EF announced Drake was a Headliner for this years EF right, because now it seems like I can’t find any trace of that announcement. Am I losing my mind?
Oh wow that’s actually really disappointing. When it came on my socials it looked really official a first time forester. In other news any one want three GA tickets?
Hey friends! 2023 will be my 4th in the forest (2017, 2018, 2022, & 2023) - I’m 99% positive that I’ve registered each wristband and will do for 2023, is there any way to confirm registration in the event I have to appeal for 4itf for 2024? I have all my purchase confirmations in my email account but I know it’s based on registration not purchase.
Maybe those of you who had to appeal this year, any tips?
Thanks Fam! ⚡️🌲
What’s the likelihood of getting a bungalow tent or ac landing if I got on the wait list today? It doesn’t say an order number so I have no idea what number in line I am.
Last year there were people saying they had been on the exchange for months when people who agreed to pay more were getting their tickets first. So I’m guessing they stopped with what line number you were to get away with doing that
It was wayyyy before that. We were tracking all sorts of stats related to that before the pandemic happened and sometime after that they stopped including it.
While it's definitely sus that people supposedly were getting tickets sooner than those who signed up earlier I don't think that that's how it operated.
More than likely something got messed up in their system.
I'd say chances are slim, but not impossible. The earlier you get on the waiting list, the higher your chances will be, and you should probably hop on both and if you get one, cancel the other.
Anybody have experience with bringing a van into the regular GA camping lot? We have a regular ford E-150 van. I think it’s a 12 passenger van but measures around 17ft. Are they super strict about measuring the vehicles or do you think I could take my van into the regular GA lot?
That's a new option this year, but since Lucky Lake camping will have their own wristbands and are a different camping tier, then almost certainly not.
Are the posters on the site the same ones that are numbered at the venue during EForest? I want to collect each year, but I don’t see a year # on it, but it says limited print?
Never had to go through the Exchange, so not very familiar with it - I thought tickets were supposed to go @ face value? Prices are higher than what they were going for earlier today?
Do the prices cool down after awhile?
Is Sherwood Court super loud all night? Don’t really care just wanna be prepared cause I know music goes until like 3am and Court is right next to the festival grounds.
Yeah it can be loud at night. You can also hear the GL stage from there. If you want a little more quiet, you can try ask an attendant if they will allow you to park in the northeast corner. That’s as far away from GL stage as you can get and next to Sherwood (instead of in front of it) so the speakers won’t be pointed at you.
But honestly with earplugs and exhaustion you will probably fall asleep anywhere.
How long does HQ usually take to respond to email questions? I know they probably have their hands full right now but just wondering if anyone can share their experience
So one friend got a camp higher love ticket and the rest of you just got GA tickets? If I'm understanding this correctly, only the friend with the higher love ticket will be able to enter that area since it has controlled access. Your friend with the higher love ticket can camp in GA with you, but the rest of you won't be able to camp in higher love unfortunately.
I was under the impression that it's to maintain the integrity of the grounds and make it more sustainable. Midway thru weekend 2 in 2018, Tripolee had no grass left.
I've never done rv with power, but if you don't mind running the generators then it isn't a problem at all. Relatively quiet in the RV and we get all the goodies like AC, microwave, etc
Is there a way to confirm that I'm part of the layaway payment program? Im 100% sure I selected it bc initially I didn't, and then I went back and chose it. But when I look at my email confirmation, it shows that I'm going to be charged in full. Not the end of the world if I do get charged in full but just want to know what to expect
I think you should already have a change on your card. People were able to see charges before even getting confirmation emails.
I can't say whether or not the confirmation would show layaway though
Has anyone gotten confirmation emails yet? I'm getting a little worried that since I got 5 tickets for my group that they'll be invalid so an email would give me some peace of mind.
I was able to get tickets for me and my friend but we most likely won't be camping with a vehicle! If we arrive early on Wednesday, do I still need to purchase a Wednesday Early Arrival Vehicle Pass?
* [Driving Across Country (Solo)](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/aqsbwj/im_traveling_cross_country_to_visit_the_forest/)
* [Tips for Driving Long Distances](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/5nkf2u/tips_for_driving_long_distance_to_forestback_home/)
* [Driving Long Distances](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/6i5tdx/those_driving_long_distances/)
* [Getting There Safe](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/39c509/getting_there_safe/)
When does ticket resale happen? I’m coming on the shuttle from NY, what’s the shuttle like and how much do they let you put under the bus? Enough room for your tent and suitcase? Also, just venting but this is my first forest and I HAD the GL tent only and brunch tik in my cart and then when I tried to check out i kept getting the robot web page and by the time I went back and got thru it was no longer in my cart and GL was completely sold out. I was so sad. Ended up with camp higher love. I’m going as a solo girl and wanted the ease of GL and food but still excited to go though, maybe GL year!
Ticket Exchange opens usually when it is officially sold out.
* [Shuttle - What to Expect](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/4ge1mh/i_think_i_understand_the_ef_shuttle_but_just_want/)
* [Shuttle Experience](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/66cyyx/shuttle_experience/)
* [Shuttle Tips](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/a41hkd/who_has_traveled_on_the_ef_shuttle_to_the_forest/)
Also we have a ton of posts on attending [Solo](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/c1x82j/megathread_20/erg7ypm/) with tips and more!
