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I went alone my first roo (also my first ever music festival). Do it!! It was an amazing experience and I think you will have a great time if you are open to it.
Same here. My very first festival, large or small, was Bonnaroo, and I did it alone too. It can be a little nerve wracking at first. Just read up and prepare yourself. But once you're through the tollbooths, just take a deep breath in and look around. You're about to embark on a musical journey that will put a smile on your face.
I still remember rolling in in the middle of the night Wednesday my first year. The energy in the air was palpable and I knew I was in the right spot
I went alone my first roo (also my first ever music festival). Do it!! It was an amazing experience and I think you will have a great time if you are open to it.
Same here. My very first festival, large or small, was Bonnaroo, and I did it alone too. It can be a little nerve wracking at first. Just read up and prepare yourself. But once you're through the tollbooths, just take a deep breath in and look around. You're about to embark on a musical journey that will put a smile on your face.
I still remember rolling in in the middle of the night Wednesday my first year. The energy in the air was palpable and I knew I was in the right spot
I still remember being on the shuttle bus... catching my first glimpse of the farm and the entire bus erupting into cheers. I knew it was going to be a good time!
I'm going alone this year. Was going to go with my gf, but after an ugly break up ( mentioned in the single mingle thread) I decided I needed to go alone. Unfortunately my tent is too large for tent only so thats not an option. I might have to participate in this brunch though.
I'm going alone this year. Was going to go with my gf, but after an ugly break up ( mentioned in the single mingle thread) I decided I needed to go alone. Unfortunately my tent is too large for tent only so thats not an option. I might have to participate in this brunch though.
I'm going alone this year. Was going to go with my gf, but after an ugly break up ( mentioned in the single mingle thread) I decided I needed to go alone. Unfortunately my tent is too large for tent only so thats not an option. I might have to participate in this brunch though.
are you driving? I don't know if it was mentioned or not, but there should be a Nashville meetup spot for some solos so they can all park at roo together. could make for a killer campsite (space/person ratio)
I also went alone my first Roo (well, I rode down and camped with two people, but didn't really meet them until the day of the trip and didn't see any shows with them), and it was awesome. The feeling you get on your first night, when you can feel the buzz, the excitement, the "Roo vibe"...it's unparalleled. And you can only pop your Roo cherry once, so cherish it!
Oh and come to brunch, you'll make friends. =)
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I'm going alone this year. Was going to go with my gf, but after an ugly break up ( mentioned in the single mingle thread) I decided I needed to go alone. Unfortunately my tent is too large for tent only so thats not an option. I might have to participate in this brunch though.
just curious, but how large is too large?
Not sure, but mine is big enough for 2 double bed sized air mattresses.
Not sure, but mine is big enough for 2 double bed sized air mattresses.
You can get a small backpacking tent for pretty cheap if you want. I have a big tent and a small tent and I end up almost always using the small tent because it is just so much lighter and easier
Not sure, but mine is big enough for 2 double bed sized air mattresses.
You can get a small backpacking tent for pretty cheap if you want. I have a big tent and a small tent and I end up almost always using the small tent because it is just so much lighter and easier
Don't you get really hot in the backpacking tent? I used a small tent last year and it was a big problem for me.
You can get a small backpacking tent for pretty cheap if you want. I have a big tent and a small tent and I end up almost always using the small tent because it is just so much lighter and easier
Don't you get really hot in the backpacking tent? I used a small tent last year and it was a big problem for me.
Yes, if you don't have shade. My is pretty well vented so that even with the rain fly on and everything closed air is moving so it's not too bad.
Post by runninglouisville on Apr 30, 2014 11:34:15 GMT -5
I'm rolling solo this year but will be joining with Camp Inforoo so it's not really going solo. I intend to do what I did the first time I went solo: make friends as the Kentucky Ambassador of Bourbon! This year it's free mint juleps for all!
Hola! I too will be going to Bonnaroo alone. It will be my first Bonnaroo experience ever and I am still trying to get an idea of what to expect. I've been to ACL the last 3 years, but that festival is extremely small in comparison to Bonnaroo. I was wondering on how exactly it works for camping. I'm assuming that once you arrive, someone will assign you to a camping ground? So is it best to arrive early to get a good spot, or is it all at random? Also for all the Roo Vets out there: any advice for a first-timer attending Bonnaroo? Thanks!!
