Bonnaroo Ticket Seekers Offer Congas, Hoodies, Much More

Yesterday, tens of thousands of revelers headed to a 700-acre farm in the middle of Tennessee to check out one of the most beloved music festivals in the country. Bonnaroo is here. But what to do if you don't have a ticket? Sure, offering money for someone's pass is an option, but $250 is a lot to front. So, take a hint from some of these people; you might be able to pay for Bonnaroo with something from your own garage. And if you do have a ticket, but you're more interested in, say, congas, then you're in luck. While we're not stereotyping the general Bonnaroo populace, these barterers aren't exactly offering free tax assessments or fancy electric beard-shavers. More like drum sets, hoodies and custom wire-wrapped jewelry (you choose the stone!).

If you want congas...

Check out this guy's ad: he's offering up a $700 pair of congas in exchange for one ticket to the Roo. If his estimated value of these drums is correct, he'll be paying about $550 more than face value for a Bonnaroo ticket, but desperate times call for desperate measures, no?

If you want an expensive hoodie...

This Manhattanite is hawking his super-trendy hoodie (made by BAPE, thank you very much) in exchange for a ticket. Who needs a pass to a four-day concert festival when you can rock a ridiculously bright (see above) turquoise sweatshirt?

If you seek the Wii...

The suped-up $250 console (plus Wiimotes, a Nunchuck, a Wii Wheel and a couple games) can keep you occupied for hours while this dude is rocking out to Animal Collective with your ticket. Just don't be mad at us when you wake from a weekend of Wii'ing on Monday and realize you screwed up.

If you have a taste for pork...

A Chicago culinary expert promises to cook some awesome breakfasts at camp (and tote along a big piece of pork) if you give him a ticket and a ride. Cost of "large hunk of pork": $15ish. Cost of having your own personal chef to cook your barbeque breakfast at your tent when you're hungover: priceless. Or at least the cost of a ticket.

If you're looking to sport some cool hippie jewelry...

This Appalachian State crafter will custom-make some "kick-ass sterling wire wraps" if you've got a ticket. You even get to pick your own stones.

Finally, if you're looking for a ticket and you're into water sports...

Stop right there. Don't go the ATM and don't shell out a couple hundred bucks for a ticket. If you have a kayak or surfboard, this Jersey boy has your ticket. No, he doesn't want money or pork; all that will make him happy is, essentially, a tiny boat. Our advice? Hit up some garage sales and hit the road to Manchester. See you there.

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Feature: Paste's Guide to Bonnaroo 2009
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