Festival Wisdom

Top things I learned from Bumbershoot

1. Crop tops and high waisted jean shorts are definitely back in style and they look about as good on people today as they looked in 1993.

2. Do not stand on the floor near a stage unless you want to be squished and have pot smoke blown in your face at an alarming rate.

3. If the comedian you want to see is super popular, show up an hour prior to showtime in order to get in to the venue. Preferably, get to the festival site when it opens to get a special pass if possible.

4. Comedians don't like babies. They may like them when they aren't performing but babies are quite distracting when you are attempting to make a room of people laugh with your bits and what not.

5. Always bring cash to a festival. Most places will not take credit cards.

6. Locate the restrooms as soon as you arrive so you can control how much water you drink.

7. Festivals appear to be more fun to those who have a special someone they can enjoy it with. Mainly because this partner of yours can serve as a leaning post, a beer-getter and a place-in-line saver. They will also dance with you when you feel the urge and will not be embarrassed by you because they love you.

8. Corn dogs are an acceptable festival food even in Seattle where everything is just a touch more pretentious and granola.

9. If you take a backpack to a festival, include the following things: a blanket to sit on, an umbrella, a rain jacket, sunscreen, a refillable water bottle, snacks, an iPhone charger, headphones and a book to read.

10. Be open to experiencing new things whether that is music or art or comedians or vendors. Don't constrict yourself to only the familiar. You may enjoy something new and exciting.

Go forth and find your inner hippie!

Liz