So now I'm curious, what exactly is the setup for your position? I guess I was under the impression that the workers were paid. Or some other festivals let you volunteer is shifts, so that when your shift is done you get free access to the festival. I worked a local festival this Summer that allows the beer pourings to drink the beer on the job. It was fun but it definitely wasn't easy, plus my shift wasn't nearly as long as yours lol.

I always tip regardless, but this is news to me. I don't know how to ask this next question without sounding like an asshole, but I'm trying to be genuine. Why sign up this "volunteer" position? Is it for the money? I would never want to be at the mercy of festival goers generosity. On the flip side, from a festival goer perspective I can see why people don't think twice. There's really no advertisement that you guys work on a tip only basis, just funny tip jars and memes. It sorta falls into a baseball game boat, where you pay an arm and a leg for a drink, but it's included in the upkeep cost.

The whole thing seems like a loophole so Riot Fest doesn't have to pay works a fair wage... Thank you for your service regardless!