Way Out Fest
The Hot Press guide to surviving festival season…
The Hot Press Newsdesk, 23 May 2012
Fill ‘er up – a festival is the closest thing you’ll get to a marathon in world of merrymaking, so carb-loading is essential. Pasta or noodles are perfect, and the veggie option is usually a good way to load up while cutting down on fat.
Snack throughout the day – munch on chocolate, cereal bars (we’re already addicted to the new Kellogs Rice Krispies Squares Rocky Road bar) or nuts to keep energy levels up and make the party last longer.
Take a chance on something new – we’ve got Irish festivals to thank for our first taste of ostrich burgers, Gubeen chorizo and red velvet
cake pops!
Don’t take risks with dodgy stalls – if it doesn’t taste right, it probably isn’t.
THIRSTY WORK
Needless to say, most festival-goers will have a drink at some point over the course of the weekend. Naturally, alcohol can add to the fun by helping you relax, but it’s also very easy to get carried away.
With this in mind, we asked our good friends at Drinkaware for some fail-safe tips on how to avoid overindulging, and they’ve come up with the goods...
Water – bring as much of it as you can. Alcohol will seriously dehydrate you and even a clouded sun will make it worse.
Drink at least one litre per day – there are plenty of top-up taps, but it’s best to visit them at night, as the morning queues can be horrendous.
No glass – the amount of liquids confiscated at festival gates every year could quench the thirst of a small town. Make sure to bring some plastic containers or bottles.
Pace yourself – have some water or a soft drink between drinks. You’ll feel better, look better and have a better chance of lasting the course!
Eat something – nothing makes
for a drinking disaster like an
empty stomach.
Wrecked? – getting pissed isn’t pretty or smart. You’ll only end up wrecking the festival for your mates if they have to look after all weekend.
Hair of the dog – it won’t beat your hangover, it just prolongs the agony.
The secret to sobering up? – time. Whether sitting in a tent or standing in a field, it’ll take roughly two hours for your body to break down one pint of booze. Nothing – not tea, energy drinks, burgers and chips or an ice cold shower – can speed up
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