11.23.2012
Shop all Wakarusa merch for 40-50% off, all weekend long, Friday through Sunday!
11.19.2012
Get your Full Event Passes at the $139 Holiday Price, plus fees and tax, before they are gone!
11.5.2012
Tickets for Wakarusa 2013 begin this Friday, November 9th at 10am! Get your Full Event Passes at the lowest price before they sell out!
7.20.2012
We want your input on this year's event! Take a few minutes to fill out this survey, and you will be automatically entered in a raffle for VIP tickets to Wakarusa 2013! Take a Survey. Win VIP!
7.3.2012
See in you 2013 for the 10 Year Anniversary!
5.10.2012
That's right. Both West Woods and Main Venue with Wednesday Arrival Camping Passes have SOLD OUT. Only a couple hundred Main Venue Camping Passes remain, so get yours before they're gone!
5.7.2012
Full Event, Three Day and Two Day Passes will increase to their Gate Price in 2 weeks! General Admission tickets have been moving fast, and Main Venue & West Woods Camping are nearing a sell out!
4.28.2012
Monday, April 30th, is the last day to purchase tickets with the Standard USPS shipping option ($1.50). Any tickets purchased after Monday will be shipped Priority ($7) or FedEx ($15). NOTE: This is for physical tickets only. Will Call and PrintPass (print-at-home) options are always available.
4.20.2012
Did you miss your chance at scoring one our highly coveted Reserved Campsites? Here's your chance at winning Wild Wog 1 through our first annual Reserved Campsite Charity Auction! Click here to place your bid; auction started today and ends April 30 at 10am. 100% of proceeds will be donated to The Wakarusa Foundation, whose mission is to inspire and cultivate a new generation of passionate musicians by providing instruments, music lesson scholarships and free concerts for youth.
3.26.2012
The price of our Full Event passes will increase to the next level at 11:59 pm on Saturday April 7th. Don't miss this opportunity to save some money!
3.8.2012
We're thrilled to add another artist to our growing lineup list: Nobody Beats The Drum! These Dutch dudes are a guaranteed dance party. Check out our full lineup here.
2.22.2012
Visit one of our many regional ticket outlets in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas, who are selling Full Event Passes for a total price of $151, while supplies last. Save money, support a local business, and walk out with tickets in hand! Most are cash only; some may accept credit cards for an added fee. Call in advance to check on store hours, ticket availability, and credit card policy. Go to Wakarusa's Ticket Page and scroll down to Regional Ticket Outlets for locations.
2.8.2012
Get your Super Early Bird priced Full Event Passes at $149 plus fees before they run out! The next price increase is February 11 at 11:59 pm.
1.19.2012
It's here, it's here! Our third (and not so final*) lineup announcement was released today! *Stay tuned for Waka Winter Classic, Waka DJ Classic and ReverbNation picks. There will be plenty more bands to discover!
1.12.2012
Today is Round 2 of the 3 part Lineup Announcements for Wakarusa 2012! Our third and final round is announced on Thursday January 19... who do you think are the secret TBAs?
1.5.2012
Wakarusa is excited to unveil Round 1 of the 3 part Lineup Announcements for Wakarusa 2012! Stay tuned for Round 2 on Thursday January 12. Who are you most excited to see?
1.3.2012
Round 1 of Wakarusa's 3-part lineup announcement begins this Thursday, January 5. Join us on Facebook and be the first to see the lineup!
12.21.2011
Our allotment of Holiday Priced Full Event Passes sold out in half the time as last year! Get your Full Event Passes at the Super Early Bird Price of $149, plus fees, before they run out too!
12.2.2011
A limited quantity of our Holiday Priced Full Event Passes, our VIP Passes and all Camping Options are available for purchase now! Visit our Tickets page for complete details and links to purchase tickets. Waka Waka!
11.11.2011
The Wakarusa 2012 Reserved Campsites are SOLD OUT. We broke a new record this year with a less-than-one-minute sell out! Congratulations to the lucky purchasers, and we'll see everyone in June!!!
10.27.2011
We're thrilled to announce that Wakarusa will return to Mulberry Mountain on May 31st - June 3rd 2012! For those of you interested in getting your hands on one of those coveted Reserved Campsites, Friday, November 11th at 12:00 p.m. is the date to remember.
8.11.2011
Hmmmm . . . . who should they be?
5.26.2011
VIP joins the list of sold out options for Wakarusa 2011. Got your tickets yet? Better get them fast!
5.13.2011
That's right folks, West Woods Camping joins our growing list of sold out options for this year's festival. Riverside Camping is the final option remaining and it's great place to camp. This campground is on the banks of the Mulberry River and features a great swimming hole. Plus, there's a general store, food vendors and ice readily available. Worried about transportation up the mountain to see the music? Don't be. We'll have up to a dozen buses running around the clock, so you won't miss a beat. Get your tickets now!
5.4.2011
Our next and final price increase is on Saturday May 14 at 11:59 pm CDT for our Full Event, Weekender and Saturday Event Passes. Don't miss this final opportunity to save some money on tickets to Waka!
