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I've been to a few festivals, but 2014 will be my first Bonnaroo experience. Unfortunately, a lot of my friends are broke, so it looks like my croo will be a party of two for the weekend.
Being around your friends is one of my favorite parts of festivals, and I'm wondering if anyone has any advice on how to have a blast with a small group...
Post by davidbyrnesbutler on Feb 24, 2014 8:43:21 GMT -5
In before the lock.
I went solo last year and my advice for you is as soon as you pull into your spot at camp start introducing yourself to your neighbors! I ended up hanging out with the nicest Canadians and don't regret going solo. Also, Wednesday night try and walk around and meet as many people as you can. You are bound to find someone who is going in a small group and might make some great friends!
Most fests I've been to I only went with my boyfriend. We always had a great time. I went to roo with 4 last year, but usually wandered around in pairs anyways. I feel like large groups would be too difficult to keep track of & could get hectic. I like the small groups personally.
Going solo this year so we'll see what happens there.
Don't stress going in a group of 2 (or even 1). You'll meet people. Last year, I spent more time with strangers than with my own group and had a blast.
Post by livesbydryshampoo on Feb 24, 2014 10:01:13 GMT -5
I have went in groups of 4 and 3 before and meeting our neighbors at the campsite and those waiting for big shows at the What Stage were two of the easiest ways for us to make new friends. You could also bring a campsite activity like a yard game or something to encourage people to stop by and chat. We merged with a big crew that attended My Morning Jacket's One Big Holiday in Mexico this year and will be in Groop if you and your friend want to meet up with a friendly crowd!
Post by HeavierThings on Feb 24, 2014 10:41:15 GMT -5
I've only ever gone with two other friends. Never had a problem with it though. Definitely befriend your neighbors. A stranger could turn into a good companion quickly. I've also found it works well to be friendly while hanging out waiting for a set to start. Greet and talk to those around you. I've done this a bunch and ended up hitting up some sets with some strangers. Most people at Bonnaroo never have a problem running around with someone new.
Neighbors can quickly become family/ friends My Roo crew is made mostly up of my neighbors from 2011. We camped together at Roo for the past three years and met up and camped together at other festivals like Camp Bisco.
Welcome back Bonz, but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal.
I only ever go with my husband and it's fine especially if you stick around and get to know some Inforoosters! Come to brunch and you'll make plenty of friends.
Post by runninglouisville on Feb 24, 2014 11:52:47 GMT -5
I actually prefer a smaller croo. With a large group you have a lot of logistical issues trying to keep everyone together. The only place it's cool to have a large croo is in the campgrounds but like everyone has said, your neighbors usually become an extended part of your croo. I have also found that arriving early to shows is a great way to meet people who like the same artists you do (something you already have in common and can strike up a conversation about). In fact, some of my biggest Bonnaroo regrets have been NOT keeping up with my single-serving friends. So yeah...meet people, go hang out at their camp site, go see a show with them, you'll usually be glad you did.
Post by celestiaequestria on Feb 24, 2014 11:53:58 GMT -5
I'm going with just my brother this year, I prefer it that way. With a large group, you're going to spend a lot of time in close quarters with the same people, and that gets old after 4 days. Especially if any of your friends are people you have to babysit at festivals...
Being around your friends is one of my favorite parts of festivals, and I'm wondering if anyone has any advice on how to have a blast with a small group...
Make new friends. It's easy at roo.
First year I went, it was just the two of us. We knew no one. Made friends with our neighbors, and had a blast.
We've only recently started actually camping with a large group and even then the croo break up into it's own areas. Don't worry about it, come and have fun. Also, don't be joined at the hip with the person you are travelling with, go see who you want to see
Post by musicmanjp270 on Feb 24, 2014 12:25:07 GMT -5
Big groups are they way to go. Things I have noticed that are a plus of camping with a big group. (we're always in camping only) Its really nice for a group of 2 or 3 come back to a camp of 10 or so. Big groups keep the party going! and going to a headliner act together as a whole is the most fun thing ever!
