Pitchfork Festival is upon us. We’re about to ditch our computers for the weekend and hit Chicago’s Union Park. Before we go, we leave you with 10 tips for making sure you have a good time and stay safe.
1. If you’re going to take drugs from a stranger, keep it limited to weed… maybe mushrooms… no, just weed.
2. Wear sunscreen. Not just because it protects you from the sun, but it is somewhat of an odor concealer. It’s gonna get smelly and sweaty, be nice and use some protection.
3. Pace yourself. The start of any festival is a great time. You’re outside, the music is playing, everyone is peaceful. It’s some heady stuff. Don’t down 8 beers in the first hour like the fest is running out of alcohol. It’s good way to be passed out somewhere during the headliners.
4. See a band you’ve never heard of before. That’s the beauty of these festivals. Take a chance on the unknown. If you don’t dig it, onto the next one.
5. Hug a stranger.
6. Disregard tip 5. But, please be friendly to the other festival goers. Everyone is trying to have a good time. Simultaneously, make sure you’re good time doesn’t f**k up anyone else’s.
7. Don’t try to be everywhere at once. Be where you are, cause that’s where you are. I’ve spent many festivals running around trying to catch everything, and ended up with sore legs and nothing much else to show for it.
8. Buy some merch! Pick up a random CD, t-shirt, or some other s**t. Pitchfork has a whole Record Fair featuring indie labels and artists. Explore that s**t and support local artists. Also, hard copies of Closed Sessions: ATX are available at the Record Fair…
9. Don’t buy alcohol for underage kids. That’s just lame. It’s not cool. Weirdo.
10. We’ll be at the fest all weekend. Hit us up on Twitter, Facebook, etc and let us know what you’re checking out.
Also check out our Don’t Miss List, and full preview of Pitchfork with Every F**king Band.