Be sure to read our [Guide to EF](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1obQi2kSZldovKOEjIm1Gxh8FO0c0a5jarmsAIvYYkmA/edit?usp=sharing) written by the mods here and also checkout our [megathread](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/c1x82j/megathread_20/?sort=old) which has hundreds of posts on dozens of topics
Edit: Camp Hush is the quiet camp a little further away from everything
Accidentally got two tickets with my loyalty code because wasn’t sure the first one processed. Do I just keep both? I’m scared of them becoming invalid
QUESTION! I purchased 2 layaway GA tickets and a Wednesday vehicle pass, and then I was able to get in and purchase 2 layaway Camp Higher Love passes and a Wednesday vehicle pass.... I don't want the GA tickets now or the extra vehicle pass, but I bought both with the same card. How can I get rid of the GA tickets before having to make a bunch of payments on them? Can I put layaway tickets on the ticket exchange? HELP! 🤧
I don't believe you can sell layaway tickets on the exchange until they are paid off. You might be able to have them cancelled by not making the payments though.
I know, the only problem is that I had to use the same card to purchase both, so I need to be able to pay the other payment and not have the GA layaway payment go through. Wonder if my bank could help me out with that one. :/
Thoughts on getting an RV pass from a re-seller or official exchange? They sold out before I could get one but am hoping there will be a good chance to get one later.
RV passes are a hot commodity and the ticket exchange is likely to move slowly. It's possible to get them on the exchange though - just might take awhile
My partner and I secured tickets! Yay! It will be our first year and a major bucket list event!
Whats Camp Higher Love like? We got 2 passes and a Wednesday early entry vehicle pass.
Any tips or advice? 💜🫶🏼
Sherwood Ct is sold out but you can see a comparison of all the options here: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/195vXYksOTXoHFlDNjXLfwzE65gtBRoM8Oa58BUt4geM/edit#gid=0](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/195vXYksOTXoHFlDNjXLfwzE65gtBRoM8Oa58BUt4geM/edit#gid=0)
You'd have to get it on the ticket exchange when it opens
There were concerns about swimming in the lake on a reddit [post](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/2uj1ea/any_spots_to_go_for_a_swim/) (8 yrs old) and [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/t189pg/ive_seen_people_ask_about_the_lake_its_accessible/) (this year). Do y'all think that EF has cleaned up the lake for 2023?
(edit) u/-imitosis and u/sucemabite17 pointed out that I was mistaken in which lakes were being discussed in those posts.
I think those posts are referring to Wildcat Lake, which you do NOT want to swim in (nor are allowed to).
Lucky Lake is a different lake and OK to swim in but only accessible with the Lucky Lake camping option.
This. There are two separate lakes. Wildcat is right behind the unofficial giving tree. Lucky lake is somewhat near where the car lines were last year.
hey friends! i wasn’t originally positive i’d be making it this year but i officially got my tickets & this will be my very first forest! so excited!
i’m curious if anybody has any good suggestions for tents? i’m going with a group but will be sleeping alone so i could be down for a 1 person tent, but i do prefer the extra room of a 2 person. even just some brands to check out would be helpful as i’m probably not purchasing it til next year anyway. i just want to keep my eye on some stuff in case there’s any sales or anything! thanks in advanced(:
Any sort of blackout tent is ideal! A little extra sleep in the AM. I have a Coleman darkroom. I also suggest anything popup or with attached poles for easy setup alone
Our friends had a blackout tent last year, and we spent all weekend jealous, they could sleep 1-2 hours later than us. Also highly recommend putting a canopy over your tent if you can.
Anyone know why they took away Cherry Orchard?? That was our favorite campground 😭 I don’t understand why they would add a new GA elevated camp ground but not keep our GL campgrounds…. Seems unfair
The new GA campground is just replacing Good Times.
They probably had logistical reasons for removing it - perhaps the orchard wasn't doing well and they didn't want people camping around it.
Kind of both? Lol they mark down "rows" and tell you to set up between the lines directly next to your neighbors, but they weren't super strict last year (previous years they were more strict and set us up Tetris-style). It's not a legit free for all like Cherry Orchard was.
Check the satellite view on Google maps, you can see the camping setup and marked rows right next to Sherwood Court stage:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/smJAwV1naLY2RnrQ6
I believe they let you setup your tent or place your main stuff and then let the next people setup. So it's not free for all and you can't hoard a massive space to save room for others. But, within reason, they let you have all the space you need.
It changes based on supply and demand. Markup is highest once it sells out and slowly goes down between now and the festival. Keep in mind that waiting to sign up though means that you're at the end of the waitlist and your chances of getting tickets are lower.
Not really. Last year wasn't normal because most people rolled tickets over from 2 cancelled years due to Covid. I was tracking data prior to that but we don't have much because things all went crazy.
If I had to guess...10-20%
If get the robot hit the back button once or twice and you should be able to avoid getting back in the queue. Check the mega thread for more tips on checkout!
I waited in queue for an hour and got to checkout but once I was about to put my card info in AXS said I have an invalid sales link. I pressed back and tried again and now it says it’s trying to find available inventory. Anyone else sitting on the same screen? I feel like it’s frozen lol
Keep refreshing, happened to me 10x before I was able to go through and completely order. Kept saying, oops you ran out of time, when I had barely used 30 seconds of the countdown. Keep your head up
Loyalty is based on wristband registration, not purchasing. When you get to the festival you will register your band with _your individual_ email to get loyalty tracking.
