- Plan to spend the entire weekend.
It's hard to get out of "grind" mode in less than that. If you've got things that are so pressing that you have to come late or leave early, then this may not be the year to come to MSF.

- No technology.
No amplified music. No computers. No cell phones. No headphones. No cars. Etc. If you have an urgent need to use technology, please do it in the parking area only. Exceptions are made for hiking safety, Travesty acts, and sometimes the Adventure.

- No smoking/hard drugs/excessive alcohol.
If you have dependency problems that you can't leave behind, MSF is not for you.

- Pets are discouraged but allowed on a case-by-case basis and kids are strongly discouraged.
If you're taking care of them, you won't be interacting with other Festers.

- Pitch in.  Get involved.
Many hands make light work.