What you see before you is a still life of everything that you must bring to Jazz Fest. at my wife's request I am going to list it out for you so you don't forget anything important (hopefully I'm not leaving anything out).

1. Hat - guards those eyes from the sun, Sunglasses are good too, but I don't have prescription ones.
2. Sunscreen - a big one for applying before hand and a small one for re-application as the day goes on. Remember skin cancer sucks.
3. Bandaids - this is easier than waiting in line at the first aid place with a small cut.
4. Map - get one of the pullout ones and mark off what you want to see on the bottom.
5. Money - buying food and drink usually requires cash (plus its faster). Credit cards are good for posters, shirts, and accessories.
6. Hand Sanitizer - You're going to be eating and using port-a-lets all day. Its disgusting without this.
7. Mints - For cleansing the palate after eating one cajun food and before the next.
8. Toilet Paper - this is more a female thing than a male thing. I can't really get into specifics, but by the end of the day don't expect to find TP in the bathrooms.
9. Painkillers - headaches are no fun, but also a sign of dehydration. Drink lots of water and hope not to have to take these.
10. Phone - contact your friends and let them know where your flag is.
11. Tickets - duh.
12. Wallet with ID - to get beer and hold money.
13. Bug spray - although they sprayed for mosquitos last night you will need to apply this before going to the fest to keep the bugs away.
14. Not Pictured - the list. What all your friends and loved ones want you to get at the fest. The bag. What are you carrying this in? They will search this so follow the rules. No video cameras or recording equipment. Camera. Still cameras are fine and will capture the memories of the fest that you want.