Bonnaroo 2016: Thursday

SUN RISES 5:28 A.M. SETS 7:59 P.M.  
High Temp:  82°F Low Temp:  52°F

The first day of Bonnaroo 2016 is here! Woo hoo!

I'm up at 7am and there's already a line at the porta potties and showers. It goes quick and I grab some breakfast out of my cooler. Before long, it's time to go into Centeroo. The ShelterBox Tent is ready to go by 9:30 or so. A quick inspection reveals the new bathrooms to still be locked. Guess, they're keeping them fresh until the last possible second.

Bonnaroo Chris 2016 - First group in line
First group in line for Bonnaroo on Thursday morning

I walk to the entrance and find a group waiting to be first into the festival. They each get a sticker. It's after 11:30 when the gates open and people start rolling through. The ShelterBox USA Tent is popular, plus lots of folks are looking for me to get their sticker. It's a great energy for the beginning of the festival.

Bonnaroo Chris 2016 - ShelterBox Tent
The ShelterBox Tent at Bonnaroo 2016

Bonnaroo Chris 2016 - BBoys Education token
BBoys Education token / game piece

Bonnaroo Chris 2016 fans

Bonnaroo Chris with Sponge Bob and Hello Kitty 2016
Bonnaroo Chris with Sponge Bob and Hello Kitty

Bonnaroo Chris 2016 - Bonna-rose
I signed the Bonna-rose!

Bonnaroo Chris and gorilla guy 2016
Bonnaroo Chris and gorilla guy

Bonnaroo Chris 2016 group of fans

Bonnaroo Chris 2016 fans

Bonnaroo Chris 2016 fan selfie
  
Bonnaroo Chris 2016 fan reflection selfie
Reflection selfie

Bonnaroo Chris 2016 fan


My shift ends and it's off to get lunch. I sit under a shady tree to eat some delicious tacos and enjoy the roolife. Then it's time to find the Broo'ers Tent for my first meetup. It's a picture perfect day, sunny and breezy. A cold beer sounds perfect.

Bonnaroo Chris 2016 - Broo'ers Meetup
3pm Meetup at the Broo'ers tent with Steven, Cleo, Chris and Chris

Bonnaroo Chris 2016 fan

Bonnaroo Chris 2016 with two fans

Bonnaroo Chris with Brian Hensley from MusicFestNews.com
Bonnaroo Chris with Brian Hensley from MusicFestNews.com

The Bonnarooster and Bonnaroo Chris 2016
The Bonnarooster and Bonnaroo Chris

After my second meetup at the Broo'ers, I realize that I missed a wedding in Groop Camp. :(
I wander and start looking for shows.

Bonnaroo Chris 2016 - The Fountain
The Bonnaroo Fountain
Bonnaroo Chris 2016 - Bonnaroo fountain costumes

Bonnaroo Chris 2016 - Bonnaroo fountain crowd

Bonnaroo Chris 2016 fans

Bonnaroo Chris 2016 - To Write Love On Her Arms
One of my favorite booths at Bonnaroo: To Write Love On Her Arms TWLOHA.com

Bonnaroo Chris 2016 - scorpion tattoo

Bonnaroo Chris 2016: Waxahatchee
Waxahatchee

Bonnaroo Chris 2016: totem

Bonnaroo Chris 2016 fans

Bonnaroo Chris 2016 - Bully
Bully

Bonnaroo Chris 2016 - Engaged at Bonnaroo
Zach got engaged at Bonnaroo!

Bonnaroo Chris 2016 fan

Bonnaroo Chris 2016 ferris wheel

Bonnaroo Chris 2016 - Hundred Waters
Hundred Waters
 Bonnaroo Chris 2016 - Globe and moon

Bonnaroo Chris 2016 fans

Bonnaroo Chris 2016 ferris wheel sunset

Bonnaroo Chris 2016 - Vulfpeck and Morgan Freeman
Vulfpeck and Morgan Freeman

Bonnaroo Chris 2016 - Vulfpeck and Roochute
RooChute at Vulfpeck

Bonnaroo Chris 2016 - Bob Saget totem
Bob Saget totem

Bonnaroo Chris 2016 Borns
Borns
After Borns, I'm wiped out and head back to camp. It's been a long beautiful day and we're just getting started!