Volunteer Cleanup Clears Valley of the Seven Stars Grounds
Volunteers who turned in a bag of trash after Sunday’s cleanup at Valley of the Seven Stars — the GRiZ weekend — were rewarded with a coozie as a thank‑you. Attendee photos from the grounds show a noticeably cleaner site after the quick, organized push to pick up litter and camp trash.
Festival organizers and fellow attendees leaned on that classic festival energy: people pitching in at the end of the weekend to leave the place better than they found it. The coozie incentive was small but effective — and made for a feel‑good moment as crews packed up stages and vendors.
Why this matters
Post‑show cleanups keep landowners happy, reduce environmental impact, and help festivals avoid fines or bans. Incentivizing volunteers—whether with merch, drinks, or a cold coozie—turns cleanup into a quick, community‑driven ritual instead of a chore.
- Bring gloves and a small trash bag — you can help and get something in return.
- Look for volunteer stations or info booths when a festival announces a cleanup.
- Small gestures from organizers go a long way toward a culture of care.
Short, simple: Valley of the Seven Stars left the site tidy — and fans left with a story (and a coozie) to take home.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/festivals/comments/1o5dlbe/valley_of_the_seven_stars_griz_festival_grounds/