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Bonnaroo Advice

JosephKJosephK Posts: 220
edited June 2008 in The Porch
I don't know how many people are going to Bonnaroo that haven't been before but I felt the need to give some advice. Some simple things to keep in mind that I think are important to have a good time.

1) PACE YOURSELF! It's a long weekend and it ends up feeling like you have been there for a month. There is a hot Tennessee sun beating down on your and not enough shade to go around, so even just standing there, you get pretty beat up. Don't blow all your energy on Thursday!

2) Explore. In addition to all the stages, there is a batting cage, a beer tent, a giant fountain, art galleries, the ferris wheel, etc etc etc etc. Go see what makes Bonnaroo so special.

3) Go back to your tent now and then....if you have a good spot. If you have a good spot, you can go back to your tent and have meals and beers there between sets for a relaxing recharge. Don't forget to bring beers in cans (bottles not allowed) and a CHAIR!!! If you are parked far away, it might be tough to convince yourself to make the mile or so walk from the main stage.

4) Earplugs. Bonnaroo doesn't really ever end and some bands play until the sun comes up!!! You will need the shut eye, especially when you wake up at 7AM because your tent has turned into an oven and you are slowly roasting alive. Some of my lucky friends were able to sleep through it. Most of us were up from the heat. Every Z is precious in these kind fo sleepign conditions.

Anythign else come to mind from people that have been?
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  • scottbirdscottbird Posts: 132
    All great advice, also just be careful while partying late night, its easy to get out of hand and you will see lots of irresponsible kids not knowing their limits, funny but also scary sometimes.

    And Im going in an RV so that solves the sleeping in the heat problem.

    Also be prepared in case it rains.

    A shade tent is key to being able to chill at your camp comfortably.

    Read the Bonnaroo website for tips on what to bring and what not to bring.

    Get a good spot so you can see PEARL JAM TEAR IT UP AT THE ROO!!!! 8 MORE DAYS BABY!!!!
  • RockMamaRockMama Deep Creek Lake, MD Posts: 478
    A roll of toilet paper and a small flashlite are essentials.
    107 total First-Summerfest, Milwaukee '95
    Most recent: 2018 Stadium shows: Seattle 2, Missoula, Fenway 1 and 2; 2022: Oakland 1 and 2
  • NY PJ1NY PJ1 Posts: 9,533
    cologne to cover up your stench
  • JosephKJosephK Posts: 220
    For bathing, we used baby wipes as refreshers which were awesome. Don't underestimate the power of a baby wipe! We also had one of those coleman showers, which are basically just big bags that you fill with water and hold over your head. It was pretty cheap and def worth it, especially after sleeping and getting ready to start a day.

    Also, don't forget you are allowed to bring your own food, beer, and grill (not gas) to the campsite.
  • upina2001upina2001 Indiana Posts: 764
    FILL UP THE GAS TANK IN YOUR CAR AS MUCH AS YOU CAN BEFORE YOU GET THERE!!! Long lines in and out of the festival may lead to running out of gas by the end of the weekend.

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  • LukinFanLukinFan Florida Posts: 29,066
    Gold Bond :)
    www.RLMcDaniel.com

    1996: Ft Lauderdale
    1998: Birmingham
    2000: Charlotte, Tampa
    2003: Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix
    2004: Kissimmee
    2008: West Palm Beach, Bonnaroo, Columbia
    2010: MSG2
    2012: Music Midtown
    2014: Memphis
    2016: Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Jacksonville, JazzFest
    2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1
    2022: Nashville
    2023: Ft. Worth II
    2024: Baltimore

    Upcoming: 2025 Hollywood, FL Night 2
  • LukinFanLukinFan Florida Posts: 29,066
    I just discovered a much better print-friendly schedule:

    http://www.bonnaroo.com/documents/Bonnaroo_Schedule_2008.pdf
    www.RLMcDaniel.com

    1996: Ft Lauderdale
    1998: Birmingham
    2000: Charlotte, Tampa
    2003: Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix
    2004: Kissimmee
    2008: West Palm Beach, Bonnaroo, Columbia
    2010: MSG2
    2012: Music Midtown
    2014: Memphis
    2016: Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Jacksonville, JazzFest
    2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1
    2022: Nashville
    2023: Ft. Worth II
    2024: Baltimore

    Upcoming: 2025 Hollywood, FL Night 2
  • RockMamaRockMama Deep Creek Lake, MD Posts: 478
    I used the showers provided (for $7) the past two years. Best to get there when they open up.
    107 total First-Summerfest, Milwaukee '95
    Most recent: 2018 Stadium shows: Seattle 2, Missoula, Fenway 1 and 2; 2022: Oakland 1 and 2
  • LukinFanLukinFan Florida Posts: 29,066
    RockMama wrote:
    I used the showers provided (for $7) the past two years. Best to get there when they open up.
    does it take dollar bills or only change?
    www.RLMcDaniel.com

