Tiny machine, huge vibes
One of the quieter, weirder moments from the fields: a festivalgoer turned a classic gumball machine into a wearable oracle. The gumball dispenser was strapped to their chest, decked out with disco-ball baubles and colorful capsules — and they were offering spins and handing out handmade oracle cards written by hand.
The setup was pure DIY festival energy: a fuzzy, tie-dye bucket hat, sparkling glasses and an outfit that read like a pocket-sized art installation. People stopped for a spin, walked away with a tiny capsule and one of the handwritten oracle cards — a small, personal exchange in the middle of the chaos.
This is the kind of thing that makes Hulaween feel less like a lineup and more like a roaming, interactive art fair. It’s a reminder that festival highlights aren’t always a stage — sometimes they’re a surprising moment of human-to-human connection and gifting.
- Want to bring something like this next year? Think small: capsules, stickers, tiny zines or handwritten cards travel well.
- Label your gifts and be clear about how people can participate — consent and clarity keep these interactions fun for everyone.
- Wear something bold. It helps your little installation find its people in the crowd.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/hulaween/comments/1ovrj8t/anyone_get_a_spin_from_my_gumball_machine_i_also/