Staff Photo by Gillian Bolsover-- Sierra Emrich, left, and Cole Carlson dance during the Groupo Fantasma show at Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival on Thursday.

MANCHESTER, TENN. — Music lovers will raise about $550,000 for charities at Bonnaroo this year on top of the estimated $20 million economic impact to Manchester and Coffee County, festival generates, co-producer Ashley Capps said Thursday.

Mr. Capps, president of AC Entertainment, said a $1-per-ticket surcharge raises nearly $80,000 for charities and individuals in need, with Bonnaroo officials deciding where the money is spent.

An additional $3 surcharge added to the $244 ticket goes directly to Coffee County officials.

“They get to decide how to use it,” Mr. Capps said.

Another $250,000 is raised by people who work at the festival to raise money for their groups.

New this year, the Somethin’ Else New Orleans Tent, featuring some of New Orleans’ best working musicians, is collecting donations to aid Hurricane Katrina victims, he said.

“It’s all a beautiful byproduct of the festival,” he said.

Festivalgoers were still lined up on Interstate 24 Thursday evening and Coffee County Sheriff Steve Graves said he expected that to continue into today.

“We should have everyone in by noon (today),” he said.

He said he didn’t know of any traffic accidents. He said several people have been arrested for public intoxication, drugs and theft, “but no more than we’d expect with this many people.”

Thursday night’s performers included What Made Milwaukee Famous, Superdrag, Vampire Weekend, Dark Star Orchestra and the Felice Brothers.

Today’s lineup includes Willie Nelson, Chris Rock, The Raconteurs, My Morning Jacket and Metallica.

Festival attendees have come from 50 states and 27 countries, according to Mr. Capps.

Martin Delaney and Vicky Curling traveled from London, England, to see Pearl Jam play Saturday. They also plan to visit Memphis and Nashville this week.

Daryl Spong drove with friends from Hamilton, Ontario, a 1,300-mile trek that took about 36 hours.

“I’m here to see Metallica,” he said. “This is the farthest I’ve ever traveled to see anybody.”

Husband and wife Greg and Carole Carter, from Chattanooga, are making their first trip to Bonnaroo.

“He’s wanted to come for four years,” she said.

“It’s so close, you have to do it at least once,” he said. “Plus, this lineup is more my kind of music. I like Pearl Jam and Metallica.”