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G Fest Muskogee

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G Fest Muskogee
GenrePop, alternative rock, indie rock, funk, jam bands, Americana, country, folk, bluegrass
DatesJune 15–17, 2017
Location(s)Hatbox Field, Muskogee, Oklahoma, US
Years active2016–present
Organized byOklahoma Music Hall of Fame
WebsiteOfficial website

G Fest Muskogee is a music festival hosted in Muskogee, Oklahoma. The first G Fest took place in June 2016, featuring 85 musicians, the majority of which were Oklahomans. The lineup included headliners Old Crow Medicine Show, The Avett Brothers, and Kacey Musgraves.[1]

Merle Haggard was originally slated to headline the final night of G Fest, but he died two months before the festival took place. The festival was dedicated to his memory. The opening of the third day included a proclamation by Oklahoma Governor, Mary Fallin, officially making it "Merle Haggard Day,"[2] the unveiling of a "Merle Haggard Ave" street sign that will be placed in front of the Muskogee Civic Center[1], and a video of a planned "Merle Haggard Plaza" that will include a life-size statue of Haggard. Artist Richard Hight concluded the ceremony by painting a portrait of Haggard live on stage while "Okie from Muskogee" was playing in the background.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Launching G Fest is passionate project for Muskogee with big future plans". June 15, 2016. Retrieved July 3, 2016.
  2. ^ "Muskogee honors Merle Haggard with music and art". June 19, 2016.
  3. ^ "Festival Review: @GFestMuskogee Muskogee, OK". June 24, 2016. Retrieved July 3, 2016.