Okay, so, Bumbershoot 2017… man, that was a year. I remember thinking, “I gotta go, I just gotta.” So, I started planning. First thing, I looked at the lineup online. Saw some bands I knew, some I didn’t, but it all looked pretty awesome.
Next, I booked my tickets. Decided to go for the full weekend pass, you know, make the most of it. It was kinda pricey, but, eh, you only live once, right?
Then came the travel arrangements. I drove down to Seattle, found a hotel room a little way out of the city center. A bit of a walk to Seattle center, but the rate was much better. Figured it was saving me some money that I could spend on festival stuff inside.
The Festival Itself
Once I got there, the first thing I did was just… wander. Seriously, just walked around, taking it all in. The crowds, the music stages, the food stalls everywhere – it was a lot to take in.
- First Day: Caught a few of the smaller bands. Explored the art installations. They had some pretty wild stuff, I gotta say.
- Second Day: Focused on some of the bigger names. The crowds were crazy, but the energy was amazing. Stumbled upon a comedy show, which was a nice break from the music.
- Third Day: Kinda tired, to be honest. But I rallied! Saw a few more bands, grabbed some food (the food trucks were amazing), and just soaked up the last few hours of the vibe.
I remember grabbing a festival schedule and highlighting the acts I really wanted to see. Ended up missing a couple because, well, it’s a festival, and things get hectic. But I saw most of what I wanted to.
One of the things that I really liked was you didn’t need cash. Instead they had a wristband you could top up with funds. I loaded up a bit of money on the wristband, and that was it. No fumbling for change, no worrying about losing my wallet.
Honestly, the whole thing was a bit of a blur, but in a good way. Lots of music, lots of people, lots of walking. By the end, I was exhausted, but it was totally worth it. Would I do it again? Absolutely. Bumbershoot is a pretty unique experience.
