Where will you be this March? Photo Credit: Ultra Music Festival.
March is nearly upon us, and once again our thoughts turn to that American institution known as Spring Break when college kids take a well deserved break from their pursuits of higher education to partake in other cultural amusements like binge drinking and bikini contests. Here are a few humble music festival suggestions for the 2012 season.
Best Spring Break Spot Period.
There’s no question that the wildest festival in this list is Ultra. Mami is one of the Spring Break universe hot spots. Hot bodies. Hot music. Hot weather. Were you looking for something else? Plus, Key West is a short drive away to lick your wounds after the blowout.
MFJ Ultra 2012 Festival Guide
Best Spring Break With Your Coat On.
For those of you that can’t stand lazing away on the beaches, it’s time to head to the hills. Bring your skis and snowboards for a week in the Colorado Rockies and make your base in the Vail Valley. The ultimate apres-ski takes place over three days and with plenty of late night parties, you’ll be hard pressed for those early morning powder days.
MFJ Snowball 2012 Festival Guide
Best Spring Break Trip for Stoners.
As if you ever need a reason to go to Amsterdam for Spring Break, all you jam-heads can use the excuse that you’re going to “listen to music” at the Jam in the Dam Festival. The super-chill venue provides a more intimate music experience and also has a restaurant, café, cinema, and art gallery in the building. Did you catch that it’s in Amsterdam?
MFJ Jam in the Dam 2012 Festival Guide
Best Spring Break Festival Abroad.
The Festival Imperial in Costa Rica is the best bet for a late March Spring Break trip. Hell, it’s even worth it if you have to skip a few days of school. Bjork, LMFAO, The Flaming Lips, Thievery Corporation, Cypress Hill, Moby, Skrillex, TV on the Radio and more will play over two days in sunny Costa Rica. Just make sure you remember to get back on the return flight.
MFJ Festival Imperial 2012 Guide
Best Spring Break for Hipsters.
You could try to get into the crowded South by Southwest Festival, but we’re putting on our money on the inaugural Treefort Festival in Boise, Idaho. You’ll get a good chunk of the bands that performed at SXSW and get brag to your friends that Austin is “way too mainstream.”
MFJ Treefort Music Festival 2012 Guide
Best Spring Break Celebration of St. Patrick’s Day
Grab a glowstick and head to Los Angeles for the the trippy Beyond Wonderland Festival. It’s like Halloween, Spring Break, and St. Patrick’s Day all rolled up into an enormous electronic dance music party.
MFJ Beyond Wonderland 2012 Festival Guide
Still haven’t hit your sweet spot for this March? Check out all the upcoming festivals in March.
