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General FAQ
What is provided on-site?
- Drinking water on the festival grounds
- Medical assistance
- Handwash stations
- Showers (on a limited basis)
- Portable toilets with toilet paper and hand sanitizer
- Vendors will be selling a variety of foods, beverages, and snacks
What is the closest airport to the festival venue?
The Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) is about an hour by car and an hour and forty minutes by bus.
What is your re-entry policy?
Vehicles are permitted to leave and re-enter the site.
I am staying off-site. Can I leave and come back?
Yes. However, WRISTBANDS ARE REQUIRED FOR RE-ENTRY.
What emergency services will be available on-site?
There will be emergency medical personnel and security personnel onsite around the clock. If you need EMERGENCY medical or police attention, call 911 and tell the dispatcher you’re at the Nelsonville Music Festival, find a uniformed officer, staff person, go to the admissions tent, or medical tent.
Where should I go if I lose my keys, my wallet, my friends, etc?
Lost and found will be located at the admission tent at the main entrance. If you lose something, or someone, check there. If it or they are not there the first time, check again later. If you find something that needs to be returned to its owner, please drop it off there. It is a good idea to bring an extra set of keys. Obtain your key code before you leave home and bring it with you. This will cut down on the time it takes for the locksmith to duplicate your key if you lose it.
What is your alcohol policy?
Our alcohol and beverage policy in the campgrounds are as follows: no glass containers whatsoever are allowed into the campgrounds or concert areas. Furthermore, no kegs are allowed into the festival either. No outside alcohol is allowed onto the festival grounds (okay in campgrounds).
Can I bring my pet?
Service animals that are trained to assist an individual with a disability are allowed. Other types of animals and pets are NOT allowed.
Is there cell service available throughout the festival grounds?
Yes, although due to the expected high calling volume, service may not be consistent.
Are service animals allowed on-site?
Certified service animals that are trained to assist an individual with a disability are allowed. Other types of animals and pets are NOT allowed.
Can we bring water bottles or Camelbaks/hydration bags into the festival grounds?
One (1) factory sealed clear bottled water (non-glass containers) and empty water bottles will be allowed. Camelbaks and personal hydration systems are allowed but must be empty when entering festival grounds.
Will we be able to leave the show and come back?
Yes, your wristband will allow you to go back and forth between the festival grounds and the parking and camping areas during scheduled performance times.
What is your taping policy?
The Nelsonville Music Festival reserves the right to prevent and forbid taping of performances.
Will cameras be allowed into the festival grounds?
Yes, we ask that you please be considerate of other patrons and credentialed press when taking photos.
Will chairs be allowed into the festival grounds?
Yes! We ask that you keep them in the designated areas, and the Nelsonville Music Festival is not responsible if your chair is left and gets moved.
What types of food vendors will be on-site? Will they be reasonably priced?
There will be a variety of vendors in the festival grounds and the campground that will provide a variety of interesting, diverse, and reasonably priced food. For health and quality reasons, unauthorized food vendors pose a risk to festival-goers. Unauthorized food vendors are not permitted and will be shut down to alleviate that risk.
What is security like at the festival?
Read the Health + Safety Page.
Camping + RV FAQ
FIRST! Read the Health + Safety Page for COVID-19 rules, security policies, and allowed/banned items.
What is provided at the campground?
There will be portable toilets and hand wash stations. Make sure you bring drinking water with you! Ice and firewood and other sundry items will be available at the main camping gate. A vendor or two will be selling food, beverages, and snacks in the campground as well as in the festival grounds. Access to ATMs is very limited, so we recommend that you bring enough cash for your stay. Please bring enough money for any additional expenses you may have.
What will I be allowed to bring into the campground?
You can bring coolers with a consumable amount of provisions into the camping area; however, they cannot be brought into the festival grounds. Small grills and camping stoves will be allowed and fires within fire rings (not provided-bring one!). No kegs, no funeral pyres, no 55-gallon drums!
Are campfires and/or cookstoves allowed in the campground?
You can use gas/propane fuel sources, charcoal, or firewood bought onsite(cheap!), but scavenging for wood on-site or bringing in outside firewood will NOT be permitted (we have an Emerald Ash Borer problem). No more than 40 pounds of charcoal per grill per car will be allowed. The fire must be entirely contained. Air quality is a concern. Please keep the fires as small as possible and extinguish them as soon as you are finished. When you are done cooking with charcoal, put it out with water before going into the show or going to sleep or leaving your camp, rather than letting it burn out over time. In any case, DO NOT DUMP COALS ON THE GROUND (ever) or in the trash until they are entirely cool. After the coals are COMPLETELY DEAD, dispose of them properly as garbage.
