If you go
› What: Ocoee River Jam 7› Where: Adventures Unlimited, 522 Highway 64, Ocoee, Tennessee› When: Gates open 6 p.m. Friday, July 26; gates open 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, July 27-28› Admission: $20 daily pass, $40 weekend pass, $65 weekend pass with camping› For more information: ocoeeriverjam.comThe ScheduleFriday7 p.m. Dagger Blue8:30 p.m. River Funk9:30 p.m. Big SMOSaturday3 p.m. Skelton Key4:30 p.m. Dusty Bradshaw6:45 p.m. Stephen Busie8 p.m. Share the Road9:45 p.m. The Ugly ArchitectSunday2:30 p.m. Stephen Burris and the Little Music Makers4 p.m. Bad Tattoo5:30 p.m. Blue Cumberland7:15 p.m. Anthony Adams8:45 p.m. Jack Pearson
Stephen Busie / Facebook.comFor six years, Ocoee River Jam has been held on Snyder Farm in Ocoee, Tennessee, drawing local, regional and nationally known acts into Polk County for a weekend of good vibes and great music.
The festival is relocating from the farm to Adventures Unlimited in Ocoee for this weekend's Ocoee Jam 7, Friday-Sunday, July 26-28. However, it will still have the same family-friendly atmosphere allowing visitors to kick back and enjoy a variety of music genres in one location.
"The new location offers greater amenities and allows us to better serve attendees," says Dana Teasley, Ocoee River Jam committee member. "Camping will also be on-site at Adventures Unlimited, and camping packages must be purchased in advance."
Some of those amenities include hot showers, flushing commodes, discounted rafting adventures and plenty of shade.
Power House DJ System will close out each night of the festival with a dance party featuring DJ Lethal.
Ocoee River Jam was founded for the purpose of raising awareness about the natural beauty of that area, increase tourism revenue and support local artists. Its proceeds are distributed among area youth organizations and youth-related programs.
Over the years, the jam has donated more than $20,000 to organizations such as Boys and Girls Clubs in Polk and Bradley counties, The Polk County chapter of American Red Cross Youth Programs and has purchased equipment for a youth kayaking program run by Ace Kayaks.
Jack Pearson / Facebook.comThings to know before you go:
» Children ages 12 and younger are free with a paid adult admission; on Sunday, youth ages 17 and younger will be admitted free.
» There is no seating at the venue; bring lawn chairs and/or blankets.
» Pets are not allowed on-site other than service animals. Owners leaving animals in parked cars will be asked to leave the festival.
» There is no ATM at the festival. Festival food and beverages can only be purchased with cash. Games and activities accept cash only.
» Visa and MasterCard are accepted at the ticket gate.
Contact Susan Pierce at spierce@timesfreepress.com or 423-757-6284.