I grew up in Coachella Valley. Here are 10 mistakes I see tourists make when they visit for the music festival.

I've been regularly attending Coachella music festival for years, and I was raised in Coachella Valley.

Kaitlin Clapinski

• I was raised in the Coachella Valley, and I've gone to the Coachella music festival many times.
• I've seen visitors make the same mistakes, like not bringing a jacket or skipping small artists.
• Bring a reusable water bottle, and don't force yourself to the front barricade of every show. 

I was raised in the Coachella Valley, a destination known for its excessive heat...