We got up the hill, went up the stairs of the convention center and were greeted by a large statue of Sir Walter Raleigh. I couldn’t remove it because it was sticky gel underneath so I smoothed it best I could and hiked myself and my suitcase up the hill to the convention center. Nope, my insoles had separated and the top layer was shifting around. Halfway there, I could tell something was up in my boots – it felt like my socks had fallen down. I have worn them to every single music festival and consider them my lucky boots. And these boots… they have been through a lot with me. Yes, less than a half mile, but most of it was uphill and we were pulling suitcases and I was wearing a backpack. The train station is only 0.4 miles from the Raleigh convention center, so we decided to hoof it to pick up our wristbands for the festival. ![]() Maxwell Scott is offering Wardrobe Oxygen readers an exclusive discount! Save 10% at checkout on your entire purchase at Maxwell Scott with promo code ALISON10. My luggage was a rolling suitcase ( this is the newer version of the same one) and a small backpack ( this one). I wore my DUO “Bern” boots ( seen here) with my Gap Softspun tee dress ( seen here) and my Maxwell Scott bag ( seen here). The train ride was six hours we were able to get seats together, had outlets to charge our devices, and brought snacks so we didn’t even have to visit the café car. Karl dropped us off at Union Station after dropping Em off at school and we had plenty of time to get to our gate and me grab some caffeine. Sticking with the easy peasy and comfortable theme, Nicole and I took Amtrak to North Carolina. All the planning, prepping and equipment of other festivals I have attended weren’t necessary – this was going to be an easy peasy and comfortable music fest experience! Day 1 Also, most shows take place indoors so no need for sunscreen, hydration packs, or porta-potties. While there’s day parties with DJs and various artists, most artists don’t perform until the sun is beginning to set. A true mix of music, one can experience jazz, country, hip-hop, dance, funk, metal, and rock all in a single day. ![]() In its seventh year, the Hopscotch Music Festival takes place in Downtown Raleigh in a variety of venues as well as a stage built right on Fayetteville for the three-day event. We’re not spring chickens any more, and have no desire to camp in the blazing heat and go without electricity and running water ( hello Bonnaroo) and would like somewhere reasonably close so we don’t have to fly or take off more days of work. She did some research and the Hopscotch Music Festival in Raleigh, North Carolina seemed like a perfect choice. Neither has my friend Nicole and she was itching to go to one. I haven’t been to a proper music festival in some years. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This article may contain affiliate links if you click on a shopping link and make a purchase I may receive a commission.
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