Hola! I too will be going to Bonnaroo alone. It will be my first Bonnaroo experience ever and I am still trying to get an idea of what to expect. I've been to ACL the last 3 years, but that festival is extremely small in comparison to Bonnaroo. I was wondering on how exactly it works for camping. I'm assuming that once you arrive, someone will assign you to a camping ground? So is it best to arrive early to get a good spot, or is it all at random? Also for all the Roo Vets out there: any advice for a first-timer attending Bonnaroo? Thanks!!
It's like the TSA: you get in one of any number of lines. Then wait. Freak out a little that you are actually on the Farm. Wait. Get searched. Then drive and follow the frantic hand waiving of volunteers. The spot the send you to is the spot you get.
They will try to get you to park super close to the next group. Like car door cruching close; don't give in. I open all doors if the car as soon as I have my spot; helps illustrate the need for the next car over.
Most of the volunteers are cool if you are; remember, they have probably been working all day - your smile may be the first one they've seen in a minute. Costs you nothing.
Hola! I too will be going to Bonnaroo alone. It will be my first Bonnaroo experience ever and I am still trying to get an idea of what to expect. I've been to ACL the last 3 years, but that festival is extremely small in comparison to Bonnaroo. I was wondering on how exactly it works for camping. I'm assuming that once you arrive, someone will assign you to a camping ground? So is it best to arrive early to get a good spot, or is it all at random? Also for all the Roo Vets out there: any advice for a first-timer attending Bonnaroo? Thanks!!
Post by runninglouisville on May 7, 2014 19:54:39 GMT -5
As previously mentioned, this is my third year but first year solo. I will be in VIP but I've decided to join the Camp Inforoo segment that is sequestered in VIP. I intend to make friends there, but also, as soon as I get in on Thursday and I'm all set up, you'll see me in Original Camp Inforoo slapping that bag and having a good time before the shows start.
Edited 5/17/14 - Looks like I may go alone also. I've never had the chance to experience Roo & have been wanting to for at least the past 6 years; none of my friends have ever been able to go, could afford to go or want to go and I've never considered going it alone - although I've been to my share of small gigs and major concerts alone - also to three (non-camping) single/multi-day fests alone and had a blast. A good friend and I decided this was the year we'd do our first-ever Bonnaroo, so I purchased my ticket and unfortunately, she decided days later she wasn't going. Shortly after I purchased my ticket via payment. plan, I lucked out and found someone needing a ride, also going solo from my geographic area, and we began the emailing, texting, phone calls, and planning for Bonnaroo. In the process, we became (or so I thought) good music-loving friends. No budding romance, just friends. They confided in me a few things about their life, and vice versa. I won't go into all that, but I felt like I had a real friend who I'd enjoy sharing this experience with, as well as someone who had no hang ups about splitting up on the farm for independent time, seeing gigs the other didn't want to see and all that jazz. We compared notes on who owned what as far as camping stuff we could share (this person camps a lot, I haven't in years and owned nothing other than a sleeping bag). I set out buying my share of needed Roo gear. Then I had some unexpected finances hit me hard. I won't go into it, but I've also had 2 really shitty years - from a bad accident, some health issues, fighting to keep a shitty job, unsuccessful no matter how positive and pro-active I've been securing a better paying job, etc., flooded apartment, financial concerns, attending 4 funerals over 4 weeks from Thanksgiving - New Years. You get the picture. My new friend was supportive and kept reminding me it wouldn't be long until I could escape reality for a few days and just get lost in all the music and vibe that is Bonnaroo. I became as active as possible, other times lurking like I have for a long while here on Inforoo. Then an opportunity happened and I was nominated to compete in a chance to win free tickets and free fuel and other cool prizes for Bonnaroo. I didn't win, but that's ok. I know whoever did deserved it more. It was time to start selling stuff, not that I have much of value, but at least purging stuff to sell in a yard sale, selling stuff on craigslist, pawning jewelry, whatever I could to stay afloat and still go to Bonnaroo. At least I had someone to share fuel costs with. Not 24 hours after I lost the free trip (and had told the ride-share person they would get to go with me for free), my rideshare bailed on me, had a better offer. That sucked big time! I was still paying off my ticket and now knew I had to buy all the camping