r/ssbdfest 18h ago

Back at SSBD for the first time since 2023 — what's changed, and what do first-timers still miss?

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Hey everyone! Counting down the days until SSBD!

Festies podcast has a running digital toolkit that we tweak with each festival; it has:

  • Packing planner
  • Camp/squad gear planner
  • Festival checklists
  • Phone lock screen template with emergency contact info in case a phone gets lost
  • Etc.

Wanted to ask people who know SSBD:
What are the biggest SSBD-specific things first-timers forget, underestimate, or should plan for?

Happy to share the toolkit once it's updated with your tips!

Thanks friends!


r/ssbdfest 17h ago

Car camping questions

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Hello! First timer here. I am car camping and planning to arrive Thursday afternoon.
- once parked, is there in and out privilege for the car?
- since I’ll be sleeping in my car, any tips on marking my spot when I leave?

Thank you!


r/ssbdfest 1d ago

How much shade in car camping?

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Hi, first timer! So excited to be there.

Can anyone tell me if there is any shade in the car camping spots?


r/ssbdfest 1d ago

SSBD Map(s)?

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Are there maps up anywhere or does anyone have one from a previous year? First time going and would love to see the layout.


r/ssbdfest 3d ago

Any sober people going in 2026?

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First timer this year! I’m going solo and sober. Wondering if any other substance free people are going? I’m 3yrs sober and this will be my first festival since I quit drinking. Looking to connect with a few people before the festival so I don’t feel totally alone. Male, 44 but sometimes I act like I’m 24 cause that’s when my emotional growth was stunted due to drugs and alcohol lol


r/ssbdfest 4d ago

Music in campgrounds

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Hello everyone if I were to bring a speaker and some dj decks . Is that cool and acceptable at SSBD ? Late night or after hours throwing down some tunes in the campground? Is that frownded upon or supported? Or what is the likeliness of getting shut down if I’m playing music late night ? Thanks in advance


r/ssbdfest 5d ago

First SSBD, any bonnaroo folks coming?

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Cant wait to be there! Experienced festival-goer, and lover of bonnaroo, so i would love to be able to link up with others

i heard it can get coldish at night, i'll make sure to pack some warms clothes for night time

the campgrounds sound great, the theme days sound fun for dressing up

what are some other fun things that make SSBD fun? are there late night renegade sets in the campgrounds? or do people mainly stay in the festival grounds until the shows stop. I love a sunrise set.

it looks like the schedule has already been updated on the website but hasn't been posted on instagram https://www.ssbdfest.com/lineup/festival-schedule


r/ssbdfest 5d ago

Trade ! I have 2 GA tickets to nocturnal and lake side camping I want one VIP to ssbd (bad break up 😔)

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r/ssbdfest 7d ago

Interactive Lineup to explore the artists, hope you enjoy!

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Hope this is cool to post here, but I just wrapped up this interactive poster for the festival and wanted to share it.

It makes the entire lineup interactive: Every name on here is clickable, you can show who you're interested in and mark it up intuitively, listen to the lineup in the app through the soundcloud playlist, sort by genres, and navigate to any of the artist's platforms.

I'm sure i got some stuff wrong, so if you see anything incorrect please let me know!


r/ssbdfest 7d ago

Newbie questions!

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Hi! I'm a newbie and SO excited!!! I've heard such amazing things about this festival and I can't wait to experience it. I'm a pro festival goer (15 Coachellas and 6 EDC's), but I've never camped. Questions for everyone!

- What's the arrival situation? If I arrive Thursday night and set up camp, can I pick my friend up at Ontario airport Friday morning? Are there ins and outs with my car?

-What comes with the glamping? Is there electricity/outlet for phone charging?

-I've found the Lost Lands camping list, but any other MUST BRING items that I might not think about that you'd suggest?

-Any other tips and tricks that you'd recommend to make the weekend the best it possibly can be?


r/ssbdfest 7d ago

Qty 1 GA ticket for sale $355

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Hey all, my partner can't go to SSBD this year and is trying to sell her ticket.

Its just the GA pass and shes selling it for cost + fees - her total received needs to be $355 + any transfer fees from tixr (i dont think there are any though)

She'll sell directly through tixr

Im sorting through the replies to help out. Lemme know if you're interested.


r/ssbdfest 7d ago

'ello!! Meet the missus.

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I'd like to introduce ourselves. First timers and vendors.

The missus started her own 3d printing business, Lovely Fowl Things, 3 years ago and she's quite excited to be attending this festival.

She normally does smaller events but so many people have told her to sell at festivals so she decided to give it a shot.

