The endless checking of infooroo and reddit are through. We have our 2016 Bonnaroo lineup and we can't wait for June to get here. Here's to 15-years of fun on the farm and what some of us who have been through it more than once know.
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You can wait in a car for days if you have to.
We all know the struggle. Sometimes you can get in in 20 minutes. Sometimes it takes 6 hours. All you know is it’s worth it either way. I’ve talked to people from England, Alaska and even Australia. My 6 hour drive and 6 hour wait is perfectly fine.
You go straight for Spicy Pie once you are parked.
Because you aren’t doing it right if you put your tents up instantly. Spicy Pie, beer then drunkenly putting your campsite together at 4 a.m. on a Thursday morning is the proper order.
You’ve learned to pack like it’s an Olympic event.
Easy access to the cooler is the most important packing tip. Everything else is packed around the centerpiece. We are the kind of people who utilize the spare tire compartment, the area under the trunk mats and the floors in the front and back seats. Passengers are fully expected to hold personal items in their laps.
*SUPER SECRET SIDE FACT*
You've been to Bonnaroo once in your life so you know doing what's pictured above is a major no and the Tennessee police don't play. Enjoy being searched.
You miss the landmarks and visit them A.S.A.P.
The Clock Tower and the Arch are attractions in and of themselves. As are the Fountain, the walls on the way in to centeroo, the Christmas Barn, the Comedy Tent, the Cinema with its more important air conditioning unit, the craft beer tent, big ass water slide, the ferris wheel and even Hammageddon.
You never have to ask to repeat where an artist is playing
It’s not that hard, people. There’s the What Stage, the Which Stage, the This Tent, the That Tent and the Other Tent. After one Roo you shouldn’t have a conversation consisting of this.
Person a: “What stage is Gambino playing on?”
Person b: “Which stage.”
Person c: “The one he’s playing on…I’m asking YOU.”
Person b: “Yes. Which stage.”
Person a: “…….”
You have a hygiene routine.
Baby wipes, body wash, shampoo, deodorant. Rinse with a water jug. You just got your shower without paying extra for one. Check the time, check the line, bring your own toilet paper and hand sanitizer. Using the bathroom requires a game plan. Except this year we have TOILETS.
You know how important sunscreen, bandannas and shades are.
We aren’t just making fun fashion statements. The Tennessee sun in June hates all of us. No matter how much we love the farm. You also know that you need all of that because the one tree you find is sure to have 9,000 people under it attempting to roll into its one shade spot.
You saved all year just for food and beer.
You have the camping gear already. You can take advantage of presale and/or payment plan or just volunteer to get in for free. Bonnaroo is the best value and the ticket price is not even the concern this far out. What you succumb to is the delicious food that is upwards of $10 a meal. “Worth it” has never been said so much in 4 days.
You always have positive vibes towards the lineup
Veteran Bonnaroovian's know two things.
- The lineup will never be your artist for artist dream lineup. Prince and Daft Punk have missed their chance and aren’t playing.
- The experience itself is bigger than any lineup. You can go into Bonnaroo knowing literally none of the bands and leave in love with multiple bands you previously knew nothing about.
You know you are a part of something special
Roo Croo’s are made up of a special breed of people Not all of us can do this. We aren’t the kind of people to moan about high prices, long waits and hot temperatures. We know what we are in for and nothing will kill our positive vibes. This is what we wait for each and every year so we smile and high five everyone all the way into Centeroo.
