Insider’s Guide to Bonnaroo Part 2
Insider’s Guide to Bonnaroo Part 2
Bonnaroo is for the PEOPLE!
So we are in the final stretch…preppin, plannin, gettin that last-minute festival gear. I don’t know about you, but I have been wearing my Amazon Prime out, the postman be like – AGAIN!? But I am almost done getting all my gear. What about you?
I created a downloadable/printable PDF Camp Planning Checklist for everyone to help you to get your gear together.
The most important thing you do at ROO is to take care of you, your friends and your neighbors! The past few weeks in Tennessee have not seen much rain and the temps during the day are already in the 90’s and we ain’t even to June yet, so if you don’t spend much time outside without air conditioning – be warned! Heat STROKE (SUNSTROKE) is a real thing in Tennessee and you MUST stay HYDRATED with water – even if you don’t usually drink it. Heatstroke results from prolonged exposure to high temperatures — usually in combination with dehydration — which leads to failure of the body’s temperature control system. So use the buddy system and look out for one another, and remember to drink WATER! If one of your friends or some random stranger is looking too HOT, get them into the shade and give them some chilly well water.
With all this dry, hot weather the FARM is gonna be Hella-dusty and all those dancing feet are going to be kickin it up, so bring bandanas to wet and cover the face to decrease the dust you inhale. If you wear contact lenses, bring extra eye lubrication with you into Center ROO, and be sure to pack your extras and glasses. If you have scratchy eyes on a normal day…the Farm will really give you dry eyes. Also, if you have allergies or need an inhaler for Asthma, BRING it with you! And for any of my fellow Rooers who have any serious allergic reactions, bring the EPPY PEN! There are working farms with lots of pollen, bee, wasps and apparently yellow jackets at the left of Which, so being prepared with your meds and even some Benadryl in your first aid kit is not a bad idea. Don’t underestimate the power of a few safety pins and some duct tape!
One year, my neighbor cut his hand badly on a can, the first day. We had a kit for initial wound treatment, but he ended up having to go to a PLAZA medical tent. We used duct tape and safety pins to make a waterproof bandage. Having a few self-care items will ensure your BEST festival experience.
LESS THAN 20 DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The schedule is out and I am getting super stoked!
Always print your own schedule and put in a plastic bag and wear a watch. Just in case your phone dies somewhere in Center Roo and you have no clue. Most of the time when you come through the checkpoint, a C’roo member will hand you your trash and recycle bags and your printed schedule. Sometimes they do…sometimes they don’t or don’t have anymore. Definitely have a plan, and don’t just rely on the app – unless you don’t really care about seeing any specific bands.
Camping Passes are Per Vehicle
As Stated on the Roo site: Every car, truck, SUV, minivan or other standard vehicles will need a Car Camping Pass in order to enter the Tollbooth into Bonnaroo. This pass will cost $59.75 plus fees per car, not per person, so you can save money and reduce your carbon footprint by carpooling.
Note: You cannot get more space than you have vehicles for. e.g. you may not show up with 1 car but 2 car passes and expect to get 2 campsites. You will only get 1 campsite per vehicle – regardless of how many passes you have. We do not allow purchasing extra space as it would result in inefficient use of the campgrounds and many people would end up much further away from Centeroo.
If you are Car Camping in GA, you will be given a spot that is 400 square feet. If you are Car Camping in VIP, you will be given a spot that is 440 square feet. And as many people that can fit in the square footage can camp there.
When you arrive, be sure to mark your site and locate your whereabouts on the map and orientate yourself to the nearest PLAZA and your memorize your POD number. This will be crucial if you ever want to see your car again. Your POD will be your campsite identifier, on the map you should find your POD number and which gate you will be entering and exiting. It is very easy to come out the wrong exit and adding an hour to your walk back to camp.
Plazas = Campground Hubs Of Adventure & Convenience and have all kinds of cool stuff to explore. Plazas are strategically located public places throughout the campgrounds for the community to gather, explore art & activities, as well as access amenities like info, medical or safety staff. No matter where you’re camped, you’ll have a plaza nearby.
All Plazas Include: fun activities, parties, and art 👨🎤, shade 🌴, Free public Wifi📱, showers 🚿, charging stations ⚡️, drinking water💧, Clean Vibes Trading Post redemption centers ♻️, misting stations 💦, medical 🚑, safety stations 🚨, information ℹ️, and portable restrooms 🚽!
You should also think about marking your tent somehow with a flag pole and a flag or some helium balloons with a glow stick or solar lights that will definitely help you find your way when the campgrounds fill up and Roo looks like a cluster of 80,000 people hanging out in a big field.
Definitely check out some of the PLAZA entertainment and other activities too! Plaza Entertainment
If you are looking for LOVE or whatever– be sure to put TINDER on “festival Mode”.
The top things you must EXPERIENCE at ROO:
POSITIVE VIBES and KINDNESS – FREE
The Farris Wheel – under $10
The Silent Disco – FREE
The Water Fountain and Water Slide – FREE and under $10
Yoga-roo – FREE
The Oasis at BACARDÍ Bay – Drinks $12-$15
Sex Therapy Booth – FREE
Nature-Roo Energized by Nature Valley – FREE SNACKS
The Census
Register to Vote – Visit HeadCount.org/registertovote, OR, stop by the HeadCount booth in Planet Roo to register while at Bonnaroo! – FREE and promotes FREEDOM
I’m sure there is more I could write but you will just have to wait till we get there…
If you didn’t read part 1 – Check it out! Insiders Guide to Bonnaroo Part 1 – about gettin there.
Hopefully, these tips will help you to have the BEST festival experience and I hope to see you on the FARM!
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~Wren