5.3.2011
Main Venue Camping joins our list of sold out options for Wakarusa 2011! Got your tickets yet? Better get them now!
5.3.2011
Please join us in aiding our neighbors in the South including Arkansas and Alabama, who have experienced devastating tornadoes and floods. We must help our beautiful mountain home get back on its feet. All donations will benefit the American Red Cross. Wakarusa will donate $10 for each Event Pass purchased between now and May 6, and you can make additional donations below. Together we can and should make a difference. Thank you! http://wakarusa.frontgatesolutions.com/choose.php?a=1&lid=53215&eid=61016
3.31.2011
Just a friendly reminder that the price of our Full Event Passes will increase to the next price level ($169, plus fees) at 11:59 P.M. CDT on Friday, April 8th or when our allotment sells out, whichever occurs first.
3.25.2011
We know that we said there weren't going to be any artist additions after our original announcement on January 5th . . . . but, we're really into live music and just couldn't resist. . . . . Some of these you may have already heard about, others you haven't . . . we're thrilled to announce the following artists who'll be joining us on the mountain in June! Buckethead, Minus The Bear, The Stone Foxes, Chamberlin, Fresh 2 Death, Nadis Warriors, Quiet Corral, Mouth, Saturday Sirens, Coleslaw, Brother Bagman, Vibenhai, Totojojo, STEEZ, The Boys 'n the Barrels, The Workshy, iLLPHONiCS, MONTU, The Coop, Lightajo, Where's Lawrence?, Tyrannosaurus Chicken, Soul Rebel and the Beast, Carrie Nation & Speakeasy, Vagabond Swing, Holding Space, Ugly Lion, Trichome, James and The Devil and Reelfoot
3.15.2011
Please join us in aiding our brothers and sisters in Japan. After watching the horrific pictures, we simply can't sit idly by. We must help ease the pain and incredible suffering. Click on the "Japan Relief" button under "Waka Video" on our homepage and choose one of the donation amounts. All donations will benefit the American Red Cross. Wakarusa will match all donations made by Friday, March 25th. Together we can and should make a difference. Thank you!
3.1.2011
Wakarusa 2011 tickets and camping passes continue to sell at a record pace. Our RV Unreserved Camping Passes are now sold out. Main Venue, West Woods and Riverside Camping Passes are still available.
2.8.2011
We’ve said it once, and we’ll say it again: Wakarusa tickets are selling at a record pace! Our batch of "Early Bird" priced Full Event Passes of $139, plus fees, is 90% sold out; and based on current sales, there is less than a week to get Full Event Passes at this price. The price will increase to $154, plus fees at 11:59 p.m. this Saturday (February 12th) or when the allotment sell out, whichever occurs first.
1.31.2011
Our Main Venue Camping with Wednesday Arrival camping option is now sold out. All tickets are selling at a record pace, so get your tickets early to Wakarusa 2011!
1.7.2011
To be completely honest, we're silly with excitement! The anticipation has never been so high! Coming out of our record breaking sell out of last year, we began building and planning the most fantastic Wakarusa to date. We'll have many improvements and surprises for you in the next few months, but for now, we'd like to share with you the many wonderful artists you'll be enjoying this June. Click on the "Artist Lineup" tab for the complete list!
12.31.2010
That's right folks . . . we've sold the last remaining Full Event Pass at the special, "Holiday" price. Full Event Passes are now available at our "Early Bird" price of $139. Our sales of all tickets have been breaking records this year, so Thank You! Have a fun and safe New Years!
12.3.2010
That's right folks, tickets and camping passes to Wakarusa 2011 are on sale now! There's a very limited allotment of our "Holiday Priced" Full Event Passes ($129, plus fees), so make sure you get your tickets before they sell out! Mark your calendars folks . . . the first peek at the artists playing Wakarusa 2011 will be released on January 7th!
11.26.2010
Thru Sunday - All hoodies 10% off, everything else is 20% off! Just enter “gobblegobble” in the “Have a promotional code?” box after selecting your item.
11.5.2010
The Reserved Campsites to Wakarusa 2011 sold out in record time. Congrats to those who obtained sites! Admission Tickets and Camping Passes to Wakarusa 2011 will be released for sale on December 5th at 12:00 p.m. CST.
10.27.2010
Greetings folks! We're pleased to announce that Wakarusa will return to Mulberry Mountain on June 2nd-5th 2011! For those of you interested in getting your hands on one of those coveted Reserved Campsites, Friday, November 5th at 12:00 noon CDT is the date to remember.
5.31.2010
Full Event Passes (4-Day) have sold out to Wakarusa 2010! George's Majestic in downtown Fayetteville has a very limited allotment of Full Event Passes remaining. Limited quantities of Saturday and Weekender tickets are still available online.
5.23.2010
The box office is located at the intersection of Highways 23 and 215 - approximately 3 miles south of the main venue. We highly encourage all patrons to approach the festival from the south (Interstate 40 - North on Highway 23), doing so will place you right at the doorstep of the box office. For those of you who take the northern route (southbound on Highway 23), please be advised that you'll be required to drive past the main venue to obtain your wristbands prior to entering the festival.
