Reality Sandwich's guide to festivals, conferenes, and major events for the transformational community.
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RECOMMENDED EVENTS
JANUARY, 2013
Rainbow Serpent
Where: Lexton, Victoria, Australia
When: 01/25/13 – 01/28/13
What: Rainbow Serpent Festival has come a long way over the years. From a small gathering in a secluded clearing, to an internationally recongnised, multifaceted weekend of dance, colour, expression and celebration. People now travel from all over the world to Western Victoria to experience what some have said is the best outdoor festival of it’s type in the Southern Hemisphere. No longer just an electronic music festival these days you can expect to experience a unique combination of music, art, performance, spiritual education, relaxation and healing. Music has always been a highlight of Rainbow. From the early trance days to the broader musical style of today, one thing Rainbow has never compromised on is the quality of it's acts. With world class décor, roving artistic performances, crazy activities you cant imagine a more exotic sensory mix spread over four days. Put simply if you’ve never been to the Rainbow Serpent Festival, now is the time to buy a tent and call your friends.
Link: http://www.rainbowserpent.net
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Luminate Festival
Where: Canaan Downs, Aotearoa, New Zealand
When: 01/30/13 – 02/06/13
What: Returning for an epic sixth year, Luminate 2013 is a place to re-energise on the dancefloor, participate in workshops, be inspired about living sustainably, receive a massage, join in drumming around the fire, relax with a warm chai, watch an enlightening movie, be in harmony with nature, and celebrate a sense of conscious community.
Link: http://www.luminatefestival.co.nz
FEBRUARY, 2013
Wanderlust Chile
Where: Bio Bio, Chile
Where: 02/15/13 – 02/17/13
What: Wanderlust Festival is the largest celebration of its kind in the world: a 4-day celebration of yoga, music, and nature. Bringing together thousands of people from myriad backgrounds to experience adventure and transformation, Wanderlust provides the opportunity to bring your yoga practice to new heights, to enjoy the freedom of live music and to follow your spirit of adventure in spectacular outdoor settings, all the while creating community with like-minded seekers.
Link: http://chile.wanderlustfestival.com/
Earth Frequency
Where: Landcruiser Park, Brisbaine, Australia
When: 02/15/13 – 02/18/13
What: Earth Frequency Festival (also known fondly as Earth Freq) is a music, arts, lifestyle and environment outdoor gathering, based in South-East Queensland, Australia. The concept of Earth Frequency is not just a party, but a gathering of many different tribes and a weekend of connection, intention and inspiration. The focus is on creating a meaningful space, where we can raise awareness and share useful information on environmental issues and sustainable lifestyle choices, consolidate community bonds, and provide a positive and transformative festival experience in the beautiful Australian outdoors, with a full range of music, performance, talks and workshops and creative activities.
Link: http://www.earthfrequency.au
Wanderlust Oahu
Where: Oahu, Hawaii
When: 02/28/13 – 03/03/13
What: Wanderlust Festival is the largest celebration of its kind in the world: a 4-day celebration of yoga, music, and nature. Bringing together thousands of people from myriad backgrounds to experience adventure and transformation, Wanderlust provides the opportunity to bring your yoga practice to new heights, to enjoy the freedom of live music and to follow your spirit of adventure in spectacular outdoor settings, all the while creating community with like-minded seekers.
Link: http://oahu.wanderlustfestival.com/
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GeoParadise
Where: Panama
When: 02/20/13 – 02/26/13
What: GeoParadise offers an innovative approach to building sustainable futures. Promoting music events around the world, bringing artists to the most beautiful environments on the planet, creating a symbiosis of entertainment, education and pleasure for our audiences.
Link: http://www.geoparadise.org/events/tribal-gathering
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Envision Festival
Where: Costa Rica
When: 02/27/13 – 03/03/13
What: As a celebration dedicated to awakening our human potential, Envision provides a platform for different cultures to co-exist in sustainable community, as well as a forum in which to create and explore new paradigms by inspiring one another through art, spirituality, yoga, music, dance, performance, education, sustainability and our fundamental connection with nature. Envision offers an opportunity for people to come together in community to share, dance, play, celebrate, love, learn, teach, co-create, co-inspire and together transform our individual and collective consciousness. We hope that Envision changes people, and that they leave with a desire to continue to grow and evolve in their relations with one another and with the world.
