How to Adequately Prepare for a Country Music Concert

 

Nathalie Bevis

The point of a music concert is to enjoy yourself through music, dance, and human connection. Due to the many people that usually attend concerts, it's important to be prepared for any situation.

The best way to prepare is by having an inventory of things necessary for the event. Tickets or a pass are generally the only way to enter a country music event, so you must have your tickets, whether physical or not. You should also bring your ID if needed at the event to verify your age, although be careful not to lose it in a large crowd.

Money in whatever form is another necessity when attending a music event. You may want to buy food or drinks from the concession stand and would have to pay either in cash or use a debit card. The alternative would be hunger and dehydration, affecting your enjoyment of the concert.

If you want to bring your food, a backpack allows you to carry all your items while leaving your hands free for other activities. If a backpack is too cumbersome, you can utilize a fanny pack to transport your items within the venue.

Phone chargers are another important item you must not leave behind at home when attending a country music concert. This is important to help you stay connected to people within and outside the concert and call for help in the event of an emergency.

It is important to bring a health insurance card so medical responders can give you proper care and understand your insurance coverage in case of an accident. People on prescription medication should take their medication with them to the concert. Other medicine that relieves pain and prevents diarrhea and bloating should be taken to ensure you fully enjoy the concert without body aches or pains.

To protect your skin from heat and ultraviolet rays, apply sunscreen as often as needed during the concert to ensure you go home blister-free and happy after the event. An umbrella would be useful if you're very sensitive to the sun. Some concerts may occur in grassy stadiums, and an insect repellent would come in handy to protect the skin from pesky insects.

Some country music concerts last more than a day, so clean clothes would be important to enjoy the concert. If you're staying an extra day or more at a concert, especially with your family, you can bring games, toys, and bicycles to create a more memorable bonding experience.

Two or more days at a concert meant you would have the camp somewhere, preferably close to or on the concert grounds. You should take camping items like a tent, soap, healthy snacks, water, a tarp, a sleeping bag, and a flashlight to have a comfortable stay while camping to enjoy the remaining days of the concert.

Wear a warm jacket, gloves, and a head wrap for venues with cold weather to protect yourself from the weather. Umbrellas are a must if the country concert is held during the rainy season. You should also carry thick socks and thick-soled boots to ensure the cold doesn't seep into your feet.