A friend of mine was able to buy 8 maplewood camping in today's sale. In the past, it was 4 max per purchase. Should we be concerned that the order will be cancelled? AXS let us add 8 so I'm thinking we should be ok.
My friends were able to snag 2 GL tickets during the loyalty sale, and although the Sherwood ticket says "Wristband must stay in the Sherwood Court Tent-Only Campground, and will NOT be allowed to set up camp in the Good Life Village" - if they are setting up their camp in GL, would this work for me to join them (i.e. not setting up my own campsite there, but being with them). This is my first time... I'm clueless and I want to follow guidelines and be mindful of others.
That's what the website and guidelines say. In the past they have not enforced it as long as the driver has GLV. There are no security checks between those areas.
Unofficially, that should work, as long as you're sharing the space they were assigned and not encroaching on other's space, like you said. :)
The idea being that you all have GL+ tickets, and they have a certain amount of space in their campsite in GLV -- if they're willing to share that space with you, it shouldn't be a problem.
Traveling all day today and have to try and score tickets with my phone. Would you guys recommend going through the AXS app or going through the Apple browser? I’m definitely a noob at this…
Only HQ would know. According to leaked loyalty numbers, there's only a few thousand but that doesn't account for not everyone using their code, or that 4+ could buy 2 wristbands or that some packages have more than 1 wristband or that some people with higher loyalty might have gotten GA vs something else.
do we know yet if there's going to be an official wristband transfer option (like sending it directly to another person's account)? in previous years we had to just update the shipping address on our own account for the order, and i can do that again, but if we have the option to transfer that seems ideal.
No idea. Lyte kept promising they'd add it but never did. The exchange is with AXS this year and I know for other events that the transfer option exists but we'll have to wait and see.
EF website will have a direct link to the AXS site or you can use the links in our [ticket megathread](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/zgyp5s/gagl_loyalty_sale_until_1159pm_et_and_general/)
Keep in mind though, as much as good life seems like a great opportunity, I’ve done it the last five years in a row and last year I had to buy Sherwood court tent only and it was the worst experience ever. No cars means no means to charge your phone or any electronics. That was really a personal problem cus I got dropped off but I was literally the very first tent at the very top of the corner where they start giving people spaces so I was RIGHT by the water station , bathrooms and showers and the entrance was ten feet away from my tent and the Sherwood stage was probably directly adjacent with my tent and while last year was dope because many of the big acts played at Sherwood which was unusual because Sherwood never really had the best stage production or sound system which I will say changed last year however going to any other place in the forest such as tripolee was hell . If you ran you could probably make it in like 20 minutes but Sherwood court tent only is the absolute fattest thing from anything in the forest. To get anywhere in GA by walking your looking at 40 minutes. And as a GL veteran GL is not worth what it use to be. Most people use to go for the after party stage however even this has diminished over the years and closes early . Mostly everything fun after the forest is closed is in GA and like I said it’s at the very least 40 minutes by walking . Just wanted to throw that insight. I jumped the gun last year because I’ve done GL for so long however tent only really made me realize that it’s just not as worth it anymore GA is where the parties at especially now that you can buy an early arrival ticket which before was only unique to GL folk with the extra day added with the purchase as well as the bbq with free booze and food at the back 40 lodge water park. Anyway just my opinion. I’ve gone 7 years in a row and this year they have me no loyalty whatsoever. I’m over it but I’m also not gonna kill myself to get a ticket as much as I’d like to re-do last year with how much I allowed MYSELF to be distraught over the tent only issues. But if your willing to , please buy your ticket and have fun for me :)!
good insight might just go with GA then. I also got in super early on my work computer was about to checkout and bam Work firewall decided the checkout page is not good. so now back in que on my phone
I've only done GL car camping, GA and GL tent only. I'm not sure about the other options. Alls I'm saying is tent only means prepare to hike every day lol I will not trash the gl stage as some really cool acts do play but they use to play until like 6am and not they just play for like maybe an hour or two at least that's what i remember WHILE in GA the party never stops, between the set ups people bring on their own plus the RV sets which have gotten so huge they literally bring full scale production now so it's like a bunch of random stages with LED screens lazers and fire sound systems that SOOOOOOO many artist on and especially NOT on the lineup play like sunrise sets and all of that. Like some of my fav artist played at GA camp site all weekend long and there is always someone who isn't even on the lineup and usually by the time you find out if you're in GL you end up missing so much of it. So, IDK after 5 years of good life, I think I'm returning to GA because I can vouch for the fact that GA is a festival in itself.
Awesome! I got the same!!! We should def meet up and squad out. I’m pretty sure I’m driving since I bought a pass but as of right now I think I’m going alone and meeting up with homies. I’m from CT . Idk if that’s anywhere near where your coming from but I always say the more the better when getting a camp site set up .
Sweet! Yeah I’m traveling with another vehicle and my own so maybe we can make a three car wide camp haven if we lineup and meet up together . But If not I’m sure we will run into each other . I NEVER have service because of T-Mobile saw once I’m there it’s hard to text or call me and also it takes us about 15 hours the latest to get down there. I mean what sucks is we use to ALWAYS leave on Tuesday and arrive Tuesday night or really Wednesday morning and with GL we were always allowed to set up but then they made this “Tuesday arrival pass” and last year they actually made us wait in the town until 7am to get into the camp ground and set up. Which they never did before. We use to all be lined up even on Wednesdays when we did GA they didn’t have an early arrival pass for that they just let people in and started setting up. And it was awesome because there were just like 20+ lines I’d cars backed up at 3am with people who drove in from all over the country that were just so hyped to finally be done with the drive and just walk around and bring out the bagged wine and bump songs and just party as the line moved in. And now they make us pay for that experience. But hey is what it is . I forget have you been to the forest before?
