I've been raving for over a decade. I live in FL though so I won't be making it up there although I had some friends go to Mysteryland a few weeks back and I think that was up in that area. Pro-tip for any festival, don't buy anything from people you don't know or trust, if you are staying the night bring a nice tent with a small luggage lock or throw into a backpack, stay hydrated (that is the number one cause of injury at festivals), and don't be a dick, clean up after yourself.
If you are ever in FL I'll show you some good parties, underground stuff is way more fun than big festivals IMO. Also check my EDM mix thread for some good mixes to jam to if you like electronic stuff