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Splendor in the Grass festival to continue this weekend

Splendor in the grass was hit with much chaos after rainy weather caused many to sleep in their cars. The first day has since been canceled. 

Friday concert canceled

While the Friday concert has been canceled Splendor in the grass will continue as normal on Saturday and Sunday. 

Thus far, festival goers have paid at least $500 for an entire weekend at the concert. However, things did not go as planned when concertgoers tried to reach their tents. 

Presently, the event has been inundated with water. Leading festival goers to be stuck in ticket queues for at least two hours or more. 

Splendor in the grass to continue this weekend

Right now, many performers have either pulled out of the concert or performances have been canceled. Individuals at the festival were unable to enter the venue which meant they were unable to access food for many hours. 

Campsites at Splendor in the grass have been inundated. Photo: ABC News

As shared by The Guardian, festival-goers at Splendor in the grass noted how the event planners did not communicate anything about the concert. Whilst things were incredibly chaotic. 

Thus far, one festival goer shared that cars were running out of petrol while some were being towed out of the line. What’s more, is that people needed to urinate wherever. 

“There were literally cars breaking down, running out of fuel, people pulling over on the side of the road because their car’s battery has died. Tow trucks were coming in and pulling cars out of the queue, and people were peeing on the side of the road. Truly horrible, literally the whole night.” 

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Right now, Splendor in the grass is working on giving the concertgoers their refunds. The concert is set to continue over the weekend given that the weather calms down. 

“We look forward to Saturday and Sunday programming moving ahead as planned.”

Shannon Alexander

Shannon Alexander is a writer who is fascinated by all things pop culture. The use of language in all its different forms has always intrigued her which ultimately led to her completing her Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics and Literature studies. Right now, she is passionate about telling stories that matter most to people. When she isn't writing away about your daily dose of celebrity news and entertainment, you can find her getting lost in a good thriller book.

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