    1996: Ft Lauderdale
    1998: Birmingham
    2000: Charlotte, Tampa
    2003: Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix
    2004: Kissimmee
    2008: West Palm Beach, Bonnaroo, Columbia
    2010: MSG2
    2012: Music Midtown
    2014: Memphis
    2016: Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Jacksonville, JazzFest
    2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1
    2022: Nashville
    2023: Ft. Worth II
    2024: Baltimore

    Upcoming: 2025 Hollywood, FL Night 2
  • RockMamaRockMama Deep Creek Lake, MD Posts: 478
    There is a real human being there to accept your money and you get free shampoo, but bring soap and a towel.
    107 total First-Summerfest, Milwaukee '95
    Most recent: 2018 Stadium shows: Seattle 2, Missoula, Fenway 1 and 2; 2022: Oakland 1 and 2
  • PegasusPegasus Posts: 3,754
    RockMama wrote:
    There is a real human being there to accept your money and you get free shampoo, but bring soap and a towel.
    is that $7 A shower? :eek:
  • ovechkin8ovechkin8 Posts: 491
    Don't Eat The Brown Acid
  • LukinFanLukinFan Florida Posts: 29,066
    RockMama wrote:
    There is a real human being there to accept your money and you get free shampoo, but bring soap and a towel.
    Cool, thanks! So, is Roo going to be your 50th show?
    www.RLMcDaniel.com

    1996: Ft Lauderdale
    1998: Birmingham
    2000: Charlotte, Tampa
    2003: Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix
    2004: Kissimmee
    2008: West Palm Beach, Bonnaroo, Columbia
    2010: MSG2
    2012: Music Midtown
    2014: Memphis
    2016: Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Jacksonville, JazzFest
    2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1
    2022: Nashville
    2023: Ft. Worth II
    2024: Baltimore

    Upcoming: 2025 Hollywood, FL Night 2
  • Royals17Royals17 Posts: 91
    LukinFan wrote:
    I just discovered a much better print-friendly schedule:

    http://www.bonnaroo.com/documents/Bonnaroo_Schedule_2008.pdf
    It may be worth catching the showing of Body of War in the Cinema tent on Friday June 13 at 4:15pm. Not only because it is a moving film, but also because they have allowed for 2 hours and 15 minutes and the movie is only 87 minutes long, so there is an extra 45 minutes in there for something or someone.
    98: Barrie
    00: Nawlins, Saratoga, Tor, Det, Phx
    01: Bridge
    03: Raleigh, Char, Buf, Det x2, Tor, Mont
    05: T-Bay, Kit, Lon, Ham, Tor
    06: Tor x2, Clev, Cin, Arnhem, Honolulu x2
    07: Vic, Lolla, Tor(EV) Body of War
    08: Van(EV) x2, Hart, Bos x2, Tor(EV) x2
    09: Tor
    10: Jazz Fest, Clev, Buf
    11: Det(EV), Tor x2, Ham
    12: FLL(EV)
    13: Pit, Buf, Cal
    14: Det, Den
    15: NYC
  • Red LukinRed Lukin Canada Posts: 2,994
    As much as I have a strong feeling that Ed will show up at Body of War I won't be there.

    These 2 things are essential - Water and Shade. Bring lots and lots of water and bring a shade tent if you can. Sure shade tents are expensive, but when you're that TN heat you'll probably wish you spent some $ on one.

    During the day drink at least 1 bottle of water per beer. If you drink too much during the day you're gonna be in rough shape by the end of the day and miss the best part of Roo - which is the late night!
  • LukinFanLukinFan Florida Posts: 29,066
    Royals17 wrote:
    It may be worth catching the showing of Body of War in the Cinema tent on Friday June 13 at 4:15pm. Not only because it is a moving film, but also because they have allowed for 2 hours and 15 minutes and the movie is only 87 minutes long, so there is an extra 45 minutes in there for something or someone.
    it sucks because it's right during Les's set
    www.RLMcDaniel.com

    1996: Ft Lauderdale
    1998: Birmingham
    2000: Charlotte, Tampa
    2003: Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix
    2004: Kissimmee
    2008: West Palm Beach, Bonnaroo, Columbia
    2010: MSG2
    2012: Music Midtown
    2014: Memphis
    2016: Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Jacksonville, JazzFest
    2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1
    2022: Nashville
    2023: Ft. Worth II
    2024: Baltimore

    Upcoming: 2025 Hollywood, FL Night 2
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