stuff they were contributing or sell my ticket once it was paid off, as well as other stuff I've bought over the past 3 months - cot, Ezyup, etc. No way I can afford to go alone. I'm still questioning whether or not I should go this year .... but I am so invested in Bonnaroo 2014, and I haven't had a vacation in 2 years (other than Thanksgiving/Christmas out of state to visit family and attend all those funerals). My dad's health is continuing to get worse. I know he may not be here in a few months, or maybe we'll have more time. However, he is a big believer in being grateful for a life lived with love, helping others, and everyday starting over, one day at a time living your life. I know Bonnaroo is what I need and as stupid as it may sound to anyone who has never been or could care less about music and festivals, it may be a make or break thing for me at this point in my life. Luckily I've found another ride share person. Hopefully this time it will work out. I'm also joining their groop for solo travelers. Doesn't matter that my boss is driving me nuts, I have very little money, my phone died last week and I missed phone calls on Mother's day from my sons and was unable to call my own mom, that I missed social plans with friends because I had no phone to call and didn't have their numbers saved except in my phone so I couldn't use a pay phone. Do they still have pay phones? lol. Doesn't matter that something huge happened this week that I won't go into but, has me more stressed than words can described. With or without anyone, I still hope to make to the farm. And I hope you're all there to soak up all the goodness that Bonnaroo has to offer. Peace! (Apologies for such a long comment originally. I tend to ramble unless I'm staring at a band/musician performing then I'm totally immersed in the music and often too caught up in the moment to speak, lol)
"I love music. For me, music is morning coffee. It's mood medicine. It's pure magic. A good song is just like a good meal. I just want to inhale it and then share a bite with someone else." - Hota Kotb
Post by Yellow Boots on May 14, 2014 12:46:24 GMT -5
Hi friends!
I went to Roo alone last year and am doing it again this year so really feel free to message me with any concerns or questions you have!
I volunteered last year and will be volunteering again this year, partially for the free ticket, partially for the extended time on the farm, and partially because it provides a support network/safety/etc that as a young female travelling alone I thought I might want.
My Roo experience last year was perfectly safe (I also packed well in case of medical stuff but never needed any of it, better safe than sorry!) and really fun. I met a bunch of people, saw a TON of shows (especially by bands I'd never heard of before) and just had a lot of fun. As a girl going alone, I also didn't drink much (except for brunch) or partake in any drugs just because for me it didn't feel like a good idea.
If you have any questions about Roo or the farm or going alone or really anything at all shoot me a message, it's a bit scary when you're going for your first time (last year was my first music fest ever) and there's a lot of questions that can come up as you're starting to plan!
Looks like I may go alone also. IF I can still afford it.
I've never had the chance to experience Roo & have been wanting to for the past 6 years. Never considered going alone.
None of my friends wanted to go for various reasons.
I found a person needing a ride from my area in early March. My ride share person accepted my offer to contribute a specific amount round trip for gas, payable in cash before we depart for the farm.
Fore over 2 months, we've emailed, sent text messages, spoken on the phone - talked about Roo often, become virtual Roo pals despite our age difference. We are both military vets and we both smoke.
My ride share also offered to share camp stuff they already owned - table, stove, cookware, bungee cords, tarps, etc.
I bought other stuff - ezy-up, camp flag, dye to tie-dye sheets, paint for a camp flag, a stainless French Press for coffee, coolers, cots (he saw photos & promised to reimburse me for one I picked up for him off craigslist.
I entered a contest for those who have a financial need that would make paying bills or putting food on the table difficult or impossible if I went to Roo. I struggle despite working full time. I live without cable TV or home Internet - my basement studio rental blocks the cell signal anyway, I use my phone's data or go to a public wifi when I am online.
I lost the contest last Saturday. As soon as ride share person found out I lost, they conveniently bailed on me since they're no longer the beneficiary of my would be generosity of offering them the other ticket and not charging fuel cost since that was also part if the winner's prize.
I now have to come up with a tent, and other items they were bringing and double my fuel cost since I have to come alone.
