First-Timer Guide
Okeechobee First-Timer Guide: Camping, Packing and the Stages
How camping at Sunshine Grove works, a Florida heat-and-rain packing list, and what to expect when Okeechobee returns.
By SET125 Editorial Team. Last updated October 19, 2026.
Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival is a four-day camping festival at Sunshine Grove in South Florida. Organizers have said there will be no 2027 edition, so the next dates, prices and rules are TBA. Watch the official Okeechobee channels for news.
Camping at Sunshine Grove
Organizers have said the next edition will keep camping, multi-genre acts, immersive art and wellness programming. The 2026 edition featured the Aquachobee beach area, late-night Jungle 51 sets, the PoWoW! jam session and Incendia, a four-night bass program.
Packing list
- Tent with a rainfly that ventilates well. Florida heat and rain in the same day.
- Shade canopy, if official rules allow. Midday camp is hot.
- Reef-safe sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
- Refillable bottle or hydration pack, if allowed.
- Bug spray.
- Swimsuit and quick-dry towel for Aquachobee.
- Earplugs and a headlamp.
- Power bank. Keeps your phone alive for meetups and updates.
Check the official prohibited-items list before you pack. It is TBA for the next edition.
FAQ
When is the next Okeechobee?
TBA. There will be no 2027 edition.
Looking for past lineups and set times? See the Okeechobee archive by year.