Question for all SOS/BOS

OK I'll go first. Welcome to the forum and I think you should definitely come to Lockn, it will not disappoint. I have been both of the past years and will be a lifer, as long as they have it I will attend. I would guess that 90-95% of the board members (not sure how many that is) are attending. I bought VIP RV passes myself, it is worth the extra money to me. I don't have any travel expenses as I live 40 minutes away so I put those funds towards my tickets and RV pass. If you are traveling with a crew than you should meet up before you enter so that you can camp together. If you are traveling alone than your neighbors will become your crew and new friends, pretty sure you will not be alone, you will be with 25000 of your new friends. I'm sure others will join in and offer their suggestions. What do you think of the lineup? Who are you most excited to see?

There are lots of options and a good number of threads on the camping options. Here are some pluses and minuses on some of them:

VIP--more expensive, I personally don't see that much value in it, but others do (bathrooms/showers are nice, but not worth that much to me). I don't know much about the camping there. It is very close to main stage.

Car Camping: You have to meet up with your friends and line up and go in together, as they put you into sites as you arrive. Some people like the security and access to power/air conditioning. Lots are small. You could be somewhat close, or you could be a haul from the main stage.

GA RV--I don't know how they park people, I think they line you up as you go in, so you would have to line up w/ friends

Forest--It was crowded last year, with very little control of who went in there (apparently a lot of people w/ GA camping?) You get shade is nice, especially if it is hot like last year. It is near Triangle but a ways from main stage. I think it had some reputation as noisy last year.

GA Camping--my personal favorite, so I am biased. Did it last year, doing it again this year. Close enough to all the stages, can go back to camp for dinner without missing much, can hear main stage from camp. Lots more room to spread out. You can camp w/ others, even if you don't all arrive together. You do have to haul your stuff from the car to campsite, although it is not that far, especially if you get there early.

So, all of them are trade-offs in location/money/access to car, etc. Pay your money and you take your chances. I chose mine because I think those are the best trade-offs.

Don't worry about being by yourself--pretty much impossible at a fest.  We went last year without knowing much of anybody, made friends.  This year we have some more friends going to camp with.  

We've been both years as well. As others have mentioned, the layout was a bit different each year. But there was one constant - VIP is closer than GA.

Our first decision was to VIP or not to VIP. The economics hurt a bit. Worse the second year than the first and unlikely to get better. Our decision was driven by age. Making the potentially long trek to camp multiple times per day was not an option for us. Having access to a larger number of restrooms being used by a smaller population also a plus. Making the payment is painful but we wouldn't be there without this option.

Next - If you have an RV, bring it. They've done a good job with the hook-ups etc...

If your flying in and don't want to cart your gear there are rental options on the grounds or lodging packages available. There are shuttles for off-site lodging. We met people happy with shuttle schedules and others less so. The on-site RV rentals are a bit pricy but we met several new friends that rented the on-site tents and one 'glamping' camper that was quite happy.

Driving in - The posts above do a good job describing options. GA is a fun experience if you can still pull if off.

I apologize for posting in this thread, I should have understood who you were addressing first I guess. I am neither a BOS or an SOS but welcome anyway. When you are ready to talk to the rest of us let me know .

Brothers and Sisters of Lockn, how's that? Hi DartDog, a few of us were able to camp together in the past 2 years. There was a mini Waneetopia in car camping I believe and some RVers hooked up both years. Last year I moved from General RV to ADA RV due to medical issues and still got to camp with Bob, Fran, Rita, Scott and Grandma Cracker... BUT the best part of going to this new festival is hooking up with a bunch of new friends! People I've met on this board are very cool and the sharing of information, music and silliness is something to look forward to... Just gotta poke around.

BOS/SOS is Sisters and Brothers of Suwanee, a loose affiliation of music fans associated with fests at Spirit of the Suwanee Music Park. For the uninitiated, Spirit of the Suwanee Music Park is where Wanee, Suwannee River Jam, Purple Hatters Ball, Zach Deputy's Suwannee Disc Jam, Roosevelt Collier's Suwannee Get Down, Hullaween, Bear Creek, Spring Fest, Aura and a bunch more festivals are held. Some of the best music/camping to be found. SOS/BOS are a great group of really welcoming folks and if you get the chance to go to Wanee they are your best hook up for the inside skinny.

Thank You all for your helpful hints to this festival. BOS/SOS is the WANEE forum family but I appreciate everyone's help!

Last year the ADA was all moved together in one area with like camping poses near each other. Last year

Tent. Not Trent. Stupid autocorrect!

ADA camping was really close last year but it was awful packed. Not much room to do even a little spread out, also no shade except what you make.

Forest camping was a really cool place but prob the farthest away. I came very early Friday morning and found a nice spot in car camping along the tree line but even that filled up a little over the weekend.

I only took a golf cart tour of SVIP and it was cool. I think VIP RV camping was the closest to the entrance of main music area, again, pretty tight and no shade.

Next year im gonna try and do family camping or sober camping. much quieter and lass crowded.

I highly recommend bringing a shade canopy.

Can anyone tell me a bit more about ADA?
I Was stoked right up til I heard crowded.
So, NO GLASS?
We will just be coming from another LD gathering and will be fully packed regarding tools, etc...any help on the ADA Site will help.
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