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festival overview
Lightning in a Bottle is a magical land of adventure, where every corner is primed for connection, for wonder, and for fun to happen. It’s a wild party with friends old and new, where the connections made last a lifetime
From the iconic stages featuring breakout artists alongside world-famous headliners, to the roster of learning experiences inviting you to step out of your comfort zone, everything at LIB is created to push the boundaries of reality and what is possible. Ready to get lost and found? Discover the magic of Lightning in a Bottle Memorial Day Weekend 2024!
vision
Installations, art cars, and immersive areas transform our landscape into something beyond a realm of what we thought to be possible. We partner with organizations that emphasize the idea of worldwide connection and well-being. Our bodies are our primary tool through which we navigate the world. With a little love, breath, and joyful motion, we can bring some balance to our lives.
highlights
Community
Live Art
Playfulness
Buena Vista Lake
Inner Work
Do LaB
TO LIVE THE BEST EXPERIENCE of your life
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what to expect
Music
Music
LIB takes pride in offering a multi-genre experience for music lovers to discover their new favorite artist and get struck by musical magic. Whether you are into techno, bass, house, hip hop, pop or folk and americana, you’ll find it at one of the seven stages.
Workshops & classes
Workshops & classes
Explore, learn, and grow at LIB's Compass, featuring over 150 talks and discussions with visionaries, experts, and thought leaders. Dive into hands-on workshops covering everything from traditional practices to unconventional skills like medicine making. Leave feeling invigorated in mind, body, and soul with LIB's diverse learning and culture offerings.
art & installations
art & installations
LIB is filled with interactive spaces, diverse art installations, and immersive experiences. Ask any LIB veteran about their favorite memories and you'll hear tales of stumbling into an 80s-themed dance party or singing karaoke until sunrise in a trailer park. The magic of LIB goes beyond the dance floor.
Performances
Performances
Performers range from musicians, dancers, comedians, and even into the crowd. This creates an environment of individuals who are not afraid to express themselves, allowing you to be free and flow as you are. Whether you’re dancing with a flow toy or stopping by for some late night roller skating, the entire festival is your stage.
Stages
Stages
The main stages at LiB are Lightning, Thunder, and the Woogie. The newly added Stacks stage is making history with the future of bass music. The main stages are all incredible in their ways, but the small stages keep the festival alive in the after-hours from day zero such as the Junkyard, Compass, and the Grand Artique.
setting
setting
This 5-day experience welcomes you to ground yourself in the present, burst open your imagination, and enjoy all it has to offer. There are new and exciting designs to explore each year, from the stages to the artwork, giving you another reason to come back time after time.
SUSTAINABILITY
Leave it Better, Leave it Beautiful. LIB reduces as much energy use as possible through energy management initiatives. These include investing in LED stage lighting as much as possible, and using compact fluorescent bulbs in all other areas. Where possible, we also use solar lights.
Since 2006 we have been giving away free water and are happy to see other festivals around the world pick up on that trend. This initiative creates zero waste, zero shipping, zero fuel, and eliminates plastic packaging and toxic chemicals leaching into the water. The Green Team educates attendees on recycling, composting, and keeping the grounds clean for a greater festival experience.
Plan to take everything you bring to LIB back with you, or take advantage of LIB’s Waste Collection Stations:
Bring your own trash bags and sort your camp’s waste into compost, recycle and landfill.
Sorted waste can be dropped off at collection stations FREE of charge.
Unsorted waste will incur a fee based on bag size.
Bulky items, like camp gear, can be accepted. Fees may apply.
Items in good condition can be donated.
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