Reggae Rise Up Oregon returns to the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center for the second year, jam packed with a powerful lineup, including the hip-hop sounds of Dirty Heads, the Cali-reggae music of Rebelution, the alt rock quintet 311, the island vibes of Iration, the punk energy of Ballyhoo!, the vintage pop of Bombargo, the Latino energy of Fayuca, the spiritual lyrics of Mike Love, rapper Shwayze, Bob Marley’s grandson Skip Marley and more.
Organizers say what makes this festival event unique is the blend of music, art and community. “We’ll have live painters and visual artists creating throughout the weekend and a curated marketplace featuring local Oregon vendors, makers, clothing brands, handmade goods, wellness products and artisan crafts,” Senior Marketing Manager Abby Gerald told the Source.
Festival goers with weekend passes often spend the night. “Camping is still available, including car camping, RV camping and glamping options,” Gerald says. It’s a family friendly event with children ages six and under free with a paid guardian.
Reggae Rise Up, founded in 2015, puts on festivals in six states including Florida, Arizona, Texas, Utah and Nevada. The weekend kicks off with an official Reggae Rise Up Oregon pre-party at The Domino Room June 11. Scheduled to perform are Tribe Of I, The Alley Kats and Rubbah Tree. That event is open to all ages.
Reggae Rise Up Oregon
Fri-Sun June 12-14
Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center
3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond
Reggaeriseup.com/oregon
3-day pass $253
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