Guides

Festival dates look arbitrary from the outside but they are actually set by a tight web of weather, venue contracts, religious calendars, artist routing, and local permits. Here is who makes the call.

Festivals and carnivals sound like the same thing but they are structurally different. Carnivals are a specific type of festival with their own history. Here is how to tell them apart.

The right festival dress balances style, comfort, and survivability. Here is how to pick one based on the festival, the weather, and how much dancing you plan to do.