Welcome to the Family: Win 2 General Admission Passes to EF2015!

[u/HazenThorne]

Welcome to the Family

Every family is made up of individuals whose personality and uniqueness add to the whole to create a beautiful moasic and the Electric Forest Family is no different. The pulsing music and booming beats can only take us so far; Electric Forest is as excellent as you, the beautiful creature that you are, make it.

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How to Enter

Our Family is amazing and we're looking to add even more amazing people to make this the best weekend in memory.

This year, /r/ElectricForest is going to send ONE person and a guest of their choosing to Electric Forest Festival, all ticket expenses paid, so that they can add even more love and light to our home away from home.

Why do you want to be at Electric Forest Festival this year? What are you going to do to contribute to the vibe that is Forest? Are you crafty? Going to create jaw dropping costumes? Make something festive to give out to your fellow fam? Make an especially solid effort to keep the grounds as clean as possible? Give absolutely everyone you see a high five?

 

Let us know what you and/or your chosen ticket recipient are going to do to contribute personally to Electric Forest this year and you'll be entered into a drawing for 2 General Admission Passes for 2015.

 

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Rules

Only submissions with some sort of thought behind them will be accepted as valid entry. We will accept one entry per username. Mods can participate but their submissions will not be accepted. Accounts created during the contest will not be accepted.

As with previous and future contests, winners will be selected by a completely impartial and emotionless random number generator program.

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While the winner will be chosen at random, creativity still counts! We're gonna make EF shine this year and this thread has the potential to be a fantastic pool for the flights of fancy that make this weekend at Rothbury so unforgettable.

This contest will run from March 1 – 14 2015.

Forest is as magical as you make it. What will you bring to the Family table?

[u/videogamechamp]

This may be my first year at Electric Forest, and is by far the most festive festival in the country. It is also the first festival outside of driving distance, which adds some logistical entertainment to the planning stages. The effort is worth is, a celebration like this is a once-in-a-few-years chance to gather with friends and family and embrace the enjoyment of life. I intend to do more then my part in protecting the grounds, gathering trash, erecting tents and tarps, and preventing mud. Keeping safe and dry is important to enjoying the music and maintaining the space year after year. I intend to participate in the events, the circles, the laughs, and the music. I want to embrace the magic and help the party thrive.

[u/slouzestoo]

Early in 2008, my brother and I received (back when it was) Rothbury tickets for our birthdays. We had talked about this new festival in town and our mom caught word of it and surprised us with two GA passes (which my brother knew we were getting, told me, and even made me sign a non-disclosure "contract" that he had printed up to not speak a word that I knew).

I was excited, not only because it was my first music festival (that probably 80% of the headliners were my current favorite groups), but my last summer before leaving home for college.

I was hooked that summer from an absolutely unique and impressionable experience that paved the way for the person that I am now, and told myself I would go to every festival from there on out.

Even with the change from Rothbury to EF (and the considerable genre shift in headliners), the vibe, the people, and the venue have all remained relatively unchanged, making it a consistently beautiful thing to be a part of.

The past two EFs, my good friends, who are now all over the world have, made it a mission to all come back to Michigan to make it to the forest, and this year that won't change.

If chosen, I will gift the second pass to one of these friends that have not yet found one, as I'm sure they would do just the same to me.

Much Love!

[u/purpleorangesoda]

So I already have a ticket but I'm hoping to win these for my sister and my roommate from college. My best friend and I are already going but my sister and other friend can't afford to go this year. I want them to be able to experience the forest and for my friend, I want to show him this part of the country! He's never been over here (lives in California) and it'd be amazing to share this experience with him! My sister has been dying to go since last year but she has a puppy who has had some health issues that have cost a lot more than we ever expected, so she hasn't been able to afford a ticket. Hopefully now they'll be able to come and experience the magic of the forest! If I win these tickets for them, we're planning on making goodie bags for people! We'll fill them with jolly ranchers, glow in the dark fangs, temporary tattoos, diffraction glasses, and mini bubbles containers! We're also bringing a singing bowl and some party favors and a few really cool 3d tapestries to have at our campsite. I'm so excited to be in the forest this year, I just hope I can share that experience with my sister and old roommate too!

[u/[deleted]]

My first Electric Forest was 2009, at which point I was heavily involved in the world of painkillers. By the time I made it back in 2011, I was very very deep into heroin.

Due to what would be considered heroic doses of Liquid sunshine, I managed to mentally beat those demons then and there in the forest. It took a lot of hard work after, but the last bag I did was the maintenance dosing I brought with me in 2011. The last bag was poured into the ground and I haven't looked back since. 4 years sober now.

I'd love to get back to the forest and experience it without a monkey on my back.

[u/Donald304]

This year would be my first year attending EF and my current SO's third if picked to receive these two tickets. Last year I had purchased a ticket, fully paid for it 4 days before they all sold out luckily, I was so freaking excited that I was finally going to get to EF last summer and it was also going to be my first festival. Then I ran into some issues.... Then the unforeseen you are needed to work and you may not have that time off talk came up with my boss the NEXT day. I was not to thrilled that I wouldn't be allowed to have this time off after purchasing my ticket just the day before. I asked around my town to see if any of my friends were interested and I had no takers... So I went onto this forum searched around and found someone who really needed a ticket, I helped them out with selling them my wristband at face value, where as people were trying to get $500+ just for one wristband. Yes I was heartbroken to send my ticket to someone else, but I know for a fact that they thoroughly enjoyed their time last year.

If chosen this year I will spread my love for the forest and outdoors and the cleanliness of festival grounds. I will also implement my knowledge of Leave No Trace while during the festival by picking up trash and liter that I see. I also do plan on bringing water. WATER WATER WATER I can't stress that enough. I will try to bring maybe 200 water bottles to distribute to the fam, but that will all depend on the amount of room! ;) My camp will also be very dark and protected from the sun, I plan to bring as many tapestries as I can accumulate, I wanted to put shady but that just looks weird! I intend to also bring multiple AshTray cups to collect the nasty cigarette butts that are left behind from your oh so glorious smokes. My current SO will be planning on picking any trash/liter that is seen up as well for she is the queen of ground scores and making friends in odd places. She is also working on small gifts of different Dinosaurs with words of encouragement or small funky sayings on the stomach.

[u/firebolt51]

Personally I've never been to Electric Forest, I've already bought a ticket for myself and my best friend who is also going for the first time. The reason I'm even entering is because actually it should be a group of four best friends. And I would just immediately give both of these tickets to them, and it would be the first time these ever go also. So honestly, I would contribute two extra people to add to the family! We also love trading kandi, wear costumes such as shark costumes, and sending positive vibes to everyone we meet.

Those two can never afford to buy tickets to anything since we all started our festival journey together. We had always been separated because all of us go to different colleges and myself to one in a different state and one of us has started their life afterwards already but gaming and music has kept us together.

We want to be at Electric Forest together so that the four of us can be together, create some of most amazing positive memories we would ever have in life coming all the way from Texas and Louisiana on just the road trip alone, and one of the best weekends the four of us will have together although it'd be hard since we have had so many already but I doubt anything could compare to this. We would definitely treasure it for the rest of our lives, and can't wait to join the family.

Edit: Also we are from Texas so we would bring some amazing Texas brew for the beer exchange, avid redditors so we would stop by Camp Reddit to meet you all, bring Settlers of Catan to meet some board game freaks and throw down some Magic the Gathering!

[u/STEEZ_FLOSS]

I'm going to try to be myself... The peace-keeping, fun-loving individual that I am. I want to goto the dollar store and find a bunch of small items to hand out. This kid at my work had valentines that said you're awesome and you're puuuurfect with 3d dogs and cats on them... Want to hand them out to random ppl to put a smile on their faces...

[u/EntMarieMarsh]

Hello,

I have never been to Electric Forest. Neither has my best friend. We are both about to graduate from undergrad, and she is moving to NYU in the fall and leaving me in the midwest by my lonesome. This would be our last chance to go out with a bang together. My boyfriend got a ticket the night they sold out, and they were sold out minutes later when I tried to buy after him. I will be pretty upset if he gets to go and have the time of his life while I am at home. There's no way he'd not go, and I don't blame him.

My best friend. We hoop together. Smoke together. Binge watch netflix, hulu and amazon prime together (yeah all three, what?). We rescued a dog together, whom is now happily nestled with my best friend in their together home. This chick literally completes my thoughts because we are on the same wavelength, and come August, I don't even know when I will see her again! We need this journey of a lifetime together, it would be the absolute best experience and memory to be the glue of a friendship that will have to endure thousands of miles.

As a forest virgin, I would love to have my cherry popped wth my best friend!!!

Thank you for this opportunity guys, it's pretty amazing you're even doing this!

[u/[deleted]]

If I got the tickets, I would give one to my friend, a former meth addict who has replaced meth use with meditation. He loves electronic music more than anything, and he'd love to go to Forest. He is broke, however, owes thousands to the courts. He has warrants and will have to go to jail for four months for something he did while addicted. His birthday is June 26th and he plans on turning himself in after that, with plans of getting a job after all of his legal issues are over with. I want to take him to forest so he can have one last great weekend of partying and dancing! (He still smokes weed and drinks, hasn't done meth in 16 months. He's done shrooms a few times since getting clean too) After that he will turn himself in.

If we went to forest together, we would spread love and positive energy, and smoke mad joints with random people! He says he will try to fit in all the "love, joy, and beautiful chaos" he can before experiencing a few months of what he calls "mind numbing order", although he thinks this time in prison will not be nearly as bad because of his new found meditation

[u/KindCreations]

This year is my first time venturing to Rothbury. To say I'm excited would be a huge understatement. I have travelled all over the country visiting friends and experiencing their music scenes and from what I've seen on this sub, the Midwest has a lot of great vibes to offer. Personally, I feel a smile goes a long way. Whenever I'm out at a festival or concert I always rock a huge cheesy smile with the exception being during bass heavy sets when I go full on grime face. I also constantly dance. Everywhere I go there is no walking, there is only dancing. I will start a dance party with anyone, anytime. Who doesn't love a dance party? If I won free tickets I would tell one of my friends who just recently got divorced to meet me in Rothbury. He's been going through a tough time and had his entire world turn upside down, giving him a ticket to forest would be amazing, especially because he has never been to a music festival before.

[u/Ikillzommbies]

I would set up a "free massages" spot in the camping area where I would use my back massage skills to soothe weary hippies

[u/HazenThorne → u/Ikillzommbies]

I do get quite weary...

[u/Slapmypickle]

I want to be back at EF this year because it's home. It's full of family and the love that I adore for one another. Four days of amazement and adventure.
Every year, I always try to do something to add to the magic. In '13, I walked around with snacks like fruit rollups handing them out to people who looked like they needed it. Traded many items at the giving tree. In '14, I made trinkets to hand out for people to take home. Also made many kandi bracelets that were given out. I went around all weekend with my friend dressed as bananas. We had many fruity puns lined up for the people who talked to us. Also, we tried to arrange a banana rally for all the bananas who went to meet up and party at string cheese but bananas are a fickle bunch and only 2 showed up. I was also more conscious of trash this year and picked up most of what I saw on the ground.

This year I am going again as a banana with a more concerted effort to get this banana rally to happen. I also plan to bring large amounts of Kandi, and small trinkets I can find to trade at the Giving Tree. I will also bring a couple cases of water to hand out in the forest. Give everyone I talk to a high five. Make an effort to go over to talk to the person who is just out of it and having a bad time.

If I won this, I would be able to get my buddy to come back this year! He has gone since '12 and embodies what the forest fam is about. This year he couldn't buy a ticket because he didn't have the money. I really want him to come back.

