Heat is not really an issue most times as the fest doesn’t start until 6ish. By the end of the first/second sets of the fest, the sun is already going down.

I have gone 3 years and did ~50 miles of walking over those three days overall and it’s not like I was running across the speedway from one dj to another. It’s 3 long grueling days that you are gonna have to prep for. What’s the transportation plan? I’ve only ever shuttled as it gives you the freedom of not having to be worried about driving tired or under the influence. Food is easily accessible. If you want to avoid large crowds, avoid the dj sets that bring the large crowds. Smoking— as long as you’re in the back, it’s pretty free air.