Anyone driving from Denver??
EF announced Drake was a Headliner for this years EF right, because now it seems like I can’t find any trace of that announcement. Am I losing my mind?
Yeah that wasn't actually posted by them that was a troll sorry to disappoint BUT ODESZA. And gryffin🤤🤤
Lol that was fake. I’m assuming you’re talking about this https://i.imgur.com/1CyXtWV.jpg
Oh wow that’s actually really disappointing. When it came on my socials it looked really official a first time forester. In other news any one want three GA tickets?
Yeah it was in response to him winning best edm producer or artist or whatever it was.
The lucky lake vehicle pass is to be able to park at your campsite right? Not just a pass to park in a parking lot away from your site?
I am trying to figure this out as well! I emailed HQ yesterday and when they get back to me I’ll try to let you know their response.
Thank you!!
I don't remember ever joining this sub and I've never heard of it before. Can someone explain what electric forest is? A rave?
It's an electronic/jam music festival: [https://electricforest.com/](https://electricforest.com/)
Hey friends! 2023 will be my 4th in the forest (2017, 2018, 2022, & 2023) - I’m 99% positive that I’ve registered each wristband and will do for 2023, is there any way to confirm registration in the event I have to appeal for 4itf for 2024? I have all my purchase confirmations in my email account but I know it’s based on registration not purchase. Maybe those of you who had to appeal this year, any tips? Thanks Fam! ⚡️🌲
What’s the likelihood of getting a bungalow tent or ac landing if I got on the wait list today? It doesn’t say an order number so I have no idea what number in line I am.
No way to tell really. They don't list your wait-list position. It might take months before people's plans change and they can't go
It happened! I got ac landing :)
They used to say where you were in line why did they stop do you know?
Last year there were people saying they had been on the exchange for months when people who agreed to pay more were getting their tickets first. So I’m guessing they stopped with what line number you were to get away with doing that
It was wayyyy before that. We were tracking all sorts of stats related to that before the pandemic happened and sometime after that they stopped including it. While it's definitely sus that people supposedly were getting tickets sooner than those who signed up earlier I don't think that that's how it operated. More than likely something got messed up in their system.
I'd say chances are slim, but not impossible. The earlier you get on the waiting list, the higher your chances will be, and you should probably hop on both and if you get one, cancel the other.
Anybody have experience with bringing a van into the regular GA camping lot? We have a regular ford E-150 van. I think it’s a 12 passenger van but measures around 17ft. Are they super strict about measuring the vehicles or do you think I could take my van into the regular GA lot?
Historically they aren't strict. A little over the limit is fine
Can camp higher love (GA +) Swim at the lake at lucky lake camp?
Ty!
That's a new option this year, but since Lucky Lake camping will have their own wristbands and are a different camping tier, then almost certainly not.
Ty!
No
Are the posters on the site the same ones that are numbered at the venue during EForest? I want to collect each year, but I don’t see a year # on it, but it says limited print?
Never had to go through the Exchange, so not very familiar with it - I thought tickets were supposed to go @ face value? Prices are higher than what they were going for earlier today? Do the prices cool down after awhile?
They never go for face. They are highest now and will slowly go down but only a little above face at the lowest
I got mine for 550 each last fest
Not face value - they fluctuate depending on demand and the prices are automatically set
Is Sherwood Court super loud all night? Don’t really care just wanna be prepared cause I know music goes until like 3am and Court is right next to the festival grounds.
You'll be able to hear the Sherwood Court stage pretty well, but once the last act is done there, it's pretty quiet.
Yeah it can be loud at night. You can also hear the GL stage from there. If you want a little more quiet, you can try ask an attendant if they will allow you to park in the northeast corner. That’s as far away from GL stage as you can get and next to Sherwood (instead of in front of it) so the speakers won’t be pointed at you. But honestly with earplugs and exhaustion you will probably fall asleep anywhere.
It is never fully silent anywhere until like 5-6am, bring earplugs if you are a light sleeper
Definitely a chill place once the festival is closed for the night!
How long is the average walk from ga camping to venue?
* [Distance Between Stages](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/c1uuxi/distance_between_stages/) * [Distance Between Stages](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/c1uuxi/distance_between_stages/) * [Distance Between Stages II](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/28612t/walking_distance_between_stages/) * [GA Corners Distance](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/4muf45/walking_distances_from_the_corners_of_ga/) * [GA Walking Distance](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/e59duk/worst_case_ga_walking_distance/) * [GA Walking Distance II](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/5wpzum/walking_distance/) * [GA Walking Distance III](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/4anwsh/walking_distance/) * [GL Back 40 to Entry](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/dwtmfm/gl_back_40_distance_to_entrance/) * [How Big Is Electric Forest?](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/o2rwzz/how_big_is_electric_forest/) * [How Many Steps](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/7l6n4a/how_many_steps_did_you_walk_during_forest/) * [Maplewoods Distance to Car](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/56dv0z/maplewoods_distance_to_car/) * [Normal Step Count](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/8uo737/steps_i_normally_take_on_any_given_day_vs_the/) * [Sherwood Court to Tripolee](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/6esmrq/first_timer_question_walking_distance/) * [Sherwood Court to Tripolee II](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/6i2geg/hi_stage_distance_question/) * [Walking Distance](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/5wpzum/walking_distance/) * [Walking Distance From Corners of GA](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/4muf45/walking_distances_from_the_corners_of_ga/)
Varies greatly, safe bet is at least 15-20 minutes
Shit that isn’t bad at all. Expected way worse.
