The drive from Georgia to Arkansas goes by much fast than you would expect, at least when you’re riding in the front seat instead of crammed in the back of a van with way more camping gear than you need and a few passed out friends. Last year, TheBlueIndian.com crew packed up our things and headed West to make our inaugural visit to one of the most highly-anticipated US festivals of the year – WAKARUSA. Named after a Native American term meaning “river of big weeds” (huh huh) or “ass deep” – depending on the context, the festival has become a destination for all walks of life seeking to participate in the unique cultural experience of seeing 100+ artists perform on top of a mountain.

Offering a camping experience that rivals the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida, Wakarusa presents a lineup that’s weighted towards the jam crowd but still highlights indie stars (Of Monsters & Men) and rising acts (Shovels & Rope, Band of Heathens, The Last Bison) and the ever-powerful EDM crowd (2013 features appearances by Baauer, Minnesota, RJD2, Zeds Dead and more).

Wakarusa will celebrate their 10 year anniversary this summer with an epic lineup that includes: Widespread Panic, Dispatch, Snoop Lion, Gogol Bordello, The Black Crowes, STS9, and breakout electronic artist Amon Tobin along with over 150 musical acts from around the world. Wakarusa has developed a reputation for booking some of the nation’s best musical acts.  Throughout the years, Wakarusa has presented some of live music’s very biggest stars such as The Black Keys, Skrillex, Mumford & Sons, Bassnectar and last year’s sensations, The Lumineers.

And best of all: TheBlueIndian.com wants YOU to have TWO FREE TICKETS to Wakarusa 2013. All you have to do is simply “Share” this article on your social media platform and tag us (The Blue Indian on Facebook / @Thebindian on Twitter) or head to our Facebook and share the photo. Contest is now over, but you can still buy tickets! 

For those of you who want to go above and beyond us common folk,VIP tickets start at $659.00. Or you can take your chances at winning free tickets with us.