In a way, music festivals are the ultimate summer party. While you may be planning on a smaller scale this summer, here are some fun ideas for seating arrangements, photo ops, water features and more from past editions of Lollapalooza, Coachella, Governors Ball, Pitchfork and Bonnaroo. Let their creative takes help inspire your own outdoor gatherings this season.
Casual Seating Vignettes
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Photo: Anneka Anneka Bunnag for TVG
Photo: Cindy Ord/Getty Images for BACARDI
Branded Version of Classic Games
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Photo: Barry Brecheisen for BizBash
Fruit as Decor
Photo: Jennifer Johnson
Photo: Michael Kovac/Getty Images for The Zoe Report
Cooling Features
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Photo: Nadia Chaudhury/BizBash
Photo: Barry Brecheisen for BizBash
Cool Water Features
Photo: Courtesy of Adidas
Photo: Courtesy of Adidas
Colorful Balloons
Photo: Taylor McIntyre
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Makeover Stations
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Photo: Vikram Valluri/BFA.com
Photo: Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Playboy