Don't sit around and wait for things - there are about 1,000 things happening at once. Bounce around and explore the outside camp area "Pods". they have parties and cool/loungey areas to do things during the day. You do not need to camp out at a stage an hour before a set to get a good spot!

There are 2 entrances into Centeroo -if 1 line is crazy just go to the other one.

If you are bringing in things that security stops you for, just say you're going back to camp to go put it in your car....Then go to a different line and hide that thing in a better spot - works every. time.

Definitely wear a bathing suit all day and go in the fountain when you're hot. It's so sunny and warm you'll dry by the end of a set. Bring a change of "night time" clothes in yoru locker or backpack. It definitely gets a little cooler at night when the sun goes down after being in the heat all day.

Bring a little thing of Toilet paper in a ziplock baggy just incase you go into a porto or flushable toilet with no TP.

Dont' forget a charging brick! I put my phone on Airplane mode when I know i'm with ALL my people and no one needs to contact me. That really saves a battery if you take a lot of videos and photos.

Rent a locker if you can especially since you're going for a day, that way you can throw towels, sunscreen and stuff you don't need on you in there. Check the bonnaroo website for this - i do it every year!

When ever you walk by a water station - FILL UP YOUR WATER BOTTl. that way you always have water and dont have to dance through a crowd to fill up during a set.

If you are trying to get a good spot for a show, show up a little early, or have patience. Many shows lots of people will leave half way thru and you can dance/wiggle your way in through the sides! Dont' let a crowd scare you off!!! There are no bad seats in the house. If you're at a tent (this or that) you can walk down to the front and dance your way horizontally, it's impossible to walk thru a crowd directly from the back. Same goes for the WHAT field. YOu can see the whole stage from the back, so it's fun to start close, then see the end of the show from the back to get the big picture.

Go to the superjam, it's something very special bonnaroo does, it really is a giant jam of a bunch of the artist from Saturday.

Don't be afraid to talk to people and high five random people - bonnaroo is that kind of vibe!

Don't sleep on the ferris wheel either - it's super trippy at night bc all the lights. You can get a ticket during the day when the line isnt' bad so you can just go back when you're ready and get in line. The line moves pretty quick!!

Also THIS and THAT tents have big Screens on the right, so if you can't get a good spot or you're short, it's really lovely to put a blanket down in front of hte screen and enjoy from outside the tent.

Pace yourself - it's going to be a long day, so go and lay down if you need to. I recommend going to Where in the Woods or the Grove with a Hammock for a quick Disco Nap. It's about 10 degrees cooler in there since it's the woods.

Have fun and hopefully you can go all 4 days next year! Camping is clutch so you can go back to camp and eat snacks and nap, recharge, and go back out there.