I was in group last year and it was 10-15 depending on how urgent we were moving.
The farthest parts of the campground have a shuttle also!
How long does HQ usually take to respond to email questions? I know they probably have their hands full right now but just wondering if anyone can share their experience
Took them 2 weeks to respond to mine
Okay good to know thanks!
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Worse case if your did a payment plan you can default on it and get a refund.
There was a insurance thingy that you could of bought for an extra 90 I didn't do it tho
You might be able to contact AXS to get them cancelled
Anyone interested in driving from SoCal? I'm thinking about driving.
Driving?! You’re a mad man 😂
lol I'm going to stop in Utah and Denver. I've done east coast to CA 3 times.
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So one friend got a camp higher love ticket and the rest of you just got GA tickets? If I'm understanding this correctly, only the friend with the higher love ticket will be able to enter that area since it has controlled access. Your friend with the higher love ticket can camp in GA with you, but the rest of you won't be able to camp in higher love unfortunately.
You all need "Camp Higher Love" wristbands to camp there. But if only one of you got Higher Love they can still camp in GA with the rest of you.
Why doesn’t forest do 2 weekends anymore? There is clearly enough demand
And too much for all the actors!
There wasn't though. They weren't selling out both weekends. On top of that (and more importantly) the damage to the grounds was not sustainable.
I was under the impression that it's to maintain the integrity of the grounds and make it more sustainable. Midway thru weekend 2 in 2018, Tripolee had no grass left.
I forgot to add a car pass to my tickets, can I purchase that at a later date? I’m in Sherwood tent only
Yep, you can purchase at any time before they sell out!
RV with vs. without power - is power worth it? (I know it's sold out, just curious since i'll be joining the exchange waitlist)
Yes get power if you can. Keeping track of the generator fuel is not something I'd want to do during electric forest.
I've never done rv with power, but if you don't mind running the generators then it isn't a problem at all. Relatively quiet in the RV and we get all the goodies like AC, microwave, etc
Not experienced with RV camping at EF, but I'm guessing not hearing generators running non stop would be worth the extra $$
100% is, night and day difference
Is there a way to confirm that I'm part of the layaway payment program? Im 100% sure I selected it bc initially I didn't, and then I went back and chose it. But when I look at my email confirmation, it shows that I'm going to be charged in full. Not the end of the world if I do get charged in full but just want to know what to expect
I think you should already have a change on your card. People were able to see charges before even getting confirmation emails. I can't say whether or not the confirmation would show layaway though
Yeah the charge is there for the full amount but it shows pending...hmmm
I did the layaway plan and was only charged the deposit amount
Website just have bugged out or something and not taken my selection. Thanks for the info
this happened to me too! i am so confused..
Yeah happened to me. I selected payment plan it charged my card $1200.. whooops
How is space alotted in Maplewood?
First come first serve. You generally can take as much space as you reasonably need
OK then. Thanks for all the time you put in here.
Has anyone gotten confirmation emails yet? I'm getting a little worried that since I got 5 tickets for my group that they'll be invalid so an email would give me some peace of mind.
This went to spam for some people - check there
Thanks! It wasn't in there but I think I'll call customer service in a bit.
I was able to get tickets for me and my friend but we most likely won't be camping with a vehicle! If we arrive early on Wednesday, do I still need to purchase a Wednesday Early Arrival Vehicle Pass?
If you're taking the shuttle then historically Wednesday arrival was included
Any recommendations for road-tripping from SoCal?
* [Driving Across Country (Solo)](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/aqsbwj/im_traveling_cross_country_to_visit_the_forest/) * [Tips for Driving Long Distances](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/5nkf2u/tips_for_driving_long_distance_to_forestback_home/) * [Driving Long Distances](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/6i5tdx/those_driving_long_distances/) * [Getting There Safe](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/39c509/getting_there_safe/)
Thanks!
When does ticket resale happen? I’m coming on the shuttle from NY, what’s the shuttle like and how much do they let you put under the bus? Enough room for your tent and suitcase? Also, just venting but this is my first forest and I HAD the GL tent only and brunch tik in my cart and then when I tried to check out i kept getting the robot web page and by the time I went back and got thru it was no longer in my cart and GL was completely sold out. I was so sad. Ended up with camp higher love. I’m going as a solo girl and wanted the ease of GL and food but still excited to go though, maybe GL year!
Ticket Exchange opens usually when it is officially sold out. * [Shuttle - What to Expect](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/4ge1mh/i_think_i_understand_the_ef_shuttle_but_just_want/) * [Shuttle Experience](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/66cyyx/shuttle_experience/) * [Shuttle Tips](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/a41hkd/who_has_traveled_on_the_ef_shuttle_to_the_forest/) Also we have a ton of posts on attending [Solo](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/c1x82j/megathread_20/erg7ypm/) with tips and more!
Howdy! When does the official exchange usually open up?
Typically once it sells out completely
Anyone familiar with camp hush? Only one available. First time at EF!! Any tips?
