It's almost that time of year again... FESTIVAL SEASON!
I believe that festivals are a place to be free-spirited, hang loose, and enjoy time with the people you love. They're different from just your regular concert because they have so much more to offer. FireFly Music Festival is the only festival I have been to, but it was an experience I will never forget. "Camping out for four days?! Ew dirty." I won't lie, there will probably be times where you crave a nice hot shower because you can feel the lining of dirt you have on your skin, but hey that's part of the experience right?
Firefly gives you the Woodstock hippy festival feel. "The Woodlands" as they call it, is a large, open wooded area used to set up all the stages, food stands, and activities that make the experience all that better. One of the things that makes Firefly truly unique is how the festival was first created. Firefly wasn't created by a huge music company that had all the money in the world to dump into it. It was upheld by a group of people who challenged themselves, had no background experience in festivals, and who wanted to make an atmosphere for people to come together and enjoy some good vibes and good music.
If you are really thinking about attending Firefly, do yourself a favor and make sure you try the bomb food the festival has to offer because it most definitely part of the experience. It may be my favorite part of it. You will want to fuel yourself with some good food after jamming out to your favorite artists, and Firefly has many different options and must try munchies that you will not want to miss. Whether you're a major foodie, or just looking to take some pictures for your Instagram, it will make your taste buds go on a rollercoaster of flavors.
One of the major reasons why people go to festivals is because of the community of people that come together. The spirit behind a festival is really important to people. They wanna feel escaped from reality and placed into an atmosphere where they can let loose completely. I think this is one of the many beautiful things that can come out of attending a music festival aside from all the amazing music you will be experiencing. While I was at Firefly, I really tried to take in my surroundings. The twinkling lights, vibrant colors, people dancing, people laughing, and the trees that surrounded filled my soul up with pure happiness. I began to let go of the unnecessary stressors that filled my mind and was truly present during my time at the festival.
Firefly Festival was an experience that I will never forget and that I'm eagerly awaiting to come around again this year. Something about the atmosphere gives me a sense of freedom and true happiness that lights my soul on fire. So gather up all your friends and get ready for a weekend filled of high energy, positive vibes, banging food, and music that will make you dance your heart out.
