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Not sure where you live, but DMB Caravan is a pretty solid festival (and not overly expensive). I'm going to the one on Governor's Island in NYC (wanted to go to the Atlantic City show, but my friend had a conflict).
Can anyone give more info about Blackwater? Like info not on their site? Is it car-camping similar to 'Roo? Anyone been that can describe the general vibe there? How many tickets (roughly) do they sell? What are the grounds like?
Can anyone give more info about Blackwater? Like info not on their site? Is it car-camping similar to 'Roo? Anyone been that can describe the general vibe there? How many tickets (roughly) do they sell? What are the grounds like?
Oddly the website has no info on this. I know that its not confined camping like roo. You pitch a tent out in the forrest whereever you want (pretty sure at least, from what I've been told) I would guess they sell around 20,000 tickets The grounds are supposed to be beautiful. It's a state park along a river. According to the spirit of the suwannee website "The grounds include 500+ acres for camping, hiking, canoeing, bird watching, jogging, observation at the world's largest bat house, Way Down Upon the Suwannee River Trail Ride and New Year's Eve Party, putt putt golf and pro-quality disc golf, a honey bee observation exhibit, beautiful rental cabins (and custom built cabins for sale), RV parking with full hookups, electric and water sites, shower and bath houses, full service restaurant, golf cart rentals, the Arts and Crafts Village, Country Store and much, much more. "
I have friends who have been to multiple festivals there, as well as Wakarusa, Bonnaroo, and a ton of other smaller camping festivals and they all tell me that the vibe at this place, and at this festival in particular, is the best that they've experienced anywhere.
Post by konstantine on Jun 16, 2011 18:08:01 GMT -5
I'm so excited to hopefully get presale tomorrow! I had fun. We rarely left camp during the day because of the heat but heard a looooot of music back near camp. To be quite honest, I didn't feel that dirty at the end of the weekend. Only thing terrifying were my feet and legs, lol.
Can anyone give more info about Blackwater? Like info not on their site? Is it car-camping similar to 'Roo? Anyone been that can describe the general vibe there? How many tickets (roughly) do they sell? What are the grounds like?
Oddly the website has no info on this. I know that its not confined camping like roo. You pitch a tent out in the forrest whereever you want (pretty sure at least, from what I've been told) I would guess they sell around 20,000 tickets The grounds are supposed to be beautiful. It's a state park along a river. According to the spirit of the suwannee website "The grounds include 500+ acres for camping, hiking, canoeing, bird watching, jogging, observation at the world's largest bat house, Way Down Upon the Suwannee River Trail Ride and New Year's Eve Party, putt putt golf and pro-quality disc golf, a honey bee observation exhibit, beautiful rental cabins (and custom built cabins for sale), RV parking with full hookups, electric and water sites, shower and bath houses, full service restaurant, golf cart rentals, the Arts and Crafts Village, Country Store and much, much more. "
I have friends who have been to multiple festivals there, as well as Wakarusa, Bonnaroo, and a ton of other smaller camping festivals and they all tell me that the vibe at this place, and at this festival in particular, is the best that they've experienced anywhere.
I went to Wanee here, the place is awesome. The entire time I was there I was thinking why can't Bonnaroo be like this (I realize it's the size/amount of people, but I'll list a few of the things that make it awesome) *Trees-everywhere *Select your own camping area-when I got there I asked where do I go? they said wherever you want! *Real bathrooms/Real showers-there were porta pottys also but where I camped staffed bathrooms! *Beach!, river with sand, relaxing-I think they had canoe rentals also, saw the stand but didn't inquire. *Bike trails, yes you can bring/ride bikes *Campfires are allowed, even when it's hot campfires at night rule. *Hammocks-they're just there, strung through the trees. Pick one and relax. *Chairs are welcome (sometimes there were too many) *and because it needs to said again Trees everywhere! I really love this place If I could figure out how to post some pictures I'll edit and post them
Post by Laggy.RETURNS on Jun 17, 2011 6:50:36 GMT -5
Wanee is another festival on the same grounds held in the spring. It's the Allman brothers festival they hold each year. Allman bros and Widespread Panic normally headline. Spirit of the Suwanee park hold a couple other annual festivals, the other popular one being bear creek in Nov. Trey Anastasio band is headlining this year. Oh yeah and this year 311 is having their first festival there in Aug. Lineup includes sublime with rome and deftones.
We're discussing getting together a blackwateraoo group. Maybe we can even do a camp Infowater
I can only afford one more fest this fall so I'm waiting to hear on the Orlando Calling lineup but I'm seriously leaning towards blackwater.
Thanks for mentioning this. I haven't been to Suwannee but I've also heard MANY glowing reviews of the place. I'm planning to go to Pow Wow there in August, and Blackwater looks like a definite must as well. Living in Orlando it's only a couple hours away vs the 10-11 hour trip to Roo.
We're discussing getting together a blackwateraoo group. Maybe we can even do a camp Infowater
I can only afford one more fest this fall so I'm waiting to hear on the Orlando Calling lineup but I'm seriously leaning towards blackwater.
Thanks for mentioning this. I haven't been to Suwannee but I've also heard MANY glowing reviews of the place. I'm planning to go to Pow Wow there in August, and Blackwater looks like a definite must as well. Living in Orlando it's only a couple hours away vs the 10-11 hour trip to Roo.
i live in arizona so anywhere is a trek for me! BUT i have a friend in florida who i never get to see and who i am always looking for an excuse to visit. a music related excuse is even better. she missed roo this year so i'm going through best fraaand withdrawals
I've been to several festivals at Spirit of Suwannee, including the first ever Blackwater last year.
The park is beautiful. Lots of trees. You can camp by your car. You can also hike your gear into the woods for more secluded camping. They have upgraded sites with power and water available too. I'd guess the attendance at Blackwater last year was +/- 7500 The amphitheater stage in the woods is one of the greatest venues anywhere. Campfires!
Post by Laggy.RETURNS on Jun 18, 2011 19:57:53 GMT -5
EOTO was added to the blackwater lineup. Incase you don't know who they are, they're 2 members of the String Cheese Incident who started a jamtronica side project. They do amazing live improvisational dubstep.
And if I wasn't already sold, this pretty much sealed the deal. Still gotta figure some stuff out before I can commit, but this is going to be amazing I don't want to miss it.
Post by mizvalentine on Jun 19, 2011 15:00:14 GMT -5
THANK YOU guys for posting about Blackwater and Wanee... I had a great Roo but it rekindled my love of camping and a desire to try a more picturesque fest. Those look like really great times... if I can't make Blackwater this year, I'm definitely hitting Wanee next year.
Any other fests that specifically have beautiful camping?