When prepping for a music/camping festival, some essentials are obvious:

Pillow, change of clothes, festival ticket etc. However, every festival is unique, and presents it’s own set of challenges.

So, on that theme, here is a list of 10 Essential Items (that may not be obvious) to make your experience easier at BYL festival: Encouraged Items (BRING!!!!!)

1) Ear Plugs: BYL Festival is a proud patron of MB owned Industry Audio. Their cutting edge sound systems pack some serious power; it is truly something to behold! That being said, permanent hearing damage is a definite risk for those not protecting their ears. Should you forget, BYL has a few areas where free foam ear plugs can be obtained. However supplies are limited and there are far superior ear plugs on the market that really enhance your musical experience - so we Highly recommend ear plugs for everyone! *** the music also runs quite late, so earplugs may also help you get a few extra hours of sleep

2) Additional Fasteners for your tent : Manitobans are likely quite familiar with the types of winds we often face in rural MB, and Ledwich Farm is No Exception! It can get quite gusty out here; so additional tent spikes can help ensure your tent survives the weekend undamaged. Our recommendation: 10 inch spiraling nails + Washer - these are available in most hardware/home improvement stores for $1-3 per unit. Shop Here

3) Change of clothes for big shifts in temperature: This year BYL is happening in early August and we are excited for the sun and hot weather. However as many of you know, it can get Very hot and sunny during the day, and even so, evenings can get quite cool and very humid, and really anything in between can happen on a summer day in Armstrong MB. We promise you will be happier packing an extra sweater you don’t need, than you will be freezing your butt off on a cold night (although it would be the perfect reason to buy a BYL Hoodie)

4) Food and snacks: There is a diner 5 minutes away in Inwood, MB, and a small grocery store and 24 hour gas station in teulon 20 minutes away. We also have onsite food vendors - However we encourage campers to be prepared, as sometimes circumstances can still make these options out of reach if you have no vehicle, or have been drinking, and are in need of a late night snack. We absolutely encourage buying food from our vendors, but for safety’s sake, please come prepared.

5). Insect/Mosquito Repellant: Our festival takes place outdoors, in rural MB, and it has been an especially rainy season. Please be prepared for mosquitoes

6) Rain Protection: Rain Clothes, Rain BOOTS! Umbrellas, tarps BYL is taking place during the hottest, driest part of summer STILL it has been a particularly rainy season, and again we promise you will be happier prepared than you will be soaking wet from unexpected rain

7) Costumes, Rave Apparel, Flow Toys, Items that Express Your Inner Self! YOU are part of the experience - and we want to see what makes You be YOU! So breakout your coolest clothes, wildest shoes, lightup shwag, puffy coats, hoola hoops, glow whips, poi, and anything else that might accompany you when you tear up the dancefloor