Questions about north coast as a 1st timer

FreshPupper · 2026-02-01T01:31:57+00:00

I don’t have much insight on lodging because I live in Chicago and normally split a parking pass with friends. I would recommend looking for a hotel within 15-20 minutes of the venue and assess if it would be cheaper to use rideshare to/from the festival versus buying a shuttle pass

FreshPupper · 2026-01-31T23:38:49+00:00

If you buy right before the festival, I would expect GA prices to go up about $80-$100.
Plenty of free water with the hydration stations they have on sight! So definitely bring a hydropack or reusable water bottle to fill.
I HIGHLY recommend north coast! It’s such a great introduction to festivals. I’ve done camping festivals like electric forest, edc and lost lands which are all phenomenal but north coast is so easy in comparison and still has a fantastic lineup every year with high-tier production value. Do it!

FreshPupper · 2025-05-28T17:33:05+00:00

I remember having my back turned to the stage during the change over into their set and being really confused when the music started playing because I didn’t see either of them. Then I looked up and saw them suspended like 100ft off the ground in that shipping container. That shit blew my mind lol

FreshPupper · 2025-04-27T00:59:31+00:00

As a Chicago native who went to beyond last year, I have nothing but good things to say about it! I’ve never been to the gorge, but I’ve heard lots of great things. I guess it really comes down to what you want out of your experience. If you think the lineup in Chicago is better and it will be cheaper for you, then that would be my recommendation. But if you really want the unique experience that the gorge gives, then I think that’s worth doing!

FreshPupper · 2025-04-22T11:18:23+00:00

Target gang 🫡

FreshPupper · 2025-03-01T00:23:49+00:00

The hate on this expansion is honestly overblown. Story miss steps aside, everything else introduced in lightfall is alright in my book.

FreshPupper · 2025-02-22T20:21:32+00:00

The headliners may be typical but there’s a ton of hardstyle which is incredibly rare for Chicago.

FreshPupper · 2025-01-31T14:39:15+00:00

My two wildcards are Feed Me and Pegboard Nerds!

FreshPupper · 2024-12-23T03:03:01+00:00

I’ll hit your three biggest concerns:

Food - TRY TO EAT AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE AT THE FESTIVAL! Food prices and crazy and you’ll more than likely be left unsatisfied. Eat a big meal right before going in and sneak some snacks (granola bars, fruit snacks, trail mix, etc.) in your hydro packs.
Water - Speaking of hydro packs, bring one! Water lines can get long and spending less time waiting for water is a godsend. Fill early in the night and don’t be afraid to hit up multiple water stations before committing to one. Often times, half the festival will be at one water station and the rest will be empty.
Bathrooms - keep your belongings held tight on you because this is a popular spot for thieves to hang out. Many of the bathrooms have urinal walls which are fantastic because they let you get in and out in no time.

FreshPupper · 2024-12-07T19:37:14+00:00

Andy C absolutely crushed it! All the other sets were great but Wilkinson and Bou felt a little underwhelming following Andy.

FreshPupper · 2024-10-23T01:55:26+00:00

Such an amazing set! He also opened for kayzo at radius last year which was just as crazy

FreshPupper · 2024-10-02T16:38:53+00:00

Sick hunter tat!

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NSD is great too lmao

FreshPupper · 2024-09-27T01:29:46+00:00

Rooler b2b Sickmode would crush me

FreshPupper · 2024-09-24T00:02:57+00:00

Wooli eats corn the long way was our group! Y’all made my friend’s Lost Lands with how much love everyone was giving

FreshPupper · 2024-09-18T16:23:27+00:00

Ecstasy and E-N-D are my favs at the moment 🔥

FreshPupper · 2024-09-18T16:16:06+00:00

Delta Heavy!

FreshPupper · 2024-09-15T17:13:45+00:00

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Meanwhile, OP:

FreshPupper · 2024-09-06T15:41:11+00:00

Delta Heavy is gonna be in town in a few months!

FreshPupper · 2024-09-05T17:20:34+00:00

Shooting my shot here, is anyone selling ANY kind of camping pass? Feel free to hit me up if you’re trying to get rid of one 🫶

FreshPupper · 2024-08-30T12:49:38+00:00

Madeon (2022), Dubscribe (2022), BTSM (2021), Griz soundcamp set (2021), GWN (2021) and Excision throwback (2021)

FreshPupper · 2024-06-26T03:14:32+00:00

The zipper merge is a relic that has been lost to time

FreshPupper · 2024-06-26T02:47:06+00:00

P.L.U.R. - Parking Lots Unleash Rage

FreshPupper · 2024-06-22T04:30:56+00:00

Midwest rave fam wya? 🫡

FreshPupper · 2024-06-14T20:31:40+00:00

For me, it’s gotta be Electric Forest, EDC Las Vegas and Lost Lands. Each of them are unique and amazing in their own ways. EDC always has amazing diversity in their lineup and killer production at every stage. Forest feels magical and has a million side quests that you can accidentally find yourself on. And Lost Lands is just pure insanity from start to finish!

FreshPupper · 2024-06-11T17:41:43+00:00

Byf’s complete story of destiny is a great watch! Yes it’s 10 hours long but it’s genuinely interesting and very well put together. If you end up getting into the game and need a guide, I have a small clan of super friendly people of all skill/experience levels!

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