WORKSHOP SCHEDULE • MUSIC SCHEDULE
GATE SCHEDULE • THURSDAY SCHEDULE
GENERAL QUESTIONS • TICKET QUESTIONS
CAMPING QUESTIONS • VENUE QUESTIONS
1) WILL WE HAVE TO SCHLEP OUR GEAR FAR TO OUR CAMPSITES?
No. In the two years we have hosted the event at Tidewater Falls, we have learned a lot about how best to hold the event there. This year all cars will be parked offsite and all campers will be shuttled, with their gear, to very close to their campsites.
2) WHEN CAN WE ARRIVE? WHEN DO WE HAVE TO LEAVE?
The Gates open at 12:00 PM on Thursday, August 12th. Please do not arrive before this time. The gates will be locked each day after when they close. Please do not plan to arrive at any time that the gates are closed on any day of the festival.
If you need to get close to the site when the gates are not open, there are campgrounds and hotels nearby. All vehicles and people must leave the venue by Monday, August 17th, at 2:00 PM. Please review the gate schedule, and plan to arrive during the hours that it is open. Vehicles and patrons that arrive when the gates are closed will not be permitted onsite until the gate opens the following day.
3) WHAT IS YOUR RE-ENTRY POLICY?
To ease pressure on our admissions and parking staff, we ask that you plan to leave your car parked in the lot for the entire time you are at the festival. You will be permitted to walk to your car (about 1/4 mile from most camping) and retreive anything you need throughout the festival. Additionally, we will not forbid ins and outs if that is what you really need to do.
4) WILL YOU POST A DOWNLOADABLE EVENT SCHEDULE?
Program guides, incuding complete music, workshop and performance schedules, will be posted online closer to the event and hard copies will be available at the event.
5) DO YOU OFFER WORK-TRADE OR SCHOLARSHIPS? WHY IS IT SO EXPENSIVE IF ITS A SPIRITUAL EVENT?
We do have limited Work Exchange opportunities. Please check back on our volunteer information page this spring, when our application form is up.
In the world we want to be living in, people would exchange for tickets based on what they had to exchange. However, there are substantial costs connected to an undertaking of this scope and scale. To offer a production of the quality we are commited to is extremely expensive. We have chosen a number of tickets to sell based on a comfortable carrying capacity for the land and on our desire to keep the event intimate. We have priced these tickets as low as we are able in order to make the festival financially sustainable.
6) WHAT TYPES OF VENDORS WILL BE ON HAND?
Food vendors will be many and varied. We are carefully cureating a selection of healthy and biofriendly food providors. All food vendors will strive to use organic ingredients, compostable or reusable serving materials (bring your own for best results). We will also be cureating a craft vending village that offers devotional/ ceremonial goods including but not limited to: nourishing food, jun, chocolate, crystals, jewelry, statuary, incense, artwork and clothing. Please visit our vending page if you wish to vend or for more details.
7) WILL THERE BE LOUD MUSIC LATE AT NIGHT?
Yes. Music on Friday will end at a reasonable hour and Saturday night will feature an all-night dance ritual which everyone is encouraged to participate in. The all-night dance ritual is perhaps the oldest tradition in sacred music. We will continue to unabashadly support our culture's newest expression of this legacy. See the sacred music section of the vision page to understand our position that global electronic dance music is one of the great sacred musics of the world. Though we hope that all participants will try to take part in Saturday's all-night ritual, we know that it's not for everyone. Hence, we will be dramatically expanding the availability of "quiet camping" for this year.
8) IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I SHOULD KNOW?
Beloved is a unique festival and camping experience. Please take the time to thoroughly read through the Festival Guide so that you know what to expect and what we expect of you.
1) WHAT ABOUT CHILDREN?
Children 9 and under are free. Discounted tickets may be purchased for children between the ages of 10 and 13.
2) WILL TICKETS BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE FESTIVAL GATES?
We highly recommend that everyone who wants to attend purchase their tickets in advance. Capacity is limited and we are likely to run out. Buy your tickets now to guarantee entry.
3) CAN I GET A ONE-DAY PASS?
We need to carefully monitor the number of people present at the venue for all participants safety and comfort. We are not able to offer one-day passes at this time.
1) WILL WE HAVE TO SCHLEP OUR GEAR FAR TO OUR CAMPSITES?
No. In the two years we have hosted the event at Tidewater Falls, we have learned a lot about how best to hold the event there. This year all cars will be parked offsite and all campers will be shuttled, with their gear, to very close to their campsites.
2) WHEN CAN WE ARRIVE? WHEN DO WE HAVE TO LEAVE?
The Gates open at 12:00 PM on Thursday, August 12th. Please do not arrive before this time. If you need to get close to the site before then, there are campgrounds and hotels nearby. All vehicles and people must leave the venue by Monday, August 17th, at 2:00 PM. Please review the gate schedule below and plan to arrive during the hours that it is open. We will not be able to let you in to the festival site if you arrive while the gate is closed.
3) WHAT AMENITIES WILL YOU BE PROVIDING AT THE CAMPGROUNDS?
There will be water faucets, medical staff, portable toilets, handwash stations, and much more. There will also be pay-per-use showers courtesy of "The Oasis." Stay tuned to the festival guide for updates on amenities.
4) WHAT EMERGENCY SERVICES WILL BE AVAILABLE ON SITE?
Our info booth and medical station will be open 24-hours throughout the event.
5) IS THERE ANYTHING THAT WE CANNOT BRING ONTO THE SITE?
Do not bring dogs, weapons, or items to vend (unless you area registered vendor).
6) WILL THERE BE QUIET CAMPING?
Yes. There will be quiet camping and the amount of quiet camping has been greatly expanded from previous years.
7) WILL THERE BE ICE AVAILABLE FOR SALE?
Yes. Ice will be available for sale at the info booth.
8) CAN I BRING MY RV? WHAT CONSTITUTES AN "RV"?
A very limited number of RV passes are available online now. All passengers must also purchase regular tickets. An RV is defined as any vehicle larger either in length, width or height than a normal sixteen passenger van. All oversized vehicles, trailers, and campers that are towed and busses are considered RVs. Striving to minimize the ecological impact of the festival, we are not able to allow RVs at this time.
9) CAN I CAMP BY OR IN MY VEHICLE IN THE PARKING LOT?
No.
1) WILL THERE BE AN INFORMATION BOOTH/AREA?
Yes, please check the map upon arrival for exact location of the Information Booth near the dancefloor and village.
2) WILL THERE BE FIRST AID ON SITE?
Yes, please check the map upon arrival for the exact location of the First Aid/Medical Station.
3) HOW MUCH IS WATER?
Clean drinking water is free. There will be water refill stations for you to refill your own containers. Reusable water bottles will be available for purchase onsite.
4) WILL MY CELL PHONE WORK ON THE SITE? WILL THERE BE PAYPHONES?
No.
5) WILL THERE BE SHOWERS?
Showers will be available onsite for a small fee as part of the Oasis: Community Bathhouse. Check back here for more information soon.
Thursday, August 12th
Gate opens at 12:00PM and closes at 11:59PM
Friday, August 13th
Gate opens at 11:00AM and closes at 11:59PM
Saturday, August 14th
Gate opens at 11:00AM and closes at 10:00PM
Sunday, August 15th
Gate opens at 11:00AM and closes at 10:00PM
Click here or the image above to download a printable copy of the schedule.
Click here or the image above to download a printable copy of the schedule.
Dissolving the illusion of separation through
Music ~ Art ~ Workshops ~ Councils ~ Performances
Dancing ~ Camping ~ Kids ~ Yoga ~ Kirtan ~ Ceremony
