· Call ahead to see
if the parking is far away from the camping. If so, bring a hand truck or a wheel barrow.
Sometimes you may have to haul your stuff for quite a distance.
· Beware of first
year festivals that promise big names or too many acts. The turn out may be small and
there may not be enough cash to pay the bands, causing cancellation and disappointment.
· Try to travel
light. Make sure you bring enough clothes for all types of weather, but you may want to
buy your food from the vendors at the festival. This may allow you to bring an extra
friend or give you a little more leg room.
· Leave your pet at
home if you can. Dogs actually prefer not to be at festivals because it can be too hot or
crowded. Plus, the trend is getting to be more restrictive for dogs and it would be a
hassle to try and find a kennel away from home, not to mention more costly.
· It is important
to bring a First-Aid kit in case of the unexpected bummer. Stock with: Band Aids, Burn
cream/ anti-biotic cream, Ace bandage, Ice bag (This item actually saved me from having to
leave a festival once, when I broke my ankle.), Tylenol, Benadryl for insect stings &
Poison Ivy, Pepto-Bismal tablets, Bug repellent, Sunscreen, and Aloe with Lidicone for
sunburn.
· For those chilly
nights that can occur especially at early Spring and Fall festivals try to invest in a
down quilt of some kind. These are light and very effective at keeping you toasty and
warm.
