Fans dance in the crowd at the Lightning in a Bottle festival at the Lake Skinner Recreation Area in Winchester on Saturday, July 13, 2013. (Vanessa Franko/Staff Photo)
Saturday, July 13 was my first experience at Lightning in a Bottle. I’ve braved the heat and hipsters of Coachella, the hip-hop heads at Rock the Bells and the metal onslaught of Mayhem, but this year is my first time at LiB, which is celebrating its first year in Riverside County at the Lake Skinner Recreation Area in Winchester this weekend.
I picked up on a few things I should bring with me for next year.
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1. Hula hoop
This is a must-have accessory for enjoying the music at LiB. Everyone seems to hoop and some of them are super elaborate.
2. Yoga mat
There’s yoga going on all weekend long in the Temple of Consciousness. Bring your own mat.
3. Bubbles
Unlike at other festivals, you can bring in liquid bubbles. Bubbles are awesome.
4. Parasol
A brightly colored parasol not only blocks the sun, but is a way for people to find you.
5. Something that lights up.
I should have brought my LED glowing Michael Jackson sparkly glove. Everyone had some kind of glowing dance accessory.
What are your must-have accessories for LiB?
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