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The full festival line-up for the 35th annual Wildflower Experience has been revealed.
 
The legendary triathlon and festival experience, which features local musicians, restaurateurs, and businesses welcomes more than 5,000 athletes and 15,000 spectators at Lake San Antonio in Monterey. It also highlights the food, music, wellness, wine and zest for life that is so representative of the Central Coast. 
 
This year, the Wildflower Festival is showcasing a wide variety of local musicians who will be performing everything from bluegrass, jazz and rock ’n roll, to country, reggae and swing. Bands like Moonshiner Collective, Mother Corn Shuckers, GhostMonster, Shawn Clark Family Band, Mark Adams, Kevin Graybill and Where’s Sweeny will be taking to the stage. 
 
There’ll also be some fabulous gourmet food trucks on-site offering everything from organic farm-to-truck dishes, BBQ, specialty kabobs and crepes to smoothies, acai bowls, juice and coffee. Additionally, Firestone Walker Brewing Company and 15C Wine Bar will be hosting tastings and spirits over the weekend. 
 
At the center of the Wildflower Experience are the legendary Wildflower Long Course, Olympic Distance, and Sprint Triathlon races. In addition to the races – which attract some of the country’s top triathletes – the weekend promises fun for the entire family, whether you are a seasoned athlete or are considering your first 5K.
 
Wildflower offers a 5K, 10K and a trail run, stand up paddle board events and outdoor yoga sessions. Aside from the race events, the scenic outdoor venue includes nature hikes, race clinics, a marketplace and more including: 
 
·         A Wildflower wellness spa
·         Hydration bar
·         Beer and wine tasting
·         Wildflower artisian marketplace featuring local artists
·         Paddle board and kayak rentals 
·         Camp Wildflower for kids
·         Race clinics hosted by top professional athletes
·         Interviews on-stage with legends, pro athletes and challenged athletes
·         Nutrition talks & product demonstrations
 
The BEST WESTERN PLUS Black Oak Hotel is a perfect accommodation option if you’re planning to attend this year’s Wildflower Experience. This beautifully-landscaped property features a variety of well-appointed rooms and suites, along with an onsite restaurant, heated pool, sauna, hot tub and fitness center—just perfect to enjoy after a day at the Wildflower Experience.