5.22.2010
Want to be "in the know" during Wakarusa this year? Sign up for Wakarusa Text Messaging to get the inside scoop on artist appearances, special "secret" sets and other vital festival information. We'll even throw in a few contests here and there to spice things up. Text WAKA to 724665 to join the list. Note: Standard text messaging rates apply.
5.9.2010
The price of our Full Event Passes increases to the next level at midnight on May 14th . Don't miss out on this final opportunity to pocket some cash prior to Wakarusa!
5.6.2010
Friday, May 7th is the final day to purchase tickets with the USPS mail delivery option. After May 7th, FedEx and Will Call will be the options available.
5.6.2010
Tickets to Wakarusa 2010 continue to sell at a record pace. Our mainstage camping option is now sold out.
4.9.2010
We're thrilled to announce the following additions to our 2010 lineup: Tipper, Kraak & Smaak, Two Fresh, Pete Francis, Big Smith (Gospel Grass Set), Shannon McNally & Hot Sauce, Matthew Mayfield, Deadman Flats, Rocket Science, Spankalicious, C quence, EZ Brothers, Miss J, Defunct ! vs. Shabb Ruffcut, Wolf-E-Wolf, D Jason, Johnny C, Bill Pile, Jeremy Word, Dead PA, Clandestine, Tim Hjersted, Alan Paul, Funk, Philosophy, Justin Sane, Dave Brock, Doohickey, Jake Jackson, Astral Landscapes, Randy Soeung, Mary Jane, Monad Kiysuren a.k.a. TURK, Echobase, Indofin, Wes Kirkpatrick and Bootleg.
4.2.2010
The 3rd Pricing Tier of our Full Event Passes ($144) has sold out. We have a limited allotment of $159 Full Event Passes available now.
3.30.2010
Full Event Passes will increase to the next price level on April 2nd or when the allotment at this price level sells out. There is a limited alloment of passes remaining at this price level, so get your tickets early!
3.27.2010
We've sold out of VIP Passes and Primitive Camping Vehicle Passes to Wakarusa 2010! There are a limited number of Mainstage Camping Vehicle Passes remaining and we've opened up a new camping option, Satellite Camping. Full details are available on the "Tickets" page.
3.14.2010
We've sold out of our allotment of RV Packages for Wakarusa 2010. VIP and Full Event passes are selling fast this year as well, so tell your friends to purchase their tickets early!
3.11.2010
The online voting portion of the 2010 Waka Winter Classic is now live. Click on the "Waka Winter Classic" link under "Artist Lineup" to cast you vote.
3.5.2010
If you've already ordered tickets, keep an eye on your mailbox for your Wakarusa 2010 tickets.
2.23.2010
Our regional box offices are now open and are stocked with a limited allotment of $129 Early Bird Full Event Passes. Visit the "Tickets" page for full details.
2.11.2010
The allotment of Early Bird priced Full Event Passes has sold out. Price Level 3 is currently available. We're excited to report that this year's sales are breaking records and we're on pace for a sellout crowd, so tell folks to get their tickets early!
2.4.2010
Widespread Panic, Umphrey’s McGee (2 sets including a late night), The Black Keys, Robert Randolph and the Family Band, 7 Walkers featuring Papa Mali and Bill Kreutzmann, State Radio, Dub Tribe Soundsystem, Fishbone, Mark Farina, Todd Snider, The Mother Hips, Ott, Tortured Soul, Future Rock, Spacemen, MiM0SA, Pimps of Joytime (2 sets), That One Guy (2 sets), Ekoostik Hookah, Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, Great American Taxi, Constellations, The Dirty Heads, LYNX & Janover, Jay Nash (2 sets), Supervillains, The Moondoggies, The Bridge, Dirtfoot, Backyard Tire Fire (2 sets), The Heavy Pets, Spoonfed Tribe, Sunshine Jones, Kinetix, Truckstop Honeymoon (2 sets), Oakhurst (2 sets), Ben Miller Band , Somasphere and Radio Hiro.
2.4.2010
Full Event Passes will be available at the "Early Bird" Price of $129 through Thursday, February 11th or until the allotment at that price level sells out. Visit our "Tickets" page for full details.
2.3.2010
The second round of artists performing at Wakarusa 2010 will be announced tomorrow (Thursday, 2/4)!
1.16.2010
Throughout the remainder of January, Wakarusa will be donating $5 for every Full Event and VIP Pass sold to the Doctors Without Borders and the Red Cross. To learn more about these organizations or to make a personal donation, please visit www.doctorswithoutborders.org and www.redcross.org
1.14.2010
STS9, The Disco Biscuits, Slightly Stoopid, John Butler Trio, Blues Traveler, Dweezil Zappa Plays Zappa, Bassnectar (late night set), Railroad Earth (2 sets), The Machine performs Pink Floyd (late night set), JJ Grey & MOFRO (2 sets), Lotus (late night set), Rebelution, ALO, Tea Leaf Green (2 sets including a late night), BoomBox (2 sets including a late night), Black Joe Lewis (2 sets), Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk (2 sets), EOTO, James Zabiela (late night set), Split Lip Rayfield (2 sets), Hayes Carll, Sub Swara, Stephen Kellogg & the Sixers, Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band (2 sets), Trampled by Turtles (2 sets), Wookiefoot (late night set), Mishka, Big Gigantic, Truth & Salvage Co., Fort Knox Five (2 sets), Mountain Sprout (2 sets), Band of Heathens, Last Waltz Ensemble (2 sets), Cash'd Out, Earl Greyhound (2 sets), Bluetech (sunrise set), The Uglysuit (2 sets), Passafire (2 sets), Simplified, Hoots & Hellmouth (2 sets), Resident Anti-Hero, and many, many more to be announced!
