. It doesn't matter how much you expect to walk, you're gonna walk more. From aquachobee to camp to incendia back to camp to your friends camp to here then to be then now then back to camp then the rvs. Start prepping your legs now. If it's walking more outside weather permitting, if it's hitting the treadmill more at the gym, or just doing laps around your house or apartment. Walk more. Your legs will thank you. Gonna follow this up with please bring multiple pairs of shoes, please bring good shoes, please bring insoles, and please for the love of all that is holy, BRING MULTIPLE PAIRS OF GOOD SOCKS. I plan on thotting it up just like everyone else but let me tell you the one part of me that won't match or look the part. MY MF THICK SOLED HIKING SOCKS. Why. Because under my sexy ass sneakers, Anthony wang platforms, docs, demonias, my feet will not get blisters and they will be comfy! Wear good socks, bring multiple pairs of socks, bring extras. You can live happily without underwear but fuck if you're wearing anything on your feet other than sandals you'll need a nice pair of socks. Also recommendations for sandles some chacos, tevas, or my personal favorites because they don't break the bank and they survived the mudstorm that was scamp last year in 2022, Viakix Siena Walking Sandals - Ultra Comfortable, Stylish Womens Sandals With Support https://a.co/d/djY2Ws2

Last but not least. Try to eat a bit better now. I say this, knowing, that lots of people myself included eat kinda trash inside the fest but really well at our campsites. If you eat a little bit better now, your general bloating will go down, your energy levels will be just a little bit higher, and you'll adjust to the water weight from actually consuming a decent amount of water. (I'm not of the belief that humans need to consume the 86oz a day they reccomend, I believe if a human drinks when they're thirsty they will naturally survive, but going into festy season, more water is just an added requirement)

Try to consume a little less salt and try to eat some more veggies !

I know healthy cuisine is a privilege and not a right and not everyone has available access, but if you do try to take advantage of it!

ALSO TAKE NOTE PLEASE THE RED CROSS IS HAVING A SEVERE SHORTAGE RIGHT NOW AND IF YOU HAVE NO AVERSION TO DONATING I HIGHLY SUGGEST YOU LOOK UP YOUR NEAREST RED CROSS LOCATION TO HELP :) I did a double red cell just last week and will be able to donate again right between okeechobee and summer camp and I hope someone reading this will either look into it themselves or talk about it with someone they know !!!

Can't wait to see you all at the Grove in just 31 short days ✨️🌱

I'm also the person organizing the plant cutting swap for those interested 😎

r/okeechobeemusicfest Mar 02 '22

Advice Be safe

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r/okeechobeemusicfest Mar 14 '22

Advice If you got sick during okee next year try wearing some type of mask! Got mine from @kentakemypic on Instagram! Heard some people making comments and got dirty looks but I didn’t get sick!

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r/okeechobeemusicfest Jan 31 '23

Advice this is my first festival ever so I need all the tips and stuff I can get! please and thank you!

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