SUNSHINE GROVE – HeadCount is returning to the Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival with Participation Row, the nonprofit’s signature social impact space that connects music fans with causes they care about. The 2026 festival marks 10 years of Participation Row at Okeechobee, celebrating a decade of activism, community building, and giving back.

Participation Row creates a space where fans can engage with nonprofit organizations doing meaningful work in the surrounding community. Festivalgoers are invited to visit each booth, learn about the organizations, and take actions that support their missions. Fans who take action will receive a limited-edition, glow-in-the-dark Okeechobee pin. 

All participating nonprofits are local organizations serving the surrounding community. Participation Row has contributed over 35,000 positive actions with local and national nonprofit organizations. The 10 year partnership has raised over $500,000 for participating nonprofits.  

“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 following local organizations will be at Participation Row at Okeechobee 2026:

• HeadCount (New York, NY) – Uses the power of music, culture, and digital media to register voters and inspire participation in democracy.

• Treasure Coast Food Bank (Fort Pierce, FL) – Works to alleviate hunger by collecting and distributing food and essential supplies to people across Indian River, Martin, St. Lucie, and Okeechobee counties.

• Big Brothers Big Sisters (Fort Pierce, FL) – Creates one-to-one mentoring relationships that help young people build confidence and reach their potential.

• Martha’s House (Okeechobee, FL) – Provides shelter, advocacy, and support services to survivors of domestic violence while working to build communities free from violence.

• Thank You for Your Service (Okeechobee, FL) – Supports veterans by connecting them with community resources and programs that improve quality of life.

• Healthy Start (Okeechobee, FL) – Ensures women have access to prenatal care and infants receive services that support healthy growth and development.

• Helping People Succeed (Okeechobee, FL) – Provides intervention, education, and disability services that help individuals and families grow and thrive.

• Rose Dynasty Foundation (Lakeland, FL) – Builds safe, welcoming community spaces through mentoring, resource sharing, and programs that support people of all backgrounds and identities.