Treasure Coast Nonprofits Set for 2026 Okeechobee Festival's Participation Row

The Treasure Coast Food Bank is among a handful of regional nonprofits set to appear at Participation Row during the 2026 Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival, connecting festivalgoers in Sunshine Grove with organizations serving Indian River, Martin, St. Lucie, and Okeechobee counties.

Participation Row is a social impact space organized by HeadCount, a New York-based nonprofit that uses music and culture to promote civic engagement. Over 10 years at the Okeechobee festival, the program has logged more than 35,000 visitor actions and raised over $500,000 for participating nonprofits.

The Treasure Coast Food Bank, based in Fort Pierce, works to alleviate hunger by collecting and distributing food and essential supplies across the four-county region. Its booth will be among eight organizations at the 2026 event, alongside Fort Pierce-based Big Brothers Big Sisters and several Okeechobee-area groups including Martha's House, Thank You for Your Service, Healthy Start, and Helping People Succeed.

Festivalgoers who visit booths and take action on behalf of a participating nonprofit will receive a limited-edition, glow-in-the-dark Okeechobee pin. All participating organizations are described as local groups serving the surrounding community According to available information,.

"Okeechobee has always been about community," said Tim Bramlette, Vice President of Experiential & Live at HeadCount. "Participation Row brings that spirit to life by connecting music fans with local organizations and giving people an easy way to make a positive impact while they're having fun."

The Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival is held annually at Sunshine Grove in Okeechobee County. A specific date for the 2026 event has not been confirmed in available records.

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