[u/Ricky_VIPenis]

Me and my gf have been to a good amount of festivals and have been salivating over EFOREST for years - but could never quite swing it. When we finally figured out we could make it, the tickets sold out - rookie mistake I know!

I love helping out newcomers to festivals. It can be such an amazing experience, but i always see people struggling with the logistics. I like to help with tents, bring extra supplies, lights, food, basically just teach some of the younger folk how to be prepared, have an amazing time, party party party, and be responsible doing it. I also like befriending solo festival goers and sharing our camp. Hopefully see you in the forest!

[u/HazenThorne → u/Ricky_VIPenis]

The love of helping newcomers is what lead us to being more active on this sub and eventually becoming mods and being able to do things like this. I definitely feel your vibe, sir. :)

[u/Mollybuckler]

This year will be my first trip to Electric Forest! A group of my girlfriends and I cannot wait to be a part of this magical weekend. We’ve all been best friends since high school and now in our mid 20s with not much time left to all get together and just enjoy how beautiful life is together. I cannot wait to be a part of the forest fam! We plan on being our friendly selves while we’re in the forest- sharing is caring! I cannot wait for this unbelievable weekend filled with amazing artists and people. I already know I’ll never forget it! I will get my hands on a ticket one way or another 

[u/dildostickshift]

Who won?

[u/opheron]

I've never been to the Forest and would love to experience it for the first time. I would bring my friend who has never been to a music festival before and watch his mind get blown! I'd be bringing my EMT medkit as well as glow toys (gloves, UV laser & glow paint shirt, EL wire) to help people getting sick and/or freaking out - I seem to run into a few lost souls every year and I enjoy being able to lend a hand when it's needed.

[u/AnonymousHimey]

Ive become so entranced with technology and my phone and keep wanting to go rogue and off the grid. I really feel like getting to experience this for the first time at the forest would turn around my life powered by technology and put me back in reality.

[u/thinwhiteduke420 → u/AnonymousHimey]

totally agree with you my friend its tough to do with modern technology but you have all my support!

[u/Magicpurpleponyrider]

Tickets sold out this year too fast, I couldn't pick up a pass! But last year was amazing.. this year I wanted to pretty much bring a solar shower for public use so there is less waiting for a 5 hour line to take a shower! My neighbors would be more than welcome to use

[u/dancingspark]

I've been wanting to go to EF for several years and only recently found friends who were also interested in going. In college, I was a pretty happy, open person and loved going to jam sessions, basement parties and bonfires in the forest behind my dorm. Fast-forward four years and I've completely lost the ability to be carefree for many reasons. I spend most of my time indoors/alone, because I live in NYC (a bad place to live if you're sensitive/moody/easily overwhelmed). I miss being able to run around barefoot and dance in the trees, but most especially I miss not mistrusting everyone around me. I spend a lot of time involuntarily intuiting others' feelings and thoughts, and that can be exhausting when the people around you aren't willing to reciprocate or connect. At EF, I'm really hoping I can meet people who are relaxed, open, and friendly--which just doesn't happen where I live. I want to find the part of myself that remembers how to be a forest nymph and knows how to relax and feel at peace. I'm planning on wearing a bunch of costumes and cooking for people and just generally being free and open. Hopefully those good vibes will contribute to the forest somehow! :)

We'll also bring a lot of coffee to the Reddit caravan meetup before we drive to Rothbury and my friend plans on giving out drawings to anyone who wants them at the forest. I'll give out hugs and a smile to everyone, and I was thinking about bringing a lot of extra test kits in case people need them.

[u/Humkangout]

I, naturally, already have tickets, but if the sweet, sweet RNG were to choose little old me to win this then I would hand over the first ticket to my best friend because somehow we've never gone to a festival. And the second ticket would be gladly donated to u/SOMBREROOO's friend so that they can both go. (And definitely not to grease Sombrero's wheels, so that he let's me use his RV to power afterpartyin' ;) Definitely wouldn't be to butter him up so that all of this sub has somewhere to go after 3 AM)

[u/noreallyitsme → u/[deleted]]

no need to apologize, great post!

[u/noreallyitsme → u/[deleted]]

Thanks for the positive words my friend :)

[u/Hoffmeisterfan]

My roommate and I live in Texas and have never been to the forest. I've been to one music festival, and he has never been to one. Our roommate already has his ticket, but we neglected to buy ours before they sold out so we are really hoping we can get some passes somehow and this would be an awesome way to get to the forest. What do we plan to bring to the forest? A killer totem so everyone can feel our vibes, probably with a picture of our goofy dog on it. I am really looking forward to making tons of friends and camping under the stars. Sure hope this comment gets selected. But if it doesn't I know I'll see y'all there anyway. Rock on

[u/mattyp92]

By sharing large quantities of fruity snacks with everyone. Who doesn't like gushers and fruit by the foot!

Edit:forgot to say why I want the tickets: I had a couple friends who weren't able to afford to go to forest with me due to financial troubles and it would be amazing if I could get them tickets as well!

[u/[deleted]]

I have never been to anything like this in my life. I've always dreamed about going- I love music and dancing. I love getting dressed up and pretending I am somebody else more cool and magical than I am. I see these pictures of beautiful women from these festivals in amazing costumes, however, and I am hesitant. I'm in recovery from an eating disorder, years of body loathing. I fear that I'd feel so ugly and out of place surrounded by all of these beautiful fairies and nymphs.
I want to try to overcome my self doubt and attend the Electric Forest without any of my self-conscious anxieties. I feel ready to finally be beautiful and dance up a storm with some cool kids. Life is too short to not be your most fabulous.
I would bring my authentic self, which I've never truly presented to the world.
And hopefully help others do the same as well.

[u/[deleted]]

Im a three year forest veteran and would love to be able to join my friends for another year in the magical forest. Last year my friends and I brought thousands of wooden Clothespins and a bunch of sharpie markers. We were writing all sorts of silly phrases on them and secretly clipping them to people without their knowing. It's too funny when later they discover a clip on them saying something like "Praise Cheesus".

My favorite "giving back to the festival" thing to do however is constantly picking up cigerette butts during the day while walking around and dancing in the crowd. I know that large garbage gets picked up by workers, but Im certain that they overlook such small and commonplace litter. When people see you walking around with a giant bag filled with butts it becomes infectious and tons of people start picking them up. Hope to see you all there :)

[u/[deleted]]

I would love a free ticket or two!!(:

so this year me and my 3 possibly 5 friends are going -decked- out in some crazy rave clothes. have one group sign all drawn up, now just to order materials and lights for it (: I personally cant WAIT to see slow magic, sphongle, nectar, geasy, and maybe some deep house in the forest(; cant wait to wander the forest with you all!!

[u/lovemeanstwothings]

I went to Electric Forest as my first festival last year, and it totally changed my outlook on life. Sherwood Forest is possibly the most sacred place in my life, and have many fond memories from last year. Luckily, I hopped on the payment plan and have been fortunate enough to keep up on payments. One of my buddies missed out and does not have a ticket. Last year, he and I had such a good time. One night we dubbed our pop-up tent the "Comedy house" which was a long story; but it was most definitely the funniest/best night of my entire life. One of these tickets would go to him, and another would go to someone else very deserving! For free, of course!

[u/Jpot]

Awesome! My best friend really wants to go this year, but he's a full-time student and not sure he can swing it financially.

Every year on Thursday, I see people getting carted out of crowds left and right in the late afternoon, usually due to dehydration. I get it, it's the first day, and all my poor li'l spunions have yet to discover that you need to drink water when you're dancing for four straight hours in the hot sun. I hate to see people missing out on even one night of the magic of the Forest, or worse, over something so easily preventable.

In order to do my part for the fam, I bought two dozen cheap reusable water bottles with wrist straps. They won't last forever, but they'll make it through the weekend. I'm gonna fill them up and wade into these late afternoon crowds so I can supply those who appear to be in need with not only a fresh supply of life-giving water, but also a reusable, easy-to-carry container that they will hopefully use for the rest of the weekend to stay healthy and hydrated. Who knows, maybe I'll put on a wizard hat (goes great with a leviwand) and be a fuckin' magical hydromancer, slaker of thirsts and champion of the extended rage. I'm gonna have fun with it, that's for sure. I'm also going to pick up a cheap hydration pack or two to loan out to those in need. Hopefully I'll save a few people a trip to the med tent and a nasty morning after!

I'm also bringing test kits for MDMA and LSD, which I will make available to any and everyone who would like to use them. Knowledge of the substance you're ingesting is the first and most important step towards a safe and fun weekend. Safety isn't the first thing on everyone's mind when they want to get fucked up and rage for four days, but what's NOT fun is overdosing or having a bad experience because you took one chemical and thought it was another.

[u/bubblemeow1]

Pinneapple, lots and lots of pinneapple! Smoothies galore, water, rave accessories and meow. I'd contribute positive vibes, high energy, and complete happiness at the experience of a lifetime :3

High Fives Everyone

[u/xxdgsxx]

To me the best part about EFF is the positive vibes and spreading good energy! I love making things to pass out whether it be something homemade like bracelets and painted muraled rocks or something small and store bought like stickers and mini bubbles... also a clean forest is a happy forest, last year a buddy and I spent a lot of time picking up trash as we'd walk from one stage the next or back to camp (and then sort it at the cans so that what could be recycled was recycled). If the land isn't taken care of then eventually there may not be a forest. Through these activities last year I met a lot of cool people that I stay in contact with still so I would just keep up what worked for me and have another amazing weekend! :)

[u/sourpatchkeed]

My best friend and I have never been to the Forest, but have been wanting to make it for a few years now. We live hundreds of miles apart -- one in VA, one in FL -- but aim to make it to at least one major festival together every year. We would love to make EF this year's rendezvous! Between the two of us, we'd be bringing artistic skills in the form of makeup + face/body painting [her], mad white-girl dance skills [me], an almost-overly-prepared campsite that we'd happily share with all of you [seriously, you should see my checklist] and lots of happy vibes and love for everyone else in the Forest. Good luck everyone, hoping to see you all there! :)

[u/FutbolFanatic22]

My fiance and I have been volunteering at the forest for the last couple of years. We have already brought the beauty of the forest to many of our friends and shown them what our favorite place on earth is like. We are currently in the process of trying to get our wedding ceremony to be held in the forest in August of 2016. We our both very earth and vibe conscious and try to spread happiness and love anywhere we can. We are planning to volunteer again this year and have already convinced some others to do the same. If I win these tickets, we will be giving the to two friends who are unable to afford to even volunteer due to the initial deposit. The forest means the world to us and we would love for anyone and everyone to get to see a piece of us.

If we do not win these tickets, no worry. I hope we meet those who do and I hope they appreciate the beauty of our home. And to all those on this sub, the countdown has been going since the day we left last year and we are inches closer. I cannot wait to see all your beautiful faces and introduce many new members to our family.

[u/HazenThorne]

ITT: a bunch of badasses trying to win tickets for other people.

[u/FESTtheSERIES]

Oh darn! We missed the contest. We've been dying to go to Electric Forest. Hopefully next year. Everyone crush it extra hard this season!!!