1.14.2010
VIP Passes and Level 2 Full Event Passes are on sale now. The allotment of Full Event Passes available at the Level 2 "Early Bird" price is limited, so buy your tickets early. Full details are available on our "Tickets" page.
1.8.2010
We're excited to announce that the initial lineup announcement for Wakarusa 2010 will be released on Thursday, January 14th. This announcement will be made exclusively to Wakarusa's Facebook Fans prior to any other release. Not a Wakarusa Fan on Facebook? Click on the Facebook logo on the homepage to become a fan today.
12.22.2009
The allotment of Full Event Passes at the Holiday Sale price has sold out! We excited to announce that we exceeded last year's quantity of tickets sold. Full Event Passes will be available again on January 8th. RV Packages and Camping Vehicle Passes are available now.
11.24.2009
Wakarusa is excited to announce that our annual Holiday Ticket sale is currently underway! Full Event Passes, Camping Passes and RV Packages are available for purchase. Details are available on the "Tickets" page.
11.5.2009
The 2010 Reserved Campsites are sold out.
11.3.2009
Vist the "Tickets" page for complete details!
10.22.2009
June 3rd-6th, 2010. Put in those vacation requests!
6.17.2009
Visit www.coolmusicnetwork.com to purchase live sets from Wakarusa 2009!
6.3.2009
Hey folks. A limited amount of tickets will be available for purchase at the on-site box office.
5.21.2009
Want to avoid a long line at Will Call? Order your tickets by Saturday, May 23rd to have tickets shipped to you with our standard shipping option (USPS mail).
5.18.2009
Want to be "in the know" during Wakarusa 2009? Sign up for Wakarusa Text Messaging to get the inside scoop on artist appearances, special "secret" sets and other vital festival information. Text WAKA to 744559 to join the list. Note: Standard text messaging rates apply.
5.17.2009
Steve Molitz (Phil and Friends/Particle) will be playing with Underground Orchestra at Wakarusa.
5.6.2009
Full Event Passes increase to the next price level on May 16th. Don't miss this opportunity to save some money on your Wakarusa weekend!
5.5.2009
Wakarusa is pleased to announce the following additions to our 2009 lineup: PRAANG (Steve Kimock, Jamie Janover, Michael Travis & Jason Hann), The Heavy Pets, Spoonfed Tribe, Paul Benjaman Band and Home.
5.5.2009
Keep checking your inbox and wakarusa.com for the release of our 2009 entertainment schedule!
4.16.2009
Wakarusa is excited to announce our annual pre and post parties. This year's parties are being held in one of Arkansas' legendary music venues, George's Majestic in downtown Fayetteville. Wednesday, June 3rd Pre-Party: Elephant Revival, Blue Mountain and Telepath Sunday, June 7th Post-Party: Jesse Baylin, Hoots & Hellmouth and Madahoochi Monday, June 8th Post-Party: Old School Freight Train, Scythian, Dusty Rhodes and the River Band That's right, Wakarusa has extended the party to 6 big days of music for one low price. These parties are included with your Full Event and VIP Pass ticket purchase.
4.13.2009
The online voting portion of the Waka Winter Classic competition is now live. Visit the "Waka Winter Classic Online Voting" link under "Artisit Lineup" to listen to the competitor's music and submit your vote!
4.11.2009
Unfortunately, the Digable Planets have cancelled their 2009 performance at Wakarusa due to the departure of one of their band members.
4.2.2009
Wakarusa is excited to announce the following artist additions: Gomez, Telepath, Mishka, Jonathan Tyler & the Northern Lights, The Hood Internet, Madahoochi, Samantha Crain and the Midnight Shivers, ElmwoodScythian, Turbine, Mayola, Charliehorse and LFDC Funk.
3.30.2009
Did you miss out on last week's opportunity to buy Full Event Passes before the price increase? Don't fret - $119 Full Event Passes are still available at Regional Box Offices, but hurry, their supplies are limited. A full listing of the regional box office locations is available on the "Tickets" page.
3.23.2009
Just a quick reminder that this is final week to purchase Full Event Passes at their current price level. Don't miss this opportunity to save over $20 on your Wakarusa weekend. Prices increase to the next level at midnight, Friday, March 27th.
3.16.2009
The Wakarusa forum crashed early this morning, so the upgrade to the new forum originally scheduled for tomorrow morning is being implemented today (Monday, March 16th). We appreciate your patience.
