Elemental Experience: Insider Checklist

Here are the top 10 things you need to know before coming to the Elemental Experience on Saturday, according to stayclassy.org.

1) Bring a blanket or lawn chair!

The venue is entirely on grass, but with little seating. Take advantage of this beautiful stretch of Park by bringing some seating to make yourself perfectly comfortable all day long! Prime real estate for those 21+ is front of the beer garden, next to the volley ball courts. Without moving you can watch the professional volley ball tournament, get a view of the main stage, and turn your head to see the DJhere stage and fashion shows.

2) Bring warmer clothes.

Although the temperature is supposed to be 70 degrees and sunny all day on Saturday (perfect, huh?), it does drop at night time. The festival duration runs into about 3 solid hours of dark (7-10 PM)... plan accordingly. You can bring a back pack to put your clothes in.

3) Get there early, like, real early (before 3:00 PM)!

For one, drinks are cheaper until 2:00 PM; plus the first four bands (The Kneehighs, Jay Nash, Pete & J, and Dirty Sweet) are all amazing! Close parking is first come first serve. Grab your perfect spot on the lawn early before a million people show up! If you are VIP, seating in the tens is first come first serve!

4) Last call for alcohol is at 8:00 PM per city restrictions!

This one is REALLY important! First off, this is another prime reason to get there early and take full advantage of the only day when you can actually drink on the water (again!). Second, make a mental note that around 7:45 you need to gather up all of your friends and hit the bar so you can have some drinks past 8:00 PM. You can milk those suckers right up until 9:45 PM if you really want, but alcohol sales have to stop at 8:00 PM.

5) There are no in & out privledges.

Due to the nature of this event, once you are in, you are in. Even more reason to bring blankets and chairs to make yourself comfortable to spend the day listening to great music with friends, with a beer in your hand, basking in the sun. NICE!

6) No outside food or beverage allowed inside festival.

Due to the nature of this event, once you are in, you are in. Even more reason to bring blankets and chairs to make yourself comfortable to spend the day listening to great music with friends, with a beer in your hand, basking in the sun. NICE! Please note that all guests will be subject to search upon entry.

7) Children under 10 get in for free (accompanied by adult).

After all, this is a family affair as well. All children under 10 get in for free, but most be accompanied by an adult at all times!

8) VIP area is reserved for 21+ guests only!

We have to be very strict on this. No one under 21 is allowed in the beer garden or the VIP areas. If you mistakenly bought a VIP ticket and are under 21, don't worry, we'll refund you the difference. Contact us at info@stayclassy.org.

9) This is primarily a day-time festival, don't procrastinate!

The entire event ends at 9:45 PM. Don't miss out on the entire day by coming when the sun is starting to go down. The lineup is jam packed with awesome music, and Stay Classy went to bat for everyone in the beach community to get beer gardens :) Take advantage!

10) Don't forget, this is a fundraising event to build a youth homeless shelter!

Throughout the entire day, please keep in mind that the purpose of this festival is to raise money to build a shelter for homeless kids (18-24 year olds) in San Diego. The more people who attend, the more money we raise... so start spreading the word!

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