{"id":6346,"date":"2017-06-27T15:49:50","date_gmt":"2017-06-27T15:49:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mountainproductions.com\/blog\/?p=6346"},"modified":"2017-06-27T16:57:23","modified_gmt":"2017-06-27T16:57:23","slug":"festival-survival-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mountainproductions.com\/blog\/2017\/06\/27\/festival-survival-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Festival Survival Guide: Get the most from your experience"},"content":{"rendered":"

After producing nearly 16,000 events across North America, Mountain Productions knows a thing or two about peak performance during festivals. Whether this summer is your first music festival experience or you\u2019re a veteran chief of the good vibe tribe, there are a few surefire ways to make sure you get the most out of your next fest. Our Festival Survival Guide is here to help.<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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PHOTO SOURCE: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/coachella\/<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

Where do I sleep?<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Deciding to camp on the festival grounds or spend the nights recuperating in a nearby hotel really comes down to what you can handle. If you want the full experience, of course you\u2019re going to want to spend your nights on venue grounds and get to know you\u2019re long-lost festival fam. The camping experience is as much a part of the festival as the music. That being said, there\u2019s nothing quite like having your own personal bathroom and a little AC.<\/span><\/p>\n

If camping or glamping is your style, check your tent beforehand and make sure its in go-mode. Bring some chairs and more than enough food and water (or Gatorade) to last you the entire festival with enough ice to match. You probably won\u2019t have the time or energy to do lots of cooking, so sandwiches may not be a bad idea. Don\u2019t forget that TP!<\/span><\/p>\n

If you do decide that a hotel off of festival grounds is the better choice for you, make sure you choose a hotel close-by that offers a shuttle to the festival grounds and know when and where you can link up. Uber surge rates can get a little out of hand when the thousands of other festival-goers are on the same schedule. If you don\u2019t have to drive, don\u2019t. You\u2019re supposed to be having a good time, not worrying about parking rates and endless traffic lines.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Source: Ultra Music Festival Facebook<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

What do I bring?<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Well, the obvious, of course. Tickets, wallet, identification, cash and, as more and more festivals switch over to cashless experiences, you\u2019re probably going to prefer bringing a credit or debit card.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bring as many unopened bottles of water as the festival allows and make sure you\u2019re drinking it. Nothing ruins a good time like being dehydrated and possibly hurting yourself, and we both know spending five dollars for a vendor\u2019s water is going to leave a bitter taste. Try adding some water to your alcoholic drink rotation, as well. A Camelbak may be a worthy investment. A refillable bottle may work just as well, as long as you know where to find a refill station.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sunscreen. You can stand by your claims that you won\u2019t burn, but the Casper to lobster transformation is a painful one. Don\u2019t risk it. Take 30 seconds and put on some SPF. Seriously.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also, we highly recommend bringing a portable phone charger. Festivals are known for being Bermuda triangles for cell service and batteries tend to die out fast. When you lose your friends, you\u2019re going to wish you spent a little less time posting your experience to SnapChat and checking and re-checking set times online \u2013 unless, of course, you have some back-up phone juice.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What else do I need to know?<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n