Festival transportation can seriously shape your weekend, especially when it comes to getting in and out.

In this episode, we’re talking about how to plan your arrival and exit so you’re not stuck in a sea of people, lost in a parking lot, or paying $90 for an Uber that never shows up. We cover what to consider before you go, how to keep your Festie's crew connected, and why just a little planning can save a lot of stress.

We’ve made the mistakes so you don’t have to.

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Sunny's Festival Corner:

Outside Lands Music Festival

Gathering of the Juggalos

Ultra Japan

Vanessa's fiancé Ed makes his Festies debut to recap their wild ride at Bonnaroo 2025 - all one day of it! They talk travel mishaps, glamping, the EIGHT performances they saw on Thursday, and even meeting some of their podcast heroes. The weekend started out STRONG...until Friday's rain shut it all down.

With Roo cancelled, they pivoted to a Nashville weekend with their Festie, Alex. They explore the behind-the-scenes challenges that led to cancellation, the community's mixed reactions, and how the "Bonnaroovian spirit" shined through despite the circumstances. The episode offers fascinating insights into festival operations, weather contingencies, and finding joy in unexpected situations.

Have you ever had a festival experience cut short? We'd love to hear your story in the reviews!

Note: This episode was recorded before Bonnaroo announced it will return next year, June 11-14, 2026! YAY!

Artists we saw:

The Droptines Kitchen Dwellers Wilderado The Lemon Twigs Marcus King Luke Combs Daniel Donato Insane Clown Posse

Sunny's Festival Corner:

Splash House

Guster's on the Ocean Weekend

SUNANDBASS

This one’s for our Bay Area Festies! We’re recapping two totally different but equally iconic San Francisco summer festivals: the San Francisco Jazz Festival and Stern Grove Festival.

From legendary jazz sets in the city to blanket dancing in the trees, we’re sharing the full behind-the-scenes of our weekend. Sunny and Clark hit up SF Jazz Fest on Friday and Saturday, and Sunny went back on Sunday to celebrate Father’s Day. Meanwhile, Clark kept the music going at Stern Grove with friends. We’ve got stories, standout moments, and all the little things that made this a classic Bay Area festival weekend.

Artists we saw:

Mark Lettieri Salami Rose Joe Louis Kassa Overall Charles Lloyd Jahari Stampley Trio Somi Theo Crocker Ms. Lisa Fischer Stanley Clarke & Gonzalo Rubalcaba Brandon Woody's Upendo Tyreek McDole Orrin Evans Dave Holland & Lionel Loueke Patrice Rushen The Dip California Honey Drops

Sunny's Festival Corner:

Hinterland Music Festival

Neon Nights Country Music Festival

Rhyme Fest