- Hey fellow festival lovers, it's Kristen Mackoul here, Crewfare's Festie for the summer and I'm going to give you the rundown on Gov Ball 2023!
- Highlighting the best of this year and giving you tips for Gov Ball 2024...Let's dive in!
- Governors Ball Music Festival was held on June 9-11, at the a new venue this year – Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, NY.
- First off, I have to say that this year’s festival was one for the books. The energy was electric and the line-up was incredible. From rising stars to legendary icons, and edm to hip-hop, there was something for everyone.
- One of the standout performances for me was definitely Sofi Tukker. Sophie is a Taurus sun, Sagittarius moon. Her captivating stage presence and breathtaking vocals had the entire crowd entranced. Another unforgettable moment was seeing Odesza perform some of their latest songs with a production that wowed, to say the least. Lasers, fireworks, and beautiful colorful graphics – the duo truly can do no wrong!
- But it wasn’t just about the music. The festival grounds were expansive and well-organized, with plenty of food, drink and activity options to keep us fueled throughout the day. The atmosphere was relaxed and vibey, with people from all walks of life coming together to celebrate the power of music.
- I loved seeing how creative and trendy the outfit’s were at Gov Ball. I kept it trendy and comfy, last minute swapping out my platform boots for sneakers. To shop these and all my festival looks, click here!
- If you’re a music lover, I highly recommend getting your tickets in advance, and booking your hotel through Crewfare to save money and be as close as possible to the new festival grounds in Queens!
- We stayed at The Four Points by Sheraton in Flushing, which was a quick train ride on the 7 and a brisk walk to the fest. We also ate some amazing food in the area surrounding our hotel.
- Some of my favorite places I recommend:
Coffee
Sweets
Sweet Cats Cafe & Arcade
Food
- Yasubee - ramen
- Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao – dumplings
- Pho Hoang – pho
- Pop’s Diner – breakfast/brunch
- Overall, I had an amazing time at the Gov Ball. It was a memorable experience that I’ll always cherish, and I can’t wait to make it back to NYC for round 2 next year!