Link: http://www.2013.envisionfestival.com
MARCH, 2013
Maitreya Festival
Where: Goldfields, Victoria, Australia
When: 03/8/13 – 03/11/13
What: Explosion of energies as freaks from around the cosmos gather to create the happiest place on the planet for four days in the Australian bush! Arts and alternate learning focus, 3 stages of music from acoustic sondscapes to banging electronic. Workshops and healings inclusive in the price. Come One Come All!
Link: www.maitreyafestival.com
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Vortex
Where: Cape Town, South Africa
When: 03/29/13 – 04/01/13
What: A pure and true psychedelic trance party on the southern most tip of the African continent where the Indian andAtlantic oceans meet. Home to Table Mountain, one of the 7 Natural Wonders and the 12th Mind Chakra of the planet. Experience psy-culture as it should be, 3 nights and 4 days of psychedelic trance in one of the most, unique, organic, beautiful, comfortable, amazing and user-friendly locations we have ever found. ? ONE DANCE-FLOOR, ONE ENERGY, ONE LOVE ?
APRIL, 2013
Lucidity
Where: Santa Barbara, CA
When: 04/12/13 – 04/14-13
What: Lucidity is an open-source transformational arts and music festival. We call it open-source because we co-create this festival experience with YOU! We invite you to come play with us, get involved with one of our six themed villages, call together your totem tribe, bring art, lead a workshop, spark a spontaneous flash mob, embody a character from your dreams, be silly and wild and free! We bring together a world class lineup of musical talent and weave them together with the sounds and vibrations of our beloved local stars. Our galleries showcase the sickest fine art the region has to offer, enriching the festival as a visual voyage. Art installations pleasure participants with multi-sensory stimulation while themed environments create intimate settings for personal connections. Lucidity’s environmental commitment is to leave Live Oak better than before.
Link: http://lucidityfestival.com/
Psychedelic Science
Where: Oakland Marriott City Center, CA
When: 04/18/13 – 04/23/13
What: The world's leading psychedelic research institutes will gather researchers, therapists, students, and the intellectually curious over five days to share the latest research on MDMA, LSD, psilocybin, ayahuasca, ibogaine, and more.
Link: http://www.maps.org/conference/
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Austin Psych Fest
Where: Carson Creek Ranch, Austin, TX
When: 04/26/13 – 04/28/13
What: Austin Psych Fest was founded in 2008 to celebrate Austin’s musical history as the birthplace of psychedelic rock through the creation of a music and arts festival. From humble beginnings, this independent festival has grown from a small word-of-mouth event to an internationally acclaimed, full weekend event that attracts attendees from all over the world. Austin Psych Fest (APF) has become the world’s premiere showcase of psychedelic rock. Austin Psych Fest works to promote and create fertile ground for artistic expression through music and visual art, support homegrown businesses in Austin and beyond, and operate in an environmentally responsible manner.
Link: http://www.austinpsychfest.com
MAY, 2013
Lightning in a Bottle
Where: California
When: May 2013
What: Lightning in a Bottle is a celebration of Art, Music, Performance, Sustainability and Life. From its world class music (both international and as well as local up-and-coming) talent, to its performance artists, to its live painting (known as Lightning in a Paintcan, an initiative of the Do ArT Foundation), to its workshops in sustainability and a host of other subjects, to an incredible array of speakers on such topics as women in leadership, to its family and child-friendly entertainment, LIB endeavors to be a well-rounded event where attendees from all walks of life can find a way to connect with others as well as themselves.
