#euphoriafest

I decided that it would be an awesome idea to give YOU  5 tips and tricks for next year’s Euphoria Festival.

1. Best Clothing

Like every other EDM festival, attendees usually wear flashy and fury rave wear. However I am not a hardcore raver, so I believe wearing something cute and comfortable for an outfit is the way to go. The outfit I put together consisted of a cute mesh black shirt with a pair of mom shorts and my go-to platform black tennis shoes. Since I didn’t want to carry a nice purse or a backpack, I brought with me a good-old fanny pack for this occasion. I learned the hard way that it gets a bit chilly at night, therefore don’t forget to carry a light jacket or sweater. You can even incorporate a flannel in your outfit and just wear it around your waist till it gets cold. I had been told by my friends to bring a bandana for trendy purposes, yet it came in handy to cover my nose and mouth from all the dirt around Carson Creek Ranch.

2. Rides & Parking

There are 3 different ways you can get to the festival:

- Personal Car ($20 for parking)

- Ride Sharing

- Complementary Euphoria Bus

I thought that the most convenient way would be the Euphoria Bus since it is FREE for attendees. Nevertheless, I experienced for myself and the Euphoria Bus was the most unorganized thing ever. It look my friends and I FOREVER to get out of the festival grounds. Ride sharing is crazy expensive it should be your last resort ever. With all of this being said, the best bet will be to carpool with the group of friends you are going with and split the parking costs. If you have a friend that has a media pass, be aware that they all get a free parking spot and you should try to ride with them first. Always make sure you have a designated driver that will not drink alcoholic beverages at all during the festival.

3. Camping

For this specific festival, there is a camping portion where you can camp during the 3 days of Euphoria. I heard that it is a unique experience since you basically sleep, eat, rave, and repeat for a whole weekend. It is a fantastic way to meet other people who enjoy the same music as you do! One problem that my friends and I noticed when attendees tried to unload their camping essentials was that they couldn’t get near the camping site at all. Campers had to carry their stuff and walk a long path to get to the site. I saw that Euphoria camping experts had carts or dollies that they used to transport their camping supplies to their camp site.

4. Better View

Ever since I have been attending concerts and festivals, I have to deal with finding ways to actually see the performers because I am so short compared to everyone else. I realized that if I wasn’t able to get front row, I could make my way to the stage from the sides. Euphoria offers a VIP section on the right side of the stage, so I decided to stay on the VIP barricade and that is how I was able to see! Also, one of the artists was kind enough to let me stand with her on the VIP section for a while. She had saw me struggling when I was trying to find a spot for myself to see one of the acts.

5. Food & Drinks

From tacos to pizza, there are tons and tons of food trucks to choose from during the festival! If you decide to join the college ambassador program, you are able to get vouchers for free meals. That is how I ate when I was there! The festival offers beer and wine if you want alcoholic beverages. One great tip is that security guards always have water in hand, so if you don’t want to leave your spot for water you can always kindly ask for a water. I have learned that part of the security guards’ job is to keep you hydrated and don't want you to pass out before you see your favorite act on stage.