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One of the key factors in planning for C-Stone is keeping track of your budget. Without a well-planned budget, you are likely
to find your experience at C-Stone dissapointing. Every year I see people who come to the fest without any thought to food,
shelter, or transporation, and
who somehow expect God or other people to provide for their needs. Don't let this happen to you!
1. Your budget should take into consideration not only your admission, travel, food, and spending money, but also an emergency
fund, in case things don't go as planned.
2. If you are eating all your meals at the fest food court, you will likely need to budget a minimium of
$15 per day for food (per person) if you have brought your own water. If you are going to be purchasing your water
on-site, then you need to add at least another $5 per day.
3. Don't spend all your money at the merchant tents on the first day. Wait a few days and then make your purchases. If
you see something that you like, but are afraid you can't afford it, speak to the vendor and try and get a catalog, website,
or a mailing address from them. You can always
order stuff later. Better to miss out on a cool t-shirt than miss out on eating for the last day because
you spent all your money.
4. Make sure that you have someone at home who is willilng to wire you some cash (or come out and fetch you) in case of
an emergency or mishap.
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