i've been to the last 3 APF's and they have all been fucking classic. it is at a place called carson creek ranch, just outside of austin on a couple hundred acres on the colorado river. there is camping, but i stay at a nearby hotel, probably an 8 minute quiet drive which is good at 2 am when you still have a bunch of drugs in your system. the price is still $165 for the weekend, which is a steal imo. pre-parties have been downtown at the Mohawk and Red7 on the thursday before the show. not sure of any post-parties on the days of the fest, that would most likely be in the camping area. food on site is some of the very best austin food trucks with good beer and liquor, all fairly reasonably priced considering they could gouge the fuck out of everyone. the mood of the place is stellar, it's a fan fucking tastic party. bag search at the door, no pat down on the way in so bring whatever pharmaceuticals you like. probably fairly easy to score some if you don't have any, especially in the camping area.
and yeah, the short list recently released is kinda showing that this might be the most diverse year to date...
Sleep black mountain Brian Wilson performing Pet Sounds Animal Collective Lee Scratch Perry ty segall flying lotus brian jonestown massacre uncle acid and the deadbeats
there are LOTS more to come. i love going through the final lineup and checking out everything i don't know, i've discovered a few classics i never would have seen otherwise.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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