Pack snacks anyway.

Probably. Unless you’re going somewhere you know for a fact has good, affordable stalls with short lines, packing your own is the smarter move.

Stalls can be overpriced, have only sugary drinks and fried food, or be closed entirely if the event runs late. The worst feeling is standing in a 40-minute line for a sad hot dog when you could have grabbed a granola bar from your bag.

Bring water too. A reusable bottle saves you from paying $5 for a plastic one.

Future You will thank you for the trail mix.