Okeechobee Music & Art Festival 2016 || Festival Essentials

Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival Essentials

With Okeechobee Music Festival about two months away, getting all of your camping essentials ready is key. I have compiled a list of camping essentials that you may need for this festival. Unlike some camping festivals, you will be able to park your car next to your campsite. Being able to park your car next to your campsite makes things so much easier.

Sleeping
• Tent
• Sleeping bags and extra blankets
• Pillows
• Air mattress & air pump (don’t forget batteries)

Living
• Pop-up tent(s)/Canopy with built-in sides or tapestries/tarps
• Folding tables
• Table cloths (Plastic ones from PartyCity do just fine)
• Chairs
• Rug (Not a necessity, a tarp or bamboo mat would work too)
• Solar and battery powered flash lights, string lights and lanterns
• Zip ties (and scissors)
• Coolers and ice
• Cell phone case, portable phone charger (fully charged), and charging cord (many fests have charging stations where you can power up, as well as locker’s available for sale, this is a god send)
• Clothing line and pins

Clothing & Accessories
Bring multiple outfits for each day as you’ll want to switch up your look for day and night.
• Shorts
• Pants or leggings made from breathable materials
• Tanks, tees, hoodies, light jacket, shawl
• Rompers, summer dresses, skirts
• Sun hats or ball caps
• Bandanas and scarves
• Rain coat and goulashes (if the forecast predicts rain)
• Undergarments
• Sunglasses (bring an extra pair as these can get lost)
• PJs
• Bathing suit
• Flat, comfortable shoes you don’t care about ruining (sneakers, sandals, closed toe flat boots and booties are great options)
• Socks
• Jewelry and accessories
• Face paint and fake metallic tattoos
• Small cross-body bag to bring in the festival

Cleaning
• All-purpose, biodegradable soap
• Cleaning spray
• Paper towels
• Sponge
• Trash bags
• Gallon plastic bags (for packing up food, dips, etc. in the cooler)
• Laundry bag for dirty clothing
• Wrinkle release spray
• Instant stain remover

Bathing & Toiletries
• Solar shower
• Dry shampoo
• Shampoo/conditioner/soap
• Toothbrush/toothpaste/mouthwash
• Towels
• Flip flops
• Wet wipes
• Hand sanitizer
• Toilet paper (Don’t expect porta potties to always have TP this is crucial!!!)
• Medication for allergies, pain, headaches, etc.
• First-aid kit
• Hair brush
• Argan oil for dry hair
• Other standard toiletries

Drinking
• Cups
• CamelBak or empty water bottle (to bring with you empty into the festival)
• Jugs of water (for cooking, drinking, washing, etc.)
• Pack of water bottles (to keep cold in coolers)
• Ice (which can also be purchased at most festival campgrounds)

Cooking
• Camping stove and extra propane fuel
• Skillet, saucepan, pot holders, spatula, large wooden spoon
• Plates and utensils
• Olive oil and/or butter
• Salt & Pepper
• Condiments (hot sauce, salad dressing, ketchup, mustard)

Food ideas (prep food before you go)
• Breakfast sandwiches
• Pre-made muffins
• Sausage stir fry with quinoa/onions/tomato/zuchinni
• Steak medallions, steamed vegetables, instant rice or dried cous cous
• Cheeseburgers
• Pre-made pasta salad
• Pre-cut veggies, chips, dip and hummus
• Tacos with black beans, tortillas, shredded cheese, peppers and chicken sausage
• Packaged dehydrated meals (store bought or homemade)
• Instant ramen with fresh chopped veggies (for extra flavor try adding scallions, soy sauce, sriracha, or peanut butter)
• Fresh tomatoes, avocados and fruit are healthy whole foods that go great with camping meals

Keep in mind that you don’t want to bring too much. I usually try to go simplistic at camping festivals. If you are able to afford the luxury camping or the more expensive tent options, it will help take away some of the things from this list. Above all, have fun and be safe! We will see you in March as we enter through the portal together.

Okeechobeefest is set to take place on March 4th, 5th, and 6th in Okeechobee, Florida. Tickets to the event can be purchased here.

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