[u/sko0laidl]

I'm going to start off this post saying that the ticket is not for me, but for my sister and her friend (so she isn’t stuck with just me). I have already obtained my ticket, and due to funds she was unable to purchase hers on time. We do most things together, despite our age difference (she's 21 and I'm 17). She is also very artistic and very good when it comes to cameras! Anyway, I had an idea and asked her if she would help me out. First let me explain:

If anyone is familiar with the "Humans of New York" project, you know how inspiring it is to read the different peoples stories/quotes. Electric Forest is a 4-day city in itself, and it would be brilliant to find people around the festival (camping, possibly in the venue, etc.) and have my sister take a picture of them. Then, we would ask them to share something with us… could be personal, inspirational, or even comical. It would need to be something that really showcases the colorful array of amazing people that attend this festival. The forest embodies emotional connections. While these connections are experienced during the festival itself, it’s impossible to meet everyone there. Also, it would be a blast sharing it with the world.

After the forest, my sister and I will sit down together and make a Facebook page and share everything we encountered during our time! If she can’t make it I would still LOVE to do this project, but her help would be invaluable.

[u/Smokinthatkush420 → u/sko0laidl]

I really really really like this idea. I hope I see you two

[u/sko0laidl → u/Smokinthatkush420]

Thank you, I really appreciate that. Even if this contest doesn't work out we are going to try our best to get her a ticket

[u/dawn381]

The reason why I would want these tickets because I want to give it to my friend who lived in California. This would be a way for us to see each other because since she lives all the way in California we rarely get to see each other. She could finally see what michigan is like and brininging to this would blow her mind away. She has see the line up and ever since then she wants nothing else but to get a chance to go to electric forest. She is a big fan of many of the people in the line up and to be able to bring her out for this would be a dream.

[u/twwatson]

Well, I don't personally need them since I'll be working my ass off making this the best music festival in the world, but...

If by chance you let this slide and I randomly got picked, I think it'd be fun to do some sort of reddit scavenger hunt or give them out at the Griz and Muzzy show in Grand Rapids next month.

[u/Humkangout → u/twwatson]

Cool ass dude.

[u/vman411gamer]

1 out of my 3 best friends is coming with me to EF. If I won I would give my 2 friends that aren't going tickets and then the festival would be so much better because everything is better when the whole group is together!

[u/dtreez]

I want to go to Electric Forest this year because it is without a doubt the happiest place I have ever been to in my entire life. Last year I purchased my ticket on a whim not even knowing what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised and the Forest absolutely surpassed every expectation I could have ever had. My life literally changed forever. If I won these tickets I would use the money I planned on buying tickets with to make the forest and mine, as well as my neighbors camp experience and time at the Forest more enjoyable as a whole. We would first purchase a shade tent for our camp to put over or hammock stand. Certain things that me and my lady do for the people around us in the campgrounds vary. We will be trying to keep our campsite much cleaner this year than last year. We have purchased collapsable trash containers that we will use to properly despise of waste and recyclables. We will be bringing in larger jugs of water in order to reduce the waste of plastic bottles. The high five vibe is always strong with my crew and usually involves the offering of a beer or a good ole shot of rich n rare or tequila. We would also be purchasing a camp stove this year in order to make our camp and neighbors breakfast in the morning as well as other mid-day meals. As well as something festive to give to my forest fam… I will be donating a hammock to the giving tree this year. As well as donating to the food drive before entering the festival grounds on Thursday. My girlfriend has been stocking up on all kinds of glow sticks and other neon accessories as well as flash tattoos, body paint, stickers, rhinestones, hair chalk, and kandi bracelet making materials for the rest of our camp, neighbors, and friendly faces walking past. Aside from that my camp will be providing beer pong and tippy cup along with corn hole, frisbee, dizzy bat and other kinds of drinking shenanigans and games. Every smiling face is welcome to come get down and party with our camp!

[u/Parksy79]

Well, I have a my ticket, but I have two friends really wanted to go with us, but were not able to hop on the train early enough. I would give the two tickets to them and allow them to bring their positivity and good time having selves to the Forest!

[u/DjDopesauce]

If I make it to EF this year it'll really help me emotionally and spiritually. Long story short, have been going to Spring Awakening with my, now, ex for the past couple years. We've broken up and I'm in college and can't really afford 700$+ per ticket. I just wanna have a good time and share the love and music with people. share food, water, vape stuff, place to sleep. Whatever. I just wanna contribute to the overall wellbeing of the forest and its inhabitants. Plus I make a killer mix drink. :P

[u/tmdmmirai]

If I am selected, I will give a ticket to my girlfriend and a ticket to a friend of hers to keep her company, since I'll be in GL :p

When I go to Electric Forest, I bring a big box full of artwork that I pass out to people, and leave at the giving tree! I also make an effort to clean the grounds throughout the weekend.

[u/sweet_as_cunt]

My brother is attending this year and I would love to surprise him with tickets of my own and contribute to the EF family by adding more of our own! If I get the chance to go, my brother and I would bring special baked goods and blunts for all the people around us because there is no better way to extend your family bonds than sharing them with other people.

[u/seasalt_caramel]

Art, the act of creating it and sharing it is my way of connecting with people. My contribution to EF (which will be my first music festival ever!) will be setting up an art station with watercolors for everyone to enjoy and also bringing along art that'll be really fun to look at. My inspiration is stuff like this, although I'd love people to also share their favorite kind of drawings and artwork. I'm also considering some shiny art that'll feel like you're staring into a huge kaleidescope - fingers crossed I'll figure out the mechanics!

I've had a challenging four years in college, and EF is going to be a way to celebrate graduation with a friend that I have very quickly gotten emotionally close with in the past few months. He is an amazing, caring, and extremely vivacious person who is superb at the flow arts, and it'd be a great experience to be able to create and share art with all of you together.

[u/Kdawg616]

So around this time last year me cousin from Mexico came to the U.S. as an exchange student to live with me. During the six months he was here we became more close. Now I see him as a brother more than a cousin. Anyways, while he was here he was doing some research and ended up hearing about the forest. He really wanted to go last year but by the time we found out about the festival it was already sold out. So basically what I'm trying to say is that he's the one who introduced me and showed me about this festival. he pretty much introduced me to the forest fam. So I really want those tickets in order to give him one as away of thanking him for telling me about this festival. Because even though it's going to be my first festival I already know it's going to be the time of my life filled with amazing people.

[u/RootPC]

Hello, the reason I would like to go to the Electric Forest this year is because I would be going with my father. He has shown interest lately in the type of music being played here this year, he loved the lineup. My father and I don't talk or hang out much, so this would be more of a bonding time for me and my father. It'd also help me break my invisible barrier and get out and hang around since I'm shy. I will think of something to make everyone happy in my presence! The timing of the event would be perfect for when my father and I are planning a trip back home as well, since my mother father and I are Michigan natives, lived as far south as Grand Rapids and as far north as Cadillac, now live in ND, so I'm homesick and need the Forest to Electrify me! Thank you.

[u/Jew_C]

If I were to win 2 tickets to E forest I would go crazy at every single set of string cheese incident. I might become a sting cheese incident. I'm from Arizona and those guys don't make it out here much. I would also bring all of my handmade festival gear to wear as well as my wire wraps to hand out and spread love. I also honestly want to experience Michigan's beauty as well.

[u/AndrewDrivesTooFast]

I haven't been to a festival yet and want to experience a great one. The tickets sold out way faster than I expected and since I'll be in Michigan over the summer, I still really want to go and live in the Forest. Plus the artists this year are soon sick.

My contribution at Electric Forest this year will good vibes and fist bumps to anyone that walks by. I always try to have a good time wherever I'm at and want to share it with everyone around.

[u/twinkletoess]

Perseverance is something you build into your character. It takes work and optimisiem and can be difficult at times. When this is built into you the world is much brighter. Last year was my first time in the forest. I was only there for one day but it left a huge mark on me. I went with a friend on a whim barely prepared but realized that there is nothing you can do to prepare yourself for such an amazing experience.

I've been on my own since 15 (moved out, got myself into college, etc.) and am very happy to be where I am today. Although in 110 days I have to find a way to the forest.

I am extremely crafty and have made headbands, all sorts of bracelets, tie dyed bandannas and more at pervious festivals and would love to do it again in the forest. My guest and I will provide positive energy, guided yoga sessions, and we love making an amazing breakfast (save money on vendors). Caring for the environment is necessary, and I will consistently clean/maintain the forest so we can continue this festival in the future. I am so thankful this opportunity is provided as my financial situation is not looking so bright. I have been dealt some low blows this past year and struggle with OCD. My friend has been dealt a crappy hand as well and is overcoming a lot of family problems and living situational issues. Not a sob story, just some insight and background so you know this experience is going to people who work hard, and not only deserve it, but need some forest positivity in their life! My friend has been through a lot and is an outstanding person. Her positivity and ambition rubs off on everyone around her and I would be thrilled so give her this experience as she doesn't have many opportunities like this.

My biggest desire is to be back in the forest, make new friends, and display amazing dance moves. Thank you for this awesome opportunity and if chosen, your group will have a blast and I can not wait to be a part of your forest family. 💜🌳🎶⛺

[u/F1GUR3 → u/twinkletoess]

You sound like an amazing person. Good luck in the contest!

[u/twinkletoess → u/F1GUR3]

Thank you so much! Your kind words are uplifting. :)

[u/irishrooney13]

Whenever I am on the move, I will be picking up all cigarette buts and other trash I see and be disposing them at the nearest receptacle! Just my little bit to keep the forest as clean as possible! Also, we are going to be bringing a bunch of stickers with dum dums taped to the back to hand out to all you lovely people.

[u/Tiny_orphan_dancer]

I have two very good friends that were not able to pick up tickets before they sold out. All of us always go to local festivals together and have for a few years, it would be such a bummer if two of us were not able to go. One thing we like to do at festivals we attend is hand out goodies. Last year i brought 6 huge bags of blowpops i handed out over the weekend. If everyone in my family are able to attend there would not be a single person in the forest without a blowpop, paper diffraction glasses, and other little goods. Oh and LOTS of texas beer (;

[u/HazenThorne → u/Tiny_orphan_dancer]

He also makes a mean breakfast burrito. :)

[u/Tiny_orphan_dancer → u/HazenThorne]

Of course! How could i forget haha

[u/perverted_justice]

So this will be me and my two room mates first time at the forest, and it will be their first time at a camping festival ever. I was able to get a ticket right after the line up dropped but unfortunately neither of them got a ticket before EF sold out, one of them was only like 20 minutes late even.

The three of us will be driving all the way from Texas. We're all excited to meet new people and go hard as fuck all three nights.

One thing we have talked about doing in order to spread the love is to pick one night and try and go out for a few hours with a backpack full of water and just give it out to anyone who needs some. I've definitely been in situations where I didn't have any water and was in need of some, and I know how much a stranger giving me water can mean, and I really want to give that to my fellow foresters.

[u/HazenThorne → u/perverted_justice]

Definitely. Saw this one dude raging so hard at Knife Party, just covered in sweat. Didn't have anything but his shorts and his shoes. I walked up to him, offered my water, and the look on his face was just like, "Awwwwww yeeeaaaaa." Love those moments.

[u/Jellyfish32]

If I win the tickets im going to give them to a friend that wants nothing more than to come to electric forest but just can't swing it with the money right now. If he can come we will spread the best vibes possible all forest with high fives and kandi and cheerfulness and since my group is camping with reddit we will make sure to make friends with as many of you guys as possible. Thanks for the giveaway and we can't wait to meet all of you this summer! Just a few more months.

[u/HowOldIsLorde]

We would absolutely love to go for the vibes, the experience, the memories, and the music. You see, me and my friend were about to buy our tickets the day after they sold out (that was our pay day) so now we will be attending to Bonnaroo. The main reason we want to go is the lineup. The music this year is absolutely amazing. And all of the things people have told me about being in the forest have always made me want to attend but once I saw the lineup I knew it was mandatory. We will be bringing all the positive vibes from bonnaroo with us to the forest. And the person I would bring loves making tye dye, last year we handed out about 50 tye dye bonnaroo shirts for free and would do that again. If I won tickets it would make not only my day, but if I was able to call my friend and say "well... We're going to electric forest." The amount of happiness we would bring to the forest would be unreal.

