As summer quickly approaches, so does festival season. For those who love going to music festivals, there is nothing more exciting than the thought of enjoying the summer with good vibes, good music, and good people. The more I think about festival season, though, the more I think about the types of people I am bound to encounter.
1. The Festival Pro
This person knows what they're doing. From the way they dance to the way they dress, not only is it clear that this isn't their first festival (probably because they have old wristbands from Bonnarroo, Lollapalooza, Spring Awakening, Electric Forest, and Summer Camp covering their entire forearms), but they're so clearly into the music festival scene that you wonder how they afford to go to so many.
2. The Festival Virgin
The festival virgin always looks like they're scared for their lives. How can you spot one? Look for the person who always has their hands covering their ears, is clinging onto their friends for dear life, and either has the "oh no what have I done" or "wow I am so glad I am alive" look on their face.
3. The Instagrammer
Probably one of the worst people to go to a music festival with. This person wears way too much jewelry, makeup, and a ridiculous amount of flash tattoos. They expect you to be their personal photographer and clearly aren't there for the music but rather to show the world they did something cool. They are likely to cry at the end of the night because their feet hurt or because their phone died.
4. The Snapchatter
*Posts 300 second Snapchat stories of the concert you're missing out on then wonders why twelve different people deleted them.
5. Mary Poppins
Always strapped with water, money, an emergency sewing kit, two portable chargers, gum, snacks, three different shades of lipstick, lipgloss, and a Polaroid camera, this festival-goer somehow fits a whole Target into what LOOKS like a normal fanny pack.
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6. The Mooch
The complete opposite of Mary Poppins: the person who has ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. No water, no money, no preparation. They always ask if they can have "just a sip of water" or if they can borrow your portable charger.
7. The High Roller
You have no idea what drugs this person is on, but whatever they took makes their eyes look like a black hole.
8. The Basshead
Ahh, the basshead. Probably sporting a bandana around their neck or some sort of tie dye, the basshead talks about "riding the rail" and makes you wonder how their heads are still intact.
9. Your Festival Crush
After seeing this person at every single set you have been to, you're convinced they're your soulmate. I mean, how could they not be? They clearly like the same music as you do, and what are the chances of them standing by you at so many sets?
10. The High Schooler
If you see anyone holding a Gatorade bottle in one hand and a crushed water bottle in the other, chances are they're in high school. They think they're being ~lowkey~ and that it isn't completely obvious that they crotched vodka past security and bought Gatorade as a chaser.
While there may be stereotypes on what kind of festival goers exist, festival season is meant to be a good time for everyone. Regardless of who you are, festivals should be nothing but fun. Make memories, live in the moment, and most importantly, drink tons of water, and your festival season is bound to be one to remember.
