A recent r/festivals thread has uncovered some of the most hilarious and creative festival flags and totems people have spotted, perfect inspiration for anyone looking to up their banner game this summer.
Highlights include:
- A cardboard “FREE SHRUGS” flag featuring a perfectly executed shrug drawing.
- A Super Nintendo gaming-themed totem that made its rounds at Hulaween.
- A passive-aggressive “WHOEVER STOLE OUR BAG OF ICE I HOPE YOUR TENT LEAKS” flag that had laughs and shared group pain.
- A cheeky “Show me your butthole” flag covered in contributor photos.
- Humorous group flags like “micro penis gang” sparking laughs across campsites.
- Nostalgic throwbacks, such as a Napster flag seen during Metallica sets.
While some festival-goers voiced concerns over sightline obstruction caused by too-tall or bulky totems, many praised how flags and totems serve as both group identifiers and catalysts for memorable interactions and spontaneous entertainment.
For anyone ready to craft their own festival identity, customizable Etsy flags are widely available, offering a quick route to making an unmistakable statement in the crowd.
Festival flags and totems remain a vivid and essential part of music festival culture — blending utility, art, and humor to amplify the communal spirit. As the summer festival season unfolds, expect even more inventive totem traditions to take root.
Source: r/festivals