FAQ

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  1. WHAT’S INCLUDED? Free Camping from Friday to Monday. ALL workshops, activities, artists, and music from July 4-8, 2024.

  2. WHAT ABOUT THURSDAY? An Early Arrival Pass grants you access to the action on Thursday July 4th (with first choice of campsite!)

  3. LOCATION? We’re at Fishers’ Paradise on the Sturgeon River near Field, Ontario.

  4. BRING CASH. You’ll need it to enjoy our Artisan Vendors, Artist Merch, and Food/Ice! Some vendors will have Square, but cell service is spotty. Bring cash, just in-case!

  5. CELL SERVICE. There is NO text/call/data service on-site. Reception is better near the Front Gate.

  6. PARKING PASS. Each vehicle requires one parking pass. No pass, no parking. Buy yours in advance here! It costs more at the door ($60 - cash only). Be a friend and carpool!

  7. CARPOOL. Here is our rideshare sheet. If you have space in your vehicle, please consider posting!

  8. FESTIVAL HOURS. See our schedule below!

  9. LIMITED ENTRY HOURS.
    Thursday: Gates Open @ 3pm-11pm
    Friday: Gates Open @ 10am-11pm
    Saturday: Gates Open @ 10am-11pm
    Sunday: Gates Open @ 10am-8pm
    Do not arrive outside these times. Gates will be closed.

  10. BRING FOOD. We have limited capacity due to venue constraints. Plan to feed yourself!

  11. BRING WATER. It’s hot. Bring your own supply. Bring enough to last. And bring your eco-friendly refillable water bottles, we have water refill stations on-site. The well water is delicious and tested daily.

  12. NO GLASS. Absolutely no glass containers of any kind. Vehicles will be searched, any glass will be confiscated.

  13. LEAVE NO TRACE. Everything that you bring to the site should leave with you – bring garbage bags! If you smoke, collect your butts. We provide garbage, recycling, and compost bins - as well as a bin for batteries & other items that cannot go in the garbage. You will be informed of the waste protocol upon arrival by our Green Team.

  14. TWO CAMPING AREAS.

    1. Quiet Camping: This is the main campground. Families are camped here. Quiet area after 11pm. Note: You will still hear music until late. For the quietest experience, camp in-land and away from the river, where sound carries most from the stage.

    2. Forest Camping: 5-15min walk into the woods. There are some really beautiful sites carved out. Yours to explore.

  15. QUIET AREA AFTER 11PM. We have families and toddlers. No amplified sound. No renegade stages. If you like to stay up late, the stage area’s will go until late night on Friday and Saturday.

  16. BRING YOUR FAM. Youth 18 and under have discounted passes available. Children 12 and younger are free to attend. Youth and Children must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardian at all times.

  17. RAIN OR SHINE. Pack and prepare accordingly. The nights can be wet and cool.

  18. WASHROOMS. We've supplied Porta Potties and Toilet Paper.

  19. NO SHOWERS. No Showers. Come Swim in the River! (No Soap, even biodegradable hurts the fish!)

  20. NO ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES. This is a family-friendly event. We expect everyone to behave responsibly. Look after each other. Drink lots of water. Don’t be a weirdo.

  21. SAFETY & SECURITY. We have security on-site, and medical support. If you need help – or see someone who does - flag someone with a walkie talkie and we will help you. We also have a 24/7 medical tent, and a Harm Reduction area. Don’t be a stranger!

  22. SWIMMING. Swim at your own risk. There are no lifeguards. Anyone caught swimming at night will be ejected from the festival immediately - this is not safe. There is a strong current. Be safe!

  23. NO VIOLENCE OR WEAPONS. Aggressive conduct will result in immediate ejection. If you see something, say something. Our staff is here to support our community. Be safe, be awesome!

  24. WHAT TO PACK? We love this Packing List!

  25. CAN I VOLUNTEER? We still have a few spots. Email mike@sonicspringsfestival.com

  26. OTHER RULES.
    NO pets.
    NO fires (only in designated areas).
    NO fireworks or personal sound systems. 
    NO bad vibes (duh!)

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Sonic Springs is alive because of people like you. 

People who care. People who care so deeply that it creates the delicate space of being carefree. People who care enough to recognize that through the infinite odds and possibilities of being here, we get to share a few precious moments together, and grant those moments justice by enjoying each other’s time and space and vibrating in harmony.

To feel alive. To feel connected. To feel free.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being here to celebrate life. There is so much joy in coming together with an extraordinary community to learn, grow, and expand. We cannot wait to experience what you create.

With love,

The Sonic Springs Team