02 Jun ELECTRIC FOREST [EVENT PREVIEW]
Can you believe we are 3 weeks away from Electric Forest!!
This is my first year attending, and I am beyond excited. Like most of you, I have made my lists, researched, and started preparing, planning, and packing for this unique experience!
Throughout this article, I wanted to give everyone the 411 and my guide to Electric Forest to help those going now and in the future. I am going with a big group of first-timers, and the amount of research and preparation I have put into this is crazy!
In This Article (Click on a section to quickly go to it)
WHAT IS ELECTRIC FOREST
Electric Forest is a four-day multi-genre music festival held in Rothbury, Michigan, at the Double JJ Resort, produced by Madison House Presents and Insomniac Events. It
Held inside a forest known as Sherwood Forest, the event highlights the beauty of the natural world by combining art, installations, music, nature, performances, whimsy, and light, making it a unique event.
THE LINEUP
Joining the Electric Forest Residents, The String Cheese Incident (performing 2 Incidents), on the top of the bill are With artists like ODESZA, Illenium, Zeds Dead, Above & Beyond, Jamie xx, Gryffin, Lane 8, REZZ, SOFI TUKKER, Goose, Ganja White Night, Chris Lake, Madeon, and Chromeo, words cannot express my excitement for this lineup! And those are just the headliners. Additional artists on the lineup include BLOND:ISH, Apashe, 070 Shake, Infected Mushroom, CID, Channel Tres, J.Worra, Zingara, AMÉMÉ, Kasablanca, San Holo, Dabin, Hayden James, marching band MEUTE, dubstep producer PEEKABOO, singer-songwriter sensation SG Lewis, SVDDEN DEATH PRESENTS: VOYD, Virtual Riot, and many more.
WHERE TO BUY TICKETS
Tickets are sold out within moments they became available, but you could still find one through social media, trusted sellers, or join the waitlist on their Official Wristband Exchange. If you sign up on their ticket exchange and a ticket becomes available, your card will automatically be charged.
Additionally, a Plug-In Program offers volunteer and work exchange options.
COVID-19 SAFETY
There is no vaccination, testing, or masking requirements at Electric Forest 2023. However, to continue caring for one another – get vaccinated, test before arriving at The Forest, and wear a mask. If, within 5 days of your planned arrival at The Forest, you are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 or you test positive for COVID-19, or you should be isolating or quarantining by CDC guidelines, please make a responsible decision, stay home and do not endanger the health and safety of the Forest Family.
TRAVELING TO AND FROM THE FESTIVAL
FLIGHTS
Electric Forest is located in Rothbury, Michigan. It is about 30 minutes from Muskegon and an hour from Grand Rapids. For those that are flying, most fly into:
- Muskegon
- Detroit
- Chicago
From there, you can rent a car (if they’re of age) or take a shuttle.
SHUTTLES
There are one-way and roundtrip shuttles to and from the airports. They have pickups with major airports and other landmarks. You can find the information here. You can purchase roundtrip or one-way tickets if you need to. Make sure to review the FAQ for information on luggage accommodation and stops.
DRIVING
If you are driving to the forest, as you near exit 136(Winston Rd), you will see signs for the event. Stay in the right lane and be conscious of traffic delays. Follow the road signs for The Campgrounds you’re looking for. Please reference your arrival instructions if you’re staying in Lodging at Electric Forest, as your entry to the event may differ.
WHERE TO STAY
Electric Forest is a camping festival that offers different campgrounds and RV spots. If you are not the camping type, there are off-site options like hotels and motels. If you stay off-site and plan to leave each night, you will want to use the Day Parking Lot.
GETTING READY FOR ELECTRIC FESTIVAL
Now for the fun part! At least, in my opinion. So I put together some helpful tips as well as what to bring, the outfits, how to prepare to camp or what to bring to camp that you can check out below:
We have also curated a Road To Electric Forest playlist on Spotify featuring artists on the lineup for you to get pumped!
ARE YOU GOING TO ELECTRIC FOREST THIS YEAR? SWIPE UP TO COMMENT BELOW AND LET ME KNOW WHICH DJ YOU ARE EXCITED TO SEE MOST!
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