Link: http://http://lightninginabottle.org/
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Indian Spirit Festival
Where: Heiligengrabe, North Germany
When: 05/09/13
What: The Indian Spirit is the attitude of fun-loving freaks gathering along the beaches of Goa during the late 80s and early 90s. However, being a state of mind it does not depend on any particular time and place. In its most up-to-date form it can be found on an acre in North-East Germany, where top-notch music, Funktion One sound systems, 3D decoration and mind-blowing lights and lasers create the perfect environment for Trancers to go out of their minds and become one. Though situated in the middle of nature, Indian Spirit festival can easily be reached via public transport from Berlin and Hamburg, thanks to a nearby train station. Free camping and free drinking water complement the open air pleasure. The music programme is a multicoloured mixture, reaching from Progressive to Psytrance and Full On, fans of Dark and Forest will find a fully equipped Dark floor!
Link: http://www.indian-spirit.de
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Lake Edens Art Festival
Where: Black Mountain, NC
When: 05/09/13 – 05/12/13 & 10/17/13 – 10/20/13
What: LEAF is such a magical world to step into, relax, dance, and be happy. A sweet size and a sweet place. LEAF is a small festival- just 6,000 people a day AND yet SO many experiences, concerts, workshops, and so much to explore. The festival site is the site of the old Historic Black Mountain College with a mix of rolling hills, lakes, streams, and stunning mountain beauty on several hundred acres.
Link: http://www.theleaf.org
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Hangout Music Fest
Where: Gulf Shores, AL
When: 05/17/13 – 05/19/13
What: The Hangout Music Festival is the first and only festival of its kind. Located directly on white sandy beaches surrounded by palm trees, the Festival treats guests to a unique festival experience and consistently features a diverse selection of top touring artists. The 2012 Festival welcomed a daily crowd of 35,000 and featured a diverse lineup, including: Jack White, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dave Matthews Band, The String Cheese Incident and The Flaming Lips.
Link: http://www.hangoutmusicfest.info
Joshua Tree Music Festivla
Where: California
When: 05/17/13 – 05/19/13
What: The festivals are produced by a family of friends and funsters convinced that music is the soul of life, and that art enriches and saves lives. That the experience is enhanced when embraced in the great outdoors amongst fellow music lovers. Better still in an intimate setting, where the distinction between artist and audience is blurred, and a passionate performance can be truly relished in close proximity to the stage. Add FREE water to patrons, no service charges on reasonably priced tickets, and well… let the games begin.
Summer Camp Music Festival
Where: Three Sisters Park, Chillicothe, IL
When: 05/24/13 – 05/26/13
What: The first Summer Camp Music Festival was held in 2001 at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe, IL. About 1,000 attended the festival that year, and enjoyed over 20 bands on 2 stages over the course of 2 days. Since then, Summer Camp Music Festival has grown to more than 15,000 attendees, hosting more than 100 bands on 6 stages over 4 days. And while our numbers have grown, Summer Camp still maintains the same energy and family feel we had when we started over a decade ago. As one fan put it, “Coming to Summer Camp is like coming home.” You’ll run into old friends, meet a ton of great new ones, and have the time of your life.
Link: http://www.summercampfestival.com
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Wakarusa Music Festival
Where: Mulberry Mountain, Ozark, AR
When: 05/30/13 – 06/02/13
What: The Wakarusa Music Festival is a grassroots festival nestled in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas where the beauty of nature synchronizes with the euphoric sounds of live music. Born in 2004, Wakarusa grew its reputation as a celebration of music with scenic backdrops at Clinton State Park near Lawrence, Kansas. After five years of perking the interests of devout and casual music fans alike in Kansas, it was time for a change of scenery. 2013 will mark the fifth year of Wakarusa on the marvelous Mulberry Mountain just up the road from Ozark, Arkansas. Each year since its relocation, Wakarusa has been graced by over a hundred world-class artists that continue to stir the musical interests of folks from all 50 states and beyond. If this is your first Wakarusa, prepare yourself for a magical weekend of music where the best artist sometimes is Mother Nature herself.
