LIVE OAK, Fla. — Purple Hat Productions has announced the phase 1 lineup for the 10th annual Purple Hatter’s Ball.

Taking place at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park on June 2-4, the three-day music festival benefits The Rachel Morningstar Foundation (a nonprofit 501(C)(3) organization) in honor of music festival lover Rachel Morningstar Hoffman.

The 2017 Purple Hatter’s Ball lineup features organic livetronica artist Emancipator, indie-prog band Perpetual Groove, island-infused gospel soul ninja Zach Deputy, The Russ Liquid Test — a new live four-piece electronic music project from New Orleans that is signed to GRiZ’s All Good Records, the conscious world-reggae sounds of DubConscious — Rachel’s favorite band, the one-and-only sacred steel master Roosevelt Collier and his band, live electronic trio The Malah, twin producer–duo MZG and many more.

PHB 2017 will utilize three stages including the famed Amphitheater Stage, a beach stage located along the wild, black waters of the Suwannee River that is picturesque for daytime sets and also the Uncle Charles Porch Stage next to The Amphitheater Stage.

The event also features live art, yoga, workshops and a silent auction, as well as a Charity Disc Golf Tournament hosted by Zach Deputy. Since Rachel was an aspiring chef, PHB will be adding a culinary component for 2017 featuring food from several top-notch chefs that will be announced at a later date.

The most memorable moment of the weekend is when Rachel’s loving mother, Margie Weiss (aka Mama Margie), leads an emotional ceremony celebrating her daughter’s memory. Each year, 24 monarch butterflies are released — 23 to represent Rachel’s age when she was taken from this world and one for her spirit which lives on.

A limited number of early bird tickets for $79 + taxes and fees are on sale now. Tickets will include three days of music and primitive camping. VIP upgrades available. The SOSMP also offers guest comforts including a general store, a full-service restaurant, showers and water stations. The park will also be offering a specially priced package that includes a cabin for four and golf cart for the weekend. To join the wait list for cabins, golf cart rentals and RV hook-ups, please contact SOSMP at 386-364-1683.

The full announced lineup includes Emancipator, Perpetual Groove, Zach Deputy, The Russ Liquid Test, Dubconscious, Roosevelt Collier Band, The Malah, MZG, Catfish Alliance, Lucidea, Trial By Stone, Juanjamon Band, Parker Urban Band, Universal Green, Dead Keys Tribute to Scott Campbell, Lucky Costello, Vlad The Inhaler and Albert Simpson.

If you would like to rent one of the park’s beautiful cabins, a spot to park your RV/camper or primitive camp for this event or one of the park’s many other exciting events such as Suwannee Spring Reunion on March 23-26, Wanee on April 20-22 and Suwannee River Jam on May 3-6 or just need additional info, please call the Spirit of the Suwannee at 386-364-1683, email spirit@musicliveshere.com or go to www.musicliveshere.com. The park is located 4.5 miles south of Interstate 75 and 4.5 miles north of Interstate 10 at the beautiful Suwannee River off U.S. Highway 129 at 3076 95th Drive.