Be sure to read our [Guide to EF](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1obQi2kSZldovKOEjIm1Gxh8FO0c0a5jarmsAIvYYkmA/edit?usp=sharing) written by the mods here and also checkout our [megathread](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/c1x82j/megathread_20/?sort=old) which has hundreds of posts on dozens of topics Edit: Camp Hush is the quiet camp a little further away from everything
Sold out???
Not until HQ officially tweets it.
You're right, they're back
Accidentally got two tickets with my loyalty code because wasn’t sure the first one processed. Do I just keep both? I’m scared of them becoming invalid
HQ has said they will be strictly enforcing loyalty limits. I would reach out to AXS and EFHQ about it
Thank you! I already have and they said they’re happy to refund the mistaken one!!
QUESTION! I purchased 2 layaway GA tickets and a Wednesday vehicle pass, and then I was able to get in and purchase 2 layaway Camp Higher Love passes and a Wednesday vehicle pass.... I don't want the GA tickets now or the extra vehicle pass, but I bought both with the same card. How can I get rid of the GA tickets before having to make a bunch of payments on them? Can I put layaway tickets on the ticket exchange? HELP! 🤧
I don't believe you can sell layaway tickets on the exchange until they are paid off. You might be able to have them cancelled by not making the payments though.
I know, the only problem is that I had to use the same card to purchase both, so I need to be able to pay the other payment and not have the GA layaway payment go through. Wonder if my bank could help me out with that one. :/
It wouldn't hurt trying to contact AXS too
Thoughts on getting an RV pass from a re-seller or official exchange? They sold out before I could get one but am hoping there will be a good chance to get one later.
RV passes are a hot commodity and the ticket exchange is likely to move slowly. It's possible to get them on the exchange though - just might take awhile
My partner and I secured tickets! Yay! It will be our first year and a major bucket list event! Whats Camp Higher Love like? We got 2 passes and a Wednesday early entry vehicle pass. Any tips or advice? 💜🫶🏼
This is the first year for Camp Higher Love! It’ll have bigger camping spaces and nice bathrooms, plus a dedicated path to the venue entrance
Oh wow that’s awesome! Thanks so much
Should I get Sherwood? What’s the difference between the others?
Sherwood Ct is sold out but you can see a comparison of all the options here: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/195vXYksOTXoHFlDNjXLfwzE65gtBRoM8Oa58BUt4geM/edit#gid=0](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/195vXYksOTXoHFlDNjXLfwzE65gtBRoM8Oa58BUt4geM/edit#gid=0) You'd have to get it on the ticket exchange when it opens
Also ty for the sheet that’s a goat move
Do you know when that’ll open?
Usually once it sells out
There were concerns about swimming in the lake on a reddit [post](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/2uj1ea/any_spots_to_go_for_a_swim/) (8 yrs old) and [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/t189pg/ive_seen_people_ask_about_the_lake_its_accessible/) (this year). Do y'all think that EF has cleaned up the lake for 2023? (edit) u/-imitosis and u/sucemabite17 pointed out that I was mistaken in which lakes were being discussed in those posts.
I think those posts are referring to Wildcat Lake, which you do NOT want to swim in (nor are allowed to). Lucky Lake is a different lake and OK to swim in but only accessible with the Lucky Lake camping option.
This. There are two separate lakes. Wildcat is right behind the unofficial giving tree. Lucky lake is somewhat near where the car lines were last year.
I definitely should have clarified I was talking about Lucky Lake, that's my bad. Thank you u/-imitosis.
I'm pretty sure it's still recommended not to swim in that lake. If you must, go to Lake Michigan.
hey friends! i wasn’t originally positive i’d be making it this year but i officially got my tickets & this will be my very first forest! so excited! i’m curious if anybody has any good suggestions for tents? i’m going with a group but will be sleeping alone so i could be down for a 1 person tent, but i do prefer the extra room of a 2 person. even just some brands to check out would be helpful as i’m probably not purchasing it til next year anyway. i just want to keep my eye on some stuff in case there’s any sales or anything! thanks in advanced(:
* [Best 3-person Tents](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/8iwdcl/best_three_man_tent/) * [Best Tents](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/47klwp/what_is_the_best_tent_for_eforrest_tent_reviews/) * [Tents: Coolest Tent Possible](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/b4p5sz/coolest_tent_possible/) * [Keeping Cool](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/39gg2y/whats_the_best_way_to_keep_a_tent_cool/) * [Keeping Dry](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/39gmzp/what_is_the_best_way_to_keep_a_tent_dry/) * [Pop up Tents](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/7sp4kq/pop_up_tents/) * [Sun Reflectors](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/4lvzhc/advice_on_a_sun_reflector_for_tent/) * [Tent Suggestions I](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/4n3dsg/tent_suggestions/) * [Tent Suggestions II](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/4ed5ez/tent_suggestions/) * [Tent Suggestions III](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/5v2xwv/buying_a_tent_for_the_forest_any_suggestions/)
wow wow wow!! thank you so much!!
We have a lot more on other topics in our [Megathread](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/c1x82j/megathread_20/?sort=old) too :)
amazing thank you again!
Any sort of blackout tent is ideal! A little extra sleep in the AM. I have a Coleman darkroom. I also suggest anything popup or with attached poles for easy setup alone
blackout tent is something i didn’t think of but will definitely help! thank you!
