Bonnaboozing and What Not To Do

My friends and I traveled innocently to Bonnaroo- no drugs and no booze. As we were under twenty-one on the time, we feared the dreaded search upon entering the festival. Even more so, we feared being pulled over on the drive, since we had heard that Rooers were often targeted by the police. As it was, we did get pulled over on the way to Tennessee and our car was searched upon entering the festival. The car search was no more than a quick look over and we were not even asked if we were twenty-one, so I would advise future Rooers not to fear the car search as I did. The important thing is to avoid glass bottles and other things on the list of 'what not to bring,' but there are far too many cars coming through the entrance for thorough searches.

The traffic that went on for 8 hours in two directions.

As we entered Bonnaroo, we were eager, excited, and stone cold sober.  It was only about ten in the morning, but many of our fellow Rooers had been drinking on the side of the road (I'm not sure if you should worry about the legality of that statement..). We parked our car, set up our tent, and began to plot. Where were we going to get any alcohol? It is fair game to come and go through the festival gates, but we were unlucky enough to be boxed in by other cars (and still not twenty-one years old). Beer at Bonnaroo costs an unbelievable $87 at the 'General Store' for a thirty rack - that is something I just cannot buy. The store is handy for little things you may have forgotten or need, such as duct tape or band-aids, but those will still run you at least double the usual price. Pack light, but pack anything and everything you need. The three of us, inexperienced first timers came beer-less, fan-less, but each having at least two sweatshirts.
You will not need a sweatshirt for Bonnaroo. Heck, you will not need a shirt for Bonnaroo. Pack very little clothing. For this upcoming year, I plan on having a backpack equipped with two pairs of shorts, a few bathing suit tops, and maybe, maybe a t-shirt.
Anyway, back to the alcohol situation. Lucky for us - people were friendly, beer booths did not card, neighbors came in clutch, and all went well. Like I said, socializing is important!