The Disc Golf World crew just returned from a four-day expedition to the Wakarusa Music Festival. We had planned on posting from the field, but contrary to the large banners displayed at various points throughout the grounds, there were no “Free Wi-Fi Hot Spots” available.

Despite the technical shortcomings, much fun was had by all, and it was a bit refreshing to be unplugged for a few days with nothing but disc golf and live music on the agenda.

The DGW tent became “disc golf central” for the weekend and we had lots of people buying a disc to give the game a try for the first time. In addition to the new players, golfers from all corners of the country brought their discs with them and were excited to get in a few rounds during the festival.

The two on-site 9 hole courses had received much attention prior to the event from the Waka course team assembled by Crazy John Brooks, and the mowed fairways and detailed signage made navigation a breeze. The courses certainly provided a challenge, though, with deep rough and well protected greens, and many of the newer players had problems keeping track of their plastic.

Disc golf is finding its way in to more music festivals each year and with good reason:

• It is a low cost addition relative to other amenities.
• Requires little or no oversight during the event.
• A large percentage festival attendees are disc golfers and vice versa.
• An easy nine-hole course requires little more than a single disc to play.
• Discs can be event stamped and vended at the event creating a revenue stream.

Check out some of the images from the event. (Link)