Festival Marketed to Rich Millennials Turns out to Be a Horrifying Scam for Millions of Dollars

McFarlands Actions

McFarland admitted to lying to US officials about how many people were coming, what amenities he was using, and how much money he was spending on the event. He took shortcuts, didn’t pay services, and defrauded thousands of ticket buyers for a phony event. He was also found guilty of constantly lying to investors before, during, and even after the event took place. He lied about money, people he was hiring, and expenses put toward the comfort of guests.