What is your alcohol policy?
Our alcohol and beverage policy in the campgrounds are as follows: no glass containers whatsoever are allowed into the campgrounds or concert areas. Furthermore, no kegs are allowed into the festival either. No outside alcohol is allowed onto the festival grounds.
Will there be a quiet camping area for families and such?
Yes, there will be a first come, first serve quiet car camping area for families and such. If you plan on camping here, please purchase a Car Camping Pass.
Will there be any electricity at the campground?
There is no electricity in any of our campground areas, including our RV area. Because of this, and unlike past NMFs, quiet generators are permitted in the RV area ONLY.
Where will we be camping? Can we camp next to our cars?
Camping space will be provided in front of or behind each vehicle. Each vehicle will have a camping area of approximately 10 feet by the width of your car. You will not be able to save spots. If you plan on parking/camping with your party you must arrive together.
Limited Backcountry camping spots are also available, if you’re prefer a more quiet and intimate camping experience. Backcountry spots are not specifically designated and are first come first served. If you don’t mind a hike, Wooded tent spots can be found within 500 feet of the parking area and as far as 3/4 of a mile. Please remember to LEAVE NO TRACE. In other words, you must pack everything into your campsite and pack everything out.
What is considered an RV?
An RV is defined as any vehicle larger either in length, width, or height than a normal 15 passenger van. This includes all towed campers, pop up campers, motor homes, and as well as buses and all other oversized vehicles that will fit inside a 20’ X 50’ spot. This does not include vans (i.e. VW vans) smaller than any 15-passenger van.
Can my friends park their cars next to my RV?
Every vehicle entering NMF must have a parking pass. If your friend can fit into your marked RV spot, they can purchase a Day Parking pass and camp overnight for free within your 20×50 spot. Be very aware of fire lanes around you before setting up.
Can I buy an RV pass for my car or truck to enter the RV campground?
An RV Camping Pass is required for each RV entering the Nelsonville Music Festival campground. Each RV space will be about 20′ X 50′. Tents can also be set up if they are within this space, and any slides or awnings must fit within this designated space too. Electricity is not included or available (for 2022). However, unlike past NMFs, generators are permitted in the RV area ONLY.
Can we park RVs in the same group next to one another?
Yes, as long as the RVs arrive at the same time together in a line. You will not be able to reserve spaces or hold spaces for later arrivals in your group.
Can I park an RV in the accessible parking area?
Yes, you will need an RV pass and handicapped placard to access the area as well.
Will we be able to move our RV once it is parked?
No, all RVs must remain parked until they exit the festival for good. By moving your RV you will forfeit your spot.
Will there be gas on-site if I run out?
No, there will not be gas available onsite. You should be sure to fill the RV before entering.
Venue FAQ
FIRST! Read the Health + Safety Page for COVID-19 rules, security policies, and allowed/banned items.
Will chairs be allowed in the festival grounds?
Yes! We ask that you keep them in the designated areas, and the Nelsonville Music Festival is not responsible if your chair is left and gets moved.
Will cameras be allowed into the festival grounds?
Yes, we ask that you please be considerate of other patrons when taking photos.
What is your taping policy?
The Nelsonville Music Festival reserves the right to prevent and forbid taping of performances.
Will we be able to leave the show and come back?
Yes, your wristband will allow you to go back and forth between the festival grounds and the parking and camping areas during scheduled performance times.
Ticket FAQ
FIRST! Read the Safety + Security Page for policies and allowed/banned items.
Can I buy a day pass?
Yes, a limited number of day passes will go on sale when the daily schedule is announced. But a four-day pass is cheaper on a per-day basis.
How can I check the status of my ticket(s)?
For customer service, contact Allie via e-mail at tickets@nelsonvillefest.org.
Will tickets be available for purchase at the gate?
If the event is not sold out, tickets will be available for purchase at the gate. Prices will be higher, though, so buy them early!
Will my tickets be mailed to me?
Yes, for a $2 fee. E-tickets are offered free of charge. There will be no will call this year.
Can I bring my kids? Do they have to pay?
We love having kids at NMF! That’s why all children under 12 and under are free (when accompanied by an adult with a ticket)! Children 13 and older will be required to have a ticket and are eligible for a discounted ticket when purchased with adult tickets, please bring legal proof of age to the festival along with your teen.
Travel FAQ
FIRST! Read the Health + Safety Page for COVID-19 rules, security policies, and allowed/banned items.
