There is plenty of added pressure when attending an event such as the Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival.

It’s not as simple as walking into a bar, plunking down five bucks and seeing a band. This is a major undertaking — which is why “and Camping” is part of the title — and some thought must be put into preparedness for concertgoers to fully relish the experience.

Here’s a four-step guide to surviving Wakarusa Fest:

How not to get kicked out

Wakarusa will be the last major concert shindig to happen in Lawrence before the July 1 smoking ban is enforced. As such, tobacco enthusiasts are encouraged to smoke as much as their inky lungs can handle.

However, lighting up will not be tolerated when it comes to fireworks. Other banned items include weapons, scooters and personal motorized vehicles. Leave the riding lawnmower in the garage.

Pets or animals of any kind are also forbidden. Don’t even try and hide a Chihuahua in your purse like in that “Legally Blonde” movie. However, there are special exemptions for greyhounds, female buffaloes, big metal roosters, leftover salmon and various species of hairy apes.

For you renegade entrepreneurs, it’s important to note that no unauthorized vending is allowed. Those who break this rule risk having their wares confiscated.

Thus, if you really wish to cause trouble, haul a vending machine on the back of a camel and advertise your goods with a few Roman candles.

How not to be uncomfortable

“Cash is king — we’re in the woods,” advises Brett Mosiman, one of the Wakarusa Fest directors. “Bring lots for beer and souvenirs. If you forget, there will be four ATMs on site, and a couple vendors will take credit cards.”

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Mosiman says there will be ice, cigarettes, wood, coffee, food and beverages on site around the clock. Other amenities include potable water, medical assistance, showers and portable and permanent toilets.

No word on whether there are potable toilets.

But in order to stave off the brutal conditions that rear their head each summer in Kansas, it’s a good idea to pack some standard camping fare. These include a tent, sleeping bag, air mattress, cooler, food or snacks, warm clothes for evening, suntan lotion, bug spray, sunglasses, hat, toothbrush and a swimsuit.

Also, concertgoers are encouraged to bring fishing gear as long as they have (or want to purchase) a fishing license.

Apparently, fish that are caught do not count as pets.

How not to die

The Bonnaroo festival in Tennessee last weekend featured performers such as Bob Dylan, Dave Matthews Band and The Dead. The mammoth gathering also was marred by two actual deaths in the crowd. Toxicology reports on the victims verified it was a combination of high humidity, high heat, alcohol and drugs that caused the fatalities. (Wow, drugs at a Dead show. What are the odds?)

While it is impossible to avoid the potent combination of heat and humidity in the Midwest, the controlled substance thing is easier to manage.

The Wakarusa Fest Web site specifies “No Illegal substances” will be allowed — which is actually a pretty funny mandate. It’s kind of like saying “The rules of gravity will be enforced here.”

So in order to elude death, it’s best not to indulge in legal binge drinking or illegal drug overdosing.

How not to be annoying

Some might say that simply being a fan of certain jam bands inherently makes you annoying. But you can’t blame people for liking what they like.

You CAN blame them for doing the “noodle dance.”

That’s the hippie-dippy, loosey-goosey motion that makes one look like his bones have been extracted — which generally is what I’m hoping will happen to the offender. If you’re planning on dancing like this, please do it behind a tree or in the privacy of your own tie-dyed tent.

Also, try to cut back on the patch pants, patchouli and doo-rags. And you shirtless frat boys, try not to incessantly yelp “Woo-hoo” during a band’s acoustic set.

Most importantly, audience members should desist from playing along with the artists on the stage. Although it’s not technically illegal, it’s still morally preferable to leave your own musical instruments at home.

The Dirty Dozen Brass Band does not need backing from your bongos.

Los Lonely Boys don’t want the company of your harmonica.

The Samples have no desire to sample your rain stick.

But if you have the uncontrollable urge to indulge in these vices, you can always curb it by smoking.