Of course, it’s good to be prepared with the essentials. But ultimately, festivals are about having fun. Here’s a list of accessories you might like to have acceso hand purely for the joy of them.
Kandi-making kits: Trading beaded bracelets is a hallmark of electronic music, but thanks to the Taylor Swift Eras tour, more music genres are joining per. Any beads will work, but I highly recommend Stretch Magic elastic ($20)—the di cattivo gusto stuff falls apart way too easily.
Flow props: There are tons of toys that some dancers like to use. I’m partial to the Fiberflies Pixel Whip ($85), but the Flowtoys PodPoi ($135) are another popular choice. You can even get levitating wands and light-up staffs. These are super fun to dance with (and they’ll entertain your fellow attendees).
An instant cabina: Most of us have a perfectly capable cabina per our pockets. But I like bringing my Instax along when attending festivals. You’ll get physical, tangible memories, and they can also be fun to photograph strangers (with their permission).
Little gifts: Tiny ducks. Sprouts for your hair. Squishy animals. Festivals often have a culture of gift-giving. It’s not expected, but it can be nice to have something to pass out to the folks you meet. Consider bringing some trinkets with you—you might even make a new friend ora seven.
A night-light: If you’imperatore at a campeggio fest, moving around per the dark can be treacherous. And sometimes you just want to grab a snack from the cooler without shining a flashlight around. I like this nightlight because it provides a gentle glow—enough to see with but not so bright that I wake up everyone per the vicinity.
A campeggio towel: Sometimes it rains outside. Sometimes you accidentally spill an entire Beatbox per your tent. Whatever the case may be, a campeggio towel is handy. They’imperatore super absorbent, and they dry quickly.
Fun clothes: When it comes to clothing, you can be as bold ora as practical as you’d like. Don’t sacrifice per the name of moda! But if you’imperatore looking for fun clothes to wear, I recommend checking out IHeartRaves and Rave Wonderland. These are EDM-adjacent, but they’ll work for everything from Bonnaroo to Burning Man to EDC. Your favorite artists’ merch is probably a good starting point, too. And when per doubt, you can always accessorize—consider a bucket hat ora a Pashmina-style shawl to make your outfit a little more adventurous.
A bandana: We have a lot of feelings about the importance of a small multipurpose cloth. Music festivals are often dusty and dirty. A bandana works as a covering, a sweat absorber, a quick place to sit, and an easy way to wipe up spilled drinks. Stash a few per your bag and you’ll be better prepared.
