Get some rain proof shoe covers on amazon! Quick fix. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YNYJRFB/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_5YAH8WB22ZVCKRZ5QJHH?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Also, ironically, the festival takes place right next to numerous strip clubs. If you go i believe south on dale mabry highway from raymond james there is literally a stripper clothes store right around there. I think it's Cirillas. There might be another one as well.
Picture makes it kinda hard 🤣 but I looked it up and it should be fine, they really just want it to be empty. this is the one I have but it isn’t as cool lol Sojourner Rave Hydration Pack Backpack - 2L Water Bladder Included for Festivals, Raves, Hiking, Biking, Climbing, Running and More https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G49F9GY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_A0JMKXZRJDF48X1AX1AK
can confirm about pickpockets... had mine nixxed from my backpocket back in 2017. they made $1400 worth of calls to cuba (terrible loss and T-Mo actually made me pay for half) and i got a findmyiphone phishing imessage a week later from an IP in uzbekistan.
all the rest are great tips, especially the ear plugs. i got these a couple years ago and bring them with me to pretty much anywhere i know there's going to be loud music.
learning to dj has shown me how hearing fades almost unnoticeably and very quickly at these types of events.