We asked the Bonnaroo community to send us their best advice for surviving and thriving at Roo, and you delivered! Today we're going through your top tips, plus sharing a few of our own. We also highlight some of the community events announced recently! This episode will help get you prepped for The Farm and help you make the most out of your festival experience.

Number one tip, don't miss our live podcast on the How Stage inside Planet Roo on Thursday at 4:00 PM! We announce some more giveaway stuff that you must be present to win! We're also celebrating 2,500 subscribers on YouTube, thanks to each and every one of you for helping us reach that milestone!

Listen to this week's episode here or watch it on YouTube. As always, subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get podcasts for weekly updates on Bonnaroo and festival news!

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(00:00:00) Intro

(00:01:40) How Our Bonnaroo Prep Has Evolved Over the Years

(00:05:37) The What Podcast Live Show + Giveaway

(00:09:50) Community Events in Outeroo

(00:11:29) Shotgunaroo Returns

(00:13:09) John Cena Lookalike Contest

(00:14:28) Beer Exchange + Coffee Exchange

(00:15:40) Roo Bus Baseball Game

(00:19:55) House of Yes Events Announced for Bonnaroo 2026

(00:23:11) Celebrating 2,500 YouTube Subscribers

(00:24:05) Your Best Bonnaroo Tips (29 Listener‑Submitted Hacks)

(00:58:44) Outro

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Catching Up with I am Bonnaroo Creator David Bruce

Bonnaroo 2026: Why Ticket Deals Are Dropping Now

Bonnaroo Cuts, Changes, and What's Returning (JamTrak, App, Who Stage, Radio Bonnaroo)

Church Boners React to Bonnaroo Ticket Contest Entries

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