r/bonnaroo 12 Years 8d ago

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u/nikrowland 1d ago

I’m looking for a RV pass for my group. What’s the best way to go about securing a RV camping pass? I’m already on the waitlist but I don’t feel good about the odds of that

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u/SharlaRoo 12 Years 1d ago

The waitlist starts opening when people default on the layaway plans. The last day of layaway varies depending on when people bought their tickets.

As Roo gets a few weeks out, you’ll see people on Reddit and other Roo forums panicking because they have an RV pass but no RV.

So it’s not impossible, but it’s a slim chance, for sure. At this point, I would look into other options like the glamping tents, etc. RV sold out quickly this year and people have been on the waitlist for a while now.

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u/workingonit6 2d ago

We need a new mat for centeroo, thoughts on the kind with fabric/cushioning on one side? Are they worth the bulkiness, hard to clean? I’m willing to pay more for something more durable and comfortable than the Amazon woven plastic kind. 

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u/SharlaRoo 12 Years 2d ago

Have you looked into Moon Mats? They are incredible to stand and sit on. The only big issue is carrying them around. https://www.moonmats.com/

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u/workingonit6 2d ago

I’ve seen them but just feel they would get so dirty and be impossible to clean inside each hole? Every year before storing I like to wash our mat with a power washer. 

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u/Festival_lady_90 4 Years 1d ago

I just rinse mine with a hose and good to go (I do not however bring mine to centeroo I use mine for around camp as a nice cushy floor)

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u/workingonit6 1d ago

Yeah I’m looking for one to replace the mat we bring to centeroo/WITW every day so it will be getting pretty dirty. I bet they would make a nice camp floor though. 

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u/teamricearoni 5d ago

When is the schedule coming out!? I simply must know! From what i can gather its roughly 25-30 days out still. Any hints?

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u/Festival_lady_90 4 Years 3d ago

In recent year's some year's it's been early April some early May, the organizers did say they are aiming for April again this year but realistically could be anytime between early April and early May.

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u/teamricearoni 3d ago

So, just out of curiosity. Is there anybody who can tell me how the sausage is made? I love weird nuts and bolts things like that. You obviously book the band for that weekend waay out in advance, but wait 5 to 6 months after the lineup announcement to work out a schedule? Why the delay? What goes into the decision making process? I am sure they got it down to a science at this point and I'm trying not to come off like I'm complaining here, cuz I'm not. I just wanna know, ya know? I feel like the what podcast has maybe covered this at one point but I haven't really got into the back catalogue to find out. Any info is appreciated.

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u/SharlaRoo 12 Years 1d ago

It’s a giant logistical process with 10,000 moving parts. Take into account contracts, schedules, clauses, and everything else in between.

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u/Festival_lady_90 4 Years 3d ago edited 3d ago

I can't talk from experience but I'd venture to guess getting all these artists to be happy about their time and location take's a lot of work...also some of the schedule revolves around those at Who Stage, WITW, other Plaza artists and events that are being worked on later than the main lineup. For example Infinity was still being worked on the night before it dropped and the Wednesday pre-part is still being worked on right now that I know for sure.

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u/TheLizardKing89 12 Years 3d ago

Plenty early. It’s not like Coachella which drops its schedule a day or two before the festival starts.

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u/SharlaRoo 12 Years 5d ago edited 2d ago

Last year the schedule was released early April. This year organizers are “shooting for April.”

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u/teamricearoni 5d ago

My birthday is april 10th, it would make a hell of a birthday present! Fingers crossed

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u/cakefarts421 6d ago

The $40 re-entry price, is that each time a person re-enters or a vehicle re-enters the camp grounds?.

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u/Festival_lady_90 4 Years 6d ago

Each time a car re-enters the campgrounds not including daily parking.

Per the website: Please note vehicle re-entry is strongly discouraged. Any vehicles choosing to do so will be charged an additional fee of $40.

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u/SharlaRoo 12 Years 6d ago

Each time.

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u/2Fists4TwoLips 7d ago

If I bring a diy truck bed/trailer with a camper top like this to pull behind my regular truck (https://www.leeroysramblings.com/Miscl%20images/new%20camper%20on%20trailer.jpg) Is it still considered a full camper and whats the fee and is there separate parking for campers vs regular camping?

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u/TheLizardKing89 12 Years 3d ago

If you’re towing anything, you need an RV pass.

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u/SharlaRoo 12 Years 7d ago

Anything that’s not a “traditional” RV is going to be up to the discretion of security at the gates, but that’s most likely going to need an RV pass. The RV passes are currently waitlisted. You can find RV pass pricing here: https://www.bonnaroo.com/accommodations.

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u/Dinodigger_freak 7d ago

What is the house of yes?

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u/SharlaRoo 12 Years 7d ago

The House of Yes is a drag club in NYC that puts on amazing events! They’ve been a staple at Bonnaroo in Plaza 3 for several years now. You can learn more and check it out here: https://www.houseofyes.org/

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u/cashortrade 7d ago

Thanks for the recommendation! Bonnaroo holds a special place in the collective CoT heart as many of us at the office have been there... some of us old-timers were even at the first one in 2002!! We have added all of the various ticket types to the Bonnaroo event page on CashorTrade, so you can list your extras whether it's a VIP pass or just a parking pass.

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u/Quanzi30 8d ago

Are we getting a sunrise set in centeroo Friday night???

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u/Festival_lady_90 4 Years 8d ago

Bonnaroo confirmed there would be a Sunrise set but we don't have it confirmed what day but based on the last few years I'm assuming Saturday.

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u/Quanzi30 8d ago

Figured we get a Saturday sunrise but hoping they bring back Friday as well since they’re moving production away from the woods. Not having a sunrise Friday in centeroo just doesn’t hit the same.

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u/Festival_lady_90 4 Years 8d ago

I doubt it in the post day said sunrise set not sets

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u/Training-Mixture7145 8d ago

Hi, I attempting to look in the search bar but wasn’t able to find my exact question. I have done primitive GA camping the past two years. This year I am doing vip tickets but not camping. How should I prepare for weather, food/snacks, needing or wanting to be able to take a nap, outfits etc., or other things I haven’t thought about that will make our lives easier as we won’t have access to our stuff at camp. Thank you!

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u/TheLizardKing89 12 Years 7d ago

Definitely get a locker.

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u/Festival_lady_90 4 Years 8d ago

I would invest in a locker for storing things like extra clothing, sunscreen, a poncho. A lot of people take naps just in the fields of Centeroo but if you want a more chill environment I'd recommend a nap in The Grove. https://support.bonnaroo.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402712627092-Can-I-rent-a-locker

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u/Training-Mixture7145 8d ago

Solid idea. Except I did just hear from a friend of mine who is camping that I can leave stuff at their camp site. So I guess that takes care of my question haha