Music festival season is upon us and that means Firefly is right around the corner. Every June, an empty grassy area located in Dover, Delaware, becomes the one and only Woodlands. This event is one of the only things keeping the first state relevant so it's important to soak up this once a year fun. I've experienced Firefly for the past 3 years and here's a few tips I carry around to help me survive.
1. Stay hydrated
This is number one on the list because it's the most important in my opinion. The Woodlands is known to have some smoking temperatures so make good use out of the free water stations often. I've seen COUNTLESS of people pass out or get sick from not keeping cool.
2. Wear the right shoes
Sure, music festivals are a good excuse to flaunt your best or crazy looks, just don't rely on making a fashion statement with your footwear. Forget flip-flops or your expensive converse, wear something you wouldn't mind getting REALLY muddy or even destroyed. Comfort is everything!
3. Keep applying sunscreen
It's no questions that you'll leave Firefly with some weird tan lines but you don't have to leave with scorched skin. The sun will be making you into a lobster so apply sunscreen and apply it often since you'll probably sweat it off in no time.
4. Portable chargers are your friends
I'm not a big fan of carrying around electronics at a music festival but things happen. Don't wait forever for an open charging station, get a portable charger. It'll change your life... you're welcome.
5. Enjoy some shade
Refer to #1. Not only is it important to stay hydrated, it's important to cool down with some shade. The sun can be exhausting and nobody likes being overheated. Take a break every once in a while even if you don't want to.
6. Don't bring anything too valuable
This applies to clothes, electronics and anything else that you would mind getting destroyed or stolen. People steal and things get messy so just don't do it okay? Okay.
7. Map out what you want to do
I know Firefly is a place to go with the flow but at least have an idea of what bands you want to see and what time they go on. See if there's any stations you want to visit or food you want to eat and where they're located. Don't just walk into The Woodlands blind.
