This past weekend, thousand of attendees came to Golden Gate Park in San Francisco to enjoy the 8th annual Outside Lands Festival. Cool weather helps give to the relaxing vibe of this Bay Area fest, compared to the high temperatures of most major summer music festivals. (And let's be real, it's a nice change.) The food and beverage selections are another highlight of Outside Lands, as attendees have lots of choices with tons of food booth and food trucks, not to mention the Winelands, Beerlands, Cheeselands and Choco lands vendors.
Music started around noon each day and kept going til the parks 10pm curfew. Headliners included Mumford and Sons, D'Angelo and the Vanguard, The Black Keys, Kendrick Lamar and Elton John. We talked to 12 attendees about their dream headliner and if they're Team Black Keys or Kendrick Lamar (whose sets overlapped Saturday night).
Rebeca, 24
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Is this your first year at Outside Lands? 2nd
What's your favorite thing about OSL? The vibes and people.
Did you choose Black Keys or Kendrick on Day 2? Black Keys
Favorite set so far: Robert Delong and Billy Idol
If you could pick the headliner for next year, who would it be? Green Velvet
Cory, 24
Hometown: Culver City, CA
Is this your first year at Outside Lands? 2nd
What's your favorite thing about OSL? All the people out here for a good time.
Did you choose Black Keys or Kendrick on Day 2? Black Keys
Favorite set so far: Dan Deacon
If you could pick the headliner for next year, who would it be? Red Hot Chili Peppers
Patrick, 29
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Is this your first year at Outside Lands? 2nd
What's your favorite thing about OSL? Moonwalking for free ice cream.
Did you choose Black Keys or Kendrick on Day 2? Black Keys
Favorite set so far: Billy Idol
If you could pick the headliner for next year, who would it be? Justin Timberlake
Hedda, 19
Hometown: San Francisco, CA
Is this your first year at Outside Lands? 7th
What's your favorite thing about OSL? There's a bunch of things to do besides just music.
Did you choose Black Keys or Kendrick on Day 2? Kendrick
Favorite set so far: Kendrick
If you could pick the headliner for next year, who would it be? It would never happen, but Beyoncé.
Caitlin, 27
Hometown: Ventura, CA
Is this your first year at Outside Lands? Yes
What's your favorite thing about OSL? The good food and weather.
Did you choose Black Keys or Kendrick on Day 2? Kendrick, x100.
Favorite set so far: Kendrick
If you could pick the headliner for next year, who would it be? Dr. Dre
Joe, 24
Hometown: San Francisco, CA
Is this your first year at Outside Lands? 3rd
What's your favorite thing about OSL? The variety of music.
Did you choose Black Keys or Kendrick on Day 2? Black Keys
Favorite set so far: Sam Smith
If you could pick the headliner for next year, who would it be? Justin Timberlake
Nate, 22
Hometown: Crestline, CA
Is this your first year at Outside Lands? 6th
What's your favorite thing about OSL? It's close to home, the food is so good, and the music is not terrible.
Did you choose Black Keys or Kendrick on Day 2? Black Keys, obviously.
Favorite set so far: Sam Smith
If you could pick the headliner for next year, who would it be? Above and Beyond for sure.
Olivia, 24
Hometown: San Francisco, CA
Is this your first year at Outside Lands? 3rd
What's your favorite thing about OSL? The people.
Did you choose Black Keys or Kendrick on Day 2? Kendrick
Favorite set so far: DJ Mustard
If you could pick the headliner for next year, who would it be? Drake
John, 25
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Is this your first year at Outside Lands? Yes
What's your favorite thing about OSL? The location.
Did you choose Black Keys or Kendrick on Day 2? I'm only here today, but I would have chosen Kendrick.
Favorite set so far: DJ Mustard
If you could pick the headliner for next year, who would it be? Drake
Vanessa, 38
Hometown: Piedmont, CA
Is this your first year at Outside Lands? 2nd
What's your favorite thing about OSL? McClarren Pass, I love the Bluegrass stage.
Did you choose Black Keys or Kendrick on Day 2? Black Keys
Favorite set so far: First Aid Kit
If you could pick the headliner for next year, who would it be? Bruce Springsteen
Giblran, 28
Hometown: Mexico City, Mexico
Is this your first year at Outside Lands? 2nd
What's your favorite thing about OSL? The first year I went, Kanye West and Jagwar Mar played. I loved their sets.
Did you choose Black Keys or Kendrick on Day 2? Black Keys
Favorite set so far: Mumford and Sons
If you could pick the headliner for next year, who would it be? Bright Eyes
Stefanie, 33
Hometown: Monroe, NY
Is this your first year at Outside Lands? Yes
What's your favorite thing about OSL? The vibe. Everyone is relaxed and friendly, and there's a great mix of music and activities.
Did you choose Black Keys or Kendrick on Day 2? I went to both!
Favorite set so far: Hot Chip
If you could pick the headliner for next year, who would it be? LCD Soundsystem reunion!