A 2015 poster, a decade of change
We found a Suwannee Hulaween poster from Oct. 30–Nov. 1, 2015 — a three-night run built around The String Cheese Incident with Pretty Lights, Primus, Chance the Rapper & The Social Experiment, STS9, ODESZA, Slightly Stoopid, GRiZ, Lettuce and a stacked supporting cast. It’s a time-capsule lineup: jamband DNA rubbing shoulders with the rising bass/electronic tide.
Lineup snapshot
- The String Cheese Incident
- Pretty Lights
- Primus
- Chance the Rapper & The Social Experiment
- STS9
- ODESZA
- Slightly Stoopid
- GRiZ
- Lettuce
- Railroad Earth, Papadosio, The Floozies and more
What’s changed in the decade since
- Lineups have continued to diversify — bigger hip-hop and electronic names now sit alongside jam, funk and bluegrass acts.
- Production values and late-night programming have expanded: more stages, bigger visuals and longer after-dark runs.
- Scale and demand grew — tickets and on-site costs rose as Hulaween became less of a regional secret and more of a national draw.
- On-site operations modernized: cashless systems, improved camping logistics, enhanced safety protocols and sustainability pushes are now standard conversation points.
- The festival kept its forest-magic core — art, costumes and the Spirit of Suwannee vibe — while adapting to mainstream interest.
Why this poster still matters
That 2015 poster is more than nostalgia — it’s a snapshot of a turning point. It shows Hulaween leaning into electronic and bass sounds without abandoning its jamband backbone. For veterans it’s a reminder of early crossover lineups; for newcomers it’s proof the festival has always been comfortable sitting between scenes.
Quick tips for vets and first-timers
- Plan for variable weather — the Suwannee grounds can flip from sun to swamp quick.
- Catch late-night sets and explore smaller stages — that’s where festival magic happens.
- Budget for camping upgrades and merch; costs have crept up over the years.
- Bring ear protection — production is louder and fuller now.
- Lean into costume and art culture — it’s a big part of the Hulaween identity.
Ten years on, Hulaween’s evolution is a study in balance: bigger and slicker in places, but still holding onto the weird, communal heart that made people keep coming back. If that poster made you nostalgic, use it as a reminder to chase both the old favorites and whatever new madness the Spirit of Suwannee throws at you next.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/hulaween/comments/1oehi3l/10_years_since_my_first_hula_how_times_have/