3.14.2009
Full Event Tickets will increase to the next price level on March 27th. Get your Full Event Passes Now!
3.6.2009
We'd like to announce and congratulate our 2009 Waka Winter Classic winners! Gem, Funkotron, Uncle Lucius, GreenSugar, Damn Bullets, LFDC Funk, David Hasselhoff on Acid, The Corduroy, Mountain Standard Time, Copesetic, The Moai Broadcast, Uniphonics, Reelfoot, Blue Martian Tribe, Runnin' Wild Band and Spotting Waldo. They join our previously announced artists. More artist announcements coming soon!
3.6.2009
Tickets are still available at the unbelievable price of $119, but hurry! Time is running out to pocket some serious money on your 2009 Wakarusa weekend!
2.11.2009
Wakarusa is excited to announce the following additions to our 2009 lineup: The Black Crowes, Gov't Mule, Shpongle, Eat Static, Langhorne Slim, Cedric Burnside and Lightnin' Malcolm, Jessie Baylin, Josh Phillips Folk Festival, Old School Freight Train, Hoots and Hellmouth, Wax Fang, Chuck Love, Public Property, My-Tea Kind and Radiohiro.
2.9.2009
$119 Full Event Passes are available at our Regional Box Offices. Visit the the "Tickets" page and view the Full Event Pass "Details" for a list of regional box offices near you. There is a limited allotment of these tickets available, so hurry before they're gone!
2.6.2009
Starting today, February 6th, our regional box offices are stocked with Full Event Passes. Visit the the "Tickets" page and view the Full Event Pass "Details" for a list of regional box offices.
2.3.2009
The move to our new location in Arkansas has been received very, very well. We have now sold out of our original allotment of "early bird" priced Full Event Passes. As our special thanks, we've decided to increase the allotment of tickets and extend the sale of "early bird" Full Event Passes until Friday at 11:59 pm CST. Don't miss this opportunity to pocket some cash!
1.27.2009
Wakarusa is excited to announce the following additions to our 2009 artist lineup: G. Love and Special Sauce, Matisyahu, Les Claypool, JJ Grey and MOFRO, New Mastersounds (2 sets), New Monsoon (2 sets), Ganga Giri, Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue and Dusty Rhodes and the River Band
1.15.2009
RV Sites Sold Out!
1.9.2009
Wakarusa is excited to welcome the following artists to the 2009 lineup: Yonder Mountain String Band (2 big sets!), STS9 (2 big sets!)Galactic (late night set), Buckethead (late night set), Sly & Robbie, Railroad Earth (2 sets), Cross Canadian Ragweed, Digable Planets, Porter, Batiste & Stoltz (2 sets), Steve Kimock & Crazy Engine, Perpetual Groove (2 sets), Split Lip Rayfield (2 sets), Lucero, The Egg, 20/20 Soundsystem, Jimmy Herring Band, Cornmeal (2 sets), EOTO, Boombox, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit, Secret Chiefs 3, Joe Purdy, Dirtfoot (2 sets), Pretty Lights, Big Smith (2 sets), Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, Ott, Heavyweight Dub Champion, DJ Rekha, Underground Orchestra, Moonalice, My Dear Disco, Blue Mountain, Truckstop Honeymoon, Elephant Revival, Burnin' Smyrnans, Euforquestra, Hana Pestle . . . and many more to be announced!
1.9.2009
Full Event Passes, VIP Passes and Camping Passes will be available for purchase on Friday, January 9th at 12 p.m. (CST).
1.8.2009
The initial artist lineup will be released tomorrow morning (Friday, January 9th) . Tickets and camping passes will be available for purchase at 12 p.m. CST tomorrow.
12.20.2008
Our allotment of discounted holiday tickets has sold out. Level 2 ("Early Bird") Tickets will be available in mid-January. Happy Holidays from the folks at Wakarusa!
12.11.2008
VIP Passes and Camping Upgrades will be released in mid-January during our general on sale.
12.10.2008
Tickets will be available from noon tomorrow, December 11th, until December 31st for the price of $79 (while supplies last)!
12.10.2008
Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival is proud and excited to announce that our 6th annual event will take place June 4 – 7 at Mulberry Mountain in Ozark, Arkansas!
9.20.2008
The Wakarusa Forum is back up and rolling. Thanks to all for your patience as we worked out the technical issues.
6.13.2008
We're very sorry to report that several artists were unable to perform at the festival Sunday following a severe thunderstorm that rolled through the area. Two festival stages were unable to continue due to standing water issues and the physical inability to get artists to those stages. Our main stage performances of the Mickey Hart Band and Zappa Play Zappa were canceled because of a roof failure at that stage. It was simply not safe nor prudent to continue under the circumstances. We apologize to everyone for this unfortunate event. We are very happy to announce that Zappa Plays Zappa has agreed to perform at Wakarusa 2009. Although we are truly sorry for the cancellations, it must be pointed out that the festival had no control over the storms nor the other events that lead to artist cancellations. On a much brighter note - the staff and crew rallied like the stars they are after the storms and the show did go on at the Revival tent. David Grisman, Avett Brothers and Split Lip Rayfield gave spectacular performances and closed out the festival to a very hardy and robust crowd.
