Grateful Dead Music Forum

hey rukinders,
Is anyone here going to the festival this year? Im going for the first time, and was just wondering what to expect since its my first time.

Not sure if i'm gonna be able to make it this year, but i've been the last two years. try yo find a spot to camp on the upper hill amongst the trees, there's nowhere to hide from the sun down in the meadows. our group hasn't had any major problems in the previous years, besides maybe not pacing ourselves to well. the late night jams have been a treat. the vast majority of the music is all in one spot with no overlapping sets. there is a smaller side stage that a few artist will sneak over to for some impromptu sessions. saw franti on the side stage last year, very fun.

nice, will do. you dont camp by your car right, its a seperate area. how many stages do they have?

weirimpressed wrote:nice, will do. you dont camp by your car right, its a seperate area. how many stages do they have?

It depends, usually one does, it depends were your friends are and were the traffic directors tell you to go. Basically, as long as you and your friend all pull in right behind each other, you will ll be camping by your cars. If not, you guys may have to abandon the cars and pick a neutral site to camp.
Trees are prime

there's the main stage and a smaller side stage right next to it that the "lesser known" bands play in between the main acts. then there is the stage that is on the hill side, that in years past some of the hip hop acts have played, amongst others. they do a good job of keeping the music going. like was previously mentioned, most of the time you will be able to camp next to your car. but if you want to be able to get out a little quicker it may be worth it to bring a wagon and park in one of the remote areas.

went last year, probably will again this year. it was awesome. i havent been to many other festivals but i would venture to say allgood is one of the better ones.

parkign is pretty much as candyman said. i did not camp near my car bc my carload met up with friends who had gotten there earlier (and were at a better spot). They were near their car, we were not.

all i would suggest is to bring plenty of drinks, and to do the thursday night if it is possible for you, even if you arent all that into the thurs night band. the extra cost is minimal compared to the overall ticket, and it was nice be all set up with no worries on friday morning.