Festival fans on r/festivals shared their all-time favorite side activities and activations that elevate the experience beyond music. Here’s a quick roundup of the top picks:
- Elements Festival: Goofy and wild Frick Frack games plus the infamous Dildo Races make an appearance in the fun hall of fame.
- Riot Fest: Taking a joint up the Ferris wheel to watch Primus encapsulates peak festival vibes.
- Bronx Elements: The Thunderdome foam sword fight was crowned the most fun side event ever.
- Scamp: Artistic vibes with painting spinning records — a creative escape from the music frenzy.
- Download Festival: Heavy Metal Yoga blends fitness and festival culture for a unique wellness twist.
- Glastonbury: The quirky porta-potty escape room surprised many with its originality.
- Hulaween: Spirit Lake antics add to the event’s rowdy charm.
- Lost Lands: Bingo nights powered by a raucous MC yelling “SEX. DRUGS. BINGOOOOOOO” turn the classic game into a wild party.
- High Sierra: Sunrise kickball impressed as an unexpected crowd favorite, perfect for morning bonding.
Other highlights included burlesque shows, kandi bracelet making, barefoot dunk tanks, and oddball workshops like twerking and rodeo skills. These side quests prove that the non-musical moments often become the most memorable festival memories.
Festivals thrive on community, creativity, and spontaneity—with side activities as the glue that binds it all together.
Source: r/festivals