First edition · Bonnaroo
Bonnaroo
First-timer guide
Pack your first-night camp setup at the top of the car, label your site, and make one simple hydration and meal plan before the gates open.
Getting there
The venue is Great Stage Park (The Farm), Manchester, Tennessee. Fly into BNA (Nashville) and base yourself around Nashville (1 hr). Typical timing: four days, mid-June — confirm your edition's exact dates on the official site before booking anything nonrefundable.
Know the scale
You are joining roughly 80,000 campers at an event running since 2002. That number shapes everything first-timers underestimate: entry lines, cell coverage, water station queues, and how long it takes to cross the grounds.
Make an arrival plan
Know where you will enter, where you will meet, how you will get home, and how you will keep your ticket, ID, water, and phone power accessible.
Keep the first list small
Get essentials, weather protection, and a recovery layer right before adding extra gear. A lighter, organized bag is easier to use all day.
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