There are plenty of advantages of going with a smaller group. You do not have to worry about who is where or what shows they want to go to, you can go and do whatever you want. Large groups just drag you down.
We've only recently started actually camping with a large group and even then the croo break up into it's own areas. Don't worry about it, come and have fun. Also, don't be joined at the hip with the person you are travelling with, go see who you want to see
Definitely this. My first year I missed some shows I was looking forward to, just to stick with my friends, and I really regretted it.
This year I'll be traveling with my biggest group so far, and thats only 6 people. Personally, i think that's big enough. Meeting your neighbors is an important part of the experience.
I've been with 2-6 people and had a awesome time every year. With 2-3 people you're most likely to meet up with others and just generally go with the flow.
Emoney serves more of a purpose than any of you, especially Nate, whose incessant, garbled ramblings are so mindless and pointless that I get depressed just seeing them.
Post by purplefuzzystuff on Feb 24, 2014 15:51:54 GMT -5
My groups over the years have been as big as 20 and as small as two. There are definitely positives and negatives to both. When it comes to being inside centeroo, I kind of prefer being by myself or with a small group. It forces you to talk to the people around you and that's so rewarding in the end. At camp I love having a group, but when we didn't have a huge group we were more likely to meet and interact with our neighbors, which has led to some awesome friendships. Having someone tag along to every show with is definitely overrated. I have one friend who is just petrified to go to any show by herself and I feel obligated the whole time to make sure she's enjoying herself. And that's kind of a bummer. Don't be afraid to strike up a conversation with someone, 98% of the time they're really friendly and appreciate meeting someone new!
I have also found that arriving early to shows is a great way to meet people who like the same artists you do (something you already have in common and can strike up a conversation about). In fact, some of my biggest Bonnaroo regrets have been NOT keeping up with my single-serving friends.
I love these little single-serving conversations you have with cool people throughout the weekend. It is probably my favorite part about Bonnaroo outside of the music. I'm not a very social person in "real life" so it is a unique experience for me.
I usually go with about 5-6 other people, and we usually split up somewhat in Centeroo as well. I always enjoy the shows in a smaller group more, and some of my best times at Roo have been apart from my group. The less people with you, the more open you are to meeting other people. And if you're at a show, you know you have at least one thing to strike up a conversation about with a stranger.
I've been to a few festivals, but 2014 will be my first Bonnaroo experience. Unfortunately, a lot of my friends are broke, so it looks like my croo will be a party of two for the weekend.
Being around your friends is one of my favorite parts of festivals, and I'm wondering if anyone has any advice on how to have a blast with a small group...
You are welcome to come to camp inforoo if you like, we camp up in tent only.
Everyone here has pretty much said it. But hell, one more voice can't hurt!
My Croos have varied in size from 2-5 over the years. I'd love just once to get a huge group of my friends to go, but I just don't see them changin' their minds. That said Inforoo is my Croo! And I've met some great neighbors over the years.
Post by FortSteuben on Feb 28, 2014 9:07:09 GMT -5
I've been normally in crews of 4 or 5 for the fests I've attended over the past few years. The lone exception was Roo 2013 when I ended up camping with a group of 30 with people from all over Ohio. It was great because of the amount of cars and the size of the campsite we were able to create. It was great in the mornings when everyone would wake up and we'd make a big breakfast and indulge in some corn and beer together, break out the guitars and do a camp jam session.
But it really isn't a huge deal once the day gets going. People would come and go to and from the campsite in small groups of 3-4 throughout the day. Everyone was independent and saw the shows that they wanted to see. There were some people who I really didn't see much at all the whole weekend. Going with a small crew is fun too, because by the end of the fest, there is a great chance these people may become your best friends. And it allows you to be social and make friends with some potential great neighbors as well.
What I'm saying is that you are going to have a great time regardless of the number of people you roll into Manchester with.
My Roo crew is made mostly up of my neighbors from 2011. We camped together at Roo for the past three years and met up and camped together at other festivals like Camp Bisco.
but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal. 
