This is a fun, yet family friendly festival. I've been taking my two nieces for the last four years, and we can't imagine not being at LakeShake in Chicago. On the big screen it said, "Only positive vibes here." And that's true: people are friendly and respectful while having a good time. In four years, we've never had a bad experience. There's not a bad seat in the house, you can see and hear well from every angle thanks to the big screens and speaker placement. The acts on the Next From Nashville stage are becoming so good that sometimes it's hard to choose which stage to watch. We can't thank BOC enough for bringing in the lawn-carpet where needed. The facilities are clean and well kept. We really appreciate the water station which keeps us hydrated. The wifi is practically flawless.
And if that's not enough, there were so many upgrades in 2019:
•Thanks for adding the extra games (bean bag toss, in particular) all around the fest!
•Thanks for the extra photo stations. We love the wings & the LS sculpture but also enjoyed the chalk wall, sunflowers, and LS wall this year!
•Rain delays: Can you set Dee Jay Silver up with a mic backstage to help us keep partying while the stagehands are doing their thing?
•It seemed like there were more ladies’ bathrooms this year because there was never a long wait. It's appreciated!
•We very much liked the free samples of cookie dough bars.
•The State Farm attractions were cool this year and they had really nice and useful gifts for participation (portable chargers, water bottles, sunglasses). Would like the tattoos again next year, though.
•We liked being able to buy artist merch throughout the fest and not only on the days the artists perform.
•Thank you, thank you, thank you for all female Friday. We've been asking for more female acts, and it makes us happy that you delivered -- and in a big way! Thank you!
oDixie Chicks next year please
oJo Dee Messina
oKelsea Ballerini
oReba
oShania
oFaith Hill
oWe've had enough of Miranda Lambert, no more please
•If you're looking for "seasoned" performers next year, how about:
oNeal McCoy?
oTy Herndon?
oWade Hayes?
oMark Chestnutt?
oDavid Lee Murphy?
•Finally, there would be no complaints if you brought back:
oThomas Rhett
oTim McGraw
oSam Hunt
Thank you BOC for LakeShake! We can't wait for next year!