Bonnaroo VIP Camping

The Bonnaroo VIP experience is good but could be better. In my opinion, the primary advantage of buying VIP is the proximity to the festival stages in Centeroo. You can pretty much walk in and out all day through the VIP entrance. This makes it very easy to see shows and go back to the tent to rest. Lines at the VIP entrance are short and camping is very close to the main stage. I often listen to sets on the What stage at my campsite while resting up for the afternoon or night to come. Additional advantages are the air conditioned tents in the VIP camping area and centeroo and the viewing area at the What and Which stages. They aren't extremely close to the stage but they get you great views. VIP trailer showers are free and a definite perk. Camp sites are a little larger than general admission. Oh you can charge devices for free too without the hassle that you go through to find an outlet in Centeroo. The VIP only entrance makes getting into the festival easier and is much quicker than the 10-12 mile GA admission line that forms on I24 every year. How much that line matters depends on when you arrive at the festival. For me, I arrive late Thursday so it matters less now but at my first few Roos I arrived earler and enjoyed driving past the GA line on my way to the VIP entrance. (That's not a very Bonnaroovian thing to say but it's truth.) The VIP trailer bathrooms are clean and comfortable but there could be more of them. I also ask myself why they added running water in Centeroo for bathrooms but not in VIP. At peak times the VIP trailer bathrooms have lines but nothing like in GA and they are almost always clean. The VIP hospitality tent had fewer amenities and seemingly less seating this year then the past but the big draw of course is shade and the AC. The VIP food program, which you pay extra to use, was disappointing this year. The food was okay but there were fewer options and it didn't seem to be worth the cost. Still it was a healthy option compared to typical fried festival food. VIP staff like all Bonnaroo staff are exceptional. They are happy to help you and excited to help you have a great Bonnaroo. I would add that the vibe in VIP is a little more individual and less community than in the pods/plazas. Folks seem to keep to themselves more but do socialize. I just think less than in GA. There also seems to be less activity in the central VIP plaza then in GA pods. The emphasis has been on adding to the GA experience and it seems VIP has been left as status quo. That's my feeling on 2018 compared to previous years and this was my 12th year in VIP. With all this said if you can afford VIP it's definitely worth it. You are close to the festival. You have shade and available in multiple tents. You can charge your devices for free and there is unlimited free beer for a few hours on Thursday night at the welcome party. Budget for it and feel the difference it brings.

If your going to do Bonnaroo. I have to say VIP camping is the way to go. If you can do it. I would do VIP. You can't beat the access, time and convenience of being right there. For the money. I think it's a hit.

The location is convenient and the Roo team is responsive with issues with the restrooms and showers but honestly the AC seems pretty pointless because the tent has absolutely no insulation so the AC runs constantly and doesn’t make any difference… particularly in nearly 100 degree heat

Exit 111 festival was amazing!! I'm not a huge fan of Bonnaroo, though.

Nice sized level areas for camping. It's hot af so be prepared to bring your own shade. Restrooms and cooling stations are close by which is nice!