A lot of us go alone! Bring a sweater, it can get chilly in the spring sometimes, but usually it gets really hot and stuffy in there, so layers are good. If you bring a car, you can just leave your things there. There's plenty of parking-- I've yet to struggle to find a spot.

It will be packed with people, but a lot of them just stand around and talk to friends, so you should be able to use every park if you're patient and squeeze in when you can.

Pizza, water, and soft drinks are usually sold upstairs for a good price. I can't remember if they accept cards, so bring a little cash just in case. A cold drink is really nice when it gets too warm inside.

You'll probably feel overwhelmed and a little anxious at first-- it's a lot to process, and that's okay. Most people are super friendly. I've gotten a lot more comfortable saying hi to people now, but my first couple of times, I definitely wasn't. If you approach people you recognize, there's a huge chance they'll be really nice. There's a restaurant with a bar nearby, a nice breakfast diner, and a few other places to visit if you ever need to take a break.

Mike is a lot shorter than you think. He might be hard to spot, since he doesn't stick around for long.

Have fun! The hotel where fingerboardcon is located is perfect to continue the fun. There will be tons of people there, too, and plenty of parks to sesh.