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]
| G Fest Muskogee |
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| Genre | Pop, alternative rock, indie rock, funk, jam bands, Americana, country, folk, bluegrass |
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| Dates | June 15–17, 2017 |
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| Location(s) | Hatbox Field, Muskogee, Oklahoma, US |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
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| Organized by | Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame |
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| Website | Official website |
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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]
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