Link: http://www.wakarusa.com
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Sunrise Festival
Where: England
When: 05/30/13 – 06/02/13
What: Sunrise: Another World is the new incarnation from the producers of the Sunrise Celebration Festivals. After 7 years, we have decided that its time for a change. We felt that the old Sunrise Celebration Festival had completed its cycle of life, ending fittingly in 2012, when one cycle of the world is meant to close, and another begin. Sunrise has always been about celebration – celebrating life and the gift that it is. We are planning to keep everything that you loved best about Sunrise – its vibe, its ethos, its principles, the boundless creativity, the inspiration & innovation – but create a new vessel for it to flourish within. Sunrise: Another World will take place on a beautiful new site, replete with forest and features, close to the border of Somerset and Wiltshire.
Link: http://www.sunrisefestivals.co.uk
JUNE, 2013
Bonnaroo
Where: Manchester, TN
When: 06/13/13 – 06/16/13
What: 4 of the best days ever. 80,000 happy campers. 700 Acres of Tennessee Nature. 150 epic performances. 10+ stages of music. Several dozen comedians. An escape into Excitement. Music. Art. Discoveries. Trees. Fresh Air. Green Grass. A mini film fest. Friends (Old / New). Adventure. Overwhelming happiness. Hugging a stranger by accident. Sharing and Generosity. Bonnaroovian Dancing. Hyperbolic verbiage. System overload. The perfect bite of ice cream. Sandals. Fallovers. Chirping Birds. Flashing Lights. Food and Drink. Variety. Singing. Laughing. Short shorts. High-Fives. Rocky IV in the cinema tent at 3am. Spicy Pie. Memories. Someone dressed up like Teen Wolf. Holy Cow(!) Moments. Interesting factoids. Egg sandwiches. More music. Adventure. Deep Breaths. Big smiles. This. That. The Other. Hellos and Goodbyes and reminders of all that we have to celebrate and look forward to next year and in the future.
Link: http://www.bonnaroo.com
Inshala
Where: Southern Alberta, Canada
When: 06/14/13 – 06/17/13
What: Inshala is a family orientated weekend event in the great outdoors of Southern Alberta. Inshala represents gathering community, celebrating Southern Alberta's Land, and making time for timelessness. Inshala is a co-created gathering of people from many communities. People come from near and far to share their insights, talents and passions with each other. The Conference offers a variety of experiences from Speakers, to Movement Workshops, to Art Explorations. Our entire festival is Child Friendly. We also have the Kids Zone that hosts Workshops and activities to inspire the little ones. On the land there is also a playground, horseshoe pits, pathways through the prairie forest, Art installations and a walking Labyrinth. The evenings are filled with soothing sounds, groovy beats, and inspiring performers for all ages to enjoy with 2 music stages. Inshala is hosted within the beautiful Coulees, upon the trees and near the Old Man river in the Fort Macleod area. This is a rain or shine camping event: leave no trace event.
Link: http://www.inshala.ca
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Telluride Bluegrass
Where: Telluride, CO
When: 06/20/13 – 06/23/13
What: Now in its 36th year, the Telluride Bluegrass Festival is rich in history, both musical and otherwise. We are in the process of compiling an online historical archive of the festival's past. This is a long-term project, so check back periodically as we continue to make available more historical information – from the 38th Festival coming this June all the way back to the Telluride Fourth of July Celebration in 1973.
Link: http://www.bluegrass.com
Wanderlust Vermont
Where: Bondville, VT
When: 06/20/13 – 06/23/13
What: Wanderlust Festival is the largest celebration of its kind in the world: a 4-day celebration of yoga, music, and nature. Bringing together thousands of people from myriad backgrounds to experience adventure and transformation, Wanderlust provides the opportunity to bring your yoga practice to new heights, to enjoy the freedom of live music and to follow your spirit of adventure in spectacular outdoor settings, all the while creating community with like-minded seekers.
Link: http://stratton.wanderlustfestival.com/
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Conscious Culture Festival
Where: Tonasket, WA
When: 06/21/13 – 06/23/13
What: The Conscious Culture Festival brings together music, art & education that promotes equality, sustainability, justice, healthy living, organic farming and an all around conscious lifestyle.