[u/gicasaurus]

My buddies all managed to get tickets this year, I was too slow and like everyone else didn't expect a sell out less than 24 hours after the lineup drop. Couldn't attend due to a car accident last year, and was literally 15 minutes away from home ready to buy when they sold out this year. The other ticket would go to my buddy who also was too late. We plan on bringing mas brewskis and various brands of whiskey, anyone who ventures into our camp is welcome to have some with us (among other "goodies" (; ). Besides that I will be giving out an endless amount of good vibes and high fives. Besides that I plan on documenting as much of the festival as I can. Hoping to get a GoPro/more professional camera so I'm not holding my phone up like a chump as usual. I'm making it to Sherwood no matter what this year, but this would save me a stupid amount of money/worrying/stress from scalpers. See you guys in the forest!

[u/SLF77]

Each year I pick a new festival to travel to, and this year my friends and I decided to go to Electric Forest. I've heard amazing things and wanted to make it a reality this year, but tickets sold out as I was in the process of buying my pass and flight. If I were to win this pass, I would donate the amount of a ticket to Conscious Alliance: an organization that holds a food drive each year at Forest. I would absolutely love the opportunity to go to Electric Forest this year and would be extremely grateful! I would give the second pass to my best friend who had to make the decision not to go this year because of cost. If she was able to use a free ticket, she'd be able to go. Thank you, /r/ElectricForest!!!

[u/aholmz]

My friend and I would love to make it to Electric Forest this year and we have so much positivity to spread! With LED hoops, body paint, and some MI medical, we have a lot of love to go around. Oh and high fives to anyone with hands of course. The forest is such a beautiful place to escape to and the sense of community is almost unreal, hope to see you lovely people there!

[u/SpectacularRainbows]

It's been a bit of a rough time for my best friend financially as well as spiritually. He's never been to a music festival and naturally, I want to share his first experience with him. We are both musicians and play in a progressive rock band together (I also DJ), if I were to win I'd bring him and we'd jam out for you guys/create some sort of electronic-acoustic collaboration set (promise we're pretty good)! Drum circles/extra instruments for all who would like to join.

[u/Archduke_Nukem]

This is a great idea! Good way to give back to the people that make EF such an awesome place.

I would love to win these tickets in order to go this year! I made 2012 EF but have since graduated and loans have put me a little behind financially.

To contribute to the Spirit of the Forest, I would do what I did my first year but on a much larger scale, power smoothies! I made a cooler full of smoothies and brought a few along everyday before entering the forest. There is always someone, either in the group or around the forest, that ends up worse for wear before the day is through. The smoothies were a refreshing way to get someone back on their feet and partying once more!

I would also up my costume game! I just brought normal clothing my first year, but would make some outrageous plans if I won this contest!

[u/tydy_]

Photography! I hope to be entered into being an EF Photographer and if I do I want to take pictures of all the creative costumes and groups. I want people to not need to worry about the moments and try saving them, instead you could be at peace and enjoy the moments and i'll take the pictures to always remember the good times!

[u/KramlickFTW]

This would be my first time ever going to Electric Forest. Me and my best friend are trying to expand our horizons of music and culture. To do this we are going to as many music festivals we possibly can before we both are out of college and onto the real world. We are doing this because no place makes us feel more at home then music festivals. To be surrounded by people who could care less what you looked like or what you were wearing. People who come into your life for a brief period of time and stay in your memory for a life time. I am ready to exchange not just a high five but a high six to whoever wants to put up two hands with me and not feel awkward about it. Whatever persons are not afraid to step out of there comfort and give me a high six I will have 2 arms filled with Kandi waiting to exchange with you because y'all will be my hero. I will have to bring my A game with the outfits though. I don't think all my onesies are gonna cut it so I will just have to bedazzle the shit out of them.

Thank you for this opportunity and I can't wait to become a part of your Electric Forest Family!!!

Peace. Love. Unity. Respect.

Forever ✌️❤️🙏✊

[u/Rapes_Pokemon]

I am lucky enough to have met a friend this year who has really changed my life. Not only has she challenged all of my basic notions about what I should be doing with my life, but she is beautiful inside and out. We've grown closer throughout the year and she has become my favorite concert buddy because of our shared taste in music, her extremely positive energy, and our love of going ham and dancing all night. Unfortunately she's come upon some hard times recently, the details of which I'll spare you. But it would truly be a magical thing for me to be able to show up at her house one day and hand her an Electric Forest wristband. EFF is a place that I'm not sure she even knows about, but myself having attended before, I know that it is an environment in which she would completely thrive, and I know that it would bring us that much closer together.

If I win this contest (and by the way, it's awesome that you're doing this, magical Reddit gods!) I promise to express myself and spread positive energy to as many people and in as many ways as I can. Equally so, I would be forever grateful for the opportunity to take a friend on such an amazing adventure.

As for what I mean when I said that she's challenged the way that I view my life, I've given a lot of thought to it and here's what I wrote in my journal today about it:

"Only you know what it's like to be you. If you don't act from a place of honesty, if you don't listen to your innermost wishes and desires, if you don't take the opportunity to show the world the most pure essence of yourself--then besides stifling your own potential, you're also inhibiting the ability of others to understand a vital part of what it means to be human. Each time a person chooses to live by a pre-configured set of standards and rules, humanity misses out on a chance to learn invaluable information about itself and the things it can accomplish. Though we may never truly understand the essence of the human experience, just as any system cannot fully understand itself from the inside, through careful introspection and collective honesty we CAN move steadily toward a better understanding of how to live together. And, if you are one to believe that the world we see is a product of a singular consciousness experiencing itself, then by keeping your opinions to yourself you are distorting that experience, throwing noise into the signal and slowing down the progress of transcendence."

My friend has given me a priceless gift: she has unlocked in me the power of true, pure expression, and I want to repay her for the favor.

Fingers crossed!

[u/NorthernVoodoo]

I have a friend who has worked on his master degree for a few years now. He doesn't really take vacations, days off or sick days. He couldn't commit to the time off before the sell-out, however now he says he could get the time off and is trying to find a reasonably priced GA ticket.

Another friend moved away from our home town this winter, he was starting a new job and couldn't commit to the time off. Again he now says that he could afford the time to go.

If I won I'd give the tickets to them. They really want to come, they are great guys and they have never attended. Electric Forest last year was a life changing moment for me and I want to share that with the people closest to me. While at EF I just try and be as welcoming and understanding as possible, helping where I can. I recently bought 400 glowsticks to give away as gifts to anyone who wants them.

Thanks and good luck to everyone who wants to attend this great event.

[u/ellegarcon]

This will be my third trek to the Forest. I will admit I have my Good Life pass for this year but if by some stroke of fate that I am chosen, I do believe in good karma. Those tickets would go to my friend (who did not get hers in time, and who absolutely wholeheartedly deserves to go) and I would gift the other ticket to a stranger/new friend. It seems as if each year I go, I learn more about giving and being giving. (If that makes sense) Last year, I devoted my entire forest to a new friend. We had never met him before, he came with other friends and they ditched him. To say he was sheltered, would be an understatement. I mean, he had never had a beer, he had never even used a lighter before (we had to show him how). We had told him to do only what he is comfortable with trying. Well, he went from never trying anything to acid in one weekend (note: we never left him out of our sight), and let me tell you something. I saw him come alive! I saw him come out of his shell and show the world who he is. He made this cool mask of LED lights that went to music (he is so smart!) and he had so many high fives that weekend to last the rest of his life. It was so cool to see this young person transform into a beautiful human. Basically, what I'm saying is that I will find all of the lost souls in the forest and help them just be. Even if it's something small like a piece of candy, or a hug, or a high five; it's my way of saying "Hi, you're not lost. You're exactly where you need to be. I care about you, and we're in this together" I believe that Electric Forest is a road to self discovery and limitless imagination in oneself. No matter what, I'm happy to be a part of that and aid in helping others discover the magical potential Electric Forest has to offer.

[u/DickFamished]

This will be my 3rd year but I want to win these tickets for some friends who have yet to experience the magic that is the Forest! Two of my friends were dying to go but unfortunately missed the tickets while they were on sale. This is an amazing experience and community that I would love to share with some amazing people!

[u/IamSOfuckinProductiv]

I went to the forest last year and it was absolutely incredible. The best fest I've ever been to. I was recovering from a serious injury this winter and didn't have the bandwidth to stay on top of tickets. Feeling better now and would love to return to the forest.

I'm going to bring these awesome little flier disks that i've outfitted to glow. they're so fun at night and i can make enough to toss around and give away. i'm tyring to make some that flash different colors like those big foam lightsticks - crazy fun when one of those is flying at cha! much love

[u/elloelectro]

My girlfriend and I missed the sellout day by about 12 hours. We have never been to the Forest before and we're both looking forward to it more than anything else this year! If I was able to attend this year I would bring GreenButts biodegradable cigarettes and pass them out to anybody who asks. These cigarettes sprout flowers when the butt is discarded! So everybody that throws the cigarette on the ground is really planting a flower in the Forest for next year! It also helps eliminate one of the most discarded items during festivals. Thank you for the opportunity ForestFam! I look forward to joining you.

[u/officepolicy]

At last years EF, Dixon from Dixon's Violin had a great quote. "During this weekend you've heard something you've never heard before, you've seen something you've never seen before. Now DO something you've never done before." I really hope Dixon comes back again this year. He inspired me to dance with my levitation wand in front of a crowd of people. I'm a shy person generally so that was something I've never done before and certainly something I would have never imagined doing five years ago. There's love in the forest. Can't wait to be back with my Forest Fam.

[u/thinwhiteduke420]

I have never been to the forest, my closest friends went last year but I couldn't get off of work. This year we are doing everything we can with the incredible line up to make it and if there is a will there is a way. My good friend has been working for months studying for exams to get into med school and the test is the week before the forest so being able to take her would be the best good job gift imaginable. In terms of what we would bring to the forest the best answer is good vibes and supreme happiness. We have already made a 3x5 flag with drawings of all of our favorite artists around the String Cheese logo. My friend and I have been to a few festivals before and have always handed out yellow lensed sunglasses to everyone we can afford to give to, try it sometime the yellow tint does actually make you happier. At this point its tradition and you can bet on us bringing boxes of yellow sunglasses and spreading the happiness hopefully, the two of us together can make the whole forest yellow and giddy. On top of that you can see us rocking the craziest of outfits (i bought a pink elephant costume for this year and a tophat that I've put all the artists logos on one way or another). This music makes us tick its the best thing in the world and we live and breath it and all we want to do is share that joy with all of you.

[u/ngomez91]

Me and my friend have never been to E Forest. We're from Long Island, NY and were planning on going but tickets sold out relatively quickly but we are still banking on going through some miracle.

If we were to win, it would make our summer sooooo much better. We are huge fans of almost every arrest going. It would be so awesome.

[u/[deleted]]

Been going to Rothbury and EF since the first in 2008, and won't stop until the JJ Ranch ceases to exist.

This year I plan on a bloody mary bar for passersby, pay/trade what you want.

It's amazing to see this group doing this, and whoever wins deserves it :)

[u/Hoop4Food]

Well, for starters if I won I know I would give them to my two friends who want to go but just can't swing the price. We are all from Minnesota, so definitely pining for summer right about now, and this will be mine and my boyfriends first time to EF! We are beyond excited, obviously! I have a Polaroid camera that I plan to bring and hopefully snap some awesome pics. I plan on giving them away if people want a picture I take of them, because who doesn't love free souvenirs? We're anxiously looking forward to June, and I hope for the chance to give some good friends the chance to come too!!