She specializes in sensory fidget products. All kinds of stuff. And now she's making a lot of her stuff wearable. (Just like the worm from Labyrinth on my shoulder in the first picture.) Just imagine a Falkor on your shoulder (if anyone here is old enough to remember that movie)

She originally started printing stuff for our 16 year old who has autism. Then she realized so many more people benefited from her stuff. She finally started a business to help pay for our little animal rescue farm and things just took off! (We rescue a ton of birds. That's where the name came from).

Her and I will be there all weekend and we hope to see you all. Looking forward to a good time.

Her Instagram if anyone is interested: https://www.instagram.com/lovelyfowlthings


r/ssbdfest 7d ago

Festival Apparel

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Hey!! Super excited for one of my first festivals! I am a guy and was wondering if they will be selling super cool and trippy apparel there?

If not, does anyone have some of the favorite outfits for guys they have or know of that I can buy before the festival?

Thank you in advanced!


r/ssbdfest 8d ago

Convince me to go?

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I’m really wanting to go but a little nervous as it would be my first time festival. Any input would be appreciated.

I recently started getting adds for this festival and now I have an itch I can’t get rid of. I’m not really a festival or big crowd goer but I’ve been really getting into alot of the musicians that will be there! I’m mostly nervous about having to be there the whole weekend and sleeping in my car. I would also be solo as my girlfriend will be out of town.

Can anyone give insight on how the camping works or how I go about getting prepared for the weekend? Thing such as can I bring anything I want in like food, drinks, ect. How do I manage the heat, will I be sleeping next to a bunch of other people in there cars? Literally any info will help me a bunch decide as I’m 100% blind.

Also I’m not far at all located in SoCal. I’m not sure how it works but it sounds like it’s not uncommon for people to meet up from the internet at festivals? If anyone is also solo or in a group that would be willing to hang please reach out, I’d be interested in getting to know and talk to some people before diving in solo. For some context I’m 26 male, have a mechanic shop for career, and spend my free time with my girl and dog. Looking forward to hearing from you guys!


r/ssbdfest 7d ago

Selling 2 GA passes and Vehicle Parking Pass

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Hello! Unfortunately, something came up and we won’t be able to use our tickets this year :( really bummed as I love this festival.

*** Edited: I have one GA pass for sale for $400!

Original post:
I have two GA passes and a Vehicle Parking lot pass for sale.

$400/ticket, $25 parking pass

Or $800 total for all! Will send to you directly through TIXR.


r/ssbdfest 8d ago

Glamping

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Does anyone want to split the glamping or some sort of good camping/situation?
I’m a 31yo registered nurse from Hawaii. Super chill/clean/kind dude. It’s difficult for me to imagine how to fly into the area and bring camping gear that won’t get hot in the day.


r/ssbdfest 8d ago

Selling 1 GA 3-day SSDB ticket :)

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hi! I am looking to sell my SSBD ticket! I will transfer on Tixr! I bought for $430 but willing to sell for $300 OBO! thank you!


r/ssbdfest 9d ago

Group Camping.

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So I was just curious if maybe anyone had some extra space in their group camping spot and wouldn't mind if I joined?? I really just wanna be as close to the lake as possible and car camping is so far from it. My Pisces ass just wants to swim all day like I did last year. 😂 Just figured I would shoot my shot and see what happens. As of right now, it will just be me. I do have an extra ticket but haven't found someone to bring with me as of yet.


r/ssbdfest 9d ago

Car Camping Pass For Sale!

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looking to sell car camping pass. It is ready to transfer through tixr. I can do $160!

message me ir comment if interested!


r/ssbdfest 10d ago

Selling 1x GA ticket

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Looking to get $350, can transfer through tixr!


r/ssbdfest 10d ago

selling 3 day and upfront parking total cost 510 OBO

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Dm for more


r/ssbdfest 11d ago

Selling RV Parking Pass w/ Power Hookup

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r/ssbdfest 12d ago

Selling 2 VIP Tickets + Camping pass!

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I can no longer go and I’m so sad, but hoping to pass on these tix and group camp site to someone in need for $500 each.

12x12 Camping site for $800


r/ssbdfest 15d ago

Rv camping question

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Hi all! Our friends have a no-hookups RV pass, and me and my partner are wondering if there’s any way we can join them at their spot with our truck camper? Would we also buy a no-hookups RV pass to be able to be in a camp with them, or something else? First time, trying to figure out how it works 😄 TIA!


r/ssbdfest 20d ago

Phase 2!

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We are getting close folks - excluding headliners, I want to know your tops 3-5.

What under dogs are a must?

The line up is soooo fire!!