Link: http://www.consciousculturefestival.com
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Vibe Festival
Where: Czech Republic
When: 06/27/13 – 06/3013
What: Vibe festival is for you, who wants to do everything, sees beyond every hill, and investigates every bend in the road. It is for you, who want to open up colourful doors into a diverse world of international art and music festival. Regardless of age or dancing attitude you are welcome to smile, upgrade and enjoy yourself! Dive into the pool of cranking music and dance your joyful dance under the summer stars! Quality sound, magic lights, and latest art and deco works will make your soul glow from within. Catch the most fascinating movies at our cinema and enjoy the thrill of crossing the suspension rope bridge through mystic forest lake! Make a difference to the lives of vulnerable and neglected children by participating in “Flowers of Life” art auction in support of Children Homes. Make way for new experiences in your life! Recharge yourself-feel the turbulence, buoyancy and freedom of Vibe experience!
Link: http://vibefestival.eu/
Electric Forest Festival
Where: Rothbury, MI
When: 06/27/13 – 06/30/13
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Link: http://www.http://electricforestfestival.com/
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SONIC BLOOM
Where: Shadows Ranch – Georgetown, CO
When: June 2013
What: The eight installment of the nation’s hottest underground electronic music festival is set to return to the majestic settings of Shadows Ranch, Georgetown, CO, at the end of June in 2013. Over the past six years, SONIC BLOOM has become known as a home-base for some of the world’s most renowned DJs and some of the most energizing new names alike. This year’s SONIC BLOOM will offer even more workshops and community learning events than previous years, featuring activities such as morning yoga, and a host of conscious and health oriented workshops.
Link: http://www.sonicbloomfestival.com
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Desert Rocks
Where: Green River, UT
When: June 2013
What: This inspiring adventure filled weekend of soul satisfying beats will accompany a mind-bending celebration of consciousness under the blanket of a sultry desert sky.
Link: https://www.desertrocks.org/
JULY, 2013
Rainbow Gathering
Where: Montana
When: 07/01/13 – 07/07/13
What: The first Rainbow Gathering took place in Colorado in 1972, and Rainbow Family has continued to gather every year in the National Forests of North America and around the world. Although smaller, regional Gatherings take place throughout the year, Nationals always takes place during the week of July 1-July 7, attracting between 10,000 and 25,000 people annually. This year's Nationals will be held in the state of Montana; the exact location will be determined at a Spring Council in June. Many people elect to arrive at the Gathering site several weeks early and stay several weeks afterward to set up and then break down this temporary woodland city, which is constructed from a mixture of imported materials and the resources found at the site, such as fallen trees, stones, and clay. The population peaks during the pinnacle of the Gathering on July 4, beginning with a morning silence that is broken by a community prayer for world peace and followed by a full day of (acoustic) music, dancing, feasting, and celebration. Rainbow Gatherings are multi-generational and radically inclusive: everyone is invited, everyone is fed, and no tickets are required. The city runs on the principle of communal collaboration with everyone bringing and giving what time and resources they have. Food is donated to the many pop-up kitchens that are responsible for feeding the Gathering over the course of its duration, free of charge. Stages are built for performances, ovens for pizza baking, shade structures for skill sharing, and shrines for creative expression and contemplation. Artwork and costumes abound. The use of money to buy or sell anything is taboo, and prohibited items include alcohol, firearms, and sound amplifiers. At the close of the Gathering, Rainbow Family works to restore the environment to conditions better than found by burying compost piles, covering fire pits, and reseeding walking paths.
Link: http://www.welcomehome.org/rainbow/
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High Sierra Music Festival
Where: Quincy, CA
When: 07/04/13 – 07/07/13
What: Each year the High Sierra Late Night schedule is eagerly anticipated, and this year's shows are sure to please fans of all tastes with unique musical pairings in two venues: the High Sierra Music Hall and the Funk'n Jamhouse. We also offer the acoustic Troubadour Sessions where donations collected at the door go directly to the artists, and Vaudeville Tent Late Night shows which are free with your festival pass.. All artists performing in Late Night shows will also perform on the daytime stages.
