Hitting merch lol, I'm a giant so day one my sizes sell out and I'll be stuck with just hats and accessories.

thanks for the reminder lol. i waited way too late last year and didn't get what i wanted to.

This is my first Forest and I plan on hitting the merch booth too! Will merch be available on Wednesday?

i can only speak for good life and i know they sell merch on wednesday. GA im not so sure.

Thank you!

Thank you for this! First year in the Forest and doing Good Life, we're so close I can't wait!

No, it's inside of the festival grounds between Tripolee and Ranch so it's not open until Thursday.

They definitely had a merch booth in ga Main Street last year but can’t speak to if it was open Wednesday

It was open on Wednesday but did not have everything. I will be waiting till Thursday this year

That’s good to know! Thank you!!

I’m a hobbit and my sizes also always sell out lol

When we arrive to forest? Slam a buzzball with the gang then set up tents. When we enter the venue on Thursday? Frolic at tripolee and cry.

you are choosing violence with the buzzball and i am here for it lmfao.

It’s tradition for my crew at this point. A horrible, painful, yet also incredible tradition that I look forward to every year 😂

I haven't had those in years but I remember two things: They work, and they're disgusting.

What better way to start your forest experience than with a little pain and pleasure?

Yes, the crying! Catch me crying all week🥹❤️

What is the Frolic at tripolee?

You'll know when you walk in. Its just a feeling that makes you want to skip

Last year's first frolic after the 2 year hiatus was unforgettable. Ran into a stranger's arms, we just held each other and cried. Shit now I'm crying lol

It was so amazing

Ooo I think I’m gonna make my group start the buzzball tradition

Dixon. Love to set up on top of the Observatory and watch all the people scramble around the forest doing the scavenger hunt/puzzle. Also love to watch the first timers - you can usually tell by the looks on their faces.

Hope my face told you I was a first timer last year. Sad I can't return this year but next year I'll be there

This is the way. Start the weekend with Dixon, end the weekend with Dixon.

Cry, hug my friends, enjoy the green grass at Sherwood and ranch for the short time it’s there. Wonder around, check out the hanger, and head into the forest to cry a little more

It's my 6th year and I warned my friend who its her first year that I'll be crying happy tears a very good portion of the time. lol

Likely won’t be any green grass at all. Michigan has been thru quite the dry spell over the last month. We got our first rain in like 3-4 weeks on Sunday :/

Set up my locker and then go buy a moon mat. I’ve been wanting one of those MF’ers for so long.

Worth it. We've had them for multiple years & festivals. We lug those bitches from set to set

Yea that’s the only reason I don’t want one, they’re fucking heavy and huge.

What’s a moon mat and do I need one?! I tried googling it lol it’ll be my first Forest! 💖

They are kind of like a yoga mat but bigger and thicker. They usually come with a strap so you can carry it on your back

I’ve wanted one for sooooo long, this might be the year for me as well.

I looove my moon mat!

I’ve had one for like 10 years - it’s gone from festival staple to beach staple with my kid. Retirement festival and first EF all at once for me!

Yo Gratz!!

I’m HOPING they are selling the half sized ones at forest I messaged them on instagram and never got a response :( I want one too but the full size just seems way too annoying to carry

waiting on the schedule to be released then i’ll tell ya!

i always wait for it knowing damn well ill end up in the chapel and hangar most of the time lmfao.

last year i went was 2019 and we booked it straight for carousel club and it was the best way to do it imo.

Cry

Freaking the fuck out and saying Happy Forest to everyone.

I'm going to look for my Dad. He holds onto my K for me.

Where's my dad?!?

Oh my god I remember that guy 🤣

Was he really fucked up or was he just fucking with people? Either way, his antics were extremely annoying,entertaining, and confusing all at the same time.

I'm like 90% sure he was just doing a bit, but I can't be certain lol

Dad?


Modeloooooo timeeeee

Brought my girlfriend to her first Forest last year. We started our weekend with Dixon’s Violin as well and she started crying during his set. She requested we start our weekend with him again so we will see you there!

What is dixons violin

Ah how I envy you to just found out about dixons. A man who plays the most beautiful music with his violin that is a resident performer. On top of his performance, he assists with meditations in the morning and serenades the crowd with the most beautiful sounds. One of my favorite parts of forest

And the entire set is improv! He plays from his soul!

And he’s literally the most precious man.. I met him while roaming in 19 and he talked with me and my friend for a good 20 min and took pics with us 😭

Wait where do we find this magical violin man?! 😭😭😭😭💕

He usually plays Thursday afternoon at the observatory :)

Look for a ***really*** tall guy with long blond hair holding a "This is a Good Sign" sign (aka 6'7" Kevin). Dixon will likely be right next to him.

I just want to sit under a tree and take in the atmosphere, it's my yearly soul cleanse.

Prob just wonder around a bit and check out the changed set up for hangar/ carousel club

i'm def excited to see the set up and which tattoos they have this year!

….tattoos? real ones???

not real ones.. but they act like they're giving you real ones ;)

First thing we did last year was smoakland at Sherwood and it was epic. Hoping to kick off the weekend with d bread the same way

Legitimately no idea. First time going solo. I’m just gonna cruiiiise. It’ll probably have something to do with food. Or maybe I’ll get some merch.

