Bonnaroo iconic archway burned down, removed by organizers
If you’ve ever attended Bonnaroo you’ve seen its iconic archway transform over the years. The Bonnaroo Arch has acted as a giant welcome for attendees, undergoing many different makeovers for over ten years now.
Sadly, those who plan to attend the festival this year will notice the festival’s original arch will no longer be on display.
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Bonnaroo took to Twitter to reveal that ‘The Arch’ has been retired permanently after suffering significant structural issues.
“Goodbye old friend! This incarnation of the Bonnaroo Arch had significant structural issues and needed to be removed. The Arch has changed throughout the years, and we’re exited for it’s newest incarnation – Stay tuned + share your favorite arch pic!”
Goodbye old friend! ❤️This incarnation of the Bonnaroo Arch had significant structural issues and needed to be removed. The Arch has changed throughout the years, and we’re exited for it’s newest incarnation – Stay tuned + share your favorite arch pic!
(? j_kelty on Insta) pic.twitter.com/ynJjhY8Du9— Bonnaroo (@Bonnaroo) May 21, 2019
Yesterday, Festival Owl tweeted pictures of what was allegedly believed to be the Arch on fire.
Something (the arch?) is on fire on the @Bonnaroo Farm.
Will update as more information is available. | ?: Kerri Kahn pic.twitter.com/SjcuJX39sH
— Festive Owl (@TheFestiveOwl) May 21, 2019
Aftermath photos and a message to the festival later confirmed that it was indeed the Arch that was burned.
It’s official — RIP to the @Bonnaroo Arch. Your watch has ended.
Here’s to something new to come. pic.twitter.com/0tpUDlqt3G
— Festive Owl (@TheFestiveOwl) May 21, 2019
— Festive Owl (@TheFestiveOwl) May 21, 2019
While some fans were devastated to see the Arch go, others believed the festival made the right call to put the iconic entrance into retirement.
For what it’s worth, the old arch was in bad disrepair. Parts of it had been broken off and the wood structure was rotting.
It was time for a new one anyways. But still RIP, @Bonnaroo arch. You witnessed both amazing times and unspeakable debaucheries. Your watch has ended. pic.twitter.com/TRzL6v09kW
— Roo Bus (@TheRealRooBus) May 21, 2019
Sad to see the Arch go but hearing stories of how much of a hassle it was reconstructing it every year with wasp and spiders infested, @Bonnaroo made the right move. Can’t wait to see what is new on the horizon.
— ? (@Qade_em) May 21, 2019
The 2019 Bonnaroo Music And Arts Festival takes place June 13-16 at Great Stage Park in Manchester, Tennessee.
Among a trumpeted three sets from the annual fest’s jam band spirit animal, Phish, the event will also see performances from Post Malone, Childish Gambino, the Lumineers, Cardi B, Peach Pit and the National this summer.
Do you think the festival will recreate a new Arch for this year’s event or do you think a new entrance will take its place? Sound off in the comments below!
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