[u/alisaurus808]

This will be my first forest, and the first festival my two campmates will be attending.

It would be amazing to be able to gift their first festival experience! :)

I'm psyched to be coming to Forest this year, especially after hearing from so many that it's the greatest place on earth, regardless of lineup.

I'm cross stitching bassdrops (and after I got a request, Odesza's symbol too once I finish making the pattern) for trading/gifting. A few of you got a peek at two of them in Tinychat

I'll also be busting out my strawberry costume, which was a big hit at a Glitch Mob show that was close to this past Halloween. I couldn't have imagined how many smiles it would put on people's faces, and decided that night to bring it to festivals going forward. Come say hi if you see a strawberry in a green beret! <3

[u/atreyu_0844]

Last year was our first forest and it honestly blew away my expectations. Bonnaroo vet and went in thinking how similar it was going to be, and was pleasantly surprised at how much more intimate the festival was compared to the masses at Roo. Anyways, we took advantage of this getting to know a lot of our fellow foresters while strolling through Sherwood...and made it our mission to throw a compliment at anyone that came within our vicinity. This led to our weekend slogan of "you got this." Anytime we saw someone alone, looking down, looked like they were tripping a little too hard or in general weren't having the amount of fun they could be having, we made it a priority to park ourselves next to him/her and give a warm, friendly "You got this" accompanied by a smile, high five, and the occasional hug. The responses were usually more than I had hoped for; mental 180s and lots of return smiles, laughs and thanks.

This year I would like to take it a step further, bringing along even more of my positive friends that weren't able to get tickets in time, and becoming the "You got this" posse. Handing out Jolly Ranchers, gum, kandi...any little item to get someone to open up, smile, and have the best time they can. In all honesty, making the experience for someone else makes our experience that much more unforgettable and fulfilling :)

So here's hoping I can get another pair of tickets for the two most outgoing and positive friends in my life to further assist in our efforts to bring as many good vibes to as many foresters as we can possibly meet!

Cheers, and see you all in a few short months...regarding the wait, YOU GOT THIS!!

[u/an_unfunny_username]

Last year I was lucky enough to attend electric forest 2014 and it was a life changing experience. Since that time I've dedicated myself to attending as many festivals as I could this year to spread love and light across as much of this country as possible. My biggest contribution would be the artwork my girlfriend and I make. She is amazing at setting wire wraps and together we produce pins in the spirit of family and love.

If I were to win this contest I would take my girlfriend who has been unable to purchase any festival tickets this year due to loss of a job. I feel that such an experience would be just the thing she needs to cheer her up and get into the season.

[u/benevolentbaby]

I have a couple of ideas for the forest, seeing as this will be my third year, it's going to be the best one by far. I'm a firm believer that your perception of the world changes the world, so this year like all of the others, I'm bringing the best most powerfully positive vibes that this human body can experience. Just as a blooming flower brightens the field that it's in, people's positive moods add to the collective experience pool of all who are attending Electric Forest Festival. I could definitely plan to bring gifts and goodies for everybody (which I still intend to smuggle in pounds of starburst) but these are only material things, things that last only for awhile. I intend instead to bring people the feeling, the feeling that I once experienced for the first time my first year at Forest. The feeling of connection, the feeling that we are all one large dance of energy. I plan to hug everybody that I see, giving high fives to those that are chillin and high vibes to those that are raging. It's not about me, but about how I contribute the experience as a whole. If I get struck by the Universe and this post gets chosen to win the tickets, I'm going to gift both of them for no monetary compensation. One of our friends that's been coming every year to forest with us didn't get a ticket on time. She deserves it more than anybody I know, she is the calm of the breeze during the day and the life of the party when the moon is out. Electric Forest festival enhanced her life in the past and I know for a fact she enhances it's energy. If we could roll into Rothbury as the original crew we've always had, it would make for a great time as always. The other ticket I plan to give to another person that has never experienced something quite like EFF. There's a first for everything, and whoever that person may be, there's a whole lotta love comin' right around the corner! Love you all! Can't wait to get my boogie on t-minus three months.

[u/kzevil92]

This will be my first year, as well as my friends. We both decided we want to meet and talk with as many new people as possible. We decided that everyone we talk to is either getting a hug or high five. Our goal is to just make people laugh and smile. We don't have much but we want everyone to feel like family to us and we do give really good hugs too. We are both also writers so we plan on bringing notebooks and writing as much as we can about the experience. People we meet, things we see, things we feel. Then we will combine them and post them online so people can read our experience first hand!

[u/bunnysniffer]

My boy friend and I first heard about Electric Forest through a friend. Since that moment we have been amazed at the community, stories, and pictures we have looked through. We were trying to go this year but were short on cash sadly. This opportunity for us to go would be the most incredible experience of my life. The electronic “scene” (I guess you would call it that lul) has changed me for the better. The idea of it is to lose those social boundaries and just feel the music and enjoy your self. If I had a chance to go I’d make sure everyone was feeling this and enjoying him or herself. If someone seems to be having a bad time I’ll be sure to grab their hand and introduce my self and let them join in. I’d be honored to have this opportunity and I know that I would have the time of my life.

[u/[deleted]]

I already have my ticket, so I don't know if this can count. But I want to enter for my best friend of 14 years (he is not on reddit). This dude is a straight warrior and has been thrown the biggest low blows for the past 5 years. I've been trying so hard to get him to come to the forest, but I just can't purchase another ticket with my funds. We've been trying to find ways to get him there, but he has no money and I have no money. He turns 18 next month, but in the past 5 years, his father died of cancer, his older brother committed suicide, and he was laid off of his job most recently when the owner decided to cut the staff in half and his mother is selling their house and moving to Florida. So in the next month he has to find a job and find a new place to live. His father was a huge dead head and followed the Grateful Dead around for a few years and the stories his dad had were some of the most fucked up and funniest moments i could have ever known happened. His older brother had some mental problems himself, but that guy was so loving and nice to be around, I was heartbroken when he called me to let me know what happened. My friend is a huge fan of the cheese and I know if I told him I got him on this fest, he'd probably start crying. I really want him to make it and I know he'd bring an awesome vibe to the forest. He brought me to my first festival which was Wakarusa 2013 aka Swamparusa 2013. Ever since then I found my love to travel and to see live music. This guy and I have been to the last 2 Umphrey's New Years Runs

If we won: the first thing we'd do is find someone else to give the second wristband away too (maybe his girlfriend or maybe just some stranger?)

We aren't very crafty, but we'll figure something out. Im just going to make some random ideas now for the sake of this entry and either work on those or I'll find an amazing idea soon enough. We'll bring a shit ton of Mardi Gras beads to pass around to lovely people. We can bring a polaroid camera and take some sweet pictures for people to take home with them. We'll carry around water all day and just pass it around when Bassnectar is getting the heaviest (lol). We'll offer free hugs in the wait for the gates to be open! We'll defiantly be picking up random trash (I'm highly against littering and hate it when people throw stuff out of their cars, or just throw cigarette butts on the ground when there is clearly a trashcan within 30 steps of you. We'll offer anyone who comes to the Tej Mahal (my huge freaking tent) to get smoked out hard as fuck. If my friend makes it, we'll be grateful to anyone we talk to at the Forest and we'll be shouting out to the Mods of this reddit for putting us on! Much Love! Edit: No I'm not trying to make some sob story to try to win, I just needed to put out some love for my best friend cause that dude is a fucking warrior. Even if we don't win, I'll be partying with him somewhere!

[u/EDMDaisyLove → u/[deleted]]

Someone give this man a ticket! I hope your friend gets a ticket. I feel like the forest could do a lot of positively in his life. Good vibes to you both (:

[u/crimedowg → u/[deleted]]

I kind of hope this guy wins

[u/HazenThorne → u/[deleted]]

This entry more than counts. You and your friend are exactly the kind of people we want to send to EF this year. :)

[u/uofkENTucky]

I went to EF in 2012 and 2013 and have come to call Sherwood Forest home. Unfortunately I had to miss the festival last year because of a schedule conflict and I've been in withdraw for a year. I would have loved to go this year but I didn't have the money until too late.

Apparently this is my last chance to attend the festival short of buying a $700 ticket on ebay. If I win, I'll be taking my girlfriend with my who has never been to a camping festival. Hopefully I can share the experience of Electric Forest with the girl I love and show her the magic of my one true home.

Good luck to everyone who is entering!

[u/AssKickinChicken]

Fortunately, I already have my tickets for EFF. However, I would use these tix to bring my two buddies (one has attended in 2013, and the other has never been to a festival). These 2 people would bring great vibes that would not only make myself and my crew smile, but bring joy to everyone around them.

I was brought into the Forest family by my buddies last year who told me I had to go. I jumped on a ticket with my hopes about the festival high, and I cannot even explain how much my expectations were blown out of the water. This is the experience I want my buddies to have this year.

As for me, I will bring my happy spirit, and love for meeting new people to the Forest. I hope to make lifelong friends, try something new, go out of my element and truly explore, but most of all, not let a single thing ruin my weekend.

I'm not too crafty, but you can find me on the grounds as Scooby-Doo one night. Also, one lucky attendee will be walking away with my favorite shirt at the Giving Tree. It embodies my character and what the forest enables you to do in the sense being free spirited wherever and whenever. Can't wait to see you all on the beautiful Double JJ Ranch!

[u/thatonegyty]

We have a large group of us coming from northern MI and we're doing group camping. The only unfortunate thing for us right now is that we still need to get our hands on a few more tickets, so I'm crossing my fingers. We're all forest veterans and we were all panicking once the tickets sold out.

This year, we're going to contribute a LOT to electric forest. I plan on creating a social media bingo for people to help share pictures, we're going to DJ our group campsite after venue hours to keep the party going, and do everything else in our power to keep the positivity flowing throughout the entire weekend.

We have already done a good job of keeping the good vibes flowing by accepting a group of strangers from Wisconsin into our group campsite, as they were unable to sign up for one. New friends and good times will be abound at Camp Northern Lights as well as in forest.

[u/TopOTheMorningToYa]

My crew will be bringing a large quantity of something to pass out before a show starts, so potentially thousands of us can be rockin the same accessory. Two tickets means we could include a few more in the fun!

[u/doughkid9]

I was lucky enough to get my ticket the day they came out. As for what I'm contributing to the forest: I'll be bringing my festival family (well 3 of the 5) of them. Unfortunately a few friends decided to wait to get their tickets and missed out completely. I want to give them the best festival experience ever, as this will be their first festival ever. I myself am bringing diffraction glasses to hand out, ordering a flag to fly, and all-in-all spreading good vibes around GA camp reddit. Regardless of if I win or lose I can't wait to meet you guys and have the best experience of my life!

[u/suomi313]

Finally get a chance to show my friends not only the wonderful world of music on display, but the amazing and interesting people I always meet at these kinds of festivals and concert :)

[u/[deleted]]

My wife is a barista by trade and will be making and handing out coffees every morning with me.

I'm gonna try to get a group of like-minded runners to go on a jog around the EF camp ground, get some exercise amongst all the good Vibes.

If we won these tickets I'd give them to friends of ours, one of whom was ordained as a Dudist Priest to marry my wife and I all official like :)

He could even perform a wedding if need be...

