Electric Forest’s Reddit community recently sparked a heated debate over the presence of infants at the festival, driven by concerns over heat, loud sound levels, dust, and overall safety. One prominent post by a new dad called out bringing babies under just a few months old without hearing protection, leading to widespread agreement that infants might be too vulnerable in the intense festival environment.
Key Takeaways from the Reddit Conversations:
- Many attendees urged that children, especially infants, should be left at home to avoid potential harm.
- Calls surfaced for strict age limits after certain hours or even banning infants altogether for a safer experience.
- The issue extended into discussions about pets, with service animals allowed but other pets strongly discouraged or prohibited, given the rave environment’s stress.
Official Electric Forest Policies:
- Children: Kids 2 years old and younger are admitted free; those 3 and older require a wristband. There are no formal age restrictions limiting attendance after certain times or during the whole festival.
- Pets: Only service animals are permitted. Pets must stay home or be cared for offsite as per festival guidelines.
- Safety: The festival maintains heightened security efforts, including specialized K9 units for crowd safety.
Bottom Line:
While Electric Forest’s policies do allow young children onsite under certain guidelines, the community’s strong and vocal concern highlights the need for vigilant parental responsibility. Attendees are encouraged to consider child welfare carefully and respect festival rules to keep the experience safe and enjoyable for everyone.
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Source: r/electricforest