var hostname = "FestivalNet.com"; The story tells that, once a year, the chief would cover himself from head to foot in turpentine and gold dust: This is from where the name "el dorado", which translates as "the golden one" derives. Get in on some of the most off-grid indulging in the entire country at the Jarbidge Wine walk, situated in the most remote town in the Lower 48. Unable to pay, Charles licensed them the province of Venezuela instead, reserving for himself 20% on treasure found, and likewise on slaves a state of affairs that continued until 1546. But, seeing your 12,000 faces in the sunshine supporting live music and bringing the energy was a strong reminder of why festivals are such an important part of who we are. We would like to strongly encourage our guests to seriously consider their carbon footprint if choosing to drive to El Dorado. While the dates for this event have not been released just yet, we'll update this page as soon as we get 'emso check back soon! Celebrate year round in the Festival City! Recent research by Maria Alicia Uribe Villegas from the Museo Del Oro in Bogota and Marcos Martinon-Torres from UCL Institute of Archaeology has shown that within Muisca society these "gold" objects were made specifically for immediate use as offerings to the gods to encourage them to balance the equilibrium of the cosmos and ensure a stable relationship with their environment. El Dorado, AR,