Will you be providing any shuttles to and from the airport?
No, but the GoBus leaves Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) twice a day. You want to disembark at the Nelsonville Hocking College Bookstore stop, and take a rideshare from there.
What is the closest airport to the festival venue?
The Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) is about an hour by car and an hour and forty minutes by bus.
Accessibility FAQ
Nelsonville Music Festival believes that the arts should be enjoyed by all.
We are committed to making our event welcoming to every guest by continually improving our range of accommodations that ensure equal access to our venue and the music and community experiences within.
Due to the topographical features of Appalachian Ohio, many areas of Snow Fork Event Center contain small holes, uneven ground, and small hills. As we continue to develop this new festival site, we strive to greatly improve accessibility and pathways in future years. We welcome and encourage all feedback and suggestions from our attendees. Please contact our info@nelsonvillefest.org for any accommodations or questions you may have.
Are service animals allowed?
Only legitimate service animals that are trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability, are welcome
- NO emotional support animals or companion animals.
- Pets are not allowed and will be turned away.
Service Animals In Training: Ohio law states that service animals in training may attend public events, but that the dog in training is required to have insurance through their sponsoring non-profit special agency. Puppy raising, fostering and socialization activities are not considered training. Write to info@nelsonvillefest.org with your request prior to the start of the Festival and your certificate of insurance. Service animals in training must be advanced enough in their training to handle an event as intense as a music festival. We have been advised that young puppies in training do not yet have the maturity to attend an event like Nelsonville Music Festival. The service dog in training must be held on a leash and under control of its trainer at all times.
What is the event venue like?
SnowFork Event Center is an outdoor event space. There are crushed gravel or packed mulch paths and flat grassy areas running from the ADA parking to the main stage, the accessible campground, and the port-a-johns. Access to other stages, food, vendors, and kids’ area is via a grassy field that may have some holes and uneven ground.
Is there accessible parking?
Yes. On-site accessible parking is available for $25 (the cost of off-site parking) and is located next to the main stage.
Are there accessible toilets?
Yes, there are wheelchair-accessible port-a-johns throughout the grounds.
Is there accessible camping?
Yes, there is accessible camping located close to the ADA parking. Please call ahead to reserve a spot.
Are the paths wheelchair friendly?
The paths running through the grounds should be accessible for most wheelchairs and will provide an even walking surface for cane users and others with mobility issues.
Is there shade/a place to escape the sun?
Many areas of the festival grounds are in full sun, so come prepared. There is a shade tent available by the kids’ area but areas to listen and watch the bands will be uncovered. If you’re looking for a place to cool off, we recommend our wooded, shaded Creekside Stage.
Are all of the stages accessible?
Our main stage (The Snow Fork Stage) features an elevated viewing platform for attendees who may need assistance to see above the crowd. This accessible viewing platform is intended for guests who use wheelchairs, have significant mobility disabilities, or have difficulty standing for long periods of time.
The Porch Stage and the Creekside Stage do not offer a viewing platforms, but offer ample room to for guests to set up chairs and find places in the shade to sit.
Is there transportation available throughout the campgrounds and festival grounds?
Yes. We have a golf cart that can transport those with mobility needs all areas of the festival grounds. Additional information to access this service will be available at the festival.
Vending FAQ
FIRST! Read the Health + Safety Page for COVID-19 rules, security policies, and allowed/banned items.
Can I vend at the Nelsonville Music Festival?
To get info on becoming a vendor at the Nelsonville Music Festival, please go to the Artisan Vendor section of the NMF website. There, you will be able to download an application form and read all vendor-related info. Applications will be accepted until all booth spaces have been filled.
What types of other vendors will be on-site?
There will be a variety of artisans and vendors selling high-quality crafts, merchandise, and Nelsonville Music Festival memorabilia. Each year the Nelsonville Music Festival is committed to selecting quality craft and merchandise vendors. The unauthorized sale of merchandise in the camping area is not permitted, and we are committed to ensuring a successful event for the authorized vendors of the festival.
What types of food vendors will be on-site? Will they be reasonably priced?
There will be a variety of vendors in the festival grounds and the campground that will provide a variety of interesting, diverse, and reasonably priced food. For health and quality reasons, unauthorized food vendors pose a risk to festival-goers. Unauthorized food vendors are not permitted and will be shut down to alleviate that risk.
What do vendors on-site do to help with sustainability?
Concession food is required to be served with biodegradable wraps, plates, cups, and cutlery manufactured from a renewable resource. We encourage food vendors to source their produce and meat from local farmers.
