Originally Posted by dunster

For the day of the show, arrive early while it's still cooler. Wear a hat and protect your skin from the sun either with sunscreen or clothing. Take a water bottle. I like to take a neck cooler and replenish it in water during the day. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Take a camera with plenty of storage space and extra batteries if your camera uses them. (I'm not mentioning film because most people are using digital cameras.) For places to eat, I like the BBQ place, but everything gets crowded around lunch time. It's good to take something to munch on just in case. You will have fun, guaranteed.