6.2.2008
Join iClips from June 6-8, for our broadcast of Wakarusa Music Festival live from Lawrence, Kansas! Some of the artists performing at this year's Wakarusa include The Flaming Lips, STS9, Leftover Salmon, Lotus, Tea Leaf Green, and many, many more. Visit iclips.net for more info.
5.30.2008
Jason Arsee of Omaha, NE was the winner of our MySpace VIP Web Banner contest. His entry was chosen from a spreadsheet of all eligible profiles using the random number generator at random.org. Jason will receive a pair of VIP tickets and will be treated to special amenities that include front row viewing areas, VIP camping, catered meals, and of course New Belgium beverage service! Congratulations again to Jason and thank you to everyone who entered the contest!
5.29.2008
World renowned rock art poster artist Emek has created a hand-singed and numbered screen print to commemorate the festival. The print will go on sale at the main merchandise stand located next to the Revival Tent at noon on Friday. These are expected to go fast so please arrive early if you would like to purchase one. LIMIT ONE PER PERSON.
5.21.2008
Folks - Just a heads up that Friday, May 23rd is the final day to purchase tickets with regular shipping. FedEx and Will Call will be the 2 available delivery options after Friday.
5.9.2008
Our next price break occurs on Saturday, May 17th. Limited quantities of 4-Day Passes are still available, so take advantage of this special savings before they jump to the next price level.
4.29.2008
We are giving away a pair of VIP tickets to one lucky winner in our MySpace online promotion contest! All you have to do is add a Wakarusa 2008 web banner to your MySpace profile, then send us a message telling us about it and you're registered to win a pair of VIP tickets to Wakarusa 2008! VIP is a great way to experience Wakarusa with catered meals, special up front viewing areas, VIP camping and backstage lounges, snack service and of course New Belgium beer all day long! Check www.myspace.com/wakarusa for all the details! Contest Deadline is Friday, May 23rd.
4.21.2008
The Wakarusa Music Festival and Conscious Alliance are proud to announce our 4th Annual Food Drive to benefit the Ballard Center of Lawrence, KS. Last year’s drive brought in nearly 3,000 pounds of food donations. This year with your help, we hope to pull in at least 5,000 pounds! All patrons that donate 10 non-perishable food items will receive a free, limited–edition poster by artist, Table2Press. All food donations will be collected at the Conscious Alliance “Art That Feeds” Gallery, which will be depicted on the Wakarusa Festival guide. “Organic” food donations are especially encouraged. RAMEN NOODLES will NOT be accepted for the free poster. Thank you for your continued support in feeding the hungry everywhere the music plays!
4.10.2008
We've added a few more notable artists to an already mind-blowing lineup: Ben Folds, Built To Spill, Uncle Monk (feature Tommy Ramone - the only surviving member of the Ramones), Papa Mali, Mountain of Venus, Turbine, Whitewater Ramble and Brent Berry Band.
4.10.2008
For the first time ever, Wakarusa is offering Early Bird priced single day tickets. There is a very limited quantity available for each day, so buy your single day tickets today!
4.1.2008
Don't miss this opportunity to save some money on 4-Day passes! Purchase your 4-Day passes today before they jump to the next price level!
3.25.2008
Looking for air conditioning and a private toilet at your campsite? Looking for all the amenities of home while you're enjoying Wakarusa? Look no further . . . we're offering full service RVs. That's right . . . we take care of the delivery and hook-ups, you simply arrive and enjoy Wakarusa in style. Interested? Visit the RV Rental Program page under Tickets for full details.
3.25.2008
Visit the Camping Upgrade page under Tickets for details and maps.
3.21.2008
Visit the Camping Upgrades page under Tickets for full details.
3.7.2008
STS9, Ozomatli, New Monsoon, Mates of State, Hot Buttered Rum, That One Guy, Bang Camaro, C-Mon & Kypski, Oakhurst, Dirtfoot, Hoots & Hellmouth, American Babies, Big Smith, Stardeath & the White Dwarfs, Wisebird And believe it or not - there will be more.
3.7.2008
On-Sale information for Camping Upgrades and Single Day Tickets has been posted within . . . .
2.18.2008
Visit the "Box Office Locations" page under "Tickets" for information on local box offices stocked with $129 tickets.
2.7.2008
Wakarusa is pleased to welcome the following artists to our 2008 lineup: Emmylou Harris, Jennie Arnau, Blue Turtle Seduction, Cornmeal, Family Groove Company, Madahoochi, Future Rock and Forth of July. More artist announcements are coming soon, so stay tuned to this website.
2.3.2008
4-Day Passes are now available at the Bottleneck in Lawrence. Visit www.thebottlenecklive.com for directions, etc.
1.30.2008
Prospective vendors should visit the "Vending Info" page to download the information sheets and applications. Thank you.
