Shade has always been a hot commodity at Bonnaroo and festival organizers have introduced new elements, such as this large screen area. They also planted 110 trees that will provide shade during future festivals.
Staff Photo by Barry CourterWINCHESTER, Tenn. — Friends Emilio Craddock and Tanner Thul were standing in line that stretched almost 10 yards from the entrance of Bonnaroo’s Comedy Tent when it was announced that the 4 p.m. CDT Aziz Ansari show was sold out.
“It was like a horror show where everyone just starts running,” 19-year-old Thul said.
They were running for a shady area under some trees and under a perimeter wall.
Shade has always been a hot commodity at the Bonnaroo Arts & Music Festival, and organizers have introduced new elements on the grounds to help keep people cool.
To provide some shade this year, but lots more in the future, 110 indigenous trees were planted this year. Ashley Capps of AC Entertainment, which co-produces the event, said they are part of the long-term plan.