Rumors are floating around that Okeechobee may not be returning in 2019. So far, there has been no talk of next years dates, line up or tickets. Even after the festival's first year, the original founders resigned, leaving the company to others. Now, we're not sure if we will be on the lake ever again.
In addition, sources have said that the parent company of Okeechobee – Soundslinger LLC – has been “shuttered since Labor Day” and employees have been laid off. While the company still owns the festival land, there is no talk of an Okeechobee 2019.
While the parent company is up in the air, there is also speculation that someone else will be taking over the rights to the festival for the next year. There have been a few updates on the festivals page, but no specific details yet.
The only tweet from Okeechobee about 2019:
Hang in there…info coming soon #omf19 pic.twitter.com/lpLqVIJWIm
— Okeechobee (@okeechobeefest) September 13, 2018
See tweets from The Festive Owl for more information:
Lots of 🚩 popping up on the future of @okeechobeefest. Including rumors the festival is not returning.
There is concern now with no announcements, or tickets. I have reached out to a (normally) very responsive source and they have not been able to confirm any plans for 2019.
— Festive Owl (@TheFestiveOwl) September 13, 2018
More on @okeechobeefest — According to multiple ex-employees Soundslinger LLC (parent company and promoter) has been shuttered as of Labor Day. Employees have been laid off, and compensated through end of year. Company owns the land as of now, but festival is not happening. 🦉
— Festive Owl (@TheFestiveOwl) September 13, 2018
