Bonnaroo’s 2025 festival was cut short by severe flooding in Manchester, Tennessee, leaving vendors with unsold merchandise and no refunds from organizers. In response, the vendor community has mobilized online, sharing ways for fans to support by purchasing leftover gear.
Reddit threads have surfaced featuring vendors like Black Sheep Goods, First Earth, Brain Candy Ink, and HearRingz, providing direct links to their 2025 collections. Nonprofits such as To Write Love on Her Arms have also gained attention for their mental health advocacy.
Fan feedback on purchases has been mixed regarding fit but largely positive about vendor quality and approachability. Despite ongoing financial hardship, the grassroots enthusiasm to keep these vendors afloat heading into next year shows the Bonnaroo spirit is alive and well.
With festival organizers yet to resolve refunds, this community-driven effort is proving a key lifeline for those affected by the Disasteroo fallout. Fans continue to seek specific vendors, reaffirming the importance of festival culture beyond just the music.
Source: r/bonnaroo