After 2 shitty years, 2012 - a flood, a pedetrian accident, financial worries and 2013 - my dad was in ill health and in early Oct. diagnosed with the big C 3rd time in 15 years, this time with an aggressive, incurable, monster dose. Almost lost his battle until Nov. small improvement with chemo 4 months, but going downhill fast.
From Thanksgiving week until Jan. 3, I lost 2 aunts, a favorite uncle, a high school friend and attended 4 funerals in 5 weeks. Feb. came and 2 more friends were diagnosed with cancer - too young. Then my diagnosis - celiac disease, my ping pong sleep disorder, work and financial stress. I deserve a break!
Music has been my saving grace, many genres, for every mood over this lifetime.
I saw Bonnaroo's Facebook's lineup and ticket sales announcement and knew I had to go to The Farm this year. I need 4 days and nights to escape the reality called life and dissolve into the energy, the music, the sense of a magical community.
I was concerned about going alone. Now I just want to know I'm actually able to go.
Hope to meet you all very soon.
Looks like I'm going to be going alone this year too. This will be my 6th 'Roo in a row, and about my 9th overall. I'm a local, so if you can get to Manchester, I'll be more than happy to pick you up and share a campsite with you. I have my camp down to a science, so I'll have tent/EZ-up/chairs/table/coolers/etc., and like I said, more than willing to share. Sorry to hear about your run of bad luck and loss...
I was working late one night on one of the many events I had been planning and decided that I was going to attend Bonnaroo this year. Yes, I am one of those that think things through first, but when my decision is final I always follow through. With that being said, I am going alone as well. I have never been to Bonnaroo, but this year's line-up (mainly Ben Howard and Elton John) was too good to pass up. I guess I am what you call a pro at traveling alone because to me it is the only way to do what you want, when you want. I work hard each and every day for my well deserved week vacation and this year I am doing something completely out of my element. However, I am not camping at the farm; instead, I am choosing hotel living and being a lame day parker. I have been to several concerts, but nothing quite this large; moreover, I am very excited to take in every aspect (minus drug use) of Bonnaroo. I figured if I can take a two week and 3,500 mile road trip all by my lonesome throughout the West, going alone to Bonnaroo would be even better. I am ready to meet new people and hear their stories; plus, I am ready to breakthrough my daily professional mold for four days and just have the time of my life. Besides, I am turning thirty this month (May 22) and what is a better gift to myself than a new experience. I hope you have an awesome time.
Post by PapaJacques on May 19, 2014 16:48:46 GMT -5
I'll also be going alone this year. My second Bonnaroo, my first flying in. I think I'm more excited than I was in '12. I have no worries because I know how friendly people are on the farm. See y'all there!
Your story was inspiring. Seriously! I'm going solo this year and I didn't invest as much of my time as you did but I am so glad you're going. I feel like maybe we need a solo Roo'ers meetup sometime? Will you be at the Friday morning brunch?
sethc33: Looks like I'm going to be going alone this year too. This will be my 6th 'Roo in a row, and about my 9th overall. I'm a local, so if you can get to Manchester, I'll be more than happy to pick you up and share a campsite with you. I have my camp down to a science, so I'll have tent/EZ-up/chairs/table/coolers/etc., and like I said, more than willing to share. Sorry to hear about your run of bad luck and loss.
Thanks Seth, appreciate the offer (got busy w/R/L & totally forgot to reply) - I found someone near me making her 10th consecutive trip to the farm & Groop camping with her & other Solorooers. Enjoy your time at Bonnaroo!!!
"I love music. For me, music is morning coffee. It's mood medicine. It's pure magic. A good song is just like a good meal. I just want to inhale it and then share a bite with someone else." - Hota Kotb
Your story was inspiring. Seriously! I'm going solo this year and I didn't invest as much of my time as you did but I am so glad you're going. I feel like maybe we need a solo Roo'ers meetup sometime? Will you be at the Friday morning brunch?
Hey runninglouisville, thanks for some positive feedback Now that I joined a large Groop of singlerooers, hope to be camping not far away from Tent Only & make it to brunch. Gonna try!
"I love music. For me, music is morning coffee. It's mood medicine. It's pure magic. A good song is just like a good meal. I just want to inhale it and then share a bite with someone else." - Hota Kotb
