Music Festival Essentials
Festival Season is upon us. Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned festival-goer, being prepared can make or break your experience. As someone who has been to a few music festivals over the years,. I have learned a few essential items needed to make your experience incredible.
Essentials
Festival ticket: Even if you forget everything else, this one’s a must!
Money: Whether you're using cash or a card. You do need a few bucks to buy water and food and maybe some merch during the event.
Photo ID: The festival might check your ID upon entry. Plus, these events definitely card you for alcoholic beverages.
Sunglasses: Fun glasses are better than your nice pair! Leave the nice pair at home; I learned the hard way. It’s easy to lose things.
Shoes: For me, at least, wear shoes that are comfortable because you will be walking a lot. If you wear sandals, I suggest wearing quality ones and not the dollar store flip-flops. You run the risk of your shoes falling apart if the quality is not so great. I recommend wearing shoes you wouldn’t mind getting dirt on.
Sunscreen: The higher the SPF, the better! Note that some festivals will not allow spray sunscreen due to the aerosol.
Lip Balm: Nothing kills the good vibes more than having chapped lips!
Baby wipes/Feminine wipes: Clutch for the bathrooms and to fresh up after being in the sun all day
Toilet Seat Covers: Life changers for porta potties, even if you're not sitting on the toilets.
Outdoor blanket: No Chairs allowed. No problem, bring outdoor blankets.
Other Items:
An empty non-glass water bottle
Gum
Mini keychain flashlight—to see in the porta potty at night.
Electrolytes packet
Travel Size Tylenol
Hand sanitizer
Mini Deodorant
Rain poncho or jacket
Electronics
This is not the time to do work, so definitely don’t bring your laptop or iPad. However, the list below is a game-changer.
Portable phone charger: Your phone battery will die at least once during the day. If you get lucky, the festival will have a charger station, but usually, they are packed. Bring your own to save yourself stress and time.
Polaroid camera/ Point and Shoot Camera: Cameras with interchangeable lenses are prohibited, so throw it back to the 90s way.
Travel fan: Mini, lightweight fans are useful; you will get hot at some point, being in the sun all day.
