[JAB@thebarn.com message] Darkness Day advice/experiences/recommendations

Hey JAB'ers! Posting this to the Facebook group as well but am looking to get get some advice on what to expect with Surly's upcoming Darkness Day event coming up in October. Basically I am looking for any advice, recommendations and info for a 1st timer to one of these events. I did scour the inter webs and got a rough idea on what happens but thought I'd ask the guys I often clink' glasses with on a monthly basis. Here are a few questions I have at the top of my head: 1. When is a 'good' time to show up? I was thinking Friday but not sure if it makes a difference to go mid-afternoon or just go there in the evening. 2. Do you actually line up to get your wristbands? Not sure how that works. 3. Can you bring a tent or two? Portable heater or one of those portable fire pits/Chimera? 4. What the heck do you do all night? Drink, try to stay warm? I assume there are pickup games of corn toss and all that stuff but was wondering if Surly has bands, etc the Friday before the event. Thats it for now. I'd love to hear what you guys have to say about it. I have a handful of avid craft beer drinkers that had no idea about this event. I want to properly forewarn them what they are getting themselves into. THANKS! Ben Ducklow Carver, MN