IF YOU GOWhat: Amberland featuring Perpetual Groove.When: Today-Sunday (gates open at 3 p.m.).Where: Cherokee Farms, 2035 Old Mineral Springs Road, LaFayette, Ga.Admission: $100 at the gate; $50 Sunday day passes.Phone: 980-395-4510.Website: www.amberlandfestival.com.Directions: From Chattanooga, follow Highway 27 South for 21 miles, and turn right at the Walmart onto Highway 136 West. About 1/2 mile down, turn left onto Old Mineral Springs Road. Follow for 1.5 miles, and turn right at Walnut Row.
Cherokee Farms in LaFayette, Ga., will once again host Amberland, the three-day love fest between Perpetual Groove and its legion of loyal fans.
The Georgia-based band will do six sets throughout the weekend and will be joined by The Heavy Pets from Florida, Moon Taxi from Tennessee and Consider the Source from New York.
"Amberland is our favorite time of year," says guitarist Brock Butler. "I feel like it's the one time that we can all gather as a family and as friends. It's amazing to see so many people we've known for 10 years and [longer]. The vibe, the laid-back feel and the chance to play anything we want without feeling pressure is something we don't ever take for granted."
In addition to the music, the festival will feature live art, costume theme nights, a disc golf tournament, yoga, artist workshops and more.
This year's theme, "Where Did All the Penguins Go?," is based on the P-Groove song "Macumba." Site decor and costume nights will reflect the theme.
Tickets include camping in the price of admission. There is no re-entry into the festival site.