What+to+pack?


 * To New Orleans and the festival: **[[image:file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/TMCNAM%7E1/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-29.jpg]]
 * Huggies/Koozies
 * Keen-like sandals (Tevas for old schoolers). Flip-flops frowned upon as open heel is an impediment when running between stages.
 * Sunscreen (usually 80's and sunny...think July-type weather)
 * Backpack
 * Folding cheapie lawnchairs (though they may be best purchased in NOLA).
 * Cargo Shorts (fellas)
 * Sunglasses[[image:showercap.jpg width="151" height="229" align="right"]]
 * Digital camera
 * Small pack of tissues for the bathroom (80,000 people use lots of toilet paper)
 * Hat or shower cap (I wear wide brimmed variety)
 * It does sometimes rain, a large black trashbag folds small and makes for a great poncho
 * Bring in sealed bottled water to the festival. Beer alone may be a mistake.
 * Zip Lock Bags (in case it rains, your toilet paper won't get wet and your cell phone will remain dry)
 * Felt-backed plastic tablecloth (to sit on at fest) 
 * Pen[[image:PAGGACKFIDLDBBGKt.jpg align="right"]]
 * Cash - don't deal with ATM's at fest - could be a long line nightmare
 * Cell phone with text capability (a must!)
 * Lanyard with see-through plastic case (See image. If you have one from world series, bring it!). These things are invaluable for fest schedule reference. Trust me!

**//Allowed in fairgrounds://** > Soft coolers - 12-pack size or smaller only
 * Small bags and backpacks
 * Ice only in allowed coolers
 * Single, collapsible chairs
 * Push strollers for children and Megan
 * Blankets and ground tarps 6' x 8' or smaller
 * Factory sealed water (up to 1 liter)


 * //Not Allowed:// **
 * Hard coolers of any size or thermoses
 * Outside beverages
 * Wagons or carts
 * Athletic games, balls, etc.
 * Glass, personal tents, metal poles, shade canopies, beach or pole-style umbrellas
 * Anything used to reserve space such as tape, rope, cord, stakes, hammers
 * Video or audio recording equipment
 * Unauthorized vending of anything
 * Weapons, illicit drugs, contraband