Link: http://www.highsierramusic.com
Wanderlust Colorado
Where: Copper, CO
When: 07/04/13 – 07/07/13
What: Wanderlust Festival is the largest celebration of its kind in the world: a 4-day celebration of yoga, music, and nature. Bringing together thousands of people from myriad backgrounds to experience adventure and transformation, Wanderlust provides the opportunity to bring your yoga practice to new heights, to enjoy the freedom of live music and to follow your spirit of adventure in spectacular outdoor settings, all the while creating community with like-minded seekers.
Link: http://colorado.wanderlustfestival.com/
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Starwood Festival
Where: Wisteria – Pomeroy, Ohio
When: 07/09/13 – 07/15/13
What: The Starwood Festival is the largest Pagan/Magickal/Consciousness gathering in North America (perhaps the world). Starwood features classes and workshops by both locally and internationally acclaimed artists and authors. Starwood is known for its eclectic nature and the diversity of its offerings. For fine music, dance, drumming, poetry, and film there is no equal to Starwood.
Link: http://www.starwoodfestival.com
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Camp Bisco
Where: Upstate New York
When: July 2013
What: Camp Bisco is a three-day music and arts festival founded by The Disco Biscuits, which takes place in Upstate New York each July. The festival carries a long standing tradition of introducing groundbreaking artists, while elevating the level of talent that has turned Camp Bisco into the country's largest and longest running electronic/rock music festivals.
Link: http://www.campbisco.net/
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All Good Music Festival
Where: Legend Valley, Thornville, OH
When: 07/18/13 – 07/21/13
What: With so many guaranteed unforgettable performances, attendees are spared from missing out on even a single song thanks to the All Good Festival’s unique model of no overlapping sets. Two side-by-side stages host over 40 hours of music from a wide array of genres including the best of rock, bluegrass, electronic, jam, reggae, funk, and more. For the discerning festival-goer the All Good Festival offers the ‘Even Better VIP’ package. This elite festival option includes exclusive viewing and camping areas with premium site-lines, Thursday admission, private air-conditioned bathrooms, private showers, premium camping overlooking the Main Stage, Fest-taxi shuttles, exclusive All Good merchandise and much more.
Link: http://www.allgoodfestival.com
Wanderlust California
Where: North Lake Tahoe, CA
When: 07/18/13 – 07/21/13
What: Wanderlust Festival is the largest celebration of its kind in the world: a 4-day celebration of yoga, music, and nature. Bringing together thousands of people from myriad backgrounds to experience adventure and transformation, Wanderlust provides the opportunity to bring your yoga practice to new heights, to enjoy the freedom of live music and to follow your spirit of adventure in spectacular outdoor settings, all the while creating community with like-minded seekers.
Link: http://squaw.wanderlustfestival.com/
Gathering of the Vibes
Where: Bridgeport, CT
When: 07/25/13 – 07/28/13
What: Gathering of the Vibes is an annual music, arts and camping festival now in its 18th year. Vibes has grown into a four-day festival that has featured such world-class talent as Crosby, Stills and Nash, all founding members of the Grateful Dead, Elvis Costello, the Allman Brothers Band, James Brown, Jane’s Addiction, the Black Crowes, Buddy Guy, Jimmy Cliff, Primus, George Clinton and P-Funk, Bruce Hornsby, Les Claypool, Branford Marsalis, Damian Marley and Nas, and more. The Vibes is also a launching pad for extraordinarily talented, young, up-and-coming bands who have the opportunity to showcase their talent to the 20 thousand people who attend each year.
