I didn't go to Bonnaroo, so my vote goes to Smilefest. Which I went to again, I haven't missed it since 1999.
i went to both and minus the smilefest busts i wold say smilefest is home for me compared to bonnaroo...... i will not be attending bonnaroo next year
Bonnaroo is totally deteriorating every year... It seems like Smilefest is tons better. Same bands, fewer people, less mess..... Bonnaroo was totally stellar the first year, great last year, pretty good this year, and I'm sure that it will be just mediocre next year. Of course, it could have sucked because Dave Matthews was there. That's my theory, at least... Like, Dave Matthews is alright, but it's the people that go to his shows that suck and ruin it for everyone... I mean the shitty frat boys who want you to show your tits when you go to wash your face in the morning! Yeah, you! Asshole in the red pickup! I got your number!
Bonnaroo was an experience...which I'm glad I have...but Smilefest will always be one of my favorite festivals. Very kind folks and so much great music that you can get up close and personal with!