Wakarusa 2011: June 2-5, Ozark, AR

Dude... Go. It's such a laid-back atmosphere, in a beautiful setting. I hate to use the "v" word, but the vibe is unreal at Wakarusa. Spirits are absolutely soaring the whole time, and every set is a dance party. Even the mid-afternoon bluegrass sets will have tons of people getting down.

One cool thing about Waka that they introduced last year is the 24/7 music. Once the music starts on Thursday, it never stops until the last band plays on Sunday. They'll have bands play all day, usually make the switch to more electronic-themed late nights (with a few exceptions, of course), and keep the late nights going through sunrise. Once the sun rises, they have singer-songwriters play for a few hours until the bands start back up at noon. There's always something to see.

Also, if you like glow toys, Waka is the place to be.

I mean I wouldn't use that to describe Bonnaroo...

Edit: I suppose you're right though, as far as smaller festivals go. It's easier to achieve that sort of communal, family type bond with a smaller amount of people. It really feels special at Wakarusa though. I just can't explain it.

Maybe "beautiful setting" is pushing it a bit at Roo but depending on where you're from it could be considered beautiful. The heat is everyone's main complaint about Roo.

My main point was that I've heard that description for Rothbury, All Good, Summer Camp, moe.down, Nateva, Mountain Jam, Newport Folk, etc.

I'm seriously considering this instead of roo this year. Waka has on site fishing. ;D

Also, temps, costs and distance are inviting. Lineup. Goes without saying is great.

Soooooooo.... Anybody definitely going to this?

West woods camping is cheap and close to the fishing. I sit really worth $60 more for the main area camping?

I also have a ticket and will have a main stage camping pass this week... I'm with you though, FM, I'm wondering if main stage is really worth it. Either way, you and Brian both need to make the trip!

The excitement grows and grows ;D

BLAM! ;D Stupid blackberry, I totally missed this very important post! It should be a 10-2 though!


Sang, I would imagine it would be, but you might wanna make sure.

Anyone looking to meet up and caravan, we'll more than likely be leaving out of Birmingham for Wednesday arrival.

^That's cool, can always have a meet up before we go in or just at points during the weekend.

Also, just realized, Dana Fuchs....



Also known as Sexy Sadie in Across the Universe

For all you last.fm freaks, Sang linked me to a station that has all of the 2011 artists playing at random. It's the easiest way I've found to do surface research to see what's worth looking into.

www.last.fm/listen/event/1794274

I'm definitely going to my third Wakarusa in a row. If you like music festivals, jambands, and dancing, then you should definitely go.

Fishingmaniac: I know you aren't the biggest phan of "the hippies" so maybe west woods would be better for you. Less craziness, more laidbackness.

I have early arrival camping and can't wait to be back with the crazies

Is that possible?

Ticket and main stage camping passed purchased! Oh and +1 for no mounted police.

Lucero will be a really good show, guaranteed. I wish they would play more of the older stuff though, seems like most of their live material comes from Rebels, Rogues, and Sworn Brothers.

I'm extremely excited for These United States. I didn't think I would ever get the chance to see them.

Do any of you guys that go camp together, or just go on your own with groups of friends?