Thursday’s the day when Bonnaroo truly comes to life. All of the little structures, vendor stands, sculptures, stages, and other bits of awesomeness that were coming together over the past two days finally came to life. But, most essentially, the main ingredient of Bonnaroo suddenly appeared: the people! They began as a little trickle, then a steady stream, and soon enough, they stretched out for miles, their tents sprinkled all around the farm. See Bonnaroo come together in these images, take a tour of the campgrounds on speedy golf carts, then head back to Centeroo and the famous “silent disco.”
PHOTOS BY OWEN FEGAN
The giant people-wash opens its floodgates.
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Big Hassle’s Ken Weinstein and Spin‘s Tom Hartle ride the golf cart caboose.
Campers wave hello!
Bonnaroo’s main gate gets lit.
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The “silent disco” attracts all ages.
Dance, dance in the “silent disco” — everyone wears phones.
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“Oh wait, we can hear you now. Take our photo!”
Spin‘s Peter Gaston and Tom Hartle get down.
