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Accessibility services at the festival

OMF welcomes all

We strive to make our environment accessible to Okeechobeeings with disabilities. During the festival, the venue will feature accessible parking, restrooms, and other amenities, as well as designated areas for wheelchair users and their companions.

Arriving

Parking

ADA parking will be provided near the festival entrance.

ADA entrance

An accessible entrance will be located near the ADA parking. Look for the Access Center, where you can check in and receive your wristband for all accessible viewing platforms.

Access center

All accessibility-related inquiries can be answered at our Access Center, which will be located inside the venue. This is also the location for recharging wheelchair batteries and/or the other assistive technology requiring electrical recharging, as well as storing equipment

Camping

Accessible camping locations are available for those with accessibility needs. Campsites include close access to paths, entrances, exits, shuttles, accessible restrooms, and accessible showers.

 

Accessible camping spots are available on a first come, first served basis. Registering helps us prepare for your group and plan our accessible camping area.

 

Accessible transportation will be available to take Okeechobeeings to different locations throughout the campground. Please visit the Camping Access Center, where you can check in and receive your wristband for all accessible viewing platforms.

 

To register for an ADA camping spot, please fill out our ADA Camping Registration Form (coming soon). 

Amenities

Viewing decks

Okeechobee provides accessible viewing areas for select stages. To gain access, please check in and pick up your wristband at the Access Center.

Restrooms and concessions

All public restroom areas and concession stands are accessible to our patrons with disabilities. Please see your festival map for locations, or contact the nearest staff member for assistance.

Service animals

Pets are not permitted at OMF. Documented service dogs who have been trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability are welcome. Please be advised that falsely claiming your pet to be a service animal is a second degree misdemeanor under Florida law

Medical services

Everyone’s health and safety is a top priority. Our medical staff are located throughout the venue. If you witness someone that is having a medical emergency, please find the nearest staff member with a radio or medical first responder in red for assistance.

Audio describers

To request audio describers for any performance, please submit the Effective Communication Request Form. Requests must be made no later than 45 days before the event to allow for sufficient processing time. To request ASL interpretation for any performance, as well as closed captioning, guided tours, and/or other forms of effective communication, please submit the Effective Communication Request Form (coming soon). Requests must be made no later than Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025.

Contact us

If you have any questions, suggestions, or comments about accessibility at the event, please contact us at info@okeechobeefest.com. We are committed to continually improving the festival experience for Okeechobeeings with disabilities.