A carnival-like atmosphere pervaded the grounds while fans gathered at the event venue, which was a considerable walk from the campgrounds most were staying in. Once you went in, returning to the campsites took a long walk or shuttle service.
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Phish lead vocalist and guitarist Trey Anastasio kicks off the Saturday show as the sun begins to set.
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Keyboardist and vocalist Page McConnell was dug in behind his rig as old favorites like "Bouncin' around the room," and "Reba" began Set 1 Saturday night.
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Bassist Mike Gordon provides supporting and lead vocals, as he is doing here.
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Drummer Jon Fishman, for whom the band is named, was even more difficult to spot for a short photographer.
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This viewing platform gave revelers an eagle-eye view of the festival, art installations and City Hall.
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Hard to spot if you weren't looking for her or didn't need her, but the sign language interpreter danced and sang along the entire time.
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The fried eggs on a large splotch of asphalt described how many felt in the afternoon sun on a humid Saturday.
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Here at the Waterwheel Foundation tent, concert goers have the opportunity to contribute to a number of various charitable causes.
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This City Hall building was constructed entirely of cardboard and tape and built by volunteers, who pitched in to score a day pass to the show.
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Miles the Monster was decked out in his Friday best -- a gigantic representation of the patterned dresses band drummer Jon Fishman wears during shows.
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