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Fireside Festival July 23-25, 2027

FAQs

  2. Fireside Festival FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

At The Festival

No. Sorry.

Yes, we are an outdoor venue and our concerts are RAIN OR SHINE. Please plan around the weather. That being said, the safety of the artist(s), fans and staff come first. If severe weather threatens the area, we will evacuate the premises until it is safe for the show to resume. In case of inclement weather: we will make on-site announcements and post on our social media accounts (Facebook and Instagram). During an evacuation, all concert goers will be instructed to evacuate to their vehicles. For those who do not have a vehicle onsite, we will provide further instructions.

Outside food and coolers can not come into the main festival area where the bands are playing. Keep all of those goodies in the Overlook area or your campsite.

Yes! Please do!

No. Please stay within the designated festival/event areas.

Yes vendors will accept either cash or card.

We won't be publishing an exact time each performer goes on stage but as we get closer to the event we'll be able to give you a better idea roughly when they will.

Tailgating in the free parking lots is not allowed - come inside and enjoy our awesome cold beverages and some of the lowest prices around.

Yes, you must be 16+ OR accompanied by a parent or guardian to attend our events. You must be 21+ to consume alcohol.

No weapons, no glass containers, no laser pointers, no photo, video, or audio recording equipment (no detachable lenses, tripods, big zooms, or commercial-use rigs) aside from cell phones are allowed, no frowning for our photographer.

Parking

General (free) parking is located nearby the event area and an easy walk. We also have ADA and motorcycle parking areas which are located nearby the Festival Show Grounds. The VIP Parking lot is across from the Festival Show Grounds and included with your VIP ticket.

General parking will most likely be $10.

Yep! A parking volunteer will direct you to your area.

Yes, accessible parking is available. We ask that you have your permit displayed and please follow the parking volunteers directions.

Yes, VIP Parking is located directly next to the Festival Show Grounds and included with your VIP ticket.

Parking lots open at 10AM.

For GPS, Google Maps, etc. use: 2990 Nye Rd, Rock Stream, NY 14878. Nye Rd runs alongside of Watkins Glen Mini Storage and is across from Barnstormer Winery on NY Route 14.

Please use the main entrance to Rock Stream Retreat which is located on Nye Road just off of NY-14. It will be on your left as you go up the hill coming from NY-14.

Camping

Absolutely! BUT please bring a fire ring, we can't have open fires. We'll have firewood available for sale near the entrance.

Our Premium camping sites will have electric and water for 2027 along with a dumping station. Possibly even more. For General camping, all sites are "dry" sites without any services. Clute Park Campground at the bottom of the hill and Watkins Glen State Park both offer water and dumping stations.

Yes, but please be considerate of your neighbors when running it. Safety note: Point all generator vents away from neighboring tents, RVs, and sleeping areas to prevent dangerous exhaust buildup.

Since there's one camping unit (RV, travel trailer or tent) per site, it comes down to your comfort level. :-)

One sleeping unit (RV, tent, camper, etc) and two vehicles are allowed per regular campsite – no exceptions. Tent City has a one vehicle restriction.

No, please bring your own trash bags and pack-out whatever you bring in.

As long as you have the proper passes on yourself and your vehicle, you can come and go as you please.

Current plans are to have the campground open at 10AM on July 23th. Check your email for any changes. Check out will be Monday 12PM

VIP

Did you check out all of the perks you receive with a VIP ticket? We tried to load them up, and also keep them affordable. Prices range from $149-$235

New for 2027 will be our VIP Tower with dedicated viewing area, bar, private restrooms, and express festival entrance. In addition to VIP Admission, this ticket also includes dedicated front of the stage (left & right of Pit Area) viewing, plus Pit Area access (directly front & center of stage), plus VIP parking, lanyard, t-shirt, and koozie. Plus, access to the campgrounds, all festival grounds, and the overlook area are included without any additional cost. We cover all taxes and fees.

Hotels/Lodging

We HIGHLY recommend The Hotel Laurel, which just happens to be about a mile down the road from us towards Watkins Glen. The views of Seneca Lake are AMAZING and their Grill At The Laurel has some of the yummiest food around. Visit: TheHotelLaurel.com

Tickets/Wristbands

Yes! You can purchase a physical General Admission ticket with cash or a credit card at the Watkins Glen Mini Storage office (4195 NY-14 Rock Stream, NY 14878) Monday-Friday 9AM-1PM or Saturdays between 9AM-1PM.

Yes, everyone coming into the venue will need to have purchased an admission ticket; including children.

Yes! Group discounts available on purchases of 12, or more, General Admission tickets. Call 607-227-3278.

General Admission tickets range from $50 through $125 for 3 days of great music.

Important!

Nope. Cellphones, no problem. No photo, video, or audio recording equipment (no detachable lenses, tripods, big zooms, or commercial-use rigs) aside from cell phones are allowed.

Our fans’ safety is our number one priority and you will find clearly designated Security staff at all entrances.

· All people entering the festival grounds do so at their own risk. No liability is assumed by owners, managers, officers, agents, employees, promoters, sponsors, or any other individuals or entities associated with the event.
· Any person on the festival grounds is subject to being photographed for festival promotional purposes with no prior approval and no compensation.
· The Fireside Festival is not responsible for your camping spot, for personal injury, loss, left, or damage to any person or property. Please lock up all personal belongings.

The festival will take place rain or shine. The Fireside Festival, in cooperation with local emergency services, will provide the most up-to-date weather information available. Weather announcements will be made on stage, including notifications on our social media channels if severe weather threatens the area. All acts advertised have confirmed their appearance at the festival; however, acts are subject to change without notice. There will be no refunds or exchanges resulting from any act’s failure to appear at the festival.

Vendor Application

Next year, 2027, the Fireside Festival will be three days, July 23-25. Go to the BOTTOM of the vendor page on our website and click the "VENDOR APPLICATION" link, fill out the form, and we'll be in touch!
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