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So, I'm a Bonnaroo first-timer this year. I've been going to the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival for a few years, but that's my only festival experience thus far, and I understand Bonnaroo is an entirely different animal. Greatly looking forward to what's sure to be a memorable experience.
My wife and I purchased a couple of low-seated concert chairs this year so we can relax a little bit between sets. I understand that chairs are fine at the big stages as long as they meet the height requirements and you're willing to be a bit further back. However, I'm curious as to whether or not I should bother bringing chairs to any of the tents. Are the tents pretty much standing room only affairs, or do they basically operate the same way as the stages? I don't want to bother lugging a chair around Centeroo (on Thursday in particular) if I'm not going to have many opportunities to actually use it.
Post by pondo ROCKS on Jun 10, 2013 15:10:57 GMT -5
Use the same thought on tents as well. The closer u get the harder it will be but maybe on the side of a tent it might work. Tents do not have screens so that makes it more important to get closer IMO.
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Post by Roo'adelphia on Jun 10, 2013 15:12:24 GMT -5
indy2003 some of the tents have high ground behind them where you can set up on the hill, but as for being "in the back" of the crowd with no monitors or hill/slope to provide a better view, you'll just be looking at the crowd while sitting.
Gotcha. In that case, I'll probably just leave the chairs behind on days when I'm not going to be at one of the big stages for a sizable chunk of the day. Thanks for the info, folks.
Post by higgybear22 on Jun 10, 2013 15:17:51 GMT -5
I'm taking a small butterfly chair in my camelbak this year (weighs less than a pound). I may sit for some of the shows at the What/Which Stage but am also taking for the tents in order to sit down in between acts if I am getting to a tent well before someone begins. Last year went over to Alice Cooper about an hour before he started and wished so much I would've had something to sit in while waiting and get off my feet for a bit so went ahead and made the investment. You will see more people than you expect sitting down in between sets even in the tents.
There will almost always be a ground to sit upon. I you have health/pain problems, this is not directed towards you. If you are healthy, I am saying this to you.
Gotcha. In that case, I'll probably just leave the chairs behind on days when I'm not going to be at one of the big stages for a sizable chunk of the day. Thanks for the info, folks.
I think you just about have it right here. You can find a shady spot near a tent to sit if having a good view isn't important.
Post by glitterous on Jun 10, 2013 17:43:26 GMT -5
If you don't mind just listening to the music and not seeing it, there's plenty of open space around the tent. I always lay a blanket out under a shade tree and relax there. Just don't expect to get in the actual tent.
