tips for an easier and stress-free event
- Refillable water bottle: you’ll be on your feet and moving about for most of the day, sometimes even waiting in line outside. Stay hydrated and take advantage of the refill fountains throughout the convention center.
- Hat and sunscreen: you may have heard it before, but it’s true: the sun is just different at this elevation. It might be cold and rainy, but it also might be sunny and hot in downtown Denver. Be prepared for either!
- An extra jacket or light sweater: see above, and also you might get chilly inside.
- Snacks: Pack some healthy snacks to munch on during the wait times instead.
- An extra bag within your bag: between the merch that you can buy and the freebies given out, you’ll probably walk away from Readers Take Denver with more than your backpack can carry. We recommend stashing a canvas bag within your main backpack that you can pull out when you’re running out of space.
- A Sharpie and a notebook: what if you run into your childhood hero but don’t have anything with which they can give you an autograph??
- Battery packs: don’t get stuck with a dead phone.
- Cash: though lots of vendors will accept electronic payment, cash is welcome everywhere and in many booths is the only currency accepted. Keeping lots of small bills handy is also a good idea, as many vendors will run out of change.
- Don’t sit except for in designated areas. The Exhibit floor is packed with people. You’ll obstruct traffic and, at worst, can pose a danger in the event of an emergency.
- Generally just don’t block traffic. Taking a selfie? Step out of the way. Taking a photo of someone else? Suggest that they step out of the way. Want to gawk at something? Check your phone? Reconvene with your friends? Just step out of the way of traffic, please!
- Get your morning coffee before you head to the convention center. There might be chances to get coffee inside, but the lines will likely be longer.
- Don’t forget to enjoy the city! It’s easy to pack your schedule with official events and completely miss out on the great museums, parks, nightlife, and scenery that Denver has to offer – make sure to get away from the convention and experience the city.