[u/altoid51]

I've heard great things about the forest for several years but I've haven't had the chance to go till this year. It will be my first experience and couple of my friends have been dying to go as well in MI. We've been to festivals in other states but this is one that is unique and in our backyard. I recently started taking up gloving and as I've done I've realized I get more pleasure in giving a glove show than receiving one. I believe that's one of the main themes of the forest as that we always receive more in giving into others whether it be food, a warm blanket or maybe just sharing a water bottle. I believe that the forest is a place for all of us to exercise that act and realize the beauty behind it.

[u/mnov1988]

While it is clear that there are so many deserving fans out there, all of whom have a moving story and reason why they should win these tickets, I really hope that you consider choosing me. This ticket is not for me, but for two of my closest friends, who live on opposite sides of the country. We make it our goal of getting together as many times as we can during the year, but this year for a number of reasons, we were just not able to make it work. This will be our first time ever attending EF, and winning these two extra tickets would allow us to be reunited for the first time in over 7 months, which would be the greatest blessing of them all.

While we do not have anything material that we can contribute to the forest, I can promise you that our passion for incredible music and love for those around us will make a greater impact than any material item would ever make.

Even if we do not win these tickets (as much as I hope we will), I am cautiously optimistic that my two best friends will find a way to join me in the forest this year.

[u/flyingcashbot]

I would be bringing my girlfriend to the forest.

This will be my 3rd time going. I bought my ticket and wanted her to do the same, but she waited a bit because she wasn't sure if she wanted to go or not and missed out on the sale.

We have been to festivals together and love going. It has always been hard describing why I want her to go to the forest over other festivals, and I try not to be very overbearing or pushy. Also, its just hard to explain. I believe it is an experience you can only know by attending. I would love to be able to be with her there and help a new attendee find out what the forest means.

[u/lcxo4]

Since I was younger I knew I wanted to make an impact in the lives of those around me, but it wasn't until I went to my first show I realized how I would do that. People who go to festivals like Electric Forest go because of the genuine people these events attract. This past Halloween I was at a show in NYC. I ended up talking to a girl and learned this was her first EDM show. She had never gotten a kandi before, so obviously I let her choose one of mine. We talked for awhile and then parted ways. Later, as we were leaving, our paths crossed again. She gave me the biggest hug and told me that I was the reason her first show was so great and the best part was I was just being myself and having a good time. If I were to win a ticket to the forest, I would help make it as magical as possible by helping to make sure everyone around me is having a great time whether that means they need water, want to try to move to the front, need to relax in the shade, want something to eat. Whatever it is, I'll make sure to help make it happen because I've learned when everyone around me is having a great time, it makes me have a great time.

[u/Thorsalias]

Posting this from mobile so I apologize if formatting is off.

I'm not entering to win for myself but for two of my best friends. Fortunately, I already purchased my ticket so I'm in the clear but they both were too late and are really bummed about their chances of going. I would love to win and surprise these guys with tickets to what will hopefully be our first ever forest.

My friends and I will provide the forest with good vibes and an extremely welcoming campsite to make new friends, shoot the breeze, and to make khandi!

[u/Zackattack213]

Last year was my first forest. It was the best experience of my life. Sadly I couldn't get a ticket this year. Gods of the forest(reddit mods) hear my call, I need to go to the forest once again

[u/philipbowling]

Music is my life. There is nothing better to me than finding new artists to fall in love with and jamming just as hard to the favorites. When the Electric Forest lineup came out, there was no doubt in my mind that I wanted to go. Skrill, Nectar, Flume and Big G as the headliners what could be better. As I was getting on to get my tickets, I got a text from my mom. The text read, "Your grandmother has cancer". At that point,I didn;t know what to do. The woman in my life that meant so much to me now had a life threatening disease. I immediately stopped what I was doing so I could go be with her. Later, I found out that the tickets to Electric Forest had already sold out. It was no surprise to me that it had already sold out since the lineup was as crazy as it is but I was still devastated nonetheless. I got on Stubhub to see if anyone was selling them for cheap but why would that ever happen on Stubhub?

To make matters worse today my best friend, who was planning on going with me to EF if we lucked out on some tickets, checked himself into the hospital for suicidal ideation. It hit me like a truck because I do not know where I would be today without him.

I guess what I'm trying to say is these last few months have been really rough on me and I need an escape more than anything. I didn't want this to be a sulk story because I know you guys hate reading those but I would really love to surprise my friend with EF tickets once he gets out of the hospital to take him to the magical forest we have always dreamed of.

[u/nickienoodle]

Since my boyfriend and I have been together, festivals have been something that we both love going to and sharing such a special time together. With me just getting my first jib being a school teacher, it will be really hard for me to take time away from my classroom and the Electric Forest dates work perfectly. We were so happy and excited and planning to go. Then tickets sold out :( and money is stretching thin so purchasing tickets elsewhere is just too pricey. We were so upset that we might not be able to do a festival this year, that's why I was so happy to see this thread.

My boyfriend is an environmental scientist so helping to keep the environment clean is something that is very important to us and whenever we go to festivals you'll see us collecting litter and other trash to try to keep clean vibes throughout the festival grounds. That's what we would do for electric forest and we think it's something so important that people sometimes forget about.

Winning these tickets would mean the world to us.

[u/mrniceguy1986]

I would like a few friends that have never been go. For what I'm bringing to hand out to people, I'm bringing origami lotus flowers to Jane out during lotus. Also going to be making a whole bunch more of random origami to hand out through out the weekend. Ialso would like to think of something else to hand out. Saw a dude handing out business cards with a tiny smiley face on them, to people who were looking like they were going through a bad trip. That's be nice.

[u/[deleted]]

I would do what I've always wanted to do which is have a large amount of disposable cameras, and pass them around with a note attached to the back asking for the film inside or a copy of the images. Afterwards I would print each and every single one of them and try to make a room where completely decorated in strangers best memories of the electric forest or even better an art installations covered in these pictures also.

[u/jbrrownn]

It has been a dream of mine ever since I started going to festivals to go to the forest...the vibe seems to be exactly what I have been searching for in other festivals that have been fun, but haven't quite fit the bill. This year was going to be the year that my good friend and I were going to make the long trip out to join the forest family, had it almost all planned out. Both of us are broke college students and we were waiting for our tax refunds so that we could financially swing it, but unfortunately for us the wait was too long. We bring nothing but good vibes and and a lot of food! Lotttttt of food. And a grill....and a pot and pan.....we brought a pool to the Hudson project last summer too...so basically if we are lucky enough to win, there will be a block party at our campsite and everyone is invited. And of course we clean up after ourselves, wouldn't ever disrespect the sacred grounds

[u/deejayhanzel → u/jbrrownn]

Jess brown is that chu??

[u/jbrrownn → u/deejayhanzel]

Yes it is me!

[u/ravers_delight]

Me and my friends are traveling from canada, it'll be there first time traveling out of the country and also there first major festival. We've put an extreme amount of thought into our costumes for each day (ex. When lindsey sterling is playing we will be doing link costumes for the theme, for datsik we were thinking of going as ninjas). All in all we want to bring the party to the forest and spread good vibes all around, our first forest will be an epic experience we want to share with all foresters.

[u/HazenThorne → u/ravers_delight]

Dressed in black ninjas or bright orange ninjas?

EDIT: Because I am definitely doing a night as the latter this year.

[u/eva99bmw]

I have this idea of hiding disposable cameras around the forest. The first picture of every camera would have a email address on it so whatever kind soul finds the camera and gets it developed can send them to me. Then I can create this album of all the camera's adventures to share with everyone.

I love the idea of not having any clue what you have captured until after the event is over. It is like reliving the experience again once you get those pictures back. I miss that feeling of getting that packet of photos.

[u/[deleted]]

I've never been to a festival before, and just recently discovered the type of music that will be at the forest. Ever since I first heard about Electric Forest all I've thought about is how much I want to go. I missed the opportunity to buy tickets so I may have to wait till next year. Although if June 25th comes around and I'm standing in the middle of the forest I cannot describe just how crazy that will be. I'm not a creative guy, so if I make it there all I'll be able to bring is good vibes, and some discs cause I would love to get a couple rounds in up there.

[u/BigT41291]

This will be my 3rd forest if I somehow wind up with these tickets! I ran into some financial trouble this year and was, unfortunately, unable to purchase a ticket in time (along with the rest of my friends). Winning these tickets would mean the world to me. I would love nothing more than sharing this awesome experience with one of my best friends who has yet to attend. Even if I don't win, it is amazing to know that such an open, fun-loving, and loving group of people gather together every year for such an experience. I for sure will be back with y'all next year!

[u/lwright43]

I'm entering this contest to win a ticket for a friend. We decided we were going this year, but after the lineup was released tickets sold out faster than we anticipated. I really want to win not only because I want to go but because my friend is in her element at festivals. She hasn't had the easiest life, but seeing her at any rave or festival, she just forgets about everything else and enjoys herself. Dancing is a passion of hers but because of her strict father she can't major in what she loves but instead has to do what he says. Being somewhere she can be free to do what she loves (and what she's good at) would mean the world to her. The energy she brings when shuffling in a circle with her rave family is contagious. She's sure to help make everyone have a good time just by how happy she is to be there. Everyone she whose path she would cross at the Forest would surely make a positive impression they wouldn't forget. She's selfless and is always sacrificing for those she loves so it would be great to be able to give back by bringing her to the Forest.

[u/Casale2a]

Why do I want to be at Electric Forest Festival this year? Well, for starters, I’ve never been to a music festival before and it’d be amazing if Electric Forest was my first! I was going to buy tickets when they were released, but because of personal reasons I did not have the money. By the time I had the money to purchase a ticket, I had found out it sold out. My cousin raved about his experiences at Electric Forest last year and it only made me want to go this year even more. This would be a great experience, if only I could get a ticket for it! Please help! If I were to win these tickets, I swear both me and my cousin will spread great vibes, and make some lifelong friends while we’re at it. Hell, I’ll give everyone I see a high five while we’re at it.

[u/bluefire1717]

If I were to win I would take my SO to the forest. She has never been to the forest either. I'm not the type of person that would want to do something to stand out but ever since last year I had this idea. This upcoming forest I would love to wear a red fox onesie and my SO would wear a hound onesie so we could be characters from one of my favorite childhood movies, the Fox and the hound.

[u/[deleted]]

I went to EF last year for the first time. After that, I knew I had to keep going back every single year. For me, I look forward to going to Forest like I look forward to seeing my friends and family during the holidays and I know many other people feel the same way.

I look forward to it all year! I literally don't go an hour without thinking about Forest. So many things about EF make it the perfect place. The vibe, the music, the freedom, I could go on forever!

I like to make kandi and trade with people. That's usually my favorite way to meet people and make a connection. I also love dancing with strangers, passing out diffraction glasses, sharing food and beer with my neighbors, and being an overall nice person, because mean people suck.

All but two people in my Forest Family have bought wristbands. If I win, I'll be giving them the wristbands. The Forest is too incredible to miss out on and I want them to be able to experience it again this year. Dat lineup tho!!

[u/andrewlong8]

Last year i was lucky enough to be gifted a ticket a few days before EF and finally got to experience the incredible atmosphere that i have heard so much about. I met dozens of new people, and shared tons of new and exciting experiences with all of them. The entire weekend was full of good vibes and of course good music.

So when tickets were released this year, my whole crew got them without any hesitation. But from losing one job and my only other one barely covering my living expenses i was unable to secure my spot for this year.

If this gift was bestowed upon me this year, i would use it with the mindset of Paying it Forward. I would take my friend who has never been, and is in a similar situation as me, and show him all of the happiness and good times there are to be had in this magical land, just like it was shown to me. In the process we will strive to make sure every individual we encounter feels the love of the forest and has a blast doing it.