Link: http://gatheringofthevibes.com/
AUGUST, 2013
Wanderlust Whistler
Where: Whistler, BC, Canada
When: 08/01/13 – 08/04-13
What: Wanderlust Festival is the largest celebration of its kind in the world: a 4-day celebration of yoga, music, and nature. Bringing together thousands of people from myriad backgrounds to experience adventure and transformation, Wanderlust provides the opportunity to bring your yoga practice to new heights, to enjoy the freedom of live music and to follow your spirit of adventure in spectacular outdoor settings, all the while creating community with like-minded seekers.
Link: http://whistler.wanderlustfestival.com/
Sonica Dance Festival
Where: South Italy
When: 08/09/13 – 08/12/13
What: (description coming soon)
Link: http://www.sonica-dance-festival.eu/
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O.Z.O.R.A Festival
When: August 2013
What: The festival strives to bring forth the soulsome creators from each one of you, from all of us. Reaching out to the deepest realms of your imagination and displaying, sharing that glorious, that grotesque, that unparalleled treasure you find is one of the pillars of the Ozora experience.
Link: http://http://ozorafestival.eu/
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Burning Man
Where: Black Rock Desert, Nevada
When: August 2013
Link: http://www.burningman.com/
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Big Dub Festival
Where: Artemas, PA
When: 08/01/13 – 08/04/13
What: Big Dub Candy Mountain is an annual art & music festival. Each year we bring 40 of the regions biggest electronic dance dj's to perform as well as host workshops, seminars, and other fun events! If you have ever been to Burning Man or a regional burn, you will find a resonance in our principles, our spirit of giving, and our nonstop cycle of fun. Workshops this year will include yoga, acrobatic yoga, introduction to fire arts, aerial arts, raver crafts, object manipulation and so much more!! We also encourage people to band together and create camps that show their creativity. Pick a theme! Create a space to express yourselves and entertain others. Full art installations are also encouraged and can be arranged directly through the organizers.
Link: http://www.bigdubfestival.com
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Shambhala Music Festival
Where: Salmo, B.C.
When: 08/07/13 – 08/12/13
What: Shambhala Music Festival began in the summer of 1998 when approximately 500 people gathered at the Salmo River Ranch. Over the years, the festival grew organically by word of mouth – friends bringing friends to create a community built upon Shambhalove. In 2010, for the first time, we reached our 10,000 guest capacity. In 2011 the festival saw it’s first sell-out in advance of our gates opening. Online tickets for Shambhala 2012 sold out in just 17 days, in November 2011. Shambhala aims to bring the best in up & coming electronic music talent from around the globe. We believe in supporting our local community and strive to excel in the festival and events industry. Above all, Shambhala is a celebration of music, art and life. Your participation is so imporant – we set the stage, you bring the party. We thank each and every one of you for sharing your spark of Shambhalove with each other. We’ll see you when you come Home in August!
Link: http://www.shambhalamusicfestival.com
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Spiritual Healing Festival
Where: Prignitz, Brandenburg, Germany
When: 08/12/13 – 08/18/13
What: The Spiritual Healing Open Air Festival is a charming mix of different lifestyles. Yoga and healing meets electronic dance music. Some would say it does not fit – we proved it's working! And it heals good.
Link: http://www.spiritual-healing-festival.de
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Lost Theory Festival
Where: Deringaj, Croatia
When: 08/14/13 – 08/19/13
Link: http://www.losttheoryfestival.com/
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Camp Barefoot Music & Arts Festival
Where: Bartow, WV
When: 08/22/13 – 08/24/13
What:
This weekend event will feature top rated acts in independent music, which have previously included Lotus, Ghostland Observatory, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk, The Motet, Keller Williams, Juno What?, Zack Deputy, Perpetual Groove, Conspirator, Kyle Hollingsworth, EOTO, Particle, Big Gigantic, RAQ, Toubab Krewe, The Werks, Hackensaw Boys, The Bridge, Umelt, Spam Allstars, Kung Fu, Papadosio, The Breakfast, and more. The event is family oriented, affordable and a portion of the proceeds go directly to the Humane Society of Pocahontas County.
