I’ve come to realize that I have been diagnosed with PSD - Post-SnowGlobe Depression. It exists, and it is real.

For those of you who have been living under a rock, SnowGlobe is a music festival held annually in South Lake Tahoe for the last three days of every year. The vast majority of performers are generally electronic artists, however, rappers and pop singers also make appearances. This (or I suppose, ‘last’) year was my first “SnowGlobe”, and it’s safe to say that I will be returning next (or I suppose, ‘this’) year - and here’s why.

There is a sense of community.

Whether you go alone, with a friend, or with a big group of people, there is an overall sense of community at the festival. Everyone, from security and staff, and the food vendors, to the other festival goers, is filled with generosity and are entirely willing to give you a helping hand if you are in need. Need a band-aid? Water? Advice on who to see? A dance partner? The people of SnowGlobe are incredibly welcoming, kind, and ready to assist.

There are no bad vibes.

One of the best parts of music festivals is the good vibes they bring. Even if you don't recognize half the artists on the lineup, the festival goers and performers are constantly radiating positive energy off of one another. I cannot begin to describe the kind of happiness that music festivals bring - it’s something you need to experience to truly understand.

The venue is manageable.

There are several festivals I have been to where it takes nearly thirty minutes of slow walking, pushing, and blistered feet to get from one stage to another (on time). SnowGlobe is located on the campus of Lake Tahoe Community College. There are three stages; the Main Stage, Sierra (a smaller stage), and the Igloo (a tent). Each is so close to the other that you can hop between sets while getting the full festival experience. Additionally, they are spaced out evenly so no sounds are overlapping each other.

The music is amazing.

I was just about ready to book a plane ticket to Paris when the SnowGlobe lineup was announced - and once I saw Madeon’s name, I immediately found myself searching AirBnb’s in Tahoe rather than the city of love. To this date, there has not been one SnowGlobe lineup that I would consider “bad”. The headliners have always been some of the best - past ones consisting of Flume, Odesza, and Khalid. Even if you are not familiar with a majority of the artists, festivals are a great way to discover a new favorite.

It’s the perfect way to ring in the new year.

Yeah, parties are fun, and watching the ball drop on television can be quite exhilarating, but what better way is there to celebrate New Year’s than listening to music from dusk to dawn, watching the fireworks at midnight, and quite literally dancing in the snow? (Or in this case, the grass, because there was no snow). Although festivals can be tiring, the fact that SnowGlobe ends on New Year’s makes it all worth it.

Although there appeared to be more mud than snow present, SnowGlobe reigned to be an extraordinary experience. If you like music, art, and good vibes, there is not a doubt in my mind that you won’t like SnowGlobe. For more information on the festival, check out their website.

Hope to see you at #SG18!