Bonnaroo is an awesome place to experience. I know that sounds funny, but that's exactly what I mean. You go to Bonnaroo to see thousands of different people doing their own thing, engaging in the arts, indulging in the food, and being a free spirit. But when I say it's a great place to experience, I mean just that. The only reason you would go again is to try and correct all the things you did wrong the last time. *Prepares for all the Bonnaroo junkies to attack my twitter*
1. I have a good job.
While I had a job (two, actually) at the time of my trip, I was working at a JC Penney. I was also working at a Little Caesars. Both jobs that I didn't plan on being at forever. Both places that I could casually leave for a week to pursue my dreams of being in a half-naked, drunken, puff cloud; all while listening to some great live music.
2. $$$
This year, a single general admission ticket is $349.50 plus extra fees, including buying a parking pass. You're looking at spending $475 for four days. And while some will argue that there are so many concert options that it would pay for itself, they don't hold a strong argument. What they don't calculate is the price of food and cold drinks. You can't really rely on your own stockpile of food because your cooler will probably not have ice in it after a day. Sure you could buy ice every day, if you want to spend another $10. On frozen water. Or you could buy dry ice, like I did... Which will melt in two days. Want to ride the pretty ferris wheel? Better cough up some more cash. You can fully plan on spending at least $150 a day (theoretically)
3. Dirt. Everywhere.
Look, I get it. Some people enjoy being in the great outdoors and don't mind getting a little dirty. I, however, resent it. The year I attended Bonnaroo, showers costed $7 a pop. Not only had I paid a ton of money just to get into the grounds but now they want $7 for me to feel comfortable? Hell to the nah. Sure, you meet some cool people. But everyone is cool when they don't have to work for four days and have a permanent buzz. And they get a lot less cool when you're one of 1,000 people being compacted in a crowd to catch VW, and they all reek.
4. Thieves.
Don't get too comfortable with your new "home" once you get camp set up. Hopefully you didn't bring your Tiffany water bottle because if it's not in your grasp, it's outtie.
5. The good bands are always scheduled to play at the same time.
Want to see VW? And Neutral Milk Hotel? Too bad. They're at the same time. Phoenix and Kanye? Nope.
6. Two words. Porta-potty.
Hope you brought your TP and baby wipes because for some reason there is literal fecal matter all over the plastic elevators to hell. And for whatever, strange reason, the TP is not always stocked. Remember that irrational fear of reptiles living under the toilet seat? Bonnaroo will have you relive that nightmare. Every. Single. Day.
7. Crowds.
Have social anxiety? Claustrophobic? Good luck little buddy.