Link: http://www.campbarefoot.org
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Andean Spirits
Where: Titicaca Lake, South America
When: 8/29/13 – 9/01/13
What: Andean Spirits is a Psytrance Festival at Titicaca Lake on SOuth AMerica (is a lake in the Andes on the border of Peru and Bolivia. By volume of water, it is also the largest lake in South America).THe party it happens on a Indigenous community on Japapi on the south side of the Isla del Sol. Aymara people still living there, previously the quechuas and still practice their ancient methods of agriculture on stepped terraces that predate Inca times. They grow barley, quinoa (a type of pigweed that produces a small grain), and the potato, which originated on the Altiplano.
Link: http://www.andeantribe.com/andean/
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When: Northeast
Where: 8/30/13 – 09/02/13
What: Evolvefest is the Northeast's leading transformational/transitional-culture gathering, attracting thousands of HyperCreative, RadicallyResponsible and HeartCentered individuals from all walks of life! The Evolvefest vision arises from our collective power to move forward as ONE Earth Tribe that is coming into positive and healthy alignment with ourselves, with one another, with our Planet and with all beings everywhere. Evolvefest celebrates the boundless power of the creative human spirit and brings together over 100 Bands, Yoga Instructors, Visionary Artists, Guest Speakers, Wisdom-Keepers and thousands from the global community in a vibrant exchange of charged-energy and fresh, innovative ideas.
Link: http://evolvefest.com/
SEPTEMBER, 2013
CounterPoint Music & Arts Festival
Where: Atlanta, Georgia
When: September 2013
What: CounterPoint Music and Arts Festival, a new three-day music and arts festival in Atlanta, Georgia, debuted in September 2012. The festival's goal is to be the counterpoint to every other music festival out there. From the music and art to the vending and experiential environments, CounterPoint promised to keep fans guessing and entertained.
Link: http://www.counterpointfestival.com/
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Earthdance Live
Where: California
When: September 2013
What: Earthdance Northern California is a 3 day camp out celebration for World Peace and Unity, set amidst the beautiful grounds of the Solano County Fairgrounds, featuring 5 Stages of Entertainment uniting Jamband, World, Conscious Lyricism, Electronica, Reggae and Folk. Also featuring Global Artisans Market, Late Night Cinema, Healing Village, Kidlandia, Speakers Forum, Activist Alley, Workshops, All Night Music Cafés and much more!
Link: http://http://earthdancelive.com/
OCTOBER, 2013
Horizons
Where: New York City
When: October 2013
What: Horizons is a conference about psychedelics that is held annually in New York City at Judson Memorial Church. Its goal is to open a fresh dialogue on their role in medicine, culture, history, spirituality, and creativity.
Link: http://www.horizonsnyc.org/site/
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Austin City Limits Music Festival
Where: Zilker Park, Austin, TX
When: 10/4/13 – 10/6/13 & 10/11/13 – 10/13/13
What: ACL Festival takes place on 46-acres in Zilker Park, the crown jewel of Austin’s public green spaces. It plays host not only to 130-plus artists from across the globe, but amazing local eats and wares, fun for the kiddos, green goings-on, and other cool activities to entertain you for three magical days.
Link: http://www.aclfestival.com
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Lake Edens Art Festival
When: 05/09/13 – 05/12/13 & 10/17/13 – 10/20/13
Where: Black Mountain, NC
What: LEAF is such a magical world to step into, relax, dance, and be happy. A sweet size and a sweet place. LEAF is a small festival- just 6,000 people a day AND yet SO many experiences, concerts, workshops, and so much to explore. The festival site is the site of the old Historic Black Mountain College with a mix of rolling hills, lakes, streams, and stunning mountain beauty on several hundred acres. Check out all the various LINKS on the menu bar below THE FESTIVAL, and the BEST WAY to discover LEAF is to be HERE.
Link: http://www.theleaf.org
NOVEMBER, 2013
DECEMBER, 2013
Universo Paralello
Where: Pratigi Beach, Bahia, Brazil
When: 12/28/13 – 01/03/14
What: (description coming soon)
Link: http://www.universoparalello.org
