General Information
This is a rain or shine event. Artists and schedules are subject to change. All ticket sales, including sales tax & service charges, are final. NO REFUNDS.
All guests under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible parent or guardian at all times.
There will be a $20 per vehicle parking fee. Parking can be paid for upon arrival (cash only) or purchased online in advance. If you purchase an RV pass, you do NOT need to buy the Parking Pass. Please carpool! Carpooling will help us keep traffic and the amount of parked cars to a minimum while giving mother nature and your transportation budget a break.
Rules
Wristbands MUST be worn at ALL times, NO EXCEPTIONS! If you are caught without a wristband, you will have to buy another at full price or leave the property.
NO GLASS PERMITTED
While our focus is mostly on keeping bottles and mason jars out of the festival site, our volunteers have been known to confiscate everything from pickle jars to hot sauce. And, yeah, we do sometimes eat or drink the contraband. You’ve been warned.
No pets.
Swimming is NOT PERMITTED.
Unauthorized sale of food or alcohol is prohibited.
No unauthorized vending.
No fireworks.
No weapons or knives.
No illegal drugs or controlled substances.
No golf carts, ATVs or other motorized vehicles.
No radios, speakers, or other amplified music. Our goal is to make sure the Sound Track of HHMF is simply the music playing on our stages, any pickers playing music in the campgrounds, and the sounds of the Hocking Hills. In other words, be respectful of your neighbors.
All coolers, vehicles, tents and persons are subject to search while on the premises. Expect to be searched at check-in.
Help keep it clean! Give a hoot, don't pollute!
No smoking in crowds or near people. If other people can smell your smoke, you are too close. Please pick up your butts.
Treat others well. If you don’t know how to let loose while still treating others with respect, please do not attend this event.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is this new festival?
The Hocking Hills Music Festival will be held on nearly 75 acres of beautiful hilltop property in Ohio’s most scenic region in Rockbridge, Ohio above the Hocking Hills Market on St. Rte. 33. The event will be hosted at the future home of what is sure to become the Hocking Hills' premier RV resort and campground, allowing festival guests the opportunity to preview the site prior to its planned opening in 2022. See more detail on our Venue page.
What Covid precautions will be in place?
We will be following the CDC guidelines that are in place at that time, so these precautions may change up to the day of the festival. We may designate areas for mask wearing. We may create pods. This festival site provides plenty of space for people to spread out if that’s how they feel most comfortable. We will have hand sanitizing stations around the site and will ensure extra cleaning of common areas like bathrooms, check in, tables, etc.
When can I arrive?
On Thursday, October 7th…
Gates will open for the 2021 Hocking Hills Music Festival at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 7th. You must purchase the Thursday Early Arrival Pass to enter the site on Thursday. Gates will be closed at 10:00 p.m. on Thursday. No entry after 10:00 p.m.
On Friday, October 8th...
The gates open at 9:00 a.m. Friday, October 8th. Gates will be closed at 10:00 p.m. on Friday. No entry after 10:00 p.m.
On Saturday, October 9th…
The gates open at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, October 9th. Gates will be closed at 10:00 p.m. on Saturday. No entry after 10:00 p.m.
The site must be vacated by 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 10th.
WILL THERE BE DRINKING WATER ON SITE?
We will not have drinking water available onsite; this includes the camping area, so please plan accordingly. There will be water and other beverages available for sale in the Stage Area. You can bring food/drink/coolers to keep at your site/vehicle (no glass, please!).
WHAT CAN I TAKE INTO THE STAGE AREA?
No outside food or drinks will be allowed in the Stage Area with the exception of sealed water bottles. We will not have drinking water available onsite; this includes the camping area, so please plan accordingly. There will be water and other beverages available for sale in the Stage Area.
No coolers will be allowed in the Stage Area. You are welcome to have coolers, food, and beverages at your campsite or vehicle. No glass, please.
No pop-up tents or large shade canopies allowed in the Stage Area. Chairs and blankets will be allowed in designated areas.
Wristbands will be checked and all bags will be searched when entering the Stage Area.
Now for the good stuff:
A selection of Jackie O's Brewery beer, Michael David Winery wine, and West End Ciderhouse cider will be available in the Stage Area.
Food vendors will be on-site throughout the music on Friday and Saturday. A list of food vendors will be available soon.
G&J Pepsi will be located in the Stage Area selling a variety of refreshing drinks.
Can I bring my own beer to the festival?
Beer and wine will be available for sale at the Beer Tent located in the stage area. No outside alcohol or coolers will be allowed in this space. Bags are subject to search. What you consume at your campsite is up to you…but no glass, please!
Can I buy tickets at the gate?
No. Ticket sales will end upon sellout or at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, October 6th.
Can I leave the camping area and return?
To help us manage traffic and arriving guests, we ask that you avoid leaving once you arrive at the festival. However, if you must leave, guests camping on site will be permitted to leave between 9am and 12pm on October 8th & 9th. If you leave, you are not guaranteed to get the same parking location when you return. We ask that you try to bring all you need with you for the weekend to reduce traffic around the festival site.
What is your re-entry policy?
Every person in your vehicle must show their wristbands (or ticket, if checking in) when returning to the festival site. No wristband, no re-entry.
Can I bring my pet?
Unfortunately, no - pets are strictly prohibited. You will be turned away if you try to bring a pet on the festival grounds (seriously, we’ve had to do it before). As dog lovers ourselves, we know it makes things more difficult.
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. Please contact us BEFORE the event to receive approval for your service animal.
Can I camp next to my car?
All camping is "festival-style." There will be a very limited amount of car camping available. Camping is first-come, first-served. However, we do plan to allow guests to drop their gear as close to their camping area as possible before parking their vehicle in the parking areas. Note -- this may not be possible during peak arrival times on Friday. All guests should be prepared to carry their gear to their campsites. Wagons and carts are a good option for transporting gear. We will also have staff available for those who need special assistance.
Can I attend the festival if I do not want to camp?
Yes, there are a variety of cabins and hotels in the area for those who do not want to rough it. All non-campers must leave the venue within 30 minutes of the conclusion of the night's final performance. Looking for a place to stay? Check out hockinghills.com and explorehockinghills.com.
Are campfires allowed?
For the safety of our guests, individual campfires are not permitted. There will be community campfires in designated areas.
Are there showers?
No showers on site; sorry.
Will there be ice for sale?
Yep, we will have ice for sale throughout the weekend. We’ll share specific times and locations closer to the event.
What emergency services will be 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 Hocking Hills Music Festival, find a uniformed officer, staff person, go to the admissions or medical tent.
What types of food vendors will be onsite?
There will be a variety of vendors 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 your taping policy?
The Hocking Hills Music Festival reserves the right to prevent and forbid taping of performances.
Will cameras be allowed on the festival grounds?
Yes, we ask that you please be considerate of other patrons and credentialed press when taking photos.
Is there cell phone service?
It all depends on what carrier you have and where you are standing. Be prepared for cell service to be unpredictable.
We do not have a formal submission process for bands, but feel free to email us at hockinghillsmusicfest@gmail.com.
Much of our lineup is already full, but it never hurts for you to reach out.