Show Love. Spread Love.

[u/maytheforestbewithu]

This will be me and my boyfriend's first Forest and we're so pumped! This is also the first time at a festival we'll be able to camp right next to our car so we plan on going all out (lots of food and fun to share with everyone, plus the most awesome Ash & sexy pokemon costumes). It would be so awesome if we were able to bring our two friends (Steve & Carrlll) to the forest, especially since they were the ones who first introduced us to festies and they've never been to forest. Just doesn't seem right :)

[u/Rizla144]

Hey fam, I have my ticket locked down but I would use these to bring my two buddies. One of them brought me to my first camping festival last year, showed me the ropes and got me completely hooked. I would absolutely love to thank him with EF tickets! They'd bring good vibes, a ton of energy, extra booze, and some dope dance moves...and we would have two more people joining Camp Reddit GA =)

[u/YouLostTheGame97]

I'd bring my girlfriend, we've never been to a festival but we're definitely planning on hitting one up, Electric Forest would definitely be a great first.

We're pretty crafty, haha we make A LOT of Kandi and trade it at any concerts we go to, we have a thing where we ask all our friends their favorite color and make Kandi out of it, so every bracelet we trade represents a person in our lives that's important to us l.

She's trying to learn how to hoop so she can contribute to the flow arts that will be going on where ever we go.

Anywhere we go we try to leave our egos at the door, we don't judge, are open and respectful to all music types (we listen to rap, Country, indie, and any electronic music we can find) we try to be upbeat and only bring good vibes, we don't call people out or start anything we're passive and try our best to have a great time and improve the experience of anyone we meet.

On top of that we're responsible, we carry around a marquis test kit to every concert we go, although we tend to be sober at any concerts we go to we know most people won't and I feel it's good to have a test kit just in case you meet someone that's unsure about what they bought, or a friend decides to indulge in party favors I feel it's important that they know what they're putting in their body (shout out to www.rollsafe.org )

So that's basically everything we'd be contributing, I hope to be picked but understand it's unlikely.

Stay trippy, friends.

[u/ficus16]

First, it is my first time at electric forest and I am extremely excited. Off what I have seen on the sub I will definitely be trying my best to keep my camp area and the festival grounds free of litter. I love to meet new people, especially at festivals. Having been able to get a group campsite I have already welcomed a few other groups into joining us. I always try and help out that lost guy/gal who can't find their friends and has had a little too much. I've been there and it is always amazing when some random person welcomes you into their family when you can't find your crew. I've meet some amazing people this way who I still keep in touch with and we try to meet up at other festivals. Lastly, just extending kindness and good vibes to everyone around.

[u/thephexperience]

Several years ago I was severely depressed and had alienated many of my friends over the course of a few months. Well one friend was big into edm culture and invited me to see Bassnectar at Red Rocks with him and a few others as a way to try and cheer me up. I reluctantly went thinking I was just being a drag on everyone there.

The thing is, I was having an alright time but was still in my own head space thinking I was ruining everyone's good time. Well this woman must have felt it or seen the pain in my eyes because she gave me a hug and looked at me with the most care and compassion I have ever seen in a person and said, "You are important. No matter what you may think, you matter. And someone will always love you."

From that moment on I have tried to have as positive an impact on others as she had on me. At every festival or rave I go to, I make a point to try and help people who seem to be hurting or struggling. Whether it be a hug, a high five, or just listening to them. I hope I can help others as much as she helped me. And if she is reading this, thank you. What you did meant more to me than you will ever know and I will never forget you.

[u/Jpot → u/thephexperience]

That's some powerful stuff. I'm so glad you internalized what she said and are now passing it on to others.

[u/letterbonn]

Me and my SO would bring the vibes and the lights! She'll hula hoop for just about any audience and I just bought both of use a bit whip! We need to bring these to the forest!

[u/[deleted]]

Would make this summer unforgettable, I've been on the lookout to get to EF. Haven't been able to find any that are at a reasonable price. I'm making an awesome totem that makes me so pumped just thinking about it, don't wanna give away anything but let's just say rick and morty plus breaking bad sound like a good combo. I'd be so happy to be able to receive this ticket. I've never been able to attend the Forest due to not having a crew but I've finally found a group of bass heads that are going. Oh and plus we all know lorin is returning and it would be the bomb to attend it for the first time this year.

[u/JustCallMeEgg]

This would be my second year going. Last year's Forest was, to make an understatement, the highlight of my year. I was in a very dark place right before that 4 day weekend to the point where I was on the verge of selling my wristband (the year prior I had done that). I decided to purchase a wristband for 2014 because I didn't want to disappoint my friends again. I'm grateful to those people for pushing me to go outside of my comfort zone and get out and live life again at such a wonderful and life-changing place. After last Forest, the experience of that weekend from the kindness of strangers and the people I had already knew gave me the pick-up I needed to dig myself out of the deep depression I was in. It's not just about the music, it's about the camaraderie you feel between yourself and your fellow Foresters. If I'm able to go, I want to share more of the same kindness I was shown last year to people, as well as draw up some cards with encouraging and loving words to pass out. Much Forest Love!

[u/lastnightsmakeup]

I went to Electric Forest last year for the first time. By the end of the fourth day, a noticeable layer of dirt clung to every inch of my skin, my hair was one solid clump, and I was about $900 poorer, but I can honestly say it was the happiest I've ever been. The number of random trinkets I was handed walking through the festival grounds was absolutely staggering- this year I'd definitely bring more gifts for my forest fam!

[u/Barajiqal]

I would love to win these tickets so that my good friend and I could attend the festival. We have talked for the past 2 years about attending, but the funds just never made there way into either of or pockets that would allow us to attend. Since last year he has moved 18 hours away from me, but I know that if I could get my hands on tickets he would jump at the chance. We bring good energy and make fast friends with everyone we meet, so the Forest would be a great place to run into so of the greatest people on the planet.

[u/Era28]

I want to be at ef this year because I went in 2013 and it's time to return home! Seriously, the most amazing group of people I have ever camped/ danced/ chilled/ partied/ dreamt with in my entire existence. I plan on bringing lots of gifts for the giving tree and may get up the nerve to do a little dance off. Most of all I am bring my what's been called contagious smile and laugh and hope to make sure everyone has a good time!! I always clean up after myself and others and am the ultimate happy camper! I love hugs and smiles plan to do lots of both and most of all enjoy the music!!!! I will participate in any sort of music making that I can jump into ;) I will also be wearing fun outfits but always be myself, which is free spirit happy dancey and fun!!

[u/socxer]

Last year was my first time in the forest and my first festival ever. From the moment I arrived I knew I had found a place where I could truly release all of the thoughts and concerns and preconceptions and reservations that we all seem to impose on ourselves in daily life. And what made that possible was the unwavering openness, joy and overwhelming love that exuded from every single beautiful person there. I took that feeling with me when I left the forest and I can truly say that it has changed the way that I view and treat everyone I know and meet anew. That is what I would bring with me and contribute to the forest this year: the most beautiful gift that can be given which is love and acceptance! And if I win I'd bring a friend who has never been before to spread that love even further!

[u/GreenThem]

I'd bring happiness to EF :)

[u/[deleted]]

Last year I was luckily invited to join a group of friends who already had plans to attend, but due to my own fear and paranoia I assumed they were only bringing me along for ulterior motives. My own negative attitude contributed to a very bad experience for both myself and anyone who was near me. You might have even recognized me last year, I was one of the only people walking around with a frown and an evil glare. When tickets were first released this year, I had intentions on buying one, but couldn't pull the trigger on doing so. Now that I've attempted to reconcile with those I traveled with and more importantly, myself, I can't think of a better place to learn and grow this summer. I don't have much to offer in terms of money or gifts for anyone, the only thing I want to share is all of the love that I have been denying myself with anyone who crosses my path. Regardless of whether I'm randomly selected, I have every intention of making my next experience at EF one that I'll never forget.

[u/thebowlreaper]

Electric Forest changed my life in 2011. Although I had been to smaller festivals, Forest '11 was the first mass gathering of the weird and creative and beautiful human beings that embraced the same sound waves that I did. It astonished me that so many different genres and varied personalities could gather and party for 4 days as a family.

I'd love to experience this one more time before I move out West next year. Thanks for hosting this contest and hope to meet some of you in the forest!

[u/Tonymifsud]

Ef is my favorite place on earth, I like to think of it like home. My group always does a wonderful job of cleaning up after ourselves and virtually leave nothing behind. Being a 4 year vet, almost 5, I like to believe I bring great vibes as well as knowledge to the many that could use the help. Our group always brings an extra tent and food for those in need around us. I myself, a culinary grad always brings marinated/seasoned meats to feed our group at least one great meal along with some extras for the neighbors. Although everybody in my group including myself have tickets to this year's festival... if I were to win, I'd give them to two lucky and deserving individuals.

[u/Irishhippie641]

My first year at the fest and as an emt I plan on bringing A LOT of extra water and will be handing it out all weekend. I also plan to do some volunteering for the medical tent. While im enjoying the festival though ill probably be walking around and giving out hugs, high fives, and kandi. Looking forward to seeing you all there.

[u/DEmitrias420]

so, i'm not very good at writing... i'm a horticulturist, my specialty is plants and dirt. I am entering because the woman I love bought a ticket and I missed my opportunity to buy a ticket because I lost my house, my car was repo'd and I am now live on my friends couch till I can save up enough money to get my house out of foreclosure or rent m y own apartment... I love this girl with all my heart and I haven't told her that I wasn't able to buy a ticket before all this went down, it would break her heart to have to go by her self. we are regular festival attendees, this will be the biggest fest she or I have ever gone too. it would mean more then the world to be able to win just one of those tickets, the other one I would give to my best friend, who would die to go to this event. I am not very artistic when it comes to costumes, but I grow amazing plants. :) I currently work at a nursery that grow all kinds of vegetables and fruit and they would be more then happy to send me with tons of vegetables and fruit. :) also I was planning on bringing a ton of edible gifts to give out already, I get them for free as it is, so a larger quantity is not a problem. also I am a great cook and a very friendly person. I would do anything to be able to go to this with my love and make her experience amazing. this submission is all for her, not me, im not important she is all that matters to me, I would give my life for her. I want to be able to go with her so she is safe and happy. I am also new to this reddit thing, unfortunately. so hopefully I win, so I can make her as happy as she should be each and every day. :)

[u/hello_questionmark]

Last year at my first Electric Forest, I was unexpectedly left behind after the first day by the two people that came with me. For some reason they were not enjoying themselves at the festival and chose to leave. I was able to contact my sister back at home and she told me her friend would let me camp with her for the remainder of the weekend. I was absolutely thrilled as I did not want to leave the forest and was having the time of my life. The group I stayed with brought me in like I was part of the family and even managed to cram my stuff into their car for the ride home. It was this extreme kindness that made me realize what the forest is really about. Unfortunately this year I received news that my sister's friend, who allowed me to stay with her for the weekend, missed out on getting tickets. Electric Forest means the world to her and she was absolutely devastated. The stress of college and not being able to get a ticket was taking a toll on her. I would love to be able to have tickets to give to her and my sister (who hasn't been able to attend Electric Forest because of financial situations). Electronic, jam, and hooping are huge parts of their lives and they would love to bring their positive vibes to the forest. :)

[u/TheTrillife]

This will be my first EF and I am beyond excited!! If I win, I am going to bring two of my best friends. One of them got accepted to dental school and another one is waiting patiently for medical school acceptance. I just know that we won't have a lot of time together after they start school and I want EF to be our one last celebration before we all have to buckle down and tackle the real world.