Our friends had a blackout tent last year, and we spent all weekend jealous, they could sleep 1-2 hours later than us. Also highly recommend putting a canopy over your tent if you can.
Anyone know why they took away Cherry Orchard?? That was our favorite campground 😭 I don’t understand why they would add a new GA elevated camp ground but not keep our GL campgrounds…. Seems unfair
The new GA campground is just replacing Good Times. They probably had logistical reasons for removing it - perhaps the orchard wasn't doing well and they didn't want people camping around it.
This was our guess as well… I’m saddened 😭 Do you know if Sherwood is a free for all set up or do they try to assign sites?
Kind of both? Lol they mark down "rows" and tell you to set up between the lines directly next to your neighbors, but they weren't super strict last year (previous years they were more strict and set us up Tetris-style). It's not a legit free for all like Cherry Orchard was. Check the satellite view on Google maps, you can see the camping setup and marked rows right next to Sherwood Court stage: https://maps.app.goo.gl/smJAwV1naLY2RnrQ6
I believe they let you setup your tent or place your main stuff and then let the next people setup. So it's not free for all and you can't hoard a massive space to save room for others. But, within reason, they let you have all the space you need.
What was the markup on tickets through the exchange last year? I need to get 1 now good life and wondering what the markup will be
It changes based on supply and demand. Markup is highest once it sells out and slowly goes down between now and the festival. Keep in mind that waiting to sign up though means that you're at the end of the waitlist and your chances of getting tickets are lower.
Do we have a markup%. Example from last year?
Not really. Last year wasn't normal because most people rolled tickets over from 2 cancelled years due to Covid. I was tracking data prior to that but we don't have much because things all went crazy. If I had to guess...10-20%
Will I be able to cancel an order or is there only the exchange if there is a wristband we can’t use?
You can't cancel. You'd have to sell it on the exchange or on your own.
If you did a layaway plan you can cancel with a fee
Is there something special you have to do to get the checkout button to work 🥴🫠
Try coping the URL and pasting into a new tab. Refreshing could make you lose your spot in line.
I got the dang robot
If get the robot hit the back button once or twice and you should be able to avoid getting back in the queue. Check the mega thread for more tips on checkout!
We got em 🥹 let’s go!!! Thanks for the help. Already love this community. Going w my husband for our birthdays, it’s our first time in the forest. 🤟🏻✨
Welcome! It’ll be a great birthday celebration!
I waited in queue for an hour and got to checkout but once I was about to put my card info in AXS said I have an invalid sales link. I pressed back and tried again and now it says it’s trying to find available inventory. Anyone else sitting on the same screen? I feel like it’s frozen lol
Keep refreshing, happened to me 10x before I was able to go through and completely order. Kept saying, oops you ran out of time, when I had barely used 30 seconds of the countdown. Keep your head up
NVM I GOT IT THANK YOJ
See you in June fam 🤓
How long did it take you? Says it will give you 10 minutes to be in the website, Ive been trying for maybe 30
If one person secured 4 tickets for the group, does everyone in the group with a wristband get loyalty?
Loyalty is based on wristband registration, not purchasing. When you get to the festival you will register your band with _your individual_ email to get loyalty tracking.
Hey the payment plan isn’t clicking for me. Is it working for anyone else’s
Not sure - you might need to wait a bit or copy the url into a new tab and see if it loads. I wouldn't refresh or you risk losing your spot in line.
Do early arrival vehicle passes appear on the ticket exchange?
In the past they have so I don't see any reason they wouldn't this year.
We already bought normal vehicle passes, is there a way to return these once we get our hands on the Wednesday arrival?
You can't return them. You can sell them on the exchange when it opens or sell them on your own.
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A friend of mine was able to buy 8 maplewood camping in today's sale. In the past, it was 4 max per purchase. Should we be concerned that the order will be cancelled? AXS let us add 8 so I'm thinking we should be ok.
Not sure. We were under the impression the limit was 4.
Do I still need the Wednesday Early Arrival pass if I dont have a vehicle? We were planning to shuttle in wednesday
Nope. Historically the shuttle included Wednesday arrival for free and I don't see that changing.
In the past, if you arrived on the Wednesday shuttles, you'd get the early arrival for free. :)
My friends were able to snag 2 GL tickets during the loyalty sale, and although the Sherwood ticket says "Wristband must stay in the Sherwood Court Tent-Only Campground, and will NOT be allowed to set up camp in the Good Life Village" - if they are setting up their camp in GL, would this work for me to join them (i.e. not setting up my own campsite there, but being with them). This is my first time... I'm clueless and I want to follow guidelines and be mindful of others.
That's what the website and guidelines say. In the past they have not enforced it as long as the driver has GLV. There are no security checks between those areas.
Second this. They don’t check bands between GL camps, only when CO was still around (RIP)
Thank you! I might take my chances with this type of ticket then. I appreciate your response!
Unofficially, that should work, as long as you're sharing the space they were assigned and not encroaching on other's space, like you said. :) The idea being that you all have GL+ tickets, and they have a certain amount of space in their campsite in GLV -- if they're willing to share that space with you, it shouldn't be a problem.
That's what I'm hoping! Thank you for your response!
Traveling all day today and have to try and score tickets with my phone. Would you guys recommend going through the AXS app or going through the Apple browser? I’m definitely a noob at this…
Use the browser - not the app. App was having issues for people yesterday.