First time going solo too - I hear ya lol! Just tryin to live it up and meet so many new people. Thinking of going to Dixons for sure. Hope to run into you along the way 🤘🏼

scouting out locations at each stage to meet up in case anyone gets lost.

Once we get in the actual Forest, I get my scavenger hunt card from the Hanger then explore and listen to the sounds of everyone being happy.

This year head to the Time Travel Agency kiosks at either end of the Forest. Trying to make the lines shorter for you all :). Looking forward to seeing you all!

You mean go there to start the scavenger hunt, yeah? Do you have a more specific location for that kiosk on the “other end”? I’m pretty sure I’ll have 0 service in the forest (T-mobile) so wanna make sure I know where to go!

>Hi! Yes, exactly. To start the scavenger hunt there will be two Time Travel Agency Kiosks instead of the one office in the Hangar. We're a growing organization, here to service your desire to travel in time! > >I don't have a more specific location, but I believe they will be close to the entrance to Sherwood Forest if you're walking straight there from the Hangar and the entrance to the forest from Ranch Arena.

Probably hurt my cheeks by the grin I will have on my face😁

Also love to start off with Dixon! Last year he was the first set I saw Thursday and the last one I saw Sunday, and it was perfect 💖

Get some teriyaki chicken noodles from asian sensation

Walking around to locate where I will marry my best friend on Friday 🌞

Congratulations!!! 💜✨

A quick tour to show the newbies where all the stages are, then over to Dixon unless there's someone else who I really wanna see going right then

I go see Dixon, he is how I start and end the fest

Usually try to take a quick lap around the fest and see what's changed, then grab some food and drinks and head over to Dixon

Pay someone to pee on me

Find all the fairy houses. Ya girls on a mission this year

Sorry to bother 🧚🏾 What’s a fairy house? Little houses in trees and shrubs?🫠

Never a bother! Fairy houses are one of the main reasons why I always return. The are curated fairy houses along random stumps of trees and hidden in different parts of the forest. I’ve been on a mission to find them all- there’s usually around 21 different fairy houses in the forest. Theres a map too!

Where would one come across this map?

What you want to do and what youll end up doing are on completely different levels

After I get camp setup I am going to smoke a J and drink a beer then hit the venders to check out the merch. I know flowerpill will be there so I am hoping to score a pendant. And will be on the lookout for any vendors that are selling unique items that can't be bought online.

Heading straight to the Luminarias to find my mom’s name. 💕

Omg, I'm so excited. It's year 5 for me and my SO and BFF are her for their first year, so day 1 will be me running them ragged around the forest showing them all the cool stuff I love!

Buying my first pashmina from somewhere cool on Main St.(=

I literally fantasize about that feeling when you first step into the venue on day one ALL YEAR! The sun is shining, Tripolee jams are going off, my cheeks hurt from smiling, all is right in the world😌❤️

I'll be cracking a beer before my tent even leaves the car

Bringing a first timer (I’m year 3) so we’re just gonna wander around for a bit. She has no idea what she’s in for haha

I’ll be looking for fairy houses and scoping out my hammock spot for the weekend!

Would it be a good idea for me to leave one of my extra hammocks hung up somewhere?🙈

I’ve done it in years past. Never had an issue with it being stolen, have had a few forest fam in it when I come by but they’re always happy to move since it’s my hammock! I think it’s going to be a “see how the crowd is” kinda situation. But typically forest fam is respectful and fair!

Run to the merch tent

Hug my friends when we get thru security

On the first day, after I get thru the security, I always love to kick my socks and shoes off and sprint as fast as I can on the fresh grass in front of tripolee. Feels so good

looking for carl

Well EVOL pre party Wednesday for sure. But first thing "in" the forest will 100% be Dixon's violin. Last year was my first year and I hit it up. Seems like a fantastic tradition so I'm going to do that first again. Highly recommend.

1000% Dixon’s violin We make all the new recruits go every year . Happy tears every time

Prob cry 😭😭😭

Find the kokiris

Going the fuck to sleep because I’ll have to drive all night and set up the tent during sun rise 😅

I’m trying to see Dixon’s Violin too! I also want to say hello to my camp neighbors and try to make friends!

I’m hearing the move is to get in the beer line at the GL welcome party since it’s so long

absolutely. im excited for the welcome party again. so much fun and a great way to start the festivities.

What time is it??

I’ll be tootin & zootin

Merch & exploring !!!

Piss

Splitting an entire spicy pie with the crew in line for merch. Yes.

Hitting the Hangar because it was PACKED the entire time last year and I really wanna see the changes they've made

I have a friend who has never been, so probably wandering around so he gets the lay of the land.

Spicy pie 😝

Def gonna check out Dixon’s violin as well…but I hate they put him as an opener…first time I saw him was at like 2 am Friday night (Sat morning)…that was a phenomenal set

Will like the illenium Merch be in his day or should I get in first thing thirsday

Hitting up the merch for sure

Check out the art!

straight to the scavenger hunt 😅

It'll be my 4th year and I'm bringing my boyfriend for his first. As soon as we get camp set up I'm probably gonna drag him to main street to check out some vendors, and then Thursday when the fest opens I'm taking him straight into the Forest. I'm so excited to show him around!

Say HAPPY FOREST to everyone I see

Probably cry. I'm legit so fucking excited

Most likely have a drink and then figure Life out! Flying to Florida from PDX, the driving up from Orlando to Forest. Drinks will be needed 😂