I want to be at EF because I hear the vibes are incredible! And of course the lineup is REDICULOUS!! I was at bonnaroo the year before and I absolutely fell in love with the festival scene and the type of liberation from the real world it offers. I am sure electric forest will not fall short of that expectation! It will be our escape from all the stresses and responsibilities of the real world.

When I'm there, I'm going to show my campsite/neighbors some quick 10 minute stretches before we all go out into the stage area. Something as simple as a few stretches goes a long way to prevent neck pain, back pain etc when going on a 4 day raging streak! And of course, to spread as many positive vibes to each and every forester!

[u/aYellowFellow7]

If I win, I'll continue to pay it forward. Through the following: 1. Give water to those in need 2. Help prevent smaller peeps from getting squashed (I'm 6ft 4) 3. Start a dance off with random ppl 4. Donate some stuff to the giving tree

[u/[deleted]]

I doubt I'll win, but I'd love to be able to have 2 of my really close friends be able to go to EF with me. It'd def be cool to throw down in Camp Reddit with them :)

[u/zNNS]

I plan to bring a smile on my face every single day just to spread the love to all of you beautiful people.

[u/bigang99]

Eggs, chorizos and bacon for everyone! Not only that but stuffed bacon burgers, sausage and beer! If I win the contest I would bring my friend and make him bring his baggo things

[u/HazenThorne → u/bigang99]

Breakfast at camp bigang99!

[u/Nectanese]

I want to bring my mom.

I want to frolic in the forest with her while we pass out giant swirly rainbow lollipops.

[u/speciaal_k]

This year, I want to make sure I go out of my way to brighten other peoples days. Whether it is something as small as a smile or a hug to sharing pancakes with neighbors in the morning, i want to spread those good vibes that made my first forest experience last year so magical!

Although I already have my ticket, two of my good friends in our usual crew did not get them in time and i would love to surprise them with these! Neither of them have been to the forest, but i know that they both would feel right at home there with us.

[u/sethyo3]

I have been going to EF for the past 2 years (and Roth. 09), and both experiences have helped shape me as a 25 year old. I live overseas in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, working as a teacher. For the past 2 years I have travelled 9000 miles to get back home, but I always make sure that my first stop is Rothbury, Michigan to hang out with all of you beautiful people. My entire summer begins on the first day of the festival. I would like to make that an unbroken yearly occurence.

[u/norden598]

What I plan on doing to contribute to the electric forest experience is to dance with every single step I make. There will not be one step I make that won't be a dancing move. I also hope to inspire others to dance themselves away as well. I will also be donning purely Hawaiian shirts the entire weekend.

[u/greatblack]

I would have a blast! Is what i would do. I've only even been to one massive and it was a meh experience (Hard day of the Dead i know not the best choice. Except for the fact that my rave family was there in full force. So i guess if i won i would have to fine a way to get everyone there cause you live or die by the fam am i right haha.

[u/[deleted]]

I want to spread love by hula hooping and bringing a friend who can bring joy to those in dark places! We all get lost in ourselves at shows at some point, but I want to bring them back by giving them light up shows with my sacred circle :)

[u/KaylaCat_]

I started going to festivals last summer and I went as an observer. I saw everything, soaked it all in. Many people took me under their wings, showed me how to enjoy music and the experience as a whole.

This year, I'm going to Electric Forest not be an observer, but a participant. I want to make not only my groups trip the best festival experience yet, but many others as well. This could be through being an awesome neighbor, giving small gifts of things like diffraction glasses or water bottles, or simply smiling at everyone I meet. I hope to be a part of at least one Forester's "I had the best time because.." Story.

[u/reaper476]

Ever since the first year i went to EF it has changed my life and i try to go back every year and bring more and more friends each time to have them experience what exactly I did. This year i would like really like to bring my cousin who has never been to festival before. I was unable to afford her ticket this year and she has too many bills piling up to where she was be able to buy a ticket when they were on sale. This would bring be the ultimate gift for her and myself to bring my family into the family.

[u/Cheeze16]

First time forester here, none of my friends have tickets so I'm giving everything a chance! I live in upstate New York where hunting is really popular. I have an entire freezer full of different cuts of venison that will probably take me a year to get through. So I'm going to bring as many steaks as I can in my cooler and cook dinner for everyone who wants a delicious free steak at the end of the night. What better way is there to make new friends than cooking them a good meal, right?

[u/HazenThorne → u/Cheeze16]

OMG I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO FIND YOU

[u/doughkid9 → u/Cheeze16]

Please tell me you're camping with reddit so I can get one of them steaks

[u/Cheeze16 → u/doughkid9]

I don't think I'm going to camp with Reddit but I definitely will be stopping by!

[u/DevsiK → u/Cheeze16]

Fuck I love venison, this dude needs to win so he can camp next to my group

[u/Cheeze16 → u/DevsiK]

That's what I'm saying! :)

[u/alphalights]

After progressing from city festivals to the wildly more fascinating camping atmosphere/vibe, Electric Forest has never failed to reveal great new artists and groups that may have been over looked; while still giving us our old classics that we come back for year after year.

Im bringing a pretty nice size kiddie pool and enough glow sticks to make it rain for days! I'll also be bringing gloves (no worries I don't push my way into your face if ya don't ask for it lol), a Bassnectar Chicago flag and a whole bunch of love! Happy EF, can't wait til June :)

[u/RattMeed]

I will be mixing everyone their morning cocktails. Including, but not limited to mimosas, bloody marys, and Baileys and coffee. I may or may not be dressed as a giant Clifford.

Also, I am buying a Spikeball set for the VIP area, because I just saw it and it looks amazing.

Edit: A word

[u/HazenThorne → u/RattMeed]

It looks painful without the sand... lol

[u/ThoseTwoRobots]

Why do I want to go to Electric Forest? I want to do it to get away from my life right now and lose myself to the music and the environment. I've never been to a festival let alone a concert. I want to go to meet new people, start new friendships, feel the vibe, and make other people happy too!

[u/djturn2]

This will be my girlfriend and I's first time visiting the forest. We are very new to the festival scene and this will be our first ever festival (and first time camping haha). We have been together for over 10 years and she's truly the love of my life. Since graduating college things haven't gone quite as planned and the past few years have been a major financial struggle for us.

Discovering EDM and the culture surrounding it has truly changed our outlook on life to be nothing but optimistic. I would love the opportunity to take her to such a magical place that we can truly discover ourselves. We weren't able to save the money up in time to buy tickets but will likely do anything it takes to get to the forest.

EDM itself has already changed our lives for the better but this opportunity would be soul-changing. No matter who wins, I just hope they truly appreciate the opportunity that is given to them. THANKS!

[u/wildfire37]

I'd love to make the trip down to the forest because this is my last free summer until I graduate University in 2018. I've heard such amazing stories about EF and it sounds like the best festival in regards to good vibes and an all around surreal experience in North America. The high fives would be endless from my buddy and I and we would bring down some Canadian love from out west that can't be matched! Neither of us have ever attended an American festival and this summer we want to road trip across the US hitting up a major festival of each genre on the way. If we hit EF, I'm fairly confident that regardless of genre, nothing would be able to top the experience of the forest.

[u/[deleted]]

To win these tickets would be truly a blessing. My boyfriend and I are going through some financial struggles and this is the first year we actually may miss an Electric Forest. In 2011 we went just us two and it really was an amazing bonding experience. It made me realize what an incredible human being he is and that I want to spend the rest of my life with him and bear our future ginger children. We didn't know anyone else going but ended up making friends that we still talk to today. Actually every year that we have went we have made lifelong friendships. With this festival changing and evolving I also am going to do so. Instead of talking about it, im going to do somthing about it. I plan to help anyone in need whether it be needing some water, a hug, a cigarette, some scissors, bloody marys for breakfast, someone to lend an ear to, or a great big push so you can swing super high in your hammock. Whatever your heart desires i will try my best to make it happen. We also fill two giant gatoraide coolers filled with jungle juice, free for anyone who wants it.This year instead of looking in disgust of all the garbage im going to pick it up and encourge others to do so as well.Why? Because I love Electric Forest too much. This festival means everything to us and it breaks my heart that we will possibly not be attending. Thank you so much for this opportunity and whoever wins the tickets will get an experience of a lifetime. This truly is a one of a kind festival that I am honored to be a part of with all you amazing people!

[u/lights_and_colors]

The horizon glows as electric rainbows give trees their shape

And black dancing silhouettes animate the landscape

The ecstasy of love resonates thick through the air

As all the forests' kings and queens celebrate and share

We can offer you beautiful smoke so puff away, puff away

Then we'll all stare at the fantasy in awe and dismay.

 

The heart of Sherwood pumps brilliance and wonder between the trees

'Anything is Possible' permeates and inspires like a breeze

Flashes strobes lights and globes

Illuminate smiles as dancers roam

If you however happen to fall behind

You have a friend in us to help you in your find.

 

Move with us, because all roads lead to the dance floor

Rocking to the rythm like a wave to the shore

Fireworks pop and dazzle, shimmering like sun on chrome

Saxophones rip and roar, fluttering with our return home

All while we hug family members with laughter and smiles

Tears gleaming forgetting what we've lost and the traveled miles.

 

Slow motion grime gives rise to majestic wings

Feathered antlers and halo rings

Animals dance to the seduction of bass

This is Love, is what is written on your face

And the kandi Ill save, Ill share with all of you

"Beautiful" is written, as we all make up the forests gorgeous hue.

[u/Angeldelaxbox]

I have never been to electric forest but I would love to go because the experiences and memories I've heard of. I want to make my own experience that is EF. I have been told I am a walking vibrator of good vibes. I would bring love and smiles and as much beer/food as possible. I am known to wear footie pajamas and kandi to shows and I would love to think up something awesome to wear to EF. I've only been to one other festival (Bloomtown in MN) and the experience was phenomenal. I hope you choose me but also hope whoever wins has the time of their lives. :)

[u/Little_Miss_E]

Not only do I want to meet amazing be people and spread good vibes and conversation, but I'm making a ton of bracelets and trinkets to hand out, plus I'm going to have suckers with cool/weird facts to give to those in need of candy:) I also bought a two gallon drink jug with a dispenser so I can carry my delicious sangria around the campgrounds to share! I can't wait to be surrounded by the warm summer sun and warm smiles of the forest.

[u/HazenThorne → u/Little_Miss_E]

I see you! I plan on saving one of my hemp bracelets until I see you for real. ;)

[u/Little_Miss_E → u/HazenThorne]

Yay!

[u/Jefe25]

I got my ticket already but I would still like to enter the contest. See there are two members of our crew who can not attend a festival with us this year since they just moved cross country, and we miss them quite dearly. There was also supposed to be a third added this year but for very sad reasons he will not be able to attend, but of course will be there in spirit. So our crew shrank quite a bit so we decided to join GA Camp Reddit. Now I consider most of them to be as much part of our crew as possible.

With that being said I a few of them have friends who didnt get tickets. So I would like to add to the CR family and increase the positive vibes for all. If I were to win I would give away my ticket and one of the others to the folks in our group who didnt get tickets. I would never ask for a dime in return, I would only require that they bring good vibes and love. So I guess I would not be directly contributing but I would be able to share the magic with two people who missed it.

Oh and I am the official greeter of GA CR (I worked hard for that title) so I would make sure every one is welcome, and be the protector of our scared flag in the event protection is needed.

So hopefully this entry counts! Best of luck to all!

TL;DR- Missing members of our crew. Would give away my tickets to friends in need in Camp Reddit and spread as much love as possible