Lots of options for attending Bonnaroo

Invariably, the first thing people do when I mention attending Bonnaroo is make a face that shows a little bit of envy and a lot of consternation.

Then they ask: “Do you sleep in a tent?”

They ask in the same way you’d ask a man why he was eating raw dirt with a spoon, rather than with his hands.

Did you know that people in the VIP section at Bonnaroo have a gospel brunch on Sunday? They also have their own yoga classes and a special lounge just for them inside the main area.

But that isn’t the only option for the nonprimitive campers. You can bring your own RV, of course. Or a camper or tricked- out “Mystery Van.” If you don’t have your own RV, you can rent one on-site. Still feel that’s a little too common? Well, then, you can “Roll Like a Rockstar.”

This program lets you stay in a private tour bus like the stars roll in. It accommodates up to eight people and is parked in a secluded wooded lot near everything. Inside are two air-conditioned lounges, televisions, a stereo system ( should the music outside not be to your liking), a mini fridge, which they will stock to your taste and access to the executive showers and bathrooms.

Oh, and they will cater several of your meals, and you have 24-hour golf cart service so you don’t have to walk to the shows. There is also a “Roll Like a Rockstar Glamping” option that offers all of the above, but you stay in luxury tents with a queen-size bed or two twin beds. And for those of you who took that option this year, don’t forget that there is a champagne welcome toast and party tonight.

They’ve also added something called Groop Camping, which lets you basically hold a spot for a minimum of 24 people who want to camp together but can’t all arrive at the same time. It’s a good idea.

They also have cabanas for rent, or you can choose to get the Souvenir Tent option, which gets you a branded tent for two, along with keepsake air mattresses, sleeping bags, a lantern and a souvenir lock.

You pay for all of this, of course. Prices range from a $300 to $4,500, plus your tickets.

Even those of us who camp in tents find ways to fancy up the place and make it comfortable. I’ve seen some that are quite elaborate with carpeting, furniture, party lights and fans. The point is, there are as many ways to attend Bonnaroo as your imagination — and wallet — will allow. The main thing is to go for the music.