Festival fans recently took to Reddit to share some unforgettable “ground score” finds from their festival adventures this season. The original post humorously recounted moments like mistaking tic tacs for ecstasy and accidental “peyote” that turned out to be dog droppings — sparking a string of equally funny and surprising tales from others.
Some wild highlights included:
- Finding an unopened bottle of water during a festival drought, top-tier liquid gold for thirsty ravers
- Unearthing a $50 bill only to discover it was counterfeit money
- Picking up silica gel packets that looked like candy or mysterious drugs
- Wearing mismatched shoes found on the festival grounds for an entire weekend
- Discovering a 100-pack of ecstasy and generously sharing it around
- Finding rolls of cash dropped by dealers and using it to treat friends
- Scooping up freshly rolled blunts as life-saving mid-festival luck
More than just a comedy showcase, the thread revealed a welcoming festival vibe of community trust, where lost items and surprising finds often get returned or openly shared. This echoes the reported Lost and Found success at major festivals like Burning Man, where 60% of lost items get reunited with their owners, thanks to dedicated volunteers. Lollapalooza also runs a centralized Lost and Found, helping attendees reclaim essentials and keep the good times rolling.
Together, these stories and practices highlight the unique camaraderie that music festivals foster — where the unexpected becomes memorable, and strangers look out for each other through the misplaced, the mysterious, and the delightfully serendipitous.
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Source: r/festivals
