Basic on-site camping is available.
Camping is one of the most popular ways to experience the festival.
Whether this is your first time at a festival or you’re an old hand, here are a few things you should keep in mind when preparing to camp.
• Camping is restricted to festival patrons only. You must have a 4 Day or Weekend Pass.
• Camping will open at 3:00 pm on Thursday July 21st, 2011.
• The Mission Folk Music Festival welcomes teens and children, but minors (under the age of 18) must be accompanied by an adult who will be responsible for them;
• Campers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult to claim their camping wristbands. We reserve the right to ask for proof of age;
Camping Courtesies
Respect:
• We strive to nurture a family atmosphere at our festival. Please do your part by introducing yourself to your neighbours.
• To assist our staff, please ensure that all members of your campsite (including minors) are wearing their wristbands at all times.
• Please remember that quiet hours are between 1am & 7am.
• No pets will be allowed on the Festival site unless they are certified assistance animals.
• Public drunkeness will not be condoned and camping privileges will be removed immediately from any campers behaving in such a manner.
Amenities:
• Flush toilets are located centrally in our campground.
• Hot showers are available free of charge from 7am to 11am.
• A light breakfast (including coffee) will be available from 7amto 11pm at the Campsite Cafe located near Camping Headquarters.
Safety:
• In the Festival campground pedestrians always have the right of way. Driving on site after dark will be not be permitted (unless they are official Festival vehicles).
• Once you have brought your vehicle into the campground it must remain there. If you wish to use your car during the Festival, please park in the Festival Parking accessed off 5th Avenue.
• Open fires of any sort are not permitted anywhere on the Festival site.
• Please report any suspicious behaviour to Campsite Headquarters.
• Camp near your friends, mark your property and your tent, and take your valuables with you. If you’re not camped near your friends, make friends with those who are camped near you.
What to Bring
• Clothes for all types of weather
• Extra sock
• Shade cover (tarps, beach umbrellas, etc…)
• Shoes and sandals
• Hats
• Sunscreen, mosquito repellant
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• Waterproof ground cover
• Acoustic musical instruments.
Please do not bring:
• fireworks, fire sticks or fire batons
• pets
• household furniture
• amplified music.
Conscious Camping
Please be a responsible camper: Respect your neighbours and your environment! Pack out what you pack in. Leave only your footprints. (The creatures that live at the park year-round thank you, as do the volunteers who clean up the garbage left behind
