The Shambhala Music Festival’s beloved tradition, The Great Bag Rummage, has secured its place once again in festival lore. Born in 2019 and officially revived in 2023, this whimsical gathering invites attendees to deck out their wildest outfits and bring bags stuffed with the weirdest, funniest items to share near the right side of the AMP stage.
Set for Friday, July 21, festival-goers will congregate to rummage through their quirky bags, loudly chatting, dancing, and embracing the creativity and freedom that defines Shambhala’s unique festival culture. The event embodies a joyous, almost cult-like enthusiasm within the community, fostering a lighthearted space to connect and entertain.
However, the event also comes with a shared responsibility: festival veterans remind everyone to stay mindful of crowded dance floors and respect fellow ravers to keep the vibe fun and safe. Past occurrences have shown how spirited the rummage can get, with one incident involving a blocked dance floor serving as a cautionary tale.
For anyone at Shambhala who wants to plug into a playful, eccentric, and communal festival moment, The Great Bag Rummage is an unmissable highlight, merging creativity, comedy, and crowd-driven fun in one memorable experience.
For more on this and other attendee-organized events, see Shambhala Music Festival’s official blog.
Source: r/Shambhala