Coachella.

My Coachella days are over. Not only because the price is ridiculous ($550 on stub hub for the first weekend) but because I can no longer stand the drunken crowds and the heat. I have to admit that the line ups are always enticing. They manage to put together an eclectic list of bands from several different genres. The festival has turned into a big money making machine. I was fortunate to attend the first one in 1999 and it was a blast. If I recall correctly the single day ticket was around $40. The price has now tripled. I haven't returned since 2008. Last year, I went to the Outside Lands festival in San Francisco. Even though it is almost as crowded as Coachella, the scenery and the cool weather make it a great venue. For anyone debating on going to either, I'd definitely recommend Outside Lands.