Festival Guide 2015: A Fool For Festivals
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year
There’ll be festival-going
And big booties showing
Pack up your tent and all of your gear
Drinks will be flowing
And hearts will be glowing
When loved ones are near
It’s the most wonderful time of the year
Ah, festival season. Music festivals provide a temporary escape from torturous 9-to-5s to Philosophy 101. But, for me, they are simply the setting of my fondest memories and I am more than ready to add to the collection this year.
As a tribute to my favorite time of year, I compiled a festival guide of can’t-miss festivals across the nation. If you’ve got the funds and the friends, try to pencil these gems into your schedule.
Euphoria Music & Camping Festival
April 10-12
Austin, TX
If you're in Texas or in any of its surrounding states, I suggest you take a trip to Austin and see what your neighbor is up to. With Pretty Lights, Ghostland Observatory and Paper Diamond on the lineup, this dreamy little production will be one to remember.
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Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival
April 10-12, 17-19
Indio, CA
Each year, thousands of people, from around the world, make their way down to the desert to dance and sweat life's troubles away at this weekend wonder. Be one of them. And if not, check the incredible parties outside the festival and go with the Faux.
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Lightning in a Bottle
May 21-25
Bradley, CA
If you're looking to do something that doesn't involve remembering those who lost their lives serving our country Memorial Day Weekend, this is the thing to do. Aside from its spectacular lineup, this festival means to activate your body and expand your mind with artists, healers, speakers and teachers in the Lucent Temple of Consciousness. Take five minutes out of your life and watch the virtual tour to get a glimpse of last year's LIB.
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Mysteryland USA
May 22 - 25
Bethel Woods (Woodstock), NY
Mysteryland probably wins for most historic music site - it takes place on the same land as Woodstock. On the legendary grounds you'll get giant drinking Jenga, connect four, hamster ball soccer, bounce house dodge ball, beer pong, a 20-foot inflatable slide and an incredible lineup.
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Counterpoint Music & Arts Festival
May 22-24
Kingston Downs, GA
For those of you stuck in the southern region Memorial Day Weekend, Counterpoint is the place to be. From Widespread Panic to What So Not, the festival caters to everyone's taste.
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Wakarusa
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June 4-7
Ozark, AR
I've said it once and I'll say it again, Wakarusa is the one redeeming experience the state of Arkansas has to offer. Take advantage of it and feel the funk with The Floozies, STS9 and Big Gigantic.
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Electric Daisy Carnival
June 19-21
Las Vegas, NV
While the lineup has yet to be announced, this festival hardly disappoints and offers one weekend where Las Vegas is more than a place of sin.
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Electric Forest
June 25-28
Rothbury, MI
Who wouldn't want to visit a place called Electric Forest? With a lineup as magical as its name, this festival is one I'll find my way to eventually. Don't miss your chance to see Kaskade, Flume, Phantogram and Skrillex in Mother Nature's sweet embrace.
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Global Dance Festival
July 17-19
Morrison, CO
If you've never seen a show at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, now is the time.
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Electric Zoo
September 4-6
New York, NY
The lineup is TBA, but, trust me, you'll be down AF.
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TomorrowWorld
September 25-27
Atlanta, GA
A fine substitute for those of us who will never be able to experience Tomorrowland in Belgium. Save your money now or you'll wish you had later.
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