Objective Collective

Just 5 weeks until the weekend we’ve all been waiting for.

We’re seeing so many familiar faces and first-time attendees claim their spot for Shady Rest’s 30th Anniversary, and campsites are filling up fast. Securing your pass online is the best way to guarantee your place with us this July.

Over the next month, we’ll be announcing stage performers, live painters, gallery artists, workshops, and more as we count down to opening the gates.

See you soon. 🌲✨

30 years of Shady Rest, and this might be our most electric year yet.

We’re going back to one stage only, one shared soundtrack, no splits, no distractions. Just pure, focused energy all night long, with every artist getting the full spotlight they deserve.

Expect more than music: stage performances that spill beyond the stage, surprise moments, late-night chaos, and shady little twists you won’t see coming.

🎟 GIVEAWAY 🎟
Win: 1 Camping Pass + 1 Parking Pass
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Music, camping, woods, late-night conversations, and all the many reasons we keep coming back.

See you soon :)

30 years of Shady Rest is right around the corner.

Lineup’s coming soon.

Most of you already know this, but Shady was never just about the music. That came later. It’s the “relaxing” after a day at OCF, staying up late cracking jokes under the stars, the familiar faces camping next to you each year.

And now, the entertainment side has found its place. Over the past few years it’s grown into something truly special over here.

We spent time on this one. Feels right for where things are at.

General Admission Passes Are Now Available.

We are celebrating 30 years of Shady Rest this season. Three decades of camping, music, and community under the forest canopy we have all come to love. A lot has changed since the early days, but the spirit and strength of the community has only grown.

This year we are introducing tiered ticketing. Each tier sells out before the next begins, so the earlier you grab a pass, the better the price.

Early support helps shape the scale of what we are able to build each year. If you plan to join us, now is a great time to lock in your pass.

Shady Rest and OCF • 147 Days

Three upcoming dates to know if you are planning to attend or apply.

February 17 • New Night Pass Rules
As neighboring campgrounds begin ticket sales, take a minute to review the updated night pass details so you land at the right campground. Night passes will include less access and more restrictions than previous years.

March 7 • All Applications Close
Applications are filling up fast and selections for artists, vendors, crew, and more are already underway. Apply early for the best chance.

March 9 • Main Ticket Sale Starts
We are introducing tiered ticketing this year. The earlier you buy, the cheaper your ticket will be.

PLEAE READ AND RESPOND

Planning for Shady Rest Campground 2026 (SRC26) has begun. It’s time to build what will be the 30th anniversary of our beloved campground and family.

Take a moment to share what and who you would like to see return or join us for their first time? Applications for SRC26 open this week!

Tag your favorite musical acts, dancers, vendors, talent agency’s, clowns, art installations, collectives, painters, hard workers, workshop hosts, and more! You can even let us know your favorite memories from last year.

Don’t forget to follow both and to stay up to date with all this SRC26.