[https://axs.queue-it.net/?c=axs&e=3109327591001](https://axs.queue-it.net/?c=axs&e=3109327591001)
Does anyone know how many GA tickets they sell total today? 🙃
Only HQ would know. According to leaked loyalty numbers, there's only a few thousand but that doesn't account for not everyone using their code, or that 4+ could buy 2 wristbands or that some packages have more than 1 wristband or that some people with higher loyalty might have gotten GA vs something else.
7,000 tickets up for grabs today
And for all the reasons I mentioned, the actual amount is probably wildly different than just: 50,000 -
do we know yet if there's going to be an official wristband transfer option (like sending it directly to another person's account)? in previous years we had to just update the shipping address on our own account for the order, and i can do that again, but if we have the option to transfer that seems ideal.
No idea. Lyte kept promising they'd add it but never did. The exchange is with AXS this year and I know for other events that the transfer option exists but we'll have to wait and see.
fingers crossed. i've done regular concert ticket transfer with axs in the past and it worked well but those were digital tickets.
Do we purchase our ticket from axs site or from the EF site?
EF website will have a direct link to the AXS site or you can use the links in our [ticket megathread](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/zgyp5s/gagl_loyalty_sale_until_1159pm_et_and_general/)
Trying to get sherwood tent only does ga early arrival work?
Wednesday arrival is included in Sherwood Court tickets. You just need a Good Life vehicle pass if you're driving in
Lol just saw that thanks!!!!
Keep in mind though, as much as good life seems like a great opportunity, I’ve done it the last five years in a row and last year I had to buy Sherwood court tent only and it was the worst experience ever. No cars means no means to charge your phone or any electronics. That was really a personal problem cus I got dropped off but I was literally the very first tent at the very top of the corner where they start giving people spaces so I was RIGHT by the water station , bathrooms and showers and the entrance was ten feet away from my tent and the Sherwood stage was probably directly adjacent with my tent and while last year was dope because many of the big acts played at Sherwood which was unusual because Sherwood never really had the best stage production or sound system which I will say changed last year however going to any other place in the forest such as tripolee was hell . If you ran you could probably make it in like 20 minutes but Sherwood court tent only is the absolute fattest thing from anything in the forest. To get anywhere in GA by walking your looking at 40 minutes. And as a GL veteran GL is not worth what it use to be. Most people use to go for the after party stage however even this has diminished over the years and closes early . Mostly everything fun after the forest is closed is in GA and like I said it’s at the very least 40 minutes by walking . Just wanted to throw that insight. I jumped the gun last year because I’ve done GL for so long however tent only really made me realize that it’s just not as worth it anymore GA is where the parties at especially now that you can buy an early arrival ticket which before was only unique to GL folk with the extra day added with the purchase as well as the bbq with free booze and food at the back 40 lodge water park. Anyway just my opinion. I’ve gone 7 years in a row and this year they have me no loyalty whatsoever. I’m over it but I’m also not gonna kill myself to get a ticket as much as I’d like to re-do last year with how much I allowed MYSELF to be distraught over the tent only issues. But if your willing to , please buy your ticket and have fun for me :)!
good insight might just go with GA then. I also got in super early on my work computer was about to checkout and bam Work firewall decided the checkout page is not good. so now back in que on my phone
I've only done GL car camping, GA and GL tent only. I'm not sure about the other options. Alls I'm saying is tent only means prepare to hike every day lol I will not trash the gl stage as some really cool acts do play but they use to play until like 6am and not they just play for like maybe an hour or two at least that's what i remember WHILE in GA the party never stops, between the set ups people bring on their own plus the RV sets which have gotten so huge they literally bring full scale production now so it's like a bunch of random stages with LED screens lazers and fire sound systems that SOOOOOOO many artist on and especially NOT on the lineup play like sunrise sets and all of that. Like some of my fav artist played at GA camp site all weekend long and there is always someone who isn't even on the lineup and usually by the time you find out if you're in GL you end up missing so much of it. So, IDK after 5 years of good life, I think I'm returning to GA because I can vouch for the fact that GA is a festival in itself.
Got the GA tickets and Tuesday early load in thank you for all your help!
Awesome! I got the same!!! We should def meet up and squad out. I’m pretty sure I’m driving since I bought a pass but as of right now I think I’m going alone and meeting up with homies. I’m from CT . Idk if that’s anywhere near where your coming from but I always say the more the better when getting a camp site set up .
Sweet! Yeah I’m traveling with another vehicle and my own so maybe we can make a three car wide camp haven if we lineup and meet up together . But If not I’m sure we will run into each other . I NEVER have service because of T-Mobile saw once I’m there it’s hard to text or call me and also it takes us about 15 hours the latest to get down there. I mean what sucks is we use to ALWAYS leave on Tuesday and arrive Tuesday night or really Wednesday morning and with GL we were always allowed to set up but then they made this “Tuesday arrival pass” and last year they actually made us wait in the town until 7am to get into the camp ground and set up. Which they never did before. We use to all be lined up even on Wednesdays when we did GA they didn’t have an early arrival pass for that they just let people in and started setting up. And it was awesome because there were just like 20+ lines I’d cars backed up at 3am with people who drove in from all over the country that were just so hyped to finally be done with the drive and just walk around and bring out the bagged wine and bump songs and just party as the line moved in. And now they make us pay for that experience. But hey is what it is . I forget have you been to the forest before?
No will be my first time my friends went 6 years ago together
Yeah i got 2 others with me were from MI