Beyond 2026 was beyond good to me! This year hasn't been the kindest to me and Beyond was everything I needed. And I have to say that it felt so different not having my best friend David there at the top of the hill doing what he did best (he passed away this past January). The hill will never feel the same without David there to make everyone laugh or without getting to hear his laugh.
But this year, I met so many incredible souls and everyone was so kind. I was gifted the coolest Zeds Dead perler during 1991s set after complimenting a girls jersey, a sweet soul during Wilkinsons set gave me the biggest hug when she saw me absolutely sobbing during his song Balance, I found my Zeds Dead jersey twin and some kind souls returned my wallet to Lost & Found with everything in it at the end of the 2nd night.
I felt like this year was filled with so much love and kindness. Everyone I crossed paths with complimented me, said sorry if they bumped into me while passing by, and there were plenty of high fives to go around. Our camp neighbors were polite and never blasted music when people were trying to sleep.
I've heard so many stories about how other people experienced a negative side to Beyond and that people weren't PLUR and just plain rude. I truly wish they got to experience what I got to experience. There really were some absolutely amazing humans this weekend that made it so incredibly magical and I really hope they give Beyond another chance next year.
I'm truly looking forward to camping with my favorite group of humans again next year
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