1.23.2008
Wakarusa is extremely pleased to welcome the following artist to the 2008 lineup: Zappa Plays Zappa, Mickey Hart Band featuring Steve Kimock & George Porter Jr., Everyone Orchestra, Porter, Batiste & Stoltz, Del the Funkyhomosapien, Ivan Neveille's Dumpstaphunk, Pangea featuring Chris Berry and Michael Kang, EOTO featuring Michael Travis and Jason Hann, Arrested Development, Tilly and the Wall, Pete Francis of Dispatch, DVJ Mike Relm, Apollo Sunshine, The Dynamites featuring Charles Walker, Donna the Buffalo, Limbeck, Robert Bradley's Blackwater Surprise, Delta Nove, Ryan Bingham, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, Truckstop Honeymoon, South Austin Jug Band, Backdoor Slam, Macpodz and Bump. Stay tuned for even more wonderful artist additions - we're not done yet!
1.9.2008
Wakarusa is pleased to welcome the following artists to the 2008 festival lineup: The Flaming Lips, Keller Williams, Leftover Salmon, Cake, Galactic, Buckethead, Lotus, David Grisman Quintet, Old 97's, Alejandro Escovedo, Tea Leaf Green, Ozric Tentacles, Brett Dennen, Blackalicious, Dr Dog, State Radio, Betty LaVette, Split Lip Rayfield, The Avett Brothers, Yard Dog's Road Show, The Gourds, Steel Train, Trombone Shorty, Chicago Afrobeat Project, Heavy Pets . . . . and many more to come.
1.9.2008
Tickets to the 5th Annual Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival are on sale now!
12.14.2007
The Waka Winter Classic will be crossing the Midwest once again this year in search of the best talent the region has to offer. Stopping in over 20 cities, the WWC will host a regional talent showcase to find the best and brightest musicians and bring them back to Wakarusa. If you would like to participate, please apply at www.sonicbids.com/wakawinterclassic or visit www.wakawinterclassic.com for more details.
12.14.2007
We are pleased to announce June 5th-8th, 2008 as the dates for the 5th Anniversary of the Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival! So circle the days on the calendar, put in for vacation time, and let the countdown begin!
6.28.2007
The intial batch of live sets is now available for download. Just follow the "Click here to download 2007 sets" link. More sets will be posted during the week of July 2nd.
6.2.2007
Wakarusa and Lawrence.com are please to offer you mobile coverage for the festival on your phone! You will be able to access the entire festival schedule, band bios, and set up text message reminders to let you know when your favorite bands are about to perform. A great way for everyone to keep up with all that's going on at Wakarusa 2007! Just visit mobile.lawrence.com on your cell phone or use your computer and start setting your reminders.
5.29.2007
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5.29.2007
Due to circumstances beyond his control, Alejandro Escovedo must cancel his appearance at this year's festival. Alejandro has asked us to relay his sincere apologies to his fans and plans to do whatever he can to make an appearance at the 2008 festival. Thanks for your understanding and support.
5.11.2007
Today is the final day to purchase $139 4-Day Passes! Please visit the "4-Day Passes" page for complete details.
5.11.2007
The 2007 Stage Schedule is now available for your viewing pleasure. Please visit the "Stage Schedule" link under "Artists". Information on our roving customer services reps, the "St. Bernards", is now available. Please visit the "St Bernards" page under "Info".
5.6.2007
All 4-Day passes purchasers will receive a complimentary 1-year subscription to Outside magazine!
4.26.2007
The Wakarusa Music Festival and Conscious Alliance are proud to announce our 4th Annual Food Drive to benefit the Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen of Lawrence, KS. Last year’s drive brought in over 2,000 pounds of food donations. This year with your help, we hope to pull in at least 5,000 pounds! All patrons that donate 10 non-perishable food items will receive a free, limited–edition poster by famed rock artist, Gary Houston (www.VodooCatbox.com)! All food donations will be collected at the Conscious Alliance “Art That Feeds” Gallery, which will be depicted on the Wakarusa Festival guide map. The Conscious Alliance always encourages food donations to be low-sodium and health oriented products. “Organic” food donations are especially encouraged. RAMEN NOODLES will NOT be accepted for the free poster. Thank you for your continued support in feeding the hungry everywhere the music plays! For more information on how you can be involved, visit us at: www.ConsciousAlliance.org www.myspace.com/consciousalliance
4.23.2007
This Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at 7pm the ACLU will be hosting a forum entitled "Wakarusa '07: Privacy Rights in Public Places" at the Lawrence Public Library. Our panel will address personal privacy issues as well as search and seizure laws, probable cause and other personal rights and public safety concerns. Our hope is to make this year’s festival a success not only from the entertainment standpoint that it has been in the past, but a success in the protection of civil liberties while maintaining high standards of security and decorum. The forum is free and open to the public. There will be a drawing for a pass to the festival. Our panelist will be: Charles Branson, Douglas County District Attorney; Lt. Kari Wempe, Policy/Public Information Officer; Douglas County Sheriff’s Department Laura Green, Director of the Drug Policy Forum of Kansas and Coordinator of the Help Desk for the Wakarusa Music Festival; and Skip Griffey, Attorney-at-Law. We hope to see you there!
