Festival Packing Advice

[Auntie Hope]

With all the newbies around this year, I thought some experienced Festivarians might like to offer up some Packing Advice, other than lay it all out, sort and pack. 

Disclaimer: Use of Minions can only go to Ferg! 

Auntie Hope 

[Hooch]

I think you mean "Advice".  Grammar police on the job!!!!!  Put your hands in the air!!

[Auntie Hope]

I think you mean "Advice".  Grammar police on the job!!!!!  Put your hands in the air!!

Corrected, and thank you GP. Hands UP!

By the way, Hooch, I ordered you up a little something from Planet Bluegrass. 

Auntie Hope 

 Listening to: Me screaming because the new festi-field chair will NOT fit in the suitcase...

[Suzanne]

Hi Aunty Hope,

my name is Suzanne I am travelling to the States for the first time from Sydney Australia and this will be my very first Telluride Bluegrass Festival.
I am volunteering for the festival and will be camping at Lawson. I was thinking this was a summer festival and was planning on getting a cheap tent and air mattress from Wal Mart, as I'm travelling for a month and this will be my only cold place. the idea of snow is a bit daunting.  Have you got any tips for an absolute newbie?

any advice would be much appreciated.
Cheers
Suzanne

[Australian fan]

Hi Aunty Hope,

my name is Suzanne I am travelling to the States for the first time from Sydney Australia and this will be my very first Telluride Bluegrass Festival.
I am volunteering for the festival and will be camping at Lawson. I was thinking this was a summer festival and was planning on getting a cheap tent and air mattress from Wal Mart, as I'm travelling for a month and this will be my only cold place. the idea of snow is a bit daunting.  Have you got any tips for an absolute newbie?

any advice would be much appreciated.
Cheers
Suzanne

Poor girl, I had the same idea! As another Aussie hoping to escape our winter, I have sadly come to the conclusion that we need to pack puffer coats, hats, thermals, long sleeve shirts, beanies, gloves PLUS jeans, shorts, thongs, bathers and sun hats. Plus sunscreen and a headlamp. I'd also bring a very warm sleeping bag and a good sense of humour. Good luck and meet you at the festival!
Ps the people on this forum are so lovely, warm and welcoming, we are going to have a blast!

[Pirate Looks at --]

Puffer Coat? That sounds like something AJ would pack!!

[fivetornadoes]

question...and i know it's not a guaranteed answer so please give me some odds or any insight would help! TY

if my car rolls into town on monday by noon will i be able to find a parking spot in town(not in mountain village)?

[swander99]

question...and i know it's not a guaranteed answer so please give me some odds or any insight would help! TY

if my car rolls into town on monday by noon will i be able to find a parking spot in town(not in mountain village)?

Chances are very good you'll be able to park in CarHenge on Monday. 

[BillyBeru]

question...and i know it's not a guaranteed answer so please give me some odds or any insight would help! TY

if my car rolls into town on monday by noon will i be able to find a parking spot in town(not in mountain village)?

I think it's probable you'll be able to park in Carhenge. Not a guarantee but good chance.

[BillyBeru]

question...and i know it's not a guaranteed answer so please give me some odds or any insight would help! TY

if my car rolls into town on monday by noon will i be able to find a parking spot in town(not in mountain village)?

Chances are very good you'll be able to park in CarHenge on Monday. 

Swander!

[swander99]

question...and i know it's not a guaranteed answer so please give me some odds or any insight would help! TY

if my car rolls into town on monday by noon will i be able to find a parking spot in town(not in mountain village)?

Chances are very good you'll be able to park in CarHenge on Monday. 

Swander! Dammit Billy, I said "VERY GOOD CHANCE"! My disappointment in our continued scheduling conflicts is still lingering...but when I set foot in T'ride in a few short weeks...wait who was I talking to?!?

[Maple Al]

It is a summer festival but once the sun goes down or if a cold front moves in like the one right now it gets cold. If you're prepared your fine. And remember that two people stay warmer in a tent than one.

 Listening to: Paul Thorn Band at Jeri's house

[Auntie Hope]

Hi Aunty Hope,

my name is Suzanne I am travelling to the States for the first time from Sydney Australia and this will be my very first Telluride Bluegrass Festival.
I am volunteering for the festival and will be camping at Lawson. I was thinking this was a summer festival and was planning on getting a cheap tent and air mattress from Wal Mart, as I'm travelling for a month and this will be my only cold place. the idea of snow is a bit daunting.  Have you got any tips for an absolute newbie?

any advice would be much appreciated.
Cheers
Suzanne

Sounds like we need to hook you up with some folks that always camp out at Lawson Hill!

Am I correct in guessing that you are traveling solo? Just finish Uni?

I'd say it's high time you cleaned out that closet. An older coat that you've been meaning to get rid of anyway, or an Opt shop coat, one that you can donate after fest! Leggins you don't care about anymore, those dead wooly socks that needed to go in the bin several years ago.

Just start thinking, "Hum, what can I donate in the States while I'm there?" Telluride has a donation center, commonly known as "THE FREE BOX".

Let me get back to you about the camping gear.

Tell me, Suzanne, is Telluride your first tour stop?

Auntie Hope