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So, we are planning to go to this year's Roo from Mexico with a couple friends. I went last year with a friend that lives near Tennessee and we took his car, but I don't think he'll be going this year again, and so we have no car and no intention of renting one (we're all under 25 so I think extra fees apply and we are on a budget). Has anybody done Roo without a car? How does tent-only work? Is it like Coachella where you have to buy a tent-only ticket, or do you just show up and get put in TO? How do you arrive and leave the farm?
Well if you plan to attend with no car, keep these things in mind. One, it is a long walk from Mexico so start out early enough so that you do not miss any shows. Two, (most importantly), on your journey to the farm, try and find someone to catch a ride with, (that is also going to roo), because as far as I understand, walk ins are not allowed. Three, bring really good corn..
And if Tent Only is full, you can literally throw up tents anywhere. I was parked last year about 100ft from the road behind the medical tent. There was plenty of open grass that people just started randomly putting up tents in over the weekend.
Post by abrakapokus on Jan 18, 2012 20:57:55 GMT -5
How are you getting here? Are you going to be able to bring your tent and all with yoU? If not you might want to find someone to loan you theirs for Roo, we might be able to. It's a smallish one (2 person).
Well, we don't have anything confirmed yet, but so far here's the plan: we're flying to Nashville probably a few days before the fest and we're spending a few days in the area before or after Bonnaroo (maybe both). Then, either: a) we rent a car, drive it to Bonnaroo and pay for the 4/5 days of rent + the fee for being young drivers (not sure if this applies in TN, it does in CA). Doesn't seem likely at all, none of us has much money or a credit card to rent the car (I've heard you need one, sorta like a deposit?). b) We grab a ride, either from someone going to the festival or perhaps a bus (I heard something about Bonnaroo selling shuttles from the Nashville airport to the fest last year) and stay in tent-only or wherever we find a place, like some have said.
That's very nice of you to offer a tent! I might just take you up on that, although we might be able to bring our own from Mexico. And sorry guys, no corn. Let's just say, living in Mexico and seeing all the crazy stuff that happens here because of that thing, it's not really a market I'd like to support.
^^^You're right that Roo does have shuttles but I'm wondering how you're going to bring in supplies? I suspect you may be able to carpool in which would allow you to bring supplies like food/water, etc. Definitely check out this www.bonnaroo.com/festival/travel.aspx
It's from last year but should give you a good idea.
I have flown and taken the shuttle from the airport and it worked out just fine. If you are flying into Nashville a few days early just go to Walmart and pick up some cheap gear before heading to the fest. Keep in mind you will have to carry everything from where the shuttle drops you off to tent only. Last year they added lockers you could rent outside of the arch, so you can have a spot to lock up your valuables.
my first 2 years I went to Bonnaroo I flew down and took the shuttle from Nashville. I checked my tent in a big duffle bag with some other supplies and then had my carry-on and a back pack. I arrived a night early and got a cheap room by the airport then took the shuttle to bonnaroo. You are limited in what you can bring so PACK SMART. I definitely enjoyed the perks of tent-only as far as proximity. Just make sure your flight back isn't too early because the first shuttle usually leaves around 8:30 if i remember correctly. The shuttle is somewhere around $90 for round trip in advance too. You can put your luggage under the bus though. The worst part is carrying it from the drop-off point to tent-only about a mile away (in the pouring rain in 2009). THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF CAMPING IN TENT-ONLY IS FINDING TRUSTWORTHY AND FRIENDLY NEIGHBORS!
Post by natedagreat on Feb 6, 2012 13:31:12 GMT -5
i ran into this guy last year that hiked in from somewhere in tennesse with like two pals and all his gear on his back. they walked right in, no search, went straight to tent only and had a ball. cool dudes, kind of want to try it one year
