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Festies

Festies

By: Sunny Balopole Vanessa Gutierrez Clark Lawson
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Festies Podcast - a music festival podcast


Festie (noun): A music-loving adventurer who flourishes in the vibrant energy of festivals. Known for dancing to any beat, making new friends at every stage, and offering unwavering support to fellow festies in their crew. A true festie views every festival as a fresh opportunity to immerse in the moment and create lasting memories.

Festies isn’t just a podcast—it’s our backstage pass to the wonderful world of music festivals! We’re Vanessa and Sunny, lifelong besties with 20+ festivals under our belts (14 of those together), and we’re here to be your go-to source for festival stories, tips, and all the glittery chaos in between.


Think of us as your festival spirit guides. We share advice, chat with the coolest folks in the industry, and spotlight hidden gem festivals you need to know about.

From reggae to rock, EDM to indie, and hip-hop to country, we dive into the music, vibes, and people who make festivals magical. We also highlight innovative products and festival hacks crafted by the community because the best ideas always come from fellow festies.


Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned pro, we’ve got your back. So grab your hydration pack, lace up your comfiest shoes, and tune in—because the festival adventure doesn’t stop when the music does.


Let’s keep the vibe alive, one episode at a time!

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Episodes
  • Ep. 49 Inside the General Store at Coachella with Serena Flowers

    Ep. 49 Inside the General Store at Coachella with Serena Flowers
    Apr 5 2026

    Serena Flowers joins us to share the story behind the festival General Store you’ve probably relied on at Coachella, Stagecoach, and dozens of other major events. What started with a not-so-glamorous festival moment, getting lost without service and breaking a shoe, turned into the idea that launched her entire business. Over the past 20+ years, Serena’s General Store has served more than 80 music festivals across the country and over a million fans.

    We talk about how the General Store grew from that initial spark into a fast-paced festival operation with multiple on-site locations. Serena also shares her newest project, Festi Essentials, a “general store in a box” designed to help festival-goers stay prepared as music festivals continue to expand across the U.S.

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    33 mins
  • Ep. 48 Outside Lands 2026 Lineup Reaction

    Ep. 48 Outside Lands 2026 Lineup Reaction
    Mar 27 2026

    This episode is our Outside Lands 2026 lineup reaction! We pull up the poster together and talk through our favorite artists, surprises, and early thoughts on the lineup.

    Outside Lands is August 7–9 in San Francisco. Going? Let us know in the comments!


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    16 mins
  • Ep. 47 Inside the Bonnaroo Yearbook with Caleb Arias

    Ep. 47 Inside the Bonnaroo Yearbook with Caleb Arias
    Mar 16 2026

    Caleb Arias, creator of the Bonnaroo Yearbook Project and the mind behind The Bonnaroo Yearbook Guy, joins us to talk about documenting one of the most iconic music festivals in the world.

    We talk about how the project has grown, what he’s learned along the way, and what’s next — including bringing the yearbook concept to Okeechobee Festival and expanding his Bonnaroo I Spy project.

    Find Caleb on Instagram and TikTok @bonnarooyearbook and at bonnarooyearbook.com

    Keywords: Bonnaroo, Bonnaroo Yearbook Project, Bonnaroo Yearbook Guy, music festivals, festival culture, festival photography, Okeechobee Festival, Hulaween.

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    33 mins
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