It’s Weekend 2! That time of year has come again, which marks the blossoming spring weather for most of the country and, of course, the migration of indie, rock and hip hop music lovers to Coachella Valley for the infamous annual music festival.
People come to Coachella to rock out to some of their favorite artists from Kendrick Lamar and Radiohead to Lady Gaga and Two Door Cinema Club.
While your Soaking up the Sun in Indio, CA and through your Audio Adventure, Enjoy the Environment with these easy listening Sustainable Solutions…
ECOachella: A Survivor’s Guide to Staying Sustainable at the festival and Healthy Tips to keep you Rocking all Weekend!
Traveling:
Address: 81-800 Avenue 51, Indio, CA 90036 – Empire Polo Club.
Carpooling is an easy and eco-friendly way of getting to and from Coachella while saving on gas, and there is great incentive to do this: As long as you have four or more people in your vehicle and paint the word “Carpoolchella” somewhere on your car, you have the chance to be spotted for a contest. The group who has the best decorated car can win different prizes like VIP passes or even a Coachella pass for life.
Carpool with four (4) or more to a vehicle and you might win…
-LIFETIME VIP TICKETS TO COACHELLA!
-ALL ACCESS “GUEST” PASSES
-VIP WRISTBAND UPGRADES
-PHOTO PASSES (get up close)
-$50 COACHELLA MERCHANDISE VOUCHERS
-FERRIS WHEEL VOUCHERS
Participate by simply writing the word CARPOOLCHELLA on a 8×11 piece of paper (or larger – Get CREATIVE and be easy to SPOT) and place on the dash and arrive at the festival anytime over the weekend before 2pm on Sunday.
During the weekend (Thursday – Sunday), a SECRET SPOTTER will be out at the parking and camping entrances watching people drive in. At random times, random cars with 4 or more people with a CARPOOLCHELLA on their dash or written on their car will might possibly win!
Save Money and the Planet
10 empties = 1 new full bottle of water
The Recycling Store/10 for 1 Bottle Exchange isn’t about breaking recycling records but creating a positive experience that lasts beyond the festival and inspires the Coachella community that expands around the world.
Pick up bottles, cans and cups you find on the Coachella grounds or campsites, collect points and cash them in for amazing merch such as: VIP Upgrades, Refillable Bottles, Sweatshirts, Ferris Wheel Tickets, Posters, and Coachella Totes.
Polar Bear Dating
Answer the call of the wild, get singled out and you could win two Coachella “guest” backstage passes for the weekend and a date with Ursus, the hottest polar bear in town, exploring Coachella behind the scenes on a golf cart ride. To cool off after your hot date, Ursus will even buy you an ice cream before dropping you back off at your tent. After party optional.
On Thursday night in camping each weekend 8:30PM, 50 people will be randomly selected from the crowd for the chance to date Ursus. Ursus is a fun-loving, successful 6’2″ white polar bear who digs guys and girls. Employee of the year at Global Inheritance since 2002, this sugar bear is looking to spoil one lucky Coachella camper. Answer correctly two rounds of questions on Coachella, life and climate change, seduce Ursus and you could win the date of a lifetime.
The Polar Bear Dating Game starts at 700pm sharp inside the main activities tent. Contestants are selected randomly but the (3) finalists will be quizzed by the bear. Once a winner is selected, the date begins. Ursus isn’t dating your family or friends so prepare to leave them behind. A licensed chaperone driver and Ursus will whisk you away to tour the main venue + art installations before heading back to camping where you’ll receive (2) “guest” backstage passes, a goodnight ice cream and dancing with the polar bear.
Helping You Stay Healthy at the Show like a Pro
Stay Protected From the Sun
Coachella is in the desert so… It’s HOT! Temperatures can reach well into the 90s. Protect yourself from the sun’s harmful UVA and UVB rays with sunscreen, sunglasses, and a fab hat. Lobster red is not the look you want to be sporting by day three.
Fuel Up to Stay Energized
The hot weather and long days mean you need to be properly energized. Drink lots of water. While a cold beer tastes good while enjoying the music, don’t go overboard. Alcohol is dehydrating and can be a bad mix in the hot desert sun.
Put a Bud in it
Noise-induced hearing loss can be caused by a single exposure to loud noise or by regular exposure to anything over 85 decibels (like a concert) over an extended period of time. Before you hit the festival, pick up a pair of silicone earplugs from a drugstore. These will also come in handy if you plan to onsite camp at the festival.
Wear Comfortable Shoes
Chances are you’re going to be doing a lot of standing and walking around, so dress accordingly. You don’t have to show up in hiking boots, but you may want to ditch the stilettos for a pair of cute sneakers or flat-soled boots.
Get Some Zs
An easy mistake to make during any celebratory weekend is not getting enough sleep. Though the excitement of the festival might keep you up all night, give your mind and body some time to wind down. Even if you can’t get a full night’s rest, try to sneak away for an afternoon nap.
Where’s Waldo?
Accidents happen, so keep some basic first-aid essentials in your bag. Antiseptic wipes, band-aids, and painkillers are travel musts.It’s easy to fall under the hedonistic sway of Coachella, where the mantra of drugs, sex and rock ‘n’ roll comes to life before your eyes. But three long days of partying under the blazing desert sun will take its toll quickly, and if you try to go nonstop, chances are good you’ll be passed out in your teepee by the time the Chili Peppers hit the stage. Therefore, it’s important to maintain a somewhat normal lifestyle while raging at Coachella (DanceSafe, info for the recreational user). Do so by eating regularly, drinking lots of fluids (and moderate amounts of booze), getting reasonable amounts of sleep, dressing comfortably, protecting yourself with sunblock (and prophylactics) and resting in the shade during your downtime. Do it right, and there will be plenty of time for an amazing adventure. Enjoy the Show!
