F.A.Q.s

Wonky Woods is a limited-capacity music and camping festival focused on connection, not crowds.

Built around a single immersive stage, late-night music, and a community-driven atmosphere, the experience is designed to feel intentional from start to finish.

Rockcastle Riverside in Livingston, Kentucky.

Set along the river and surrounded by nature, the venue offers a scenic and immersive setting for the weekend.

Wonky Woods takes place Thursday, August 13th through Sunday, August 16th.

• Early Arrival: Thursday at 9:00 AM  

• General Admission: Friday at 9:00 AM  

Your entry time depends on the pass you purchased.

Attendance is capped at 2,500 to preserve an intimate, high-quality experience.

This allows for more space, better sound, and a stronger sense of connection throughout the weekend.

A GA Weekend Pass includes access to Wonky Woods from Friday through Sunday, plus camping.

Camping is included with all tickets — no separate camping pass required.

If you purchased Early Arrival, you may enter starting Thursday at 12:00 PM.

Parking depends on your pass:

• Dispersed Car Camping Pass — park at your campsite

• Day Lot Parking — park separately and walk in

A Car Camping Pass also works as a Day Lot pass, but a Day Lot pass does not allow car camping.

If you leave the festival with your vehicle, you will need to park in the Day Lot when you return.

No — digital tickets are accepted.

You can present your ticket on your phone at entry.

Yes. Wristbands will be issued either by mail a few weeks prior to the festival, or can be picked up at the box office upon entry. They must be worn for the duration of the event.

A valid ticket and a government-issued ID.

Yes — re-entry is allowed.

However, if you leave the festival with your vehicle, you will be required to park in the Day Lot when you return.

All ticket sales are final. The event is rain or shine.

Tickets may be transferred to another person if you are unable to attend.

General Admission arrival begins Friday at 9:00 AM.

If you purchased a Thursday Early Arrival Pass, you may enter starting Thursday at 9:00 AM.

Your arrival time depends on the pass you purchased.

Thursday Early Arrival allows you to enter the festival one day early starting at 9:00 AM.

This gives you extra time to set up camp, avoid peak entry traffic, and enjoy a night of pre-party music before the full weekend begins.

• Thursday (Early Arrival): 9:00 AM  

• Friday (General Admission): 9:00 AM  

Additional gate hours and late-night entry details will be announced closer to the event.

Yes — camping is included with all tickets.

If you have a Dispersed Car Camping Pass, you may camp with your vehicle. Otherwise, you will use walk-in camping from the Day Lot.

A Car Camping Pass allows you to bring your vehicle into the campground and camp directly next to it.

This pass is required per vehicle, not per person.

Yes — you can camp with your friends.

To guarantee camping together, we strongly recommend arriving at the same time, as space is filled as guests enter.

Camping space is first-come, first-served.

Car camping spots typically allow space for your vehicle plus a standard camping setup next to it.

Please be mindful of your neighbors and keep setups reasonably sized.

Fires are only allowed in designated areas or in contained personal fire pits.

No open fires are permitted in wooded areas.

Generators are allowed as long as they are quiet, used responsibly, and do not disturb neighboring camps.

Please avoid running generators continuously or late into the night.

Yes — RVs are allowed with the appropriate RV pass.

Please check the passes page for details on RV options and requirements.

Yes. If you are bringing a vehicle, you will need either a Car Camping Pass or a Day Parking Pass.

Day parking is for vehicles not being used for camping.

If you are not camping with your car, you will park in the designated Day Lot and walk into the campground.

Yes - Each vehicle will need to have a Car Camping Pass.

If you plan to camp together, we recommend arriving together and organizing your group accordingly.

Wonky Woods features a mix of jam bands, electronic artists, and late-night sets designed to create a continuous, immersive flow of music all weekend.

Wonky Woods is intentionally built around one stage to create a more focused, high-quality, and connected experience.

Yes. Thursday will include pre-party music programming.

Expect live art, interactive workshops, and a curated vendor village throughout the weekend.

Yes. A curated selection of food vendors will be available throughout the festival.

Hours may vary by vendor.

Yes.

Yes - free water refill stations will be available throughout the festival.

We encourage all guests to bring a reusable water bottle.

Yes, you’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks for personal use.

Glass containers are not permitted.

Yes - alcohol is allowed for guests 21+ with a valid ID.

Please drink responsibly and be respectful of other.

Glass containers are not permitted.

Yes - vendor applications are available via our “Vendor Registration” page.

We curate our vendor village carefully, so we encourage you to apply early once you see applications open.

Illegal substances, weapons, fireworks, laser pointers, and glass containers are not permitted.

Yes. Please be mindful of others when navigating through crowds.

Yes - please ride responsibly and keep them away from stage areas and other attendees.

You are responsible for your own belongings.

Yes - security staff will be present throughout the event to help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests.

Yes - medical personnel will be available on-site throughout the weekend.

Wonky Woods is a rain or shine event. Please come prepared for outdoor conditions and be ready to embrace whatever the weekend brings.