4.12.2007
Click on the "Purchase Tickets" link to purchase your 2007 Camping Upgrade today.
3.30.2007
Wakarusa is very excited to welcome the following artists to the 2007 lineup: Trampled by Turtles, EOTO, Tom Morello, The Waybacks, Zilla, Spare Parts, Dirtfoot, the Bridge, Orooni, Cosmopolitics, Super American Happy Fun Good-Time Jam Band, 3 Peas, 8-trac, Whitewater Ramble, Ras Neville & the Kingstonians, Alice Texas, Julia Peterson, Revolutionary Side Effects, Brent Barry, Brother's Green, Diamond Heart Club, Jabarvy, Tangleweed. Camping Upgrades will go on-sale on Thursday, April 12th. Information will be posted to the Camping Info and Camping Upgrades pages soon.
3.23.2007
Voting for the Waka Winter Classic Online Talent Showcase has begun and runs until April 8th. Click on the Waka Jambox to listen to a featured song from each regional winner and then vote for your favorite band by clicking on the Waka Winter Classic logo at the bottom of the homepage. You will need to register before voting and multiple votes will not be counted, so please only vote once. The top three bands will play in the Revival Tent as well as receiving a host of other surprises!
3.2.2007
Wakarusa is very excited to welcome the following artists to the 2007 lineup: John Butler Trio, Citizen Cope, Sam Bush, The Avett Brothers, Deep Fried Pickle Project, Green Lemon, Groovatron, That 1 Guy and Jesus Christ Superstar.
3.2.2007
Single Day & Single Day VIP Tickets are now on-sale. Please visit the Single Day Tickets and Single Day VIP Tickets pages for pricing information, etc.
2.22.2007
Kirk Rundstrom, singer and guitarist for the band Split Lip Rayfield, has passed away at his home in Wichita Kansas earlier today. He was 38. Kirk was a wonderful individual and musician and he will be sorely missed by everyone in the Wakarusa and Pipeline family.
2.9.2007
We’ve very excited to announce the following list of artists joining our 2007 lineup: Les Claypool, Galactic, Martin Sexton, Son Volt, Honkytonk Homeslice, Seepeoples, Asylum Street Spankers, Crooked Still, DJ Harry and Earl Greyhound
2.8.2007
The Mutaytor will not be appearing at Wakarusa 2007. We will be announcing their replacement in an upcoming artist announcement.
1.26.2007
We’ve very excited to announce the following list of artists joining our 2007 lineup: Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Ozric Tentacles, Split Lip Rayfield, Indigenous, Grant Lee Phillips, Assembly of Dust, Be Good Tanyas, Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band, Shannon McNally, Backyard Tire Fire, Outformation, Kan'Nal, U-Melt, The Bridge, Boombox, Dubconscious and Kid Beyond
1.12.2007
Tickets to Wakarusa 2007 are now available for purchase. Very limited quantities of our “Super Early Bird” priced tickets will be available for $99, but they’ll go fast, so be sure to buy early and save some cash.
1.11.2007
We're pleased to announce the following addtions to our lineup: Medeski, Martin & Wood; Ozomatli; Grace Potter and the Nocturnals; JJ Grey & MOFRO; New Monsoon; The Greencards; The Everyone Orchestra; Bobby Bare, Jr.; Lotus; The Lee Boys; Toubab Krewe; RAQ; Bassnectar; The Wood Brothers; Pnuma Trio; The Motet; Delta Nove; and The Spam Allstars.
1.9.2007
Greetings Folks. We hope you enjoy your time at wakarusa.com. Please take some time to register for our mailing list and check back often for up-to-date information on Wakarusa 2007.
12.28.2006
Wakarusa is very excited to announce the following initial list of confirmed artists for the 2007 festival: Widespread Panic , Yonder Mountain String Band, North Mississippi Allstars, Alejandro Escovedo, The Mutaytor, Railroad Earth, Tea Leaf Green, The Slip, Little Feat, New Mastersounds, Perpetual Groove, ALO . . . . and many, many more to be announced.
12.28.2006
VIP and 4-Day Tickets for Wakarusa 2007 will be available for purchase on Friday, January 12th at 10:00 a.m. CST via www.wakarusa.com. Very limited quantities of discounted Early-Bird priced tickets will be available on January 12th, so be sure to mark your calendars and save by buying tickets early. Our mission is your fun, so stay tuned to www.wakarusa.com for all of the exciting details, artist announcements and additional information on Wakarusa 2007. Also, be on the lookout for our new website in early January.
12.6.2006
The Wakarusa Music Festival will be traveling to 19 cities this winter in a quest to locate the best and brightest musicians the country has to offer. At every stop on the tour, several bands will compete in a regional talent showcase. The winner of each talent showcase will receive an invitation to play at Wakarusa 2007. But it doesn’t end there. The winners in each city will also have their music featured on our website and will compete in an online talent showcase. The three bands that receive the most votes in our online competition will get to play the Revival stage at the festival along with a host of other surprises. Want to take part in one of our talent showcases? Just head on over to www.wakawinterclassic.com for all of the details.
