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McFarland, 26, founded the disastrous music event, whichrapper Ja Rulehelped organize and promote.
He later lured investors into a bogus ticket scam.
Attorneys Officehad pushed for up to 20 yearsin federal lockup.
McFarlands lawyers had asked Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald for leniency because of untreated mental illness.
During the sentencing, McFarland gave a short statement inside the courtroom.
Admission cost ranged from $1,500 to a whopping $250,000.
The gourmet meals, luxe accommodations, and high-profile acts McFarland had promised were nonexistent.
Attendees said there werent even enough toilets, and that they were served inedible food.
McFarlandpleaded